DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE

HESSLER LOG CABIN (Log Cabin)

OLD MISSION PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (OMPHS)

 

 

I.  Curator

    1. The OMPHS is designated as the official curator for the Log Cabin.  Request for special events by schools, or any other organizations, need to be approved by the OMPHS.  Only events deemed appropriate by the OMPHS may be held at the Log Cabin site.  The township will be notified prior to the event.
    2. The OMPHS must first approve all methods of repairs and maintenance to ensure preservation and representation of the time period for the Log Cabin.  All maintenance and repairs will be completed in a timely fashion.
    3. Approval of any landscaping at the Log Cabin site must be approved by both the OMPHS and the Park Commission.  Funding for any landscaping must come from the group or organization that wishes to do landscaping.
    4. The OMPHS shall maintain an inventory of the contents of the Log Cabin and provide the Park Commission with a copy of the inventory.  The Park Commission will be notified of any changes in the inventory on a timely basis.  Future appraisals of the contents will be done every five years.  An inventory of contents will be performed every year.
    5. The OMPHS will be responsible for the seasonal opening and closing of the viewing area of the Log Cabin.  Time of daily openings will be determined by the OMPHS and the Park Commission.
    6. The interior of the Log Cabin will be open for public viewing during Log Cabin Day, which is the last Sunday in June, or a date designated by the State of Michigan.  The OMPHS will staff the interior of the cabin during Log Cabin Day and will also provide descriptive information regarding the cabin to visitors.
    7. Written permission from the OMPHS Board will be required to enter the interior of the Log Cabin other than on Log Cabin Day.  Designated Township personnel shall be allowed to enter the Log Cabin as needed.
    8. Keys for both the viewing area and the interior of the Log Cabin will be kept by the Peninsula Fire Department, the Peninsula Township, and the OMPHS.

 

      II.   Handicap Accessibility

 

The OMPHS will maintain accessibility to the viewing area of the Log Cabin, as dictated by the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”).

 

III.   Viewing Area

 

A.     The OMPHS will provide a viewing area for the general public to view the items on display.

B.     The OMPHS will provide an audio taped message in the viewing area.

C.     The OMPHS will also be responsible for the cleaning of the interior and exterior portions of the Log Cabin.

 

IV.             Park Commission

 

A.    The Park Commission will provide for visitor parking for the Log Cabin.

B.     The Park Commission will be responsible for the maintenance of the grounds around the Log Cabin.

C.     The Park Commission will empty the refuse cans and maintain the toilet facilities.

 

V.                Financial

 

A.    The OMPHS will be responsible for collecting monies from the Log Cabin donation boxes.  These monies will be designated 75% for repairs,maintenance, and other expenses of the Log Cabin and 25% to OMPHS General Fund.

B.     If the cost of repairs and maintenance exceed the Log Cabin Fund derived from the donation boxes (V.A. above): a request from the OMPHS will be made to the Park Commission.

C.     Fundraising by the OMPHS, on the Old Mission Lighthouse Park grounds, will need the Park Commission’s approval before any event is held.

D.    All OMPHS proceeds will be retained by the Society, itself, and to be used by them at their discretion.

E.     Any current funds held by the Peninsula Township from the donation boxes will be turned over to the OMPHS to be designated for repairs and maintenance of the Log Cabin.

 

VI.             Annual Report to Park Commission

 

It will be the responsibility of the OMPHS’s Board to report annually to the Park Commission on completed and planned repairs and maintenance for the Log Cabin and submitted by the first business day of January each year.

 

 

 

 

OMPHS                                                          Park Commission

 

 

__________________President                     ________________Commissioner

Paul Burns                                                       Fred Stoye

 

 

 

3/5/08