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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 06/14/2001 ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 14, 2001 —4:30 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall 1201 Leopard - Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT ABSENT Chuck Anastos Taylor Mauck Deborah Fullerton Ronnie Sepulveda Linda Avila Elizabeth Reese Elia Gutierrez Diana Hankins George Balli Sheila Rogers Leticia Mondragon K Chute George Dunson Ricardo Sanchez Tom Schmid Dennis Kemmerer Cohn Sykes Van Phan Villa CALL TO ORDER — The June 14, 2001 regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission was called to order at 4:39 p.m. by Chair Linda Avila. II. ROLL CALL — K Chute called roll, announced quorum. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Corrections: Chuck Anastos made the motion to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10. 2001 as written. Taylor Mauck seconded the motion. The motion carried. IV. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC — none V. PRESENTATION - Ann Iverson with the National Collation for Christian and Jews presented an overview of their upcoming 5-K Walk and Festival. This is a one-day event will be September 8th. They are asking for sponsorship from the Commission for the Festival portion. Linda Avila tabled the decision until the July Commission meeting. VI. STAFF REPORT - Ronnie Sepulveda restated the Council's appreciation for the Commission's work. He has the member's appreciation gifts for those who have not yet received theirs. The Percent for Art, PowerPoint presentation was given to the City Council on May 15th. Dan Whitworth related some points of discussion regarding the "Seawall Streetscape" and the "On The Plaza" projects. Council didn't want action to be taken on RFP until the Arts & Cultural Commission viewed updated presentation. (George Dunson arrived at 4:53 p.m.) (George Balli arrived at 4:55 p.m.) The Commission decided a special meeting might be needed to conclude this discussion within a timely manner. Dan Whitworth will coordinate this meeting which will include a presentation from Raymond Gignac. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Garden Senior Center Percent for Art Recommendation: The Review Panel selected Deborah Males' proposal for the Garden Senior Center project. Chuck Anastos made the motion to approve Deborah Males' proposal. Elizabeth Reese seconded. There was discussion about the finer points of the project that were not specified in the proposal. Chuck Anastos withdrew his motion and Elizabeth Reese her second. Elizabeth Reese then made a motion to table the recommendation. Chuck Anastos seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The Commission suggested this be a second item for consideration at the special meeting. Committee will contact Ms. Males for more specific details. B. Proposed changes in attendance policy George Balli made a motion to form a three member Appeals Absentee Subcommittee to review exceptional circumstance absences and they would recommend to the Commission whether or not to waive the absence. Ricardo Sanchez seconded. The vote was; George Dunson and Dennis Kemmerer abstained, 2 votes for, 6 votes against. The motion failed. C. Arts & Cultural Commission Bylaws: The Commission decided to postpone taking the Ordinance to the City Council. D. Proposal by Robert Perless — Maquettes Dan Whitworth related continued discussion with Robert Perless regarding the Orion's Belt Sculpture project. Correspondence has been sent to Mr. Perless reiterating the terms of this fixed fee contract. Mr. Perless requests the Commission consider the purchase of the Maquettes. George Balli made a motion not to purchase the Maquettes. George Dunson seconded. The motion passed with Chuck Anastos abstaining. The Commission was asked to forward to Mr. Sepulveda possible buyers for the Maquettes. VIII. Committee Reports A. Development Committee Dennis Kemmerer stated there was no additional information to report. B. Projects Committee Ricardo Sanchez said they were re-evaluating the assessment process. C. Peer Panelist Ronnie Sepulveda stated a letter was being distributed to the City Council to solicit prospective panelists. The Commission is to vote on this issue next month. IX. Current Concerns A The Commission would like meeting reminder calls. B. Colin Sykes supports the Shakespeare In The Park production and would like to see the Commission support this project next year. C. George Balli suggested the commission help recognize the Richardson Auditorium at Del Mar 50th year anniversary in October 2001. D. Linda Avila suggests both Colin Sykes and George Balli bring proposals to the next meeting for discussion. X. Adjournment Motion by Ricardo Sanchez. Second by George Balli. Motion carried. Adjourned at 5:56 p.m. Ronald Sepulveda, Manager Multicultural Services Park & Recreation Department