State Museum Board of Directors public meetings in 2022

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The Louisiana State Museum Collections Committee will consider proposed acquisitions and deaccessions from the permanent collection, including donations, transfers, and removals. The board will also vote on revisions to the collecting statement, collections manual, and rights & reproductions form.

• Proposed acquisitions: donations to permanent collection, acquisition by transfer, demonstration collection
• Proposed deaccessions from permanent collection (Attachments A1, A2)
• Transfer of 49 objects to demonstration collection (Attachment B)
• Removal of 3 objects from demonstration collection (Attachment C)
• Proposed revision of the Collecting Statement and changes to Collections Manual and Rights & Reproductions Form

State Museum Board of Directors

The Board authorized funding for an unbiased professional to evaluate restoration work at Madame John’s Legacy. Other actions included approving several residential lease applications and repairs, as well as updating museum collection policies.

• Approved up to $50,000 from W.R. Irby Trust for a consultant to assess Madame John’s Legacy (Unanimous)
• Approved $181,323.23 in matching funds for the Jazz Museum EDA grant (Unanimous)
• Approved lease application for 517 St. Ann St. to Ma Sherie Amore (Unanimous)
• Approved restarting the application process for 507 St. Ann St. lease (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,200 for HVAC and floor work at 519 St. Ann St. (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,700 for repairs to six vacant apartments (Unanimous)
• Approved the Louisiana State Museum Collecting Statement (Unanimous)
• Approved deaccessioning of proposed items and transfer of 49 items to Demonstration collection (Unanimous)

State Museum Board of Directors

The Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors will discuss lease applications and updates for several St. Ann and Decatur street properties. The board will also consider an amendment to its by-laws and review reports from various museum committees.

• Lease applications and updates for 517, 507, 511, 519, and 527 St. Ann
• Lease update for 811 Decatur 2nd floor
• Approval of $13,700 in expenses for a vacant apartment
• Approval of EDA matching grant to Jazz Museum
• Proposed amendment to By-laws

State Museum Board of Directors

The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum Advisory Board will meet to adopt the previous meeting's minutes and receive committee reports. The board will also discuss updates regarding the Louisiana State Museum and the status of a feasibility study.

• Adoption of August 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Nominating Committee report
• Introduction of new members
• Status update on feasibility study

The Board adopted the August 16, 2022, meeting minutes and discussed a feasibility study for a temporary museum. A cooperative agreement was signed to house a 6,000 sq. ft. temporary exhibit at Hall A of the Morial Convention Center, aiming for a July opening.

• Adopted August 16, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections
• Signed cooperative agreement for temporary exhibit at Morial Convention Center Hall A
• Initiated search for a curator

State Museum Board of Directors

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is meeting to receive reports from the Architectural and Irby/Finance committees. Discussions include updates on specific properties on St. Ann Street and a grant for the Jazz Museum.

• Madame John’s Legacy update
• 507 St. Ann application update
• 511 St. Ann tenant notification
• CEA update regarding Irby Apartment
• EDA matching grant to Jazz Museum

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The Architectural Preservation Committee is meeting to review a presentation by Robert Cangelosi. The board will also address a rebuttal report by Perrin Ehlinger.

• Presentation by Robert Cangelosi
• Rebuttal to Rebuttal report by Perrin Ehlinger

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The Architectural Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss the status of repairs to Madame John’s legacy. The board will also review a previous letter sent to Facility Planning.

• Status of repairs to Madame John’s legacy
• Review of previous letter sent to Facility Planning

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The Irby Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Upper Pontalba Building, including commercial lease applications and residential tenant status. The committee will also review financial updates and an EDA Grant Match for the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

• Update on 507 St. Ann lease application
• Update on 511 St. Ann tenant
• $181,323.32 EDA Grant Match/Jazz Museum

The Board approved restoring $181,323 in funds to meet a grant match for the Jazz Museum by adjusting the 22-23 budget. Additionally, the Board voted to waive a late fee for a tenant vacating 511 St. Ann. Staff reported that the commercial space at 507 St. Ann is being re-advertised after a previous applicant withdrew.

• Approved $181,323 restoration for Jazz Museum grant match (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving late fee for tenant at 511 St. Ann (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted October 4, 2022 Irby/Finance Committee minutes (Unanimous)

State Museum Board of Directors

The Governance Committee will review recommendations made to the Lt Governor on October 10th and develop recommendations regarding the LORD study's final report, specifically a proposed 3-region system. The board will also discuss options for future statutory changes related to these recommendations.

