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May 28, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: White, Miller, Hastings, Hockey, Courbat, Ticknor, Dennis, Robinson,
McMahon, Mrzlak, and Ambrosy.
Moved by Ambrosy, seconded by Miller that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Eleven. Motion carried.
Moved by Miller, seconded by McMahon that the Minutes of April 22, 2014, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried.
Citizens Oral Comments
None
Treasurer's Report
Marcia Courbat gave the current Treasurer's Report. Ms. Courbat reported that the commission
has sold 2849 bricks at $50.00 each and 5 bricks at $250.00 each totaling $143,700.00, 2
additional bricks were purchased in the amount of $100.00 leaving the current balance at
$8,754.73. She also stated that she wrote an article to the Courier promoting brick sales.
Moved by Ticknor, seconded by Hockey to pay invoice in the amount of $100.00 to Black Hawk
Memorial for engraving of 4 bricks. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried.
Chairperson's Report
Chairperson White stated that the Memorial Day Parade was a success. The presentation made
by Garret Gingrich, U.S. Army Infantry Officer, was outstanding and made one be proud to be
an American. There was difficulty working with the ROTC volunteers as they were very
disrespectful, but the volunteer students from Hudson Schools were respectful and ready to help
put up the flags at the cemetery. Next Thursday night is the Honor Flight dinner. Dubuque is no
longer participating in the Honor Flight program.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations—Richard Hastings reported that the Military Coalition
contacted Memorial Hall to plan a luncheon for Flag Day June 14th, 2014 to be held at Memorial
Hall. Mr. Hastings explained what their responsibilities are and also would attend the event to
insure all guidelines where followed.
Moved by Ambrosy, seconded by Mrzlak that the luncheon be held for the Military Coalition on
Flag Day June 14th, 2014. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried.
Mr. Hastings also asked to purchase or check the availability of having an answering machine for
Memorial Hall.
Education/Historical—Randall Miller reported that he met with former Mayor, John Rooff, and
Mr. Rooff purchased two big screen TV's for Memorial Hall. The 60" will be in the upper level
and the 40" in the lower level. Mr. Roof has asked that a donation receipt be typed and mailed to
him. The members still seek to have another larger TV or possibly a projector and screen for the
lower level. The commission decided they would explore some different avenues.
Finance/Fundraising—Marcia Courbat working with some local church youth groups to help
with Memorial Hall and was disappointed with the results from the leaders. Ms. Courbat
presented two invoices from Mr. Hastings to be paid.
Moved by Ambrosy, seconded by Hockey for payment to Mr. Hastings for $30.00 on potted
flowers and $50.00 for 2 — 5X8 flags purchased from the Amvets store located within Memorial
Hall. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried.
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Collections Manager/Registrar-Chairperson Michael Dennis reported that he has 50 refurbished
frames/photos and that 27 frames were hung in the upper level and 23 lower level. Mr. Ambrosy
thanked Mr. Dennis for his continued effort working with the artifacts at Memorial Hall.
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
None.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by Ticknor, seconded by
McMahon that the meeting be adjourned at 5:52 p.m. Ayes: Eleven.
DeAnne Kobliska, CMC
Administrative Secretary