Arts, Humanities, and Historic Preservation

DATE: Friday, February 8, 2008
PLACE:
Rm. 213, West Square Building
505 Broadway
Baraboo , WI

The regular meeting of the Sauk County Arts, Humanities and Historic Preservation Committee was called to order and certification of Open Meeting compliance was given at 1:00 p.m. by Art Carlson.

Members present: Arthur Carlson, Dale Loomis, Peter Tollaksen, Judy Ashford, Rose White, Tommy Lee Bychinski

Members excused: Molly Arbogast

Others present: Orris Smith, Paul Wolter, Bev Mielke, Dale Jaedike

The agenda was approved on a motion by Tollaksen, second by Ashford, and a unanimous vote of the Committee.

The minutes of the prior meeting were approved on a motion by White, second by Loomis, and a unanimous vote of the Committee.

Public Appearances / Public Comment

County Clerk Bev Mielke discussed the early Sauk County Proceedings of the Sauk County Board.

Communications

None

Business Items:

Discussion of stained glass inserts for chapel windows and artwork at the new Health Care Center

Discussion of possible microfilming or scanning of County Board Proceedings currently in the possession of the Sauk County Historical Society

Motion made by Tollaksen, second by White to refer the information regarding costs and procedures of scanning to the Executive and Legislative Committee along with a recommendation to have the proceedings microfilmed to ensure preservation of vital information regarding Sauk County's early history. Approved.

Discussion of the 2008 Grant cycle, including organizations based outside of Sauk County applying for grants when the proposed project occurs within Sauk County.

Motion made by White, second by Ashford to require organizations applying for Sauk County Grants to partner with an organization within the County, with the project occurring within the county, to be eligible for a Grant through our program. Approved.

Discussion of adding expenses related to the final part of the "Houses of Sauk County" dvd project as a carry forward expense. A previous motion allocated the carry forward balance to the River Arts Center.

Motion made by Tollaksen, second by Bychinski to carry forward $1000 for the final expense for the "Houses of Sauk County" dvd project with the remainder of the carry forward balance going to the River Arts Center. Approved.

Discussion and consideration of partnering with the Sauk County Historical Society to create a Historic Preservation program for 2008.

Motion made by Tollaksen, second by White to proceed with the Sauk County Historical Society to devise the specifics of this program. Approved.

Updates:

• Artist Registry - None.
• Mini grant requests - None.
• Landmark Registry - None.

Motion made by Tollaksen, second by Loomis approving vouchers of $600.00, with a unanimous committee vote.

Meeting adjourned on a motion by Tollaksen second by White, with a unanimous committee vote.

Next meeting date was set for 1:00 p.m. on March 14, 2008, in Room 213, West Square Building.

Respectfully submitted: Rose White, Secretary