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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 01/10/2002 ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 10, 2002 —4:30 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall 1201 Leopard - Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF ^^mss Cynthia Alcorta Joe Ochoa I Anne Stewart Ronnie Sepulveda Linda Avila Elizabeth Reese Diana Hankins Chuck Anastos Tracie Rodriguez Danny O'Dowdy George Balli Sheila Rogers K Chute Dennis Kemmerer Ricardo Sanchez Deborah Fullerton Colin Sykes Elia Gutierrez Frank Trimble, Ill Leticia Mondragon I. CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chair, Chuck Anastos. II. ROLL CALL —The Recording Secretary called roll, announced quorum. Welcome and introduction of Joe Ochoa, new commissioner. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Corrections: Elia Gutierrez made the motion to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 13, 2001 with the following correction made by Chuck Anastos. Under the Development Committee Report there were eleven Arena Project RFPs sent in early December, not just five. Dennis Kemmerer seconded the motion. The motion carried. Deborah Fullerton, Elia Gutierrez, Joe Ochoa, and Leticia Mondragon abstained. IV. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC — Michelle Stortz is a Choreographer who wanted to observe the meeting. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION - (Ricardo Sanchez arrived at 4:33 p.m.) A. Absence Policy Because George Balli and Linda Avila are absent, Ricardo Sanchez made a motion to table discussion of the Absence Policy. Colin Sykes seconded. Motion passed. B. Seascape Artist Selection Dennis Kemmerer stated Vito Acconci declined our offer to be the artist, designer or consultant for this project. The four remaining proposals will be reviewed at a meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. at the Galvan House. The Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. for the Development Committee's presentation. (Cynthia Alcorta and Linda Avila arrived at 4:35 p.m.) C. Absence Policy Revisited Ricardo Sanchez recalled his motion to table discussion of the Absence Policy. Colin Sykes recalled his second. Elizabeth Reese made a motion to resend the vote of this tabled item. Tracie Rodriguez seconded. Motion passed. Linda Avila presented a policy proposal Addressing Commissioner's Absences under Extenuating Circumstances. Ricardo Sanchez made a motion to accept the policy with the addition of a one-appeal limit, per year. Frank Trimble seconded. Motion passed. Welcome and introduction of Cynthia Alcorta, new commissioner. VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS — A. Projects Committee Linda Avila reported the committee met to work on the absence policy revision. Colin Sykes reported on the Festival for the Performing Arts. Proposed dates are March 29, 2003 through April 5, 2003 to coincide with already scheduled community performances. Colin Sykes said the funding search for Shakespeare in the Park continues. (George Balli arrived at 4:55 p.m.) B. Development Committee Dennis Kemmerer passed Dale Chihuly's proposal for the Arena art project around the room and stated that this was the first proposal received. Mr. Morales declined to make a proposal. VII. STAFF REPORT — Ronnie Sepulveda stated: • The Copini project is continuing with the replacement of the steps. Completion is targeted for the end of the month (January). • The February Commission meeting will be held at Heritage Park, in the Galvan House • The letter to notify the Bi-Lingual Theatre that the Commission voted not to approve the changes to the sub-granting process they requested was sent to Joe Rosenburg. • The sub-granting checks will be awarded in February. VIII. CURRENT CONCERNS — • Chuck Anastos suggested that a year-end report be given by the Projects Committee to record which projects have complied or not complied with their requirements. • Ronnie Sepulveda will give details of the Artesian Park project after a meeting on Monday. • George Balli apologized for being late and expressed appreciation for the Absentee action. • Chuck Anastos stated that Robert Perless is working on an Oriin's Belt of Corpus Christi presentation to be submitted to the Texas Commission for the Arts. IX. AGENDA REQUEST - Elizabeth Reese requests the Commission invite Norma