Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/2/2021
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
______________________________________________________________________
ITEM TITLE
Title
Archives and History Public Outreach Events for 2021
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Bay Minette, Alabama to host an Easter Egg Hunt at the Baldwin County Bicentennial Park in Stockton to be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021; and
2) Authorize the Baldwin County Department of Archives to partner with the South Alabama Antique Tractor and Engine Club to host Plow Days at the Baldwin County Bicentennial Park in Stockton to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021; and
3) Approve the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History staff to host/promote on-site, off-site, and non-standard hours events to include the following:
• Removal of the County Seat Re-enactment on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Haunted Hayrides at the Baldwin County Bicentennial Park on Friday and Saturday, October 22 and October 23, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Olde Tyme Days at the Baldwin County Bicentennial Park on Saturday November 13, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Christmas at the Baldwin County Bicentennial Park on Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18, 2021, from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
End
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The staff of the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History works to engage communities and encourage citizens and visitors alike to explore and learn about and learn about Baldwin County’s rich history. These outreach projects have engaged residents and visitors in educational programs and community activities that educate, inspire, and entertain.
The appropriated $6,000.00 will go towards the fees for the professional services of event vendors to include but not limited to: logging with mules and draft horses, a working sawmill, grist mills, syrup making demonstrations, in addition to other event supplies and expenses.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $6,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51906-5150.03
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Archives Department, Parks Department
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A