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February 26, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Members present: White, Miller, Hastings, Hockey, Courbat, Ticknor, Dennis, Robinson,
McMahon, Mrzlak, and Ambrosy.
Members absent: None
Also present: Doty -Simpson -Taylor, PhD USAF with the Sister Soldier Network, Inc.
Moved by McMahon, seconded by Mrzlak that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Eleven.
Moved by Ticknor, seconded by Ambrosy that the Minutes of November 20, 2013, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes: Eleven.
Citizens Oral Comments
There were none.
Treasurer's Report
Marcia Courbat gave the current Treasurer's Report. Ms. Courbat reported that the commission
has sold 2843 bricks at $50.00 each and 5 bricks at $250.00 each for a total of $143,400.00, with
a balance of $9,539.53 in the Brick Fund. Courbat current balance recorded at $9,186.53. She
also reported that in the old accounting system account No. 3720, which was for personal
donations had an estimated balance of $3,400.00 but isn't able to see that on reports since the
new system was installed.
Moved by Ambrosy, seconded by Hockey to pay two invoices to Black Hawk Memorial in the
amount of $325.00. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried.
Chairperson's Report
Chairperson White reported
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds & Operations—Richard Hastings reported that he would look into replacing
the flag. He also stated he has a large video selection of the Revolutionary to Vietnam War
documentaries and is for review at Memorial Hall. He also spoke in regards to a security system
that he is reviewing for the hall that could be purchased for around $344.68, and tiles that need to
be resealed in the hallways.
Education/Historical—Randall Miller reported he is still working on the donation of a TV to
Memorial Hall and
Finance/Fundraising—Marcia Courbat reported that she as the Memorial Day event in place, but
will not be able to physically participate this year. She also asked what funds are available to
expenses.
Operations -Chairperson Michael Dennis reported that the sons of Union have refurbished old
memorial pictures and frames for presentation at Memorial Hall.
Unfinished Business
The broken window is being repaired.
New Business
Mr. Ambrosy stated Hudson Schools will volunteer to help with the placement of flags for
Memorial Day.
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Doty -Simpson -Taylor, PhD USAF with the Sister Soldier Network, Inc. spoke in regards to
working with the Memorial Hall Commission on future events.
With no further business before the commission, it was moved by Ambrosy, seconded by
Hastings that the meeting be adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Ayes: Nine. (Robinson & Dennis left
before adjournment)
Suzy Schares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director