April 2010 Board Minutes
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American Gothic House Center Board Meeting
Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
American Gothic House Center, Eldon, IA
Chairperson Coffman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1 . Roll Call:
Present: Coffman, Siegel, Parker, and Baker.
Absent: Jeffrey
Also present: Jessica Strom
2 . Motion to Approve Agenda.
Motion: Parker moved to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Baker. All in favor. Passed.
3 . Approval of Previous Minutes.
Motion: Parker moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Siegel.
All in favor. Passed.
Old Business:
1 . Rental Policy and Procedure Agreement
The AGHC Rental Policy was reviewed. The following are discussion points:
- Clarify that the center (inside) is not open for reservations
- No food in the center
- Center chairs and tables can be used outside
Motion:
Parker moved to accept the policy with the above conditions
applied to the policy. Seconded by Siegel. All in favor. Passed.
New Business:
1 . Endowment Fund Discussion
The need for an endowment fund was discussed. A fund could potentially be set
up with the Wapello County Foundation where they would hold and maintain the
account. This option to be investigated by Jessie.
A partnership with the Iowa Cultural Trust was also discussed where for every
$3.00 raised they would contribute $1.00.
Sustainability Challenge Grant was discussed. This could provide operational
money to the facility.
2 . Landscaping-Red bud trees
Several trees have died on the entry road. It was suggested to replace the trees
with more a more durable species such as crabapples.
3 . Pop Machine Options
Due to low pop turnover, the pop machine was removed. The following options
exist:
- Purchase a used machine (20 -30 years old) for $200-$300 and fill and
maintain unit within house. - Utilize the existing space for additional displays.
Board members unanimously agreed that additional displays would be the best
use of the space.
4 . Staff Report
- A photographer from Pioneer was interested in photographing the
inside of the house. A $100 donation would be made with Pioneer
matching the donation. The Historical Society would also receive $100. - Menards account has been set up.
Next meeting date: 28 July 2010 at 6:00 pm.
Adjournment.
Parker moved to adjourn. Seconded by Siegel. All in favor. Adjournment at
7:02 p.m.
Submitted by: Kurt Baker