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Commissioner reviews museum board bylaws, proposes fundraiser to support collection care

Ottawa County Board of County Commissioners · August 11, 2025
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Summary

Commissioner Duane Morris said he is reviewing and revising museum board bylaws and coordinating with the County Attorney on a collection-management policy; Commissioner Carla Grund suggested hosting a fundraiser to support the museum.

Commissioner Duane Morris said he is reviewing the museum board bylaws and has asked the County Attorney to review proposed changes. He said the board is preparing a collection-management policy and procedures for maintenance of artifacts.

Commissioner Carla Grund suggested organizing a fundraiser to help the museum raise money for operations and artifact care. No formal motion or vote on bylaws or fundraising was recorded at the meeting; Morris said changes are under review and will be handled with input from the County Attorney.

The discussion was procedural and about governance and collection stewardship rather than a funding commitment; commissioners signaled interest in supporting museum efforts through possible fundraising and policy updates.