ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MEETING MINUTES

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – 9:30 AM
112 N 6^th St, Springfield, IL

Call to Order

Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:35am and asked that the roll be called. Administrative Assistant (AA), Pam Waldeck called the roll.

Trustees Present

Gary Johnson, Chair Steve Beckett Jessica Harris Katheryn Harris Jason Lesniewicz

Tiffany Mathis Posey Dan Monroe

Melinda Spitzer Johnston

Virtual Phone-in Attendance

Joan Brodsky

Martin Sandoval

Eunice Santos

Absent

None

A quorum was present.

Staff Present

Christina Shutt, Executive Director

Mark Mahoney, Chief of Staff

Christen Stanley, Chief Operating Officer

Gloria Legette, Chief Legal Counsel

Jade Kastel, Library Director

Tammy Miner, Chief Fiscal Officer

Pam Waldeck, Executive Assistant

Guests Present

Christopher Schnell

Jerald McWorter

Kate Williams-McWorter

Brian Mitchell

Public Comments

Chairman Johnson opened the floor for public comments. public comments were presented.

Consent Items

Chairman Johnson requested a motion to approve the October 16, 2024, minutes.

Trustee Jessica Harris motioned to approve the October 16, 2024, minutes. Trustee Tiffany Mathis Posey seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Chairman Report

Chairman Johnson held a moment of silence in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.

Administrative Reports Executive Director Report

Executive Director Shutt stated that the ALPLM participated in First Night in Springfield, holiday walks, and the ice-skating ring and all of the events were a great success.

The ALPLM’s 20^th anniversary exhibition and celebration which will be celebrated all of 2025. Director Shutt touched on the Richard Hunt Exhibit and what a success it’s been.

Director Shutt announced that the ALPLM’s Annual Report will be distributed to the Board of Trustees by the end of the month.

The google project was reported on and the app experience has been completed. The museum interpretative plan is underway and focused on the educational goals.

Director Shutt announced that she was appointed to the Illinois America 250 Commission planning.

Communications Report

Communications Director Chris Wills gave a brief report on the draft annual report and goals. Director Wills introduced Communications Manager Lori Sturgill who spoke briefly on social media and DEI.

Chief of Staff Report

COS Mark Mahoney reported on staff retention and growth. There was an update on the solar panel’s installation in the parking garage. The Union Theater updates were given and expected to be complete by the spring of 2026.

The landscaping project was also reported on and the expected to be completed by May. A general building maintenance report was also given.

Chief Operating Officer Report

COO Christen Stanley briefly updated the board on the continuation of the success of the Richard Hunt exhibit.

The tactile exhibit sample was presented to the board for their viewing.

COO Stanley mentioned that the Armbruster exhibit is still available to view, and that the Bunn family exhibit is coming soon.

The Citizen City children’s exhibit is wrapping up the concept phase and the testing phase with People, Places and Design Research company.

Chief Legal Council Report

CLC Gloria Legette gave a brief report on the 2024 trainings compliance. And that the ALPLM staff is at a 100% completion.

CLC Legette brought to the attention of the board that their Statement of Economic Interests will need completed which will be mailed to everyone from the Secretary of States office.

Finance Report

Chief Fiscal Officer Tammy Miner reported that processing for vouchers is an average of 21 days which is a great improvement from years past. The preparation of ISL package for FY26 with a maintenance level. A new procurement coordinator has also been hired.

CFO Miner brought the boards attention to her report in the distributed materials for the group and gave general explanations on those materials.

Library Director

Director Jade Kastel gave a report.

New Business

Discussion and Vote on Governor’s Mansion Loans

Trustee Katherine Harris motioned to approve the Trustee Tiffany Mathis Posey seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Discussion and Vote on 2025 Board of Trustee’s Meeting Schedule

Trustee Katherine Harris motioned to approve the updated Trustee Tiffany Mathis Posey seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Executive Session

Chairman Johnson requested a motion to move to closed session. Trustee Steve Beckett made a motion to enter executive session to discuss matters involving 5IL CS120/2C1 with an amendment that the Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel remain in the executive session. Trustee Tiffany Mathis Posey seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

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