OREGON STATE CAPITOL FOUNDATION
January 18, 2001 Hearing Room 350
9:00 a.m. Tapes 8-10
MEMBERS PRESENT: Senator Verne Duncan, Chair
Senator Ginny Burdick
Senator Peter Courtney
Representative Diane Rosenbaum
Frankie Bell
Frank Brawner
Norma Paulus
Norm Smith
Gerry Thompson
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Representative Vic Backlund
Representative Bill Witt
Chet Orloff
Jill Thorne
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Chaimov, Legislative Counsel
Herb Colomb, Legislative Administration Facility Services Manager Dave Henderson, Legislative Administration Administrator
Pam Holt, Administrative Assistant
Debbie Miller, Legislative Administration Project Coordinator
FACILITATOR: Alison Kelley, JD, Conflict Management Strategies, LLC
WITNESSES: Glenda Nabors, The Event Company
MEASURE/ISSUES HEARD: Video: Capitol Burning ‘35
Subcommittee Updates
Prospective Foundation Members
Strategic Visioning and Goal Setting/WS
These minutes are in compliance with Senate and House Rules. Only text enclosed in quotation marks reports a speaker’s exact words. For complete contents, please refer to the tapes.
TAPE # |
Speaker |
Comments |
TAPE 8, A |
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004 |
Chair Duncan |
Calls meeting to order at 9:11 a.m. |
HOUSEKEEPING |
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015 |
Chair Duncan |
States member’s new positions. Chet Orloff retired from the Oregon Historical Society. Norma Paulus is the interim director for the Oregon Historical Society. Norm Smith appointed Chairman of the Oregon Arts Commission. Introduces Ray Miller, Miller Consulting Engineers and member of Capitol Preservation Advisory Committee (CPAC), and Alan Costic also a member of CPAC and a Salem architect. |
035 |
Debbie Miller |
Legislative Administration Project Coordinator. Refers to handout of agreed graphics for stationery. EXHIBIT A. |
INFORMATIONAL |
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45 |
Chair Duncan |
Viewing of video titled “Capitol Burning ‘35.” |
95 |
Frank Brawner |
Oregon State Capitol Foundation Member. Suggests creating posters of “Capitol Burning ‘35” to sell at special event. |
106 |
Members |
Discussion of video. |
FUNDRAISING SUBCOMMITTEE |
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154 |
Brawner |
Refers to tab 11 of notebook, minutes from Nov. 28, page 2, list of assignments and discusses. EXHIBIT B. |
187 |
Herb Colomb |
Legislative Administration Facility Service manager. Proposes three projects. First is to purchase black granite benches for curved corners of Rotunda. Benches would not interfere with the design of the Rotunda and would not be permanent benches. The estimated cost is $10,000. Would be a six-week project. |
240 |
Larry Campbell |
Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF) Member. Suggests having a central location where a plaque could be placed that lists all contributors to the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. |
256 |
Frankie Bell |
Oregon State Capitol Foundation Member. States that plaques have been an ongoing problem as far as giving recognition to all who are deserving. Frankie states that CPAC suggested plaques be considered for the ground floor level. |
291 |
Members |
Discussion of benches. |
359 |
Colomb |
Discusses second proposed project to refurbish four murals that are on the two grand staircases. States that they can be cleaned up at a cost of approximately $9-10,000. |
380 |
Colomb |
Discusses third proposed project to remove mortar and re-point the two marble statues out front. Recommends tackling this one first as it is in the most need of repair. Cost is estimated at $10,000. |
411 |
Chair Duncan |
Opens up discussion of the three projects. |
420 |
Campbell |
States that a high priority should be put on upgrading the Capitol for earthquake safety. |
430 |
Brawner |
States that the Rotunda benches would be highly visible, something the public could see and recommends concentrating on that project. |
467 |
Bell |
Recommends installing portable benches in the Galleria. |
TAPE 8, B |
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001 |
Brawner |
MOTION: Moves to recommend that the granite benches be the Oregon State Capitol Foundation’s first major project. |
