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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM Minutes: 07/11/18MUSEUM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, July 11, 2018 CALL TO ORDER — Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.m. -'at the Floretta K Lauber Museum Education Center. ROLL CALL — Commissioners Dale Carter, Billie Tone, JeanneCarlos RezaDirector Darlene Bradley, Library Services Manager Roger Hiles, Curator Dana Hicks, and Museum Education Coordinator Rebecca Wilcox Approval of an excused absence for Commissioner Blitz was moved by Commissioner Tone, seconded by Commissioner Roy, and carried on a voice vote. AYES: Commissioners Carter, Tone, Roy and Reza NOES: None REPORTS FROM MUSEUM COMMISSION MEMBERS / LIAISONS Commissioner Carter began by welcoming new Commissioners Tone and Roy. He also shared that while visiting the Balboa Island Museum he met and talked with the first paid director about the struggles of managing a small museum and its collection. Chair Carter shared that he became involved with the Gilb Museum after serving as a docent at the LA County Arboretum and learning more about Arcadia's local history. Commissioner Tone stated that she is very excited to be working with the commission because she has always had a love of history and wanted to find a way to be more involved with the Museum and her community's local history. Commissioner Roy noted that she attended the City's first Leadership Academy and has wanted to become more involved in the city for a while and the timing was finally right. She has an interest in museums and libraries and is looking forward to learning more. Commissioner Reza shared that he is now serving his second year on the Museum's commission. He enjoys the discussions and is looking forward to participating and learning with the new commissioners. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND APPOINTMENT OF LIAISONS Postponement of the election of officers and appointment of liaisons was moved by Commissioner Tone, seconded by Commissioner Roy, and carried on a voice vote. AYES: Commissioners Carter, Tone, Roy and Reza NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Blitz DIRECTOR REPORTS A. Reports from the Director: Director Bradley shared that the budget for the museum and library has passed and the new fiscal year is under way. A few of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that the Museum will be working on this year include: lighting the front steps of the Museum, enclosing the collections storage area, a new computer with collections software in the collections area for artifact processing, and a media upgrade to the Museum's Past Perfect collections management program. The Public Works department will soon complete a previous CIP project to upgrade the Museum's lighting to LED lamps. The Museum will be the first building in the city that is lit completely with LED lighting, saving on energy bills and helping to protect the artifacts in the Museum's collection. Director Bradley also welcomed the Museum's new Commissioners and briefly shared information about how to be an advocate for the Museum, as the Commission serves as the eyes and ears of the Museum for City Council. B. Reports from the Curator and Education Coordinator: Curator Hicks noted that the temporary exhibit, 10h Annual Arcadia Juried Photography Contest and Exhibition is currently on view. The theme this year was, "After Dark: Night Photography," and the theme for next year is, "Social Issues: Through Your Eyes". The Arcadia Veteran's Local History Room also opened a new exhibit featuring the story of Dr. Richard Cordano, with a fabulous opening with over 50 attendees. Curator Hicks also shared that she installed the Ross Field Arcadia WWI Balloon School, 100 Years exhibit in the City Council Chambers display case and will soon install the Home on the Range: Rancho Owners of Santa Anita in the City Hall display case. Curator Hicks invited Commissioners to two upcoming Museum programs: Arcadia at the Movies featuring film historian and local Arcadia resident, Annick Downhbwer discussing A Star is Born on July 21 and Malaya on August 18. Education Coordinator Wilcox shared that she visited the first graders of Camino Grove for their annual Community Day on May 11. On May 25 the "Hands -On Saturdays for Families: Exploring Croatia" was a great success with delicious Croatian food catered by Cafe LuMar. The Scrapbooking Program has gained several new attendees and now has a great group of regulars to share ideas and new techniques with one another while reminiscing. Coordinator Wilcox attended the Arcadia Unified annual "Innovation Summit" in June to learn more about what is happening with education in Arcadia. She shared the new "School and Scout Programs" brochure and will present more information about the addition to the school programs at the September meeting. C. Discussion on American Association for State and Local History StEPs program, section 2: Audience: Curator Hicks shared that Museum staff distributed a visitor survey to the Museum's Facebook audience and received four more responses. Curator Hicks will send the survey to the email mailing list again in the fall and will report back. The Commission reviewed Audience section 1 B. Curator Hicks will assess the Museum with Director Bradley and Coordinator Wilcox and will report back at the September meeting. D. 2018 Off -Site Museum tour to the Skirball Cultural Center: Commissioners signed a thank you note for the tour of the Skirball Cultural Center. E. Group Photograph: The group photograph was postponed until the September commission meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2018 Recommended action: Approve Approval of Consent Calendar Item "a" was moved by Commissioner Tone, seconded by Commissioner Reza, and carried on a voice vote. AYES: Commissioners Carter, Tone, Reza, and Roy NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Blitz Approve the Special Meeting Minutes of June 19, 20. Recommended action: Approve Approval of Consent Calendar Item ((a" was moved by Commissioner Tone, seconded by Commissioner Reza, and carried on a voice vote. AYES: Commissioners Carter, Tone, Reza, and Roy NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Blitz Adjournment: Chair Carter adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m. to Tuesday, September 5, 2018 at 5-00 p.m. in the Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center at 382 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Approved: Darlene Bradley, Director of Li rary and Museum Services Prepared by: Rebecca Wilcox, Museum Education Coordinator