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Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

Roswell, NM · November 15, 2021

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ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Monday, November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. 1011 N. Richardson Ave. Roswell, NM 88201 REGULAR MEETING AT 4:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 21-7. A. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Liakos called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 4:09 p.m. B. ROLL CALL The meeting of the Board of Trustees convened with members Cymantha Liakos, Donovan Fulkerson, Kyle Bayless, Anne Baker, Pricilla Ornelas and Valli West being present. A quorum was established with members Lorrina Segovia, Kay Cargill Jenkins and Tim Hartwick being absent. City Council members present: None. Staff present: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director, Aaron Wilder, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, and Rachelle Diaz, Public Programs Manager. Community members present: None. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Baker motioned to approve the agenda. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. D. APPROVAL OF September 27, 2021 and October 18, 2021 MINUTES Member West motioned to approve the minutes for the September 27, 2021 meeting. Member Baker seconded. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. Member Baker motioned to approve the minutes for the October 18, 2021 minutes. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. ACTION ITEMS E. Discuss and Vote for BOT Vice Chair Board Chair Liakos noted that with two vacant positions on the board, it may not be a good time to vote for a new Vice Chair until those positions are filled. Member Baker motioned to table further discussion until the January meeting. Member Ornelas seconded the motion. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. F. Consider approval of donation by Ken Terry of two Gendron Jensen lithographs: See Attached Director Brooks introduced the museum’s new Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Aaron Wilder, who joined the museum staff on November 5. Curator Wilder provided biographical information about the artist and brought the donated works for consideration to the meeting. Member West motioned to acquire the two lithographs. Member Ornelas seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. G. Consider approval of donation by Susan and David Hill of artwork by Steve Catron, Eugene Newmann, Donald Fabricant, Martin Horowitz, Aaron Karp, Sam Scott, Valerie Nielsen, and Joan Watts: See Attached Wilder provided biographical information about the artists and digital images of the donated works for consideration. Wilder noted that Joan Watts was not included in the donation and was only on the agenda by error. Member West motioned to acquire all works from the donor provided they are in good condition. Member Ornelas seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. H. Consider approval of donation by Art Rosenberg of artwork by Robert Ellis, Janet Lippincott, Clinton Adams, Harry Nadler, Helen Nadler, Fritz Scholder, John DePuy, Elen Feinberg, Frank McCulloch, Garo Antreasian, and Nick Abdalla: See Attached Wilder provided biographical information about the artists and digital images of the donated works for consideration. Member Baker motioned to acquire all works from the donor provided they are in good condition. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. I. Consider approval of donation by the Brinkman Randle Estate of a painting by Peter Rogers: See Attached Wilder provided biographical information about the artist and brought the donated work for consideration to the meeting. Member Baker motioned to acquire the painting. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. INFORMATION ONLY J. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: See Attached Director Brooks noted that although visitation in 2021 has been lower than past years, revenue is the same due to admission fees enacted in January of this year. H. RMAC FOUNDATION REPORT RMAC Foundation Director Cindy Torrez reminded members of the upcoming Holiday Artisan Market which runs from December 4-18 and includes an opening night reception on December 3. She noted that the Foundation welcomed five new board members at its most recent meeting on November 9. The annual appeal will be mailed on December 1. K. CHAIR’S REMARKS AND BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS None. L. PUBLIC COMMENT None. K. ADJOURN Member Liakos motioned to adjourn the meeting. Member Baker seconded. A voice vote was 6-0 and the motion passed with members Segovia, Jenkins and Hartwick being absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

