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Board approves moving historic cannon to museum garage; board hears $3,840 viewing-window estimate
Summary
4‑H requested use of a building that stores a historic cannon. Board members agreed to move and reassemble the cannon inside the museum and discussed a $3,840 estimate to install a viewing window so visitors can see the cannon inside the museum.
The Henry County Parks Board discussed a 4‑H request to use a building that currently stores a historic cannon and agreed the cannon could be moved and reassembled inside the museum until the board decides long-term storage.
Mr. Peckinpah, present at the meeting as a museum representative, described reassembling the cannon and storing it inside the museum. When asked whether the move could be completed by Memorial Day, Peckinpah said: "That was my plan." Board members instructed staff to move the cannon to the museum garage and to avoid moving it multiple times.
Board members also reviewed a vendor estimate to add a viewing window to the museum door so visitors could see the cannon without entering the building. The estimate provided at the meeting was $3,840, which includes spring replacement and two sections of window. Board members asked staff to clarify cost details and logistics and to include the cost estimate in upcoming discussions about museum improvements.
Separately, the board discussed seasonal indoor/outdoor storage options for the cannon and suggested winter storage in the museum with outdoor display in other months could be considered, but that any final decision would return to the board for formal action.
