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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 09/13/2001 ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, September 13, 2001 —4:30 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall 1201 Leopard - Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS MEMBERS 1 STAFF PRESENT ABSENT Chuck Anastos Elizabeth Reese Leticia Mondragon Ronnie Sepulveda Linda Avila Sheila Rogers Tom Schmid Danny O'Dowdy George Balli Ricardo Sanchez K Chute Deborah Fullerton Colin Sykes Dennis Kemmerer CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Chair, Linda Avila. II. ROLL CALL — Recording Secretary, 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 August 9, 2001 as written. George Balli seconded the motion. Linda Avila, Deborah Fullerton, and Colin Sykes abstained because of their absences. The motion carried. A moment of silence was observed for those who have given their lives to make this world a better place. IV. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC — None Westside Business Association was not present to give their Art Proposal for the Agnes- Laredo project. Ronnie Sepulveda gave an overview of their continuing Moroles project. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION - A. Allocation of Art Project funds Chuck Anastos made a motion to approve the budget of $122,000, $101,000 for subgranting and $21,000 for Copini project which is $15,700 for restorationist and $5,300 for excavation with an additional $4,500 unallocated with the assumption that $4,000 would be for the Moroles project and $500 for publicity. Ricardo Sanchez seconded. George Balli and Deborah Fullerton abstained. The motion passed. B. Action on Subgranting Appeals— none C. Approval of Projects recommendation for Subgranting Allocation Ricardo Sanchez made a motion to approve the Peer Panel's Allocation Recommendation as attached. Colin Sykes seconded. Deborah Fullerton and George Balli abstained. The motion passed. Linda Avila and Ricardo Sanchez will send the Committee's formal "thank you" including the final allocation results to the Peer Panel members. D. Election of 2001-2002 officers Chair: Elizabeth Reese nominated Linda Avila who declined. Ricardo Sanchez nominated Colin Sykes who declined. Dennis Kemmerer nominated Chuck Anastos, Elizabeth Reese seconded. Richardo Sanchez made a motion to accept the nomination of Chuck Anastos by acclaimation. Shelia Rogers seconded. The motion passed. SCANNED Development Chair: Deborah Fullerton nominated Dennis Kemmerer who accepted. Sheila Rogers seconded. Motion passed. Projects Chair: Elizabeth Reese nominated Ricardo Sanchez who declined. Elizabeth Reese nominated Linda Avila who accepted. George Balli seconded. Vote passed. Dennis Kemmerer nominated Colin Sykes who declined to co-chair. E. Date selection for Commission Workshop Monday, October 15, 2001, 4:30 p.m., at the Multicultural Center F. Community Cultural Plan Ronnie Sepulveda will send copies to all Commission members. VI. COMMITTEE REPORT — A. Development Committee City Council approved process for Artist selection and general guidelines. Committee will meet with Raymond Gignac next Tuesday at 9 a.m. B. Projects Committee There were no additional comments. VII. STAFF REPORT — Ronnie Sepulveda stated: • Today is first meeting of new fiscal year • Amount of time at meeting to be counted present rules can be set by the Committee. There will be time for additional discussion at the Commission Workshop. • The Seawall RFPs have been sent. Letters of interest must be received by November 25. VIII. CURRENT CONCERNS — George Balli asked that Leticia Mondragon's absent be excused due to current circumstances, commission members agreed. Mr. Sepulveda stated that it was against the by-laws they passed. Agenda Item request for next meeting to discuss the Commission's attendance rules. IX. Adjournment Chuck Anastos made a motion to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Colin Sykes seconded. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned. Ronald Sepulveda, Manager Multicultural Services Park & Recreation Department COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Requested Date For Council Action: Oct. 16, 2001 Alternate Date: Oct. 23, 2001 PRESENTATION MOTION X CONSENT ITEM X RESOLUTION REGULAR ITEM ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING Two Readings 28 Day Delay CITY MANAGER REPORT Emergency AGENDA ITEMS: Motion approving the allocation of $50,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, and $76,654 from the General Fund to fund a total of 16 arts and cultural organizations; allocating $21 ,000 for the Copini Restoration project (SOS Matching Grant), and $4,000 to be used for the Agnes-Laredo project developed by the Arts & Cultural Commission per the Community Cultural Plan for a total of $126,500 for FY 01-02. Funding is authorized in the FY 01-02 budget. ISSUE: Annually funds are allocated for Arts & Cultural Projects. The Arts & Cultural Commission make recommendations for allocation of these funds. The Arts Grant guidelines require City Council approval of all grant awards. The Arts and Cultural Commission's recommendation on funding for local art organizations includes a total of 17 grant awards. BUDGET/FUNDING: Will this item impact the budget? Yes X No (If yes, please complete the following) FUND: General Enterprise Special Other Capital Amount Budgeted $126,500 Source of Funds (where budgeted) Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, General Fund & TCA Grant Funds. FINANCE: Certifications of Funds Complete? Yes No Certified by Date APPROVALS: Department Head Date Budget Director Date Assistant City Manager Date City Manager Date