City meeting — 17 February 2026

Fort Concho Museum Board Agenda 
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October 15, 2015 
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 
 
AN AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE Fort Concho Museum Board 
THE CITY OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 
                                                                    February 17, 2026   3:30 pm 
                                                 Officers’ Quarters 8    215 East Avenue D 
 
 
   
FORT CONCHO’S OFFICERS’ QUARTERS 8 IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES.   IF ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO OBSERVE OR COMMENT, 
PLEASE NOTIFY THE FORT CONCHO BOARD LIAISON, BOB BLUTHARDT, 630 South Oakes, 
481-2626 AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. 
 
 
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Thank You! 
 
I. 
OPEN SESSION  
A. Call to Order 
B. Determination of a quorum 
C. Approval of excused absences 
D. Introduction of Guests  
E. Presentations 
F. Public Comment   
The Board takes public comment on all items in the Regular Agenda.  Public input on a Regular Agenda 
item will be taken at its appropriate discussion.  Public input on an item not on the Agenda or Consent 
Agenda may be identified and requested for consideration by the Board at this time.  The Board may 
request an item to be placed on a future agenda, or for a Consent Agenda item, to be moved to the Regular 
Agenda for public comment. Those wishing to make public comment must register with the board liaison 
before the meeting.  
II. 
CONSENT AGENDA   
1. Consideration of Approving the January 20, 2026 Minutes 
2. Treasurer’s Report 
3. Site Manager’s Report 
 
III. REGULAR AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENTS 
 
4. Fort Concho/USA 250th Updates 
5. Review of Christmas at Old Fort Concho of 2025 and Recommendations for 2026 Event 
6. Briefing on Budweiser Clydesdales Visit on April 6-13 
7. Update on Chuck Wagon Cook-Off 
8. Review of Upcoming Events 
 

Fort Concho Museum Board Agenda 
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October 15, 2015 
9. Collections Report 
10. Update on Fort Concho Social Media  
11. Discussion of Annual City Fee Review Program and any Fort Concho Recommendations 
12. Fort Concho Foundation Report 
13. Update on Barracks 1-2 Visitor Center Project 
14. Staff News and Reports 
15. Future Agenda Items & Considerations 
 
 
 
 
Given by order of the Fort Concho Museum Board and posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code, 
Chapter 551, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 
 
________________________                                                           
 
Robert F. Bluthardt 
          Site Manager 
          Fort Concho

Fort Concho Museum Board Minutes 
November 18, 2025 
Officer’s Quarters 8 
I. Open Session 
A. Call to Order – Board President Don Barnhart called the Meeting to Order at 3:31 PM. 
B. Determination of a Quorum – Site Manager Bob Bluthardt confirmed a Quorum was 
present: Don Barnhart, Monty Stanley, Ewell Loudermilk, Yukio Kuniyuki, George Balli, Tracy 
Simpson, Dr. Michael Powers, Lt Col Raymond Kuderka, Tommy Earnest, and ASU Honors 
Intern Kaylee Rauch. Absent: Lisa Marley, Larry Miller, Asher Rogers, Sarah Clemens, Colleen 
Haddad, and Penny Roberts.  
C. Approval of excused absences – Absences were excused by Board consensus. 
D. Introduction of guests – Lt Col Kuderka introduced Command Sargent Major Arien 
Edwards 
E. Presentations – No presentations 
F. Public Comment – No public comment 
II. Consent Agenda 
1. Consideration of Approving the October 21, 2025 Minutes – the Minutes were Approved 
and Accepted by Board consensus. 
2. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Lisa Marley was absent and Site Manager Bob Bluthardt 
provided the following report: Income for September 2025, Christmas @ Old Fort Concho was 
up almost $6,000 over previous year, Membership way up, Rent up, Donations up, Interest up, 
Sept 2025 income at $93.6K versus Sept 2024 income at $78.3K. End of Fiscal Year Income, 
Admission dollars down but that revenue has never been a big part of the budget, Gift Shop 
down from 2024 due to slow sales 2024 C@OFC, C@OFC down due to weather, Membership 
way up (the best ever), Donations way up, Rent down $5k from last year, total Income of $812K, 
$42K down from budgeted $854K. Overall site budget had a FY 25 surplus pending but the City 
took $43,000 bite to balance the City Health Insurance Fund. End result was a $14K deficit. FC 
remains financially solid with a good Fund Balance and is off to a good start this fiscal year. The 
Treasurer’s Report was Approved and Accepted by Board consensus. 
3. Site Manager’s Report – Bob directed the Board to his report in the Board packet 
highlighting the Haunted House in October, True West Magazine Awards – again, and honoring 
lost “friends of the Fort”, Joe Mertz, Roger Dolliver, and Robert Junell.  
III. Regular Agenda: Public Hearing and Comments 
4. Nominations and 2026 Board – Ewell agreed to a second term and Bob will contact the 
other three getting their decision on continuing with their terms. Current executive officers will 

stay in their respective posts until we know status of those potential renewals. Yukio and Lisa 
are terming out but will serve until replaced. 
5. Fort Concho/USA 250th Updates – Dr. Powers provided a schedule of presentations in 
2026: January 29, Dr. Kenna Archer (ASU); February 17, Dr. John William Nelson (Texas Tech); 
March 26, Dr. Benjamin H Johnson (Loyola); April, to be determined; May, Dr. Powers (ASU); 
June, FC Cory Robinson.  
6. Update on Christmas at Old Fort Concho 2025 – Per Bob, in good shape. Last merchant 
slot filled. Sarah hard at work on the parade ground. Cory working on the new band instrument 
display. Eunice and Hunter working on the Standard-Times display. Your Secretary reported on 
four chuck wagons coming for the “teaser” of bigger things to come. Don remarked that posters 
are available to distribute throughout the area.  
7. Collections Report – Nothing new at this time. 
8. Review of Airstream travel group Rally at Fort Concho on November 5-9 – Don perused 
through the group and had a positive experience with the group. A smaller group attended, 23 or 
24, per Bob. Made a donation of $700 to FC and will be welcomed back in 2026.  
9. Fort Concho Foundation report – Met earlier today. All is doing well. Foundation will 
support the chuck wagon event at Christmas.  
10. Update on Barracks 1-2 Visitor’s Center Project – Architect making small changes and 
updating projected costs. Announcements on funding in 2026. This will be a long-term positive 
effect on FC.  
11. Staff News – fully staffed.  
12. Review of Future Events – Upcoming House of Faith event. Yukio provided information on 
a number of upcoming events. 
13. Future Agenda Items & Considerations – Nothing brought forth. 
Motion to Adjourn made by Dr. Powers and seconded by Tracy Simpson. Motion carried. 
Meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM.  
Next Board Meeting January 20, 2026. 
Respectfully submitted,  
Tommy Earnest, Secretary 
/s/ Tommy Earnest