Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 08 15

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Historical Commission Minutes June 20, 2012 Page 3 of 4 Mine, in the 1920s, that are expected to be officially donated in the future. In discussion, it was suggested that the Decker family may have photos of the mine. C. Upcoming Study Session with City Council. The Commission has its rescheduled study session with City Council in August. Including the citizen survey baseline response was recommended. Dan, Lynn, and Jennifer stated their willingness to meet to craft a presentation. D. Chairperson’s report. Dan stated that he attended Pete Lindquist’s excellent Brown Bag presentation on his findings about Louisville history, and will write to Pete to thank him. E. Commission Comments and Discussion Items for Next Meeting. The Commission members stated that they would like to discuss at the next meeting the citizen suggestion for possible funding that was read as a public comment at the April 18, 2012 Commission meeting. F. Close Advisory Board Meeting VII. Meeting as Fundraising Board A. Presentation of Treasurer’s Report April Previous Balance: $6,100.35 Expenses: 854.34 Receipts: 754.00 CD: 25,140.63 Savings: 20,098.80 Checking: 6,000.01 May Previous Balance: $6,000.01 Expenses: 1,032.92 Receipts: 1,172.00 CD: 25,140.63 Savings: 20,098.50 Checking: 6,139.09 B. Creation of a Separate Foundation 1. Upcoming Tasks. Dan, Jennifer, Lynn, and Andy stated their willingness to meet to take on tasks regarding setting up a foundation. 2. Transition to New Foundation Board. Bridget reported that she, Dan, and Beth had spoken about how it makes sense for the historic home tour event to be discussed by a new foundation board that would be able to decide for itself whether and when to put on this event. The board of a new foundation would be able to have its own volunteers for such an event, which the Commission is not able to do under the current organizational structure. Bridget also noted that the home tour event will need a strong support system in place to be able to bring it back as an annual event and it’s not known at this time whether a new foundation board would want to continue with the event. Bridget stated that a volunteer has expressed interest in coordinating a historic home tour in the future and that she recommends that this be pursued after a new foundation is in place. C. Membership and Fundraising 1. Membership statistics and fundraising report. Nearly 30 new members have joined this year. Discussion ensued about how to increase new memberships in 2012.