010
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Chair Duncan |
VOICE VOTE: 12-1-3VOTING NO: FRANKIE BELLEXCUSED: Rep. Vic Backlund, Jill Thorne, Rep. Witt. |
SPECIAL EVENT SUBCOMMITTEE |
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013 |
Sandy Allen |
Oregon State Capitol Foundation member. Defers to Glenda Nabors for a quick update on the special event. |
020 |
Glenda Nabors |
The Event Company. Informs that a postcard will go out next month to a large list of people, statewide, announcing the date of the special event. Mentions that wineries and micro-breweries will be asked to participate. Details are being worked out. States that the ticket price will include food and auction. |
037 |
Campbell |
Announces that Gerry Frank will be Master of Ceremonies at the special event. Sandy will send letter of confirmation. Distributed list of lobbyists who have agreed to support Foundation’s special event. They will have one meeting. |
060 |
Chair Duncan |
States that Debbs Potts is eager to be involved and is supportive of the OSCF. |
077 |
Campbell |
MOTION: Moves for Debbs Potts to be named honorary chairman of the special event in April. |
080 |
Chair Duncan |
VOTE: Motion adopted by unanimous consent. |
085 |
Brawner |
MOTION: Moves for Debbs Potts to be ex-officio member of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. |
087 |
Chair Duncan |
VOTE: Motion adopted by unanimous consent. |
090 |
Members |
Discussion of appointing honorary members. |
106 |
Bell |
Discusses Acquisition Committee and encourages members to seek contributions for the auction Acquisition committee. Asks Sandy for deadline on obtaining items for auction. Debbs Potts will be asked to sign letter requesting auction items. |
122 |
Allen |
Replies the sooner the better. |
141 |
Members |
Discussion of items needed for auction. |
PROSPECTIVE FOUNDATION MEMBERS |
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165 |
Chair Duncan |
States that Pat Egan, Governor’s staff, is dynamic and eager to work in this position and also mentions Lou Hampton, who served as a legislator with Norm Smith. Biographies, EXHIBIT C and EXHIBIT D. |
169 |
Brawner |
States that Lou Hampton is a practicing attorney who works in the estate planning, trust area and has the expertise that the OSCF needs. Lou is anxious to come on board. States that it would be his hope that he be appointed to the fundraising committee. |
177 |
Campbell |
MOTION: Moves that Pat Egan and Lou Hampton be recommended to the Legislative Administration Committee for appointment to the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. |
180 |
Chair Duncan |
VOTE: Motion adopted by unanimous consent. |
187 |
Chair Duncan |
Discusses evaluation form. Turns meeting over to Alison Kelley. |
STRATEGIC VISIONING AND GOAL SETTING |
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230 |
Alison Kelley |
Conflict Management Strategies, LLC, Facilitator. States that the goal today is outlined on the agenda. Tab 14. EXHIBIT E. |
243 |
Kelley |
Continues discussion. |
250 |
Allen |
Refers to letter from Mrs. Peter Jennings stating he will not be able to attend the special event. |
260 |
Kelley |
Refers to core values worksheet. EXHIBIT F. |
270 |
Kelley |
Reviews last work session. Believes it is a good idea for the OSCF to adopt a formal strategic plan. |
325 |
Kelley |
Refers to minutes of last meeting. Reviews core values. |
364 |
Chair Duncan |
Asks if CPAC has received summary of information discussed at OSCF’s October 26, 2000 meeting. States there needs to be a formal proceeding to send information to the chair of CPAC. |
370 |
Kelley |
Refers to 10/26/00 minutes saying that working relationships involve OSCF recommending a project, CPAC reviewing it for approval, and LAC reviewing it for final approval and adoption. Facility Services would do the contracting for project completion. Asks if that is consistent with everyone’s understanding. |
378 |
Members |
All concur. |
382 |
Brawner |
MOTION: Moves that Herb Colomb, Facility Services Manager be named an ex-officio member of the OSCF. |
382 |
Chair Duncan |
VOTE: Motion adopted by unanimous consent. |
385 |
Kelley |
Reviews core values that have been articulated by OSCF. |
