City meeting — 21 April 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
                                                                   April 21, 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.
As a courtesy to those in attendance, please place your cell phone on “Silent” or “Vibrate”
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 . 
C o n s i d e r a t i o n 
 o f 
 A p p r o v i n g 
 t h e 
 M a r c h 
 2 4 , 
 2 0 2 6 
 M i n u t e s 
2 . 
T r e a s u r e r ’ s 
 R e p o r t 
3 . 
S i t e 
 M a n a g e r ’ s 
 R e p o r t 
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.
Report on Budweiser Clydesdales Visit on April 6-13
7.
Update on Re-Scheduling of 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. 2026 Membership Drive Report
11. Nominations Report
12. Review of FY 2026-2027 Budget Process.
13. Update on Fort Concho Social Media
14. Fort Concho Foundation Report
15. Update on Barracks 1-2 Visitor Center Project
16. Staff News and Reports
17. 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, April 15, 2026
________________________
Robert F. Bluthardt
          Site Manager
          Fort Concho

Fort Concho Museum Board Minutes
February 17, 2026
Officers’ Quarters 8
I. OPEN SESSION
A. Call to Order – Board President Don Barnhart called the meeting to Order at 3:30 PM.
B. Determination of a Quorum – Site Manager Bob Bluthardt confirmed a Quorum was present: Don Barnhart,
Monty Stanley, Lisa Marley, Larry Miller, Asher Rogers, Ewell Loudermilk, Colleen Haddad, Tommy Earnest, 
and ASU Honors Intern Kaylee Rauch. Absent: Lt Col Raymond Kuderka, Dr. Michael Powers, Sarah Cole, 
Yukio Kuniyuki, George Balli, Penny Roberts.
C. Approval of excused absences – Motion to Excuse the Absences made by Lisa Marley and Seconded by 
Ewell Loudermilk. Motion carried.
D. Introduction of Guests – Kevin Smith, Budweiser Sales Manager
E. Presentations – No Presentations
F. Public Comment – No Public Comment
II. CONSENT AGENDA
1 . 
 C o n s i d e r a t i o n 
 o f 
 A p p r o v i n g 
 t h e 
 J a n u a r y 
 2 0 , 
 2 0 2 6 
 M i n u t e s 
 – 
 t h e 
 M i n u t e s 
 w e r e 
 A p p r o v e d 
 a n d 
 A c c e p t e d 
 
b y 
 B o a r d 
 c o n s e n s u s . 
2 . 
 T r e a s u r e r ’ s 
 R e p o r t 
 – 
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 M a r l e y 
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 f o r 
 J a n u a r y 
 2 0 2 6 , 
 3 3 % 
 o f 
 
F i s c a l 
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J a n u a r y 
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 $ 4 4 , 5 2 0 
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$ 4 6 3 , 0 7 3 
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Y T D 
( $ 4 9 , 7 7 3 ) 
T h i s 
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 i n 
 t h e 
 c o m i n g 
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T h e 
 T r e a s u r e r ’ s 
 R e p o r t 
 w a s 
 A p p r o v e d 
 a n d 
 A c c e p t e d 
 b y 
 B o a r d 
 c o n s e n s u s . 
3 . 
 S i t e 
 M a n a g e r ’ s 
 R e p o r t 
 – 
 B o b 
 d i r e c t e d 
 t h e 
 B o a r d 
 t o 
 h i s 
 a t t a c h e d 
 r e p o r t 
 i n 
 t h e 
 B o a r d 
 p a c k e t . 
II. REGULAR AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENTS
4. Fort Concho/USA 250th Updates – With Dr. Powers being absent at the Board meeting for tonight’s event at
Angelo State, Bob will email Dr. Powers detailed report for last month’s event at FC to the Board. Good 
attendance, media coverage, and excellent presentation by Dr. Archer.
5. Review of Christmas at Old Fort Concho of 2025 and Recommendations for 2026 Event – tabled to the 
March Board meeting.
6. Briefing on Budweiser Clydesdales Visit on April 6-13 – Kevin Smith reported that the Clydesdales are 
coming! Fort Concho will host and provide the Stables for the team, which was last here in 2007. Wednesday 
April 8th will be a public viewing at FC. Thursday April 9th they will be on Goodfellow AFB for an event there. 
Friday night April 10th at ASU Baseball Field. 
7. Update on Chuck Wagon Cook-Off – Tommy Earnest reported on where FC is for the cook off. FC is 
following how Llano and Abilene do their respective events. Event is moving forward.
8. Review of Upcoming Events – Dr. John Langellier here for Buffalo Soldier Day this coming Sunday with 
presentation on Buffalo Soldier Regimental Bands.
9. Collections Report – Bob reported that Curator Cory Robinson will present to the Board at a later date, 
something “cool” recently acquired. Dr. Langellier had something to do with this, again.
10. Update on Fort Concho Social Media – Brendalee Brown was to present a report but was not available. 
More coming at March meeting.
11. Discussion of Annual City Fee Review Program and any Fort Concho Recommendations – (First, Bob 
provided a list of lapsed FC Members for the Board to view and make recommendations as to what action to 
take, i.e., continue contact or drop from the list.) The City requires that the Fort review its Fees on an annual 
basis to determine if adjustments need to be made. Admission rates have not changed in a number of years and
currently $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and vets, and $1.50 for kids. Board consensus was to raise the admission 
rates to $5, $3, and $2 respectively. This will go to a review board and City Council with possible implementation
on Oct 1. Next was the admission rates for C@OFC. Currently at $9 for adults, $7 for seniors/military, $3 
children 7-18. Board consensus was to recommend $10, $8, $5 children 12-17, under 12 free. Admissions 
moving toward more credit card transactions. Bob provided info on the building rentals. What was rented, rental 
cost, how often in 2025. Bob described the various available buildings and what might be considered for an 
increase in rental fee. Board consensus was: No change for OQ1, OQ8 to $400, QM to $700, Comm to $800, 
B6 to $350, and Stables Bay 3 to $1800. Bob will work with FC staff to help validate those numbers.
12. Fort Concho Foundation Report – FCF meets in April
13. Update on Barracks 1-2 Visitor Center Project – Redoing the contract with the architect. Original plans 
are 10 years old.
14. Staff News and Reports – all good for now.
15. Future Agenda Items & Considerations – Nothing noted.
Motion to Adjourn made by Larry Miller and Seconded by Tracy Simpson. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned at
5:07 PM.

Next Board Meeting Tuesday March 24, 2026.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tommy Earnest, Secretary
/s/ Tommy Earnest