Mesick – The Mesick Village Council approved the issue for the partial cleaning of the Mesick Historical Museum after part of the roof, which led to mold damage in March.
The museum is based on the historical location of the Mesick Family Home, where it was opened in 2003 with the help of donor support. The city manages the rental agreement for the building, said treasurer Jack Smith, while museum director Cheryl Bader is responsible for the artifacts donated by local families.
The roof collapse led to water damage and mold growth in the northwestern corner of the building, which affects part of the museum's collection.
During its session, the Council approved the cleaning services of North American cleaning and restoration, which were cited at 3,545 US dollars. The quote contains the cost of cleaning damaged materials such as the carpet and then remove the affected drywall and ceiling tiles.
The cleaning costs for the collection are not covered by the museum's insurance, Bader-Es said an estimated 60,000 to $ 70,000 for experts to restore the entire collection.
The museum is not financially able to make these costs with current savings, added, and a gofundme for cleaning has only brought in about 400 US dollars.
Communication on this topic was difficult. Bader said she did not take part/ recently participated in council meetings due to health -related problems, and the council did not coordinate well with her.
Smith said that a third -party provider could help the museum to reopen earlier.
“Another person there as a coordinator would really simplify things,” said Smith. “In this way we can do what we have to do to be done.”
Bader said she considers removing damaged objects to alleviate the costs if other donations do not work.
“These are tough decisions for us because the objects for its care were given to us,” said Bader, adding that the museum could maintain its appearance without certain artifacts.
Smith said that volunteers could possibly help clean some damaged objects, but Baker refused such an idea for security concerns.
Cleaning begins within a few days after notification of the company, said Mayor David Clous. Several council members said that they want the cleaning and smaller roof repairs to be protected from further damage before winter.
“We will make sure that it is waterproof before winter,” said Smith. “We are not sure how to get there, but it will happen.”
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