Minutes

City of Chandler — Executive (2026-09-23)

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Meeting Minutes
Chandler Museum Foundation
Executive Subcommittee
Regular Meeting
August 19, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Chandler Museum, Saguaro Room
300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler, AZ
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Meyerson at 2:01 pm.
Roll Call
Board Member Attendance Staff Attendance
Barbara Meyerson, Chair Jody Crago, Museum Manager
Rich Feely, Vice-Chair Peter Bugg, Museum Operations Manager
Dani Schulze, Museum Management
Assistant
Absent
Greg Herriman, Treasurer
Unscheduled Public Appearances
None.
Consent Agenda
1. Approve Minutes from the July 22, 2026, Chandler Museum Foundation Executive
Subcommittee Meeting.
 Board Vice-Chair Rich Feely made a motion to approve meeting minutes from July
22, 2026.
 Board Chair Barbara Meyerson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
2-0. The minutes were approved as presented.

Action Agenda
None.
Briefing
2. Funding Request for Museum Programming and Exhibitions
 Museum Manager Jody Crago shared that the Foundation’s mission is to support
the Museum’s programs and exhibitions. Mr. Crago requested that the revenue
from the museum store and rental program be used in support of the Museum’s
programs and exhibitions this year, which would be about $10,000 and $7,000
respectively.
 Mr. Feely suggested that the contribution be specifically directed to an exhibition or
program due to the Foundation’s bylaws.
 Mrs. Meyerson shared that the Foundation should be listed as a contributor to the
appropriate exhibitions and programs.
 It was decided that this request would be included as an action agenda item on the
next Foundation meeting’s agenda.
3. Agenda Items for September 1, 2026 Chandler Museum Foundation Board Meeting
 Consent Agenda – Approve Minutes
 Action Agenda – Approve Funding Request for Museum Programming and
Exhibitions
 Volunteer Involvement with Strategic Plan
 Museum Store Update
 Board Chair’s Report
 Museum Manager’s Report
4. Museum Manager's Report
 The Museum is progressing with the Education and Public Program Coordinator
interviews.
 The air conditioning in the Price House has not been working. Some wall units have
been trying to keep the building cool, but the main unit is out. Facilities is working
on the issue.
 Representative Greg Stanton visited the Museum to see the Being Eddie Basha
exhibition. He began his political career with Eddie Basha Jr. Museum Storytelling
Coordinator Sarah Biggerstaff partially led the tour.
Member Comments
 Mr. Feely asked if the Foundation should have a meeting with the city manager
about a specific topic. Mr. Crago suggested the board could congratulate the city
manager on the transfer of three temporary positions to full-time positions. Mrs.
Meyerson will reach out to the city manager’s office.
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Member Announcements
None.
Calendar
5. Events and Exhibits Calendar
Adjourn
With no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 2:23 pm.
Barbara Meyerson, Chair Jody Crago, Staff Liaison
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