Agenda

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA Monday, November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. 1011 N. Richardson Ave. Roswell, NM 88201 Members: Cymantha Liakos, Anne Baker, Donovan Fulkerson, Priscilla Ornelas, Kay Cargill Jenkins, Lorrina Segovia, Valli West, Tim Hartwick, and Kyle Bayless. City Council Liaison: Barry Foster RMAC Staff Coordinator: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director RMAC Foundation: Cindy Torrez, Executive Director A. Call to Order B. Roll Call ACTION ITEMS: C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of the September 27, 2021 and October 18, 2021 meeting minutes E. Discuss and vote for Vice Chair F. Consider approval of donation by Ken Terry of two Gendron Jensen lithographs G. Consider approval of donation by Susan and David Hill of artwork by Steve Catron, Eugene Newmann, Donald Fabricant, Martin Horowitz, Aaron Karp, Sam Scott, Valerie Nielsen, and Joan Watts H. Consider approval of donation by Art Rosenberg of artwork by Robert Ellis, Janet Lippincott, Clinton Adams, Harry Nadler, Helen Nadler, Fritz Scholder, John DePuy, Elen Feinberg, Frank McCulloch, Garo Antreasian, and Nick Abdalla I. Consider approval of donation by the Brinkman Randle Estate of a painting by Peter Rogers INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS: J. Director’s Report K. RMAC Foundation Report L. Chair’s Remarks and Board Announcements M. Public Comment N. Adjourn Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 21- 7. NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM – A quorum of the City Council may or may not attend, but there will not be debate by the City Council, and no action will be taken. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Human Resources at 575-624-6700 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the City Clerk at 575-624-6700 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed. Printed and posted: Friday, November 12, 2021 TO ATTEND THE BOARD MEETING BY GO TO MEETING RMAC Board of Trustees November 2021 Meeting Monday, November 15, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (MST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/294066925 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 294-066-925 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/294066925 ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Monday, September 27, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m. 1011 N. Richardson Ave. Roswell, NM 88201 DRAFT DOCUMENT REGULAR MEETING AT 4:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 21-7. A. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Liakos called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 4:02 p.m. B. ROLL CALL The meeting of the Board of Trustees convened with members Cymantha Liakos, Donovan Fulkerson, Kyle Bayless, Anne Baker, L orrina Segovia, Kay Cargill Jenkins, and Valli West being present. Pricilla Ornelas was present via phone. A quorum was established with member Tim Hartwick being absent. City Council members present: Barry Foster, Liaison Staff present: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director, and Rachelle Diaz, Public Programs Manager. Community members present: None. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Segovia motioned to approve the agenda. Member Baker seconded. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with member Hartwick being absent. D. APPROVAL OF July 19, 2021 MINUTES Member Segovia motioned to approve the minutes for the August 16, 2021 meeting. Member West seconded. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with member Hartwick being absent. ACTION ITEMS E. BOT New Member Nominations Director Brooks shared that the mayor has yet to confirm nomination of Elisa Begueria to fill Position 4, vacated by Jessica Parham in May. For Position 8, vacated by Bill Siders in August, Brooks put forth the remaining current applicants which include: Krisann Robles, Patrick Collins, Kate Griffo, and Lindsay Mayo Fincher. No additional applications were received since the opening was posted by City Clerk Sharon Coll. BOT members were given an opportunity to review applications and speak on behalf of applicants. Councillor Foster mentioned he would speak to the mayor regarding the nomination of Elisa Begueria for Position 4. Member Jenkins motioned to recommend Kate Griffo for mayoral consideration for Position 8. Member West seconded the motion. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with member Hartwick being absent. INFORMATION ONLY F. Introduction of Public Programs Manger Rachelle Diaz Diaz joined the museum staff on September 24, 2021. For the Record: Jessica Parham, Curator of Education, joined at 4:19 p.m. F. Director’s Report: See Attached G. RMAC FOUNDATION REPORT RMAC Foundation Director Cindy Torrez was absent from the meeting. Director Brooks noted that the RMAC Foundation fundraiser held on September 24 went well. Final tabulations will be released at the RMAC Foundation meeting on October 12. I. CHAIR’S REMARKS AND BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS Member Baker shared that the Roswell Jazz Fest has been cancelled. Stellar Coffee will have a new photography exhibition on view. Member Liakos thanked members West and Ornelas for their donations to the silent auction in the RMAC Foundation fundraiser. J. PUBLIC COMMENT None K. ADJOURN Member Jenkins motioned to adjourn the meeting. Member Segovia seconded. A voice vote was 8-0 and the motion passed with member Hartwick being absent. The meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m. ROSWELL MUSEUM AND ART CENTER MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Monday, October 18, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m. 1011 N. Richardson Ave. Roswell, NM 88201 DRAFT DOCUMENT REGULAR MEETING AT 4:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 21-7. A. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Segovia called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 4:21 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Members present: Donovan Fulkerson, Anne Baker, Lorrina Segovia, Tim Hartwick and Valli West. Members absent: Cymantha Liakos, Kay Cargill Jenkins, Kyle Bayless and Pricilla Ornelas. A quorum could not be established. City Council members present: None. Staff present: Caroline Brooks, Executive Director, and Rachelle Diaz, Public Programs Manager. Community members present: Larry Connolly C. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m.

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