October 2010 Board Minutes
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American Gothic House Center Board Meeting
Board Meeting Minutes
27 October 2010
American Gothic House Center, Eldon, IA
Chairperson Coffman called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
1. Roll Call:
Present: Coffman, Siegel, Jeffrey, Parker and Baker.
Also present: Molly Moser
2. Motion to Approve Agenda.
Motion: Parker moved to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Siegel. All in favor. Passed.
Old Business:
1. Endowment Fund.
The Iowa Cultural Trust Sustainability Challenge Grant was submitted prior to the
15 October deadline. Currently working on assembling a committee.
2. Wapello County Foundation Grant
Grant confirmation was received. The Review Committee meets in November
for funding decisions.
New Business:
1. Short term winter goals.
Molly handed out a summary sheet and reviewed this with the board.
2. 2011 Proposed Budget.
The proposed budget was presented. The $79,819 budget less projected revenues
of $ 38,500 resulted in tax asking of $41,319. Comments included adding $1,700
for possible part-time Americorp Position.
Motion:
Siegel moved to approve the budget as presented with the
above addition. Seconded by Parker. All in favor. Passed.
3. Staff Report.
Molly summarized her October Staff Report. Highlights include first quarter
visitor count and daily average have risen from 2009-10 1st quarter. Revenues,
for at least September are down $400 compared to last Septembers figures.
4. Americorps Volunteer Hosting
Pathfinders RC&D put out a request for agencies interested in hosting an
Americorp position. A one-half time, one year position was requested for the
AGHC at a cost of about $1,700.
5. Experience Works Opportunity
These positions require workers who are low income and at least 55 years of age.
These positions have a less than 20 hours/week with one year long positions.
Molly will be working with Ruth Bolinger about opportunities with the AGHC.
Motion:
Jeffrey moved to explore this employment option.
Seconded by Baker. All in favor. Passed.
6. Long Range Plan Update
A review of the 2009 developed long range plan and upcoming items/revisions
were discussed.
Adjournment:
Motion:
Parker moved to adjourn. Seconded by Jeffrey. All in
favor. Adjournment at 6:38 pm.
Next Meeting Date: 1-26-11, 6:00 pm at AGHC.
Submitted by: Kurt Baker