• Review of recommendations made to Lt Governor on October 10th
• Develop recommendations on LORD study's final report, including a 3-region system proposal
• Discuss options for future changes to existing statute

State Museum Board of Directors

The Executive Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to discuss potential legislation revising R.S. 25:349, receive updates on Madame John's Legacy and Irby properties, and approve a timeline for 507 St. Ann St. The agenda also includes committee reports and old/new business items.

• Discuss potential legislation revising R.S. 25:349
• Approve timeline for 507 St. Ann St.
• Update on Madame John's Legacy
• Irby Financials and Investment Fund update
• Status of vacant apartments

State Museum Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to introduce a new Interim Director and review committee reports. Key discussions include commercial lease applications for St. Ann Street properties and actions regarding museum collections.

• Lease applications for 507 St. Ann, 517 St. Ann, 521 St. Ann, 547 St. Ann, and 511 St. Ann
• Proposed acquisitions for the Permanent Collection
• Transfer of three 'Found in Collections' objects to the Demonstration Collection
• Proposed deaccessions from the Permanent Collection
• Update on Madame John’s Legacy

The Board of Directors approved several lease applications and rent adjustments for properties on St. Ann Street. The board also voted on the acquisition of items for the permanent collection and the transfer of objects to the demonstration collection.

• Approved all lease applications for 507 St. Ann and 517 St. Ann (unanimous)
• Approved rent start date of November 1, 2022 for 521 St. Ann (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension for 547 St. Ann (unanimous)
• Approved temporary rent reduction to $3,700 for 511 St. Ann 2nd floor through 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed acquisitions for permanent collection, excluding William Faguly items (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of three objects to the demonstration collection (unanimous)
• Deferred proposed deaccessions and conservation treatments (unanimous)
• Appointed Phillip Albert to the collections committee (unanimous)

State Museum Board of Directors

The State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to adopt previous minutes, hear a recap of the leadership and governance timeline, and receive a presentation of the LORD study and its addendum. The agenda includes open discussion and setting the next meeting date.

• Recap of timeline for LSM leadership and governance by Jason Strada
• Presentation of LORD study, executive summary, and addendum

State Museum Board of Directors

The Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to discuss commercial lease negotiations and awards for properties on St. Ann and Chartres streets. The board will also consider the 2022-2023 budget for the Irby and review acquisitions and deaccessions for the permanent collection.

• Lease award for 521 St. Ann
• Lease negotiations for 529 St. Ann
• Lease addendum for 808 Chartres
• Irby Budget for 2022-2023
• Proposed acquisitions and deaccessions for the Permanent Collection

The Board approved several commercial lease actions, including awarding a space at 521 St. Ann to Waffle Time. The Board also approved acquisitions, deaccessions, and outgoing loans for the permanent collection.

• Awarded 521 St. Ann lease to Waffle Time (unanimous)
• Approved 507 St. Ann and 517 St. Ann application timeline (unanimous)
• Approved extension for Photoworks at 521 St. Ann to August 20 and waived July rent late fee (unanimous)
• Required NOLACool to sign 808 Chartres lease addendum by July 15 (unanimous)
• Added Suzie Terrell and Jay Batt to bank signature card (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed acquisitions for permanent collection (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed deaccessions from permanent collection (unanimous)
• Approved outgoing loans (unanimous)

State Museum Board of Directors

The Irby/Finance Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a lease award for 521 St. Ann, as well as a new vacate date for Photoworks. The committee will also adopt previous meeting minutes and receive an update from attorney Chad Morrow.

• Photoworks request new vacate date: August 20, 2022
• Award 521 St. Ann Lease

State Museum Board of Directors

The board will discuss the current Louisiana State Museum governance statute and review a study from the Lieutenant Governor's office with recommendations for changes. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

State Museum Board of Directors

The board will discuss the Lower Pontalba Building dashboard, presentations for 521 St. Ann, a lease application timeline for 507 and 517 St. Ann, and updates on the Irby manager position and draft budget for 2022-2023. A policy and procedures manual and a bank card update are also on the agenda.

• Review draft Irby budget for 2022-2023
• Lease application timeline for 507 St. Ann and 517 St. Ann
• Lower Pontalba Building dashboard
• Update from Dr. McKnight on Irby manager position
• Policy and Procedures Manual

State Museum Board of Directors

The State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to receive updates on several properties and legislative matters. The board will also accept applications for 521 St. Ann Street.

