HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-2005White River Valley Historical Society
Board Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2005
Board Members Present: Pat Bailey, Jan Cavanaugh, Mike Hamilton, Doug Hedger, Kathy
Lewis, Michelle Marshman, Mike McDermott, Ann Mehl, Larry Miller, Janice Nelson, Gordy
Nishimoto, Warren Kinggeorge
Board Members Excused: Mae Yamada, Jean Farrington
Board Members Absent: Dan Harris, JB Rupert
Staff Members Present: Kristen Bruhahn, Tara McCauley, Hilary Pittenger
Call to Order and Approval of Minutes: President Larry Miller called the meeting to order at
1:35 PM and asked for the approval of the minutes. Motion Carried. President Larry introduced
Tara McCauley our new Curator of Education to the board. He gave us a briefing of her
background and education.
Chair Report: Security and Signage Updates: the razor wire is up and cost $630.83 as well as 2
signs (Area Under Surveillance) at a cost of $213.25. Road signage is now being made by the
King County shop and should be installed in a few weeks. Still working with the DOT on Hwy
18 signage.
Treasury and Committee Reports: Ann Mehl gave the July report. There is a net income of
$5012 for July with a year to date income of $1114. Motion to accept the Treasurers report
passed.
Harvest Ball: Board members are asked to be Table Captains. We need to finalize the
sponsorships and the regular tickets sales will be available the end of this month.
Olson Farm Update: Mike Hamilton reported that the goats are done as of August 5th. Now we
need to get rid of the blackberry roots. The Earth Corps will cover the meadow with black
plastic for 18 months, cooking the roots, and then the area will be tilled and planted with
historically appropriate meadow grass seed. The Stream Restoration will begin this Sept. The
driveways will be restored and the house foundation rebuilt in October 2005.
Staff Report: A motion was moved and passed that we look into the feasibility of doing a
Capital Campaign to support the restoration of the Farm. Larry asked for a steering committee
of 4 to 5 people to do the study with a commitment of 2 + years and a once a month meeting. It
was suggested that we visit the Hovander Farm in Ferndale and the Pomeroy farm in
Battleground. It was also suggested that we invite the architect to give us a presentation of what
needs to be done. Those of us not on the Board in 1999 were given a copy of the Master Plan
report to read.
Upcoming Events: Fun & Games Preview opening Sept 21, 5-7 PM
Adjournment: 2:35 PM Next Board Meeting: September 21, 2005
Respectfully Submitted: Jan Cavanaugh, Secretary