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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-20141 Board Members Present: Stuart Borrett Nancy Pritchett Jack Mills Allen Trask Mike Ryan Bill Terrell Dan Owen Linda Chapman Absent: Gwen Brown, Nancy Ballard Cox, Beth Dawson, Sandra Sheridan, Tucker Stevens Staff Present: Ruth Haas, Director Barbara Rowe, Curator Cindy Anzalotti, Donor Relations The Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in the Williston Auditorium at the Cape Fear Museum. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Allen Trask at 4:00 PM. Approval of Minutes: Allen Trask A motion to accept the April 2014 minutes was made, seconded and approved without opposition. Consideration of Absences: Allen Trask Gwen Brown, Nancy Ballard Cox, Beth Dawson, Sandra Sheridan and Tucker Stevens have indicated their inability to attend this meeting and have been excused. Chairman’s Report: Allen Trask Mr. Trask reported that search committee for a new museum director did not yield any viable candidates. The position will be re-advertised to a more targeted audience. Ms. Haas has agreed to return to the museum beginning July 1, 2014 on a contract basis until a new director is hired. Mr. Trask reported that the following individuals have applied to serve on the 2014-2015 Museum Advisory Board. 1) Will Oden 2) Melissa Ivey 3) Emily Goodman 4) David Ball The commissioners will make appointments at their June meeting: MINUTES MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD MEETING May 21, 2014 2013-14 Board Allen Trask, III Chair Sandra Sheridan Vice Chair Linda Chapman Secretary Stuart Borrett T. Gwendolyn Brown Nancy Ballard Cox Jack Mills Daniel H. Owen Nancy Pritchett Tucker Stevens Bill Terrell Beth Dawson, NHC Commissioner Ex-officio: Mike Ryan CFMA, Inc. 2 Associates Report: Mike Ryan Mr. Ryan reported the associate investment accounts continue to do very well and the finance committee was set to propose the 2014-2015 budget. Mr. Ryan reported that 3 new members will be joining the associate’s board for 2014- 2015. They are: 1) Brad Erbes 2) Lynne Gattone 3) Jack Mills Mr. Ryan reported that the associates are still seeking more nominees for board membership and to please contact him or Ms. Anzalotti for more information. Collections Committee: Nancy Pritchett The Collections Committee recommended approval of the proposed list of acquisitions sent out in the board packet. A motion was made, seconded, and approved without opposition to approve the acquisitions. The Collections Committee recommended approval of proposed list of deaccessions sent out in the board packet. A motion was made, seconded, and approved without opposition to approve the deaccessions. The Collections Committee recommended a change in disposition of the outdoor water craft. Ms. Pritchett and Ms. Rowe led a discussion on deaccessioning and reclassifying some of the boats in the museum collection to allow them to be used by the museum staff. After discussion the recommendation was tabled for a future meeting. Museum Update: Ruth Haas Ms. Hass reported that parks bond project phase two contract will be started before the end of the week. A two day design charette is planned for early June that will include meetings with the project contractors, museum staff, county staff, homeowners adjacent to museum property and the general public. Ms. Haas updated the board on the 2014-2015 museum budget process. The commissioners will approve the county budget at their June meeting. Ms. Haas reported that the Grassroots Science Museum’s Collaborative funding that the museum receives is in danger of losing additional funds for 2014-2015 and she is awaiting more details from the state. Old/New Business: Allen Trask May 29 at 6:00 pm Henry MacMillan: An Opening Reception and Gallery Talk with Barbara Rowe & Anne Brennan June 21st from 10 am – 4 pm Stormfest A motion was made that the meeting adjourn. With unanimous consent, the meeting ended at 4:50 PM. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Williston Auditorium, Cape Fear Museum.