• Update on Madame John’s Legacy
• Update on 529 St. Ann Street
• Update on 808 Chartres Street
• Acceptance of applications for 521 St. Ann Street
• Update on Irby Manager and legislation

State Museum Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review lease negotiations and extensions for multiple commercial and residential properties on St. Ann and Chartres streets. The meeting includes decisions on permanent collection acquisitions, deaccessions, and renovations for 515 St. Ann. Members will also discuss state legislation and internal audit action items.

• Lease negotiations and extensions for 529 St. Ann, 517 St. Ann, 507 St. Ann, and 808 Chartres
• Lease motion for 503 St. Ann (3rd floor)
• Renovations motion for 515 St. Ann (2nd floor)
• Proposed acquisitions and deaccessions for the permanent collection
• Review of Irby Policy and Procedures Manual

The Board approved several real estate actions for St. Ann and Chartres street properties, including renovations and new lease negotiations. The Board also approved acquisitions and deaccessions for the permanent collection. No quorum was present, but executive action was taken.

• Approved lease addendum deadline for 507 St. Ann (unanimous)
• Approved advertising 521 St. Ann for lease with minimum rent plus 3% increase (unanimous)
• Approved lease negotiations for 808 Chartres with NolaCOOL (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2022 move-in date for 503 St. Ann 3rd Floor (unanimous)
• Approved showing 511 St. Ann 2nd Floor to potential residents starting May 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved in-house renovation of 515 St. Ann 2nd Floor and referral of debt to AG's office (unanimous)
• Approved proposed acquisitions and deaccessions for the permanent collection (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Governance and Search ad hoc committees (unanimous)

State Museum Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Louisiana State Museum will discuss and vote on electing a chairman and vice-chairman, and consider committee reports including proposed acquisitions for the permanent and study collections, deaccessions, and loans. The meeting also includes discussion of recording full board meetings and reports from the museum and foundation.

• Election of Board Chairman and Vice-chair
• Discussion of recording full board meetings
• Proposed acquisitions for the Permanent Collection (see Attachment A)
• Proposed deaccessions from the Permanent Collection (see Attachment C)
• 808 Chartres Street item under Finance Committee

The Board elected new officers and voted to begin audio recording full board meetings. The Board also approved several collection acquisitions and deaccessions, and waived specific CAM late fees.

• Approved audio recording of full board meetings (11-4)
• Elected Suzie Terrell as Board Chair (10-6)
• Elected Jay Batt as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved applications for space at 808 Chartres Street (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of CAM late fees for 525 St. Ann (unanimous)
• Approved proposed acquisitions for the permanent collection (unanimous)
• Approved proposed acquisitions for the study collection (unanimous)
• Approved proposed deaccessions from the permanent collection (unanimous)

State Museum Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Louisiana State Museum is meeting to review museum overviews, board duties, and recent developments. The agenda consists of general organizational and procedural items.

• Review of LSM Board duties and responsibilities
• Discussion of LSM Committees
• Report from the Attorney General
• Review of recent developments

The meeting served as an orientation for board members. No substantive policy decisions, budget approvals, or votes were recorded.

State Museum Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to address commercial lease extensions, rent rates, and deferrals. The body will also review updates on specific properties and an audit of Irby Real Estate Attorney.

• Commercial lease extensions and deferrals/abatements
• Minimum rent rate for 808 Chartres
• Update on 521 St. Ann
• Discussion of Irby Audit
• Madame John’s Legacy update from the Architectural Preservation Committee

The Board approved 12-month lease extensions for two commercial spaces and set a minimum rent rate for 808 Chartres. The Board also approved a letter to tenants regarding the Attorney General's refusal of rent abatements and accepted a portrait into the permanent collection.

• Approved 12-month lease extensions for 517 St. Ann and 507 St. Ann with 3% base rent increase (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved $3,427 minimum rate for 808 Chartres (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved sending letters to commercial tenants regarding Attorney General's refusal of rent abatements (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Michael McKnight's formal response to the internal audit (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Accepted Estate of Gayle Jeannine Fortier Jones portrait into permanent collection (Passed, 1 no, 1 abstention)
• Approved proposed outgoing loans (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to add discussion regarding filming meetings using Zoom (7 yes, 3 opposed)
• Deferred proposed acquisitions, teapot purchase, and proposed deaccessions