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Page 2 COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee Mr. Maser reported. Finance committee met prior to board meeting, approved the check register, and reviewed the financials. No anomalies reported. The museum narrowed the deficit down since last month. The education department is down on the budgeted revenue. The largest expenditures for the month include$1,900 for project construction for the Taylor House, the scanner for the glass plate negative project, and$3,500 for chairs and tables in the Taylor Store,which will be reimbursed from the Foundation. Reports will be filed. Buildings and Grounds Committee Mr. Deitemeyer gave the report. The committee met on February 3`d. Mr. Craig Lewis was in attendance to the committee meeting to discuss the Taylor House. He stated that there will need to be two bathrooms in the house to meet city codes. To meet this demand,the museum will need to install a raised septic system near the house. Mr. Hochstetler stated that with the projected growth of the museum, Railroad Town needs to have a large infrastructure change, specifically for the restrooms. With the suggested septic system there would be the potential to add another public restroom. The updated Taylor House Plans must be approved by the board before continuing construction. Motion to approve the updated Taylor Plans,which includes the raised septic system was made by the Building and Grounds Committee. Motion carried. Education Committee Dr. Dexter reviewed the submitted report. The committee has had discussion about the decreased attendance for HATS classes. Focus will be on the issues as curricula is reexamined and improved in the years to come. The Summer Adventures catalog has been released. The education department is focusing on creating more events and workshops for the whole family. Collections Committee Mr. Deitemeyer gave the report. The Committee last met on February 8th. There has been a total of 5,688 artifacts deaccessioned since the renewal project started. For the month of January, the Committee reviewed 1131 items; 185 for transfer, 179 to destroy, 503 for auction, and 264 to keep. See list on the Deaccession Proposal form in board packet. The Collections Committee made the motion, motion carried. The November 2021 report was tabled at the January 26th meeting to review at this meeting. In November 2021,the Committee reviewed 353 items; 77 for transfer, 30 to destroy, 144 for auction, and 45 to keep. See list on the Deaccession Proposal form in board packet. The Collections Committee made the motion, motion carried. FOUNDATION REPORT Mrs. Bonnie Smith briefly reviewed her submitted report over the phone. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Mr. Hochstetler referred the board to his written report. The museum is on track to make the budget by the end of the year. The museum has seen more visitors, made more money, and spent more in a 12- month period. Mr. Hochstetler stated that in the last 14 months, four staff members have passed away.