June 2009 Board Minutes
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American Gothic House Center Board Meeting
Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
American Gothic House Center, Eldon, IA
- Roll Call:
Present: Coffman, Siegel, Parker, and Baker
Absent: Jeffries
Also present: Jessica Strom
- Agenda items to add and/or delete
Add:
- Vacation
- Consignment to employees
- Motion to Approve Agenda.
Motion: Siegel moved to approve the agenda with the above additions. Seconded by Parker. All in favor. Passed.
- Approval of Previous Minutes.
Motion: Siegel moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Parker.
All in favor. Passed.
Old Business:
- Long Range Plans.
Tabled until next meeting
- Storage Shed
10’ x 16’ shed has been purchased and set in place.
- RAGBRAI Fundraiser.
Two options for booth placement:
- Locate across from Bridgeview
- Locate in Central Park
Discussed setting up a booth near Bridgeview the night of RAGBRAI and the following morning near Dahlonega. It was expressed that few riders would stop at Dahlonega School House where the booth would be set.
Motion: Parker moved to set up only on 23 July and not at Dahlonega the following morning. Seconded by Seigel. All in favor. Passed.
New Business:
- Flag Pole Options:
A new pole is currently in place, set up two weeks ago. Roger Gosnell indicated the old Legion flag pole could be donated and used at the AGHC (replacing the new recently installed pole).
Motion: Parker moved to respectfully decline the flagpole offer. Seconded by Baker. All in favor. Passed.
- New Gardens / landscaping.
Roger Franklin moved topsoil, rock and mulch. Ostrander’s is growing the plants with planting to occur after Gothic Days. Rock near the trail is currently badly eroded and needs repair. Other AGHC grounds maintenance issues were discussed. Siegel and Baker will meet with the Mayor to discuss these topics.
- Fundraiser Dinner 6-26-09.
The cost is $6.00/meal. Model T Car Club will be fed at the KD Center and visit the AGHC.
- Art in the Park Coop with OAAC 6-26-09.
This will be in conjunction with the Ottumwa Arts Council serving as an outreach beyond Ottumwa. Artists to do program workshops with kids.
- Staff Report.
FY 09 budget is expended with more revenues than originally expected.
- Vacation.
Jessie will be on vacation during 22-26 June.
- Consignment sales for Employees.
Jessie was interested in making items for the Giftshop. She drafted a policy on the subject that will be discussed at the next meeting.
- Adjournment.
Siegel moved to adjourn. Seconded by Parker. All in favor. Adjournment at 7:30.