Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 07 20

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HistoricalCommission Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 2of 3 g.From Virginia Caranci, two books for the Museum’s reference collection, Green Light on the Tippleand the Time-Life book The Miners. Held over to the next meeting are decisions regarding decorative woodwork taken from a historical downtown building and a quilt associated with the Pleasant Valley Grange. 2.Museum activities and programs a.Barbara DiSalle and June Enrietto have donated $666to the Historical Commission in memory of close family friends and former Louisville residents John and Elma Allera.They asked that the Museum put it toward something special of the Museum’s choosing. Discussion ensued about how best to use this generous and unexpected gift. Ideas included using it as the initial deposit for a Museum archives building fund. Bridget stated that she would follow up and talk with them further. b.The City is adding insulation to the attics of the Museum buildings to keep down energy costs. Bridget also stated that unfortunately, an area of standing water has again been found in the basementof the Jacoe Store following heavy rains. c.Commission members and Bridget Bacon discussed issues relating to th plans to observe the 25anniversary of the Museumaround Labor Day: 1)The next Brown Bag Lunch on Aug. 2 is on the founding of the Museum and will feature people who were instrumental in making it happen. 2)The Museum will again have a Labor Day Parade entry featuring the Moynihan and Koglin families, andanyother interested Commission members. 3)A banner to hang along the side of the Museum is currently being specified and ordered. 4)The Museum will be open on Saturday, Sept. 3. There was discussion, but no final decision about perhaps offering birthday cake or cupcakes or something similaroutside the Museumto mark the date. 5)Reception for members. The Commission discussed organizing a th 25anniversary reception focusing on members. It was generally decided to have the reception outside on the campus outside in the early evening during the week or weekend following Labor Day. Bridget stated that she could ask Museum volunteers to help staff the Jacoe Store and Tomeo House so that they can be open for attendees to visit. There was discussion about the possibility of offering something special to members during this reception such as a book-signing event. Following up on suggestions made by City Council members during the recent Study Session, the Commission would like to consider how the reception could also help downtown business. Jennifer Strand and Sally Burlingame volunteered tospend more timeon the event and make more specific recommendations along with a budget at the next meeting. D.Bylaws: The Commission had a discussion about the proposed revised bylaws. There was a concern expressed about the language articulating the Commission’s duties, particularly regarding the Commission’s responsibility for fund raising. Bridget Bacon stated that she will clarify this issue with the City Manager’s Office and ask ifthe draft bylaws canbe revised based on the request from the Commission and reviewed again by the Commission at the next meeting. E.Chairperson’s Report .Since Chairperson Dan Mellish had to missthe City Council Study Session, the Commission took this agenda slot to update Dan on the study session. It was expressed that Brian Chamberlin gave an excellent presentation and adiscussion followed on working with the City to increase Museum services.