Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Meeting Minutes November 6, 2014 @4:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Rey Berrones, Trey Nesselrodt, Miranda Howe, Joyce Tucker, Lorie Mitteer OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Hall, Olga McGuire, Larry Connelly, KBIM reporter Advisors: Ivan Hall, Laurie Rufe, Judy Stubbs, Larry Conley OTHERS ABSENT: None. CALL TO ORDER: Rey Berrones called meeting to order at 4:03pm. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Joyce Tucker moved to accept the agenda and Laurie Mitteer, seconded: all were in favor and the motion carried. without dissent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: none at this meeting. CHAIRMANS REMARKS: Chairman Rey Berrones, opened with greetings to the Committee, remarking about Museum’s Strategic Long-Range Plan. Rey Berrones explained reason for meeting was to emphasize on RMAC’s roles in growth. He also introduced past members, Judy Stubbs, Ivan Hall, and Lauri Rufe. Lauri was involved in Museum’s original Strategic Long-Range Plan and Rey requested everyone’s input. . OLD BUSINESS: Rey Berrones suggested renaming committee members, Joyce Tucker and Miranda Howe work on committee member list from June meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Ivan Hall explained steps to Downtown Plan, redevelopment and stated Museum and Civic Center were not in the plan process and stated five year plan is behind implementation. Question as to if Way Finding money was spent on Consultant to Historical Society. Trey Nessselrodt explained RMAC’s Strategic Long-Range Plan and how it was conducive to economic development plans: Present, Past and Future. His vision for the future would engage students from schools, RISD, Charter, and Homeschool children. Architect Sketches of Site Plan reviewed from E. Third Street and E. Second Street, for discussion of annex to RMAC. Discussion of Carousel, located at Spring River Zoo, to be place in Annex. RMAC will be in charge of Downtown Museum, which will be located in the middle of Art District, and leadership rolls to meet criteria, and adequate staffing was also discussed. Miranda Howe voiced concerned re: Carrousel, in mentioning clause, stating carousel not to be moved, as it would be considered a historical site after 50 year mark. Committee talked about process of rebuilding carousel. Rey Berrones stated Mayor Kintigh’s concerns about parks staff caring for carrousel. Michael Hall stated new parks director has been notified by Mayor. Lauri Rufe stated in visiting with Marion Stevens, before her death, stated Mrs. Stevens was concerned about long term care of carousel horses. Joyce inquired about asbestos in building, with Trey confirming none found. Joyce also stated to be considered: Programs coordinated comparable with RMAC and not to be competitive. Judy Stubbs asked about funding and expenses. Suggested “packet of Cost” with Ivan Hall agreeing, budget and personal plan and ties in with RMAC. Joyce Tucker suggested follow-up meeting before Board meeting on November 17th. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Miranda Howe moved to adjourn and Joyce Tucker seconded. All were in favor and none opposed. The Meeting adjourned at 5:40pm. Respectfully submitted, Olga McGuire, Membership Coordinator