433 |
Kelley |
Discusses Model Draft Strategic Plan Outline. |
TAPE 9, A |
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002 |
Norm Smith |
Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Introduces LC Draft 1268. EXHIBIT G. Discusses what OSCF wants to accomplish. Opens for general discussion. |
028 |
Brawner |
Expresses concern regarding fundraising and asking the public to give money to the Legislature. Believes OSCF needs to form 501(c)3. |
071 |
Smith |
Discusses different aspects of organizing as 501(c)3. |
100 |
Chaimov |
States that the idea of the bill is to create a self-sufficient entity that can operate, obtain money and spend money without having to go through Legislative Administration for approval. |
168 |
Members |
Discussion of 501(c)3 status. |
223 |
Members |
Discussion continues. |
319 |
Chair Duncan |
MOTION: Move to adopt LC1268 with amendments. |
328 |
Chair Duncan |
VOTE: Adopted without objection. Senator Duncan will introduce bill. |
340 |
Kelley |
Discusses core values. |
451 |
Kelley |
Tab 14. Goes over draft mission statement. EXHIBIT H. |
468 |
Kelley |
Asks for comments. |
490 |
Members |
Discussion. |
TAPE 10, A |
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001 |
Members |
Discussion continues. |
052 |
Brawner |
Mentions that he asked a bank to sponsor the Beaver Coin. Stated that banks must comply with the Community Reinvestment Act which means people have to benefit from it. |
070 |
Smith |
Suggests adding to mission statement “for the benefit of the public.” |
082 |
Gerry Thompson |
Suggests something stronger then “for the benefit of the public.” |
093 |
Smith |
Suggest stating “For the benefit of all the citizens of Oregon.” |
107 |
Members |
Discussion. |
120 |
Smith |
Suggests putting mission statement out on the Listserve in draft form in order to share concepts with each other and then vote on a particular draft. |
132 |
Kelley |
Asks for edits by the 25th of January. |
147 |
Members |
Discussion. |
222 |
Kelley |
States when individual committees meet they can mark up the sheets, edit and go over comments when group joins back together. |
255 |
Kelley |
Members break up into subcommittee groups for discussion. |
WRAP UP |
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274 |
Kelley |
Asks subcommittee members for information they would like to share before adjournment. |
277 |
Fred VanNatta |
Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Discusses levels of giving for fundraising-- platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. Questions whether it is a good idea. States Frank Brawner will send memo outlining the issue and asking for input. |
297 |
Allen |
States OSCF is focusing on the auction. |
320 |
Miller |
States that the database is being compiled, groups have been identified, and information from area Chambers of Commerce has been received. |
342 |
Bell |
Views the kick-off event as a reunion. |
344 |
Members |
Discussion. |
397 |
Smith |
With regard to strategic planning, he states that he and Gerry Thompson agreed that they would pre-convene prior to next OSCF meeting. States that the next piece is a future visioning statement with a 10 to 15-year view of OSCF. States that the next meeting will be about setting simple objectives for the continuation and the updating of the strategic plan and passing the bill. |
413 |
Kelley |
Suggests that each committee review its section under the strategic plan draft outline and decide if changes are needed. |
TAPE 9, B |
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012 |
Kelley |
Discusses work plan development. |
040 |
Kelley |
Hands out evaluation forms. Asks members to complete and give to Debbie within a week. |
043 |
Smith |
Adjourns meeting at 11:40 a.m. |
Submitted By, Reviewed By,
Pam Holt, Debbie Miller,
Administrative Support Administrator
EXHIBIT SUMMARY
A-OSCF Stationery, Debbie Miller, 1p.
B-OSCF Subcommittee November 28, 2000 minutes, Frank Brawner, 2pp.
B-Pat Egan resume, Frank Brawner, 1pp.
C-Lou Hampton biography, Frank Brawner, 4pp.
D-Strategic Visioning and Goal Setting agenda, Alison Kelley, 1p.
E-Core Values worksheet, Alison Kelley, 1p.
F-LC Draft 1268, Norm Smith, 6pp.
G-Mission Statement Concepts of the OSCF draft, Alison Kelley, 1p.