Historical Museum Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 05 15

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III. Award presentation from Daughters of the American Revolution: Gail Ellias and Terry Stone from the Daughters of the American Revolution Presented the Museum an award for keeping local history alive. IV. Approval of agenda: Members approved agenda, vote 7 to 0 V. Approval of minutes for the January 17, 2024 regular meeting: Members approved the minutes, vote 7 to 0 VI. Public comments on Items Not on the Agenda: None VII. Report from liaison from the Historic Preservation Commission, Sloane Whidden (3 minutes): Sloane introduced herself to the Board, she explained the role of the Historic Preservation Commission and her role as a liaison reporting the current projects the Commission is working on. Vill. Report from Louisville History Foundation board representative, Gordon Madonna (3 minutes): Gordon asked about current opportunities for the Pioneer Award or recommendations the Board has at this time. IX. Updates on Museum — Gigi Yang, Museum Services Supervisor, and Sharon Nemechek, Director of Cultural Services: A. Budget updates i. Cultural Services Revenue: Gigi went over the Cultural Services Revenue spreadsheet with the Board and the estimated amount of funds that come in from memberships, and the State Historical grant funds being used for the Miners Cabins. ii. Museum Operations Budget: Gigi explained the Museum's budget and how the funds are used for its operation going over the line items in the attached spreadsheet. B. Museum buildings and campus: i. CIP Requests 2025: The current requests submitted to the city for the Museum are to update the fire alarm system, and improvements on the interior walls and floors of the Tameo house and Jacoe store. ii. HPC Funding request pending: The requests the Museum will submit for Historic Preservation Commission funding are to replace the front porch of the Tomeo house and the ramp at the back door, the steps on the Jordinelli house and the railings, fixing seven cracked window panes on the Jacoe store, repairing doors on all of the buildings on the Museums campus, and removing rust spots on the wrought iron fence on the Tomeo house. C. Museum Services Supervisor's written report: In addition to the written report, Gigi informed the Board that there will be a third tour of 40 eighth graders from Louisville Middle School, in addition to the BVSD Latino Gifted students and the Rotary Club. D. Updates on Museum operations & projects: i. Public Trust — AAM and STEPS: Over the next two years the Museum staff will go over the STEPS workbook that is a self -evaluation of museum standards that should be ideally met, so the Museum can be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. ii. Strategic Plan and Advocacy: Gigi went over the priorities for the Museum for 2024 through 2026.