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Page 12 COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee August Financials: Mr. Allen reported in Mr. Maser's absence. Finance committee met prior to board meeting and approved the check register and reviewed the financials. No anomalies reported. Expenses were over revenue by$31,000 for the month. Admission revenue is up over last year. Revenue totals are 33% higher from last year. Year to date revenue is over expenses by$12,000. Cash on hand is well within the target goal. Reports will be filed. Buildings and Grounds Committee Mr. Oshlo reported in Mr. Smith's absence. The deaccessioned train caboose has left the property. The hardware store painting is complete,painting began on the Lesher house. The Ice Rink is moving forward, two trees have been removed to make way for the slab. Maintenance assisted in multiple events over the past month including the Stuhr Museum Foundation's Farm to Table Event. Education Committee Ms. Cremers reported in Dr. Dexter's absence. The Committee decided with the rising numbers in Covid cases to continue mask wearing while indoors for the fall classes. One teacher tested positive with Covid recently, so the department is short on teachers and is looking to hire more. The pedal tractor track in front of the STEAM Learning Center has been laid and is now in use. Collections Committee Mr. Deitemeyer reported. The Committee made the recommendation to approve the accession of a revolver that once belonged to Christian Menck, pre-1940's scrapbooks and research from the YWCA, and some early edition Charles Dickens books. Committee made motion. Mr. Gdowski seconded. Motion carried. The Committee made the recommendation of the list of items for auction, transfer, and destruction. (Refer to lists in packet). Committee made motion. Mr. Gdowski seconded. Motion carried. WE WILL Discussion Ms. Nolan Brown and Mr. Hochstetler presented. The Board is reviewing these statements in preparation of strategic planning. Discussion included-- We Will create barrier-free spaces to better accommodate all visitors: The museum plans to be as accommodating as possible when the ice rink is in operation. Mr. Oshlo explained the future location, setup, and function of the ice rink and how it will be as accommodating as it can possibly be. Mrs. Hunt stated that the museum has many bicycle helmets that were donated in the past and looking into purchasing walkers for people to use on the ice. Mr. Marsh suggested that the museum reach out to Skate Island to see if they might have any equipment to sell in their time of closing. Ms. Nolan Brown discussed about getting advice from the Department of Transportation for the future of transportation for visitors on the grounds. Mr. Hochstetler stated that in this time of transition and discussion of strategic planning, the board needs to decide what they would like to put their efforts into as we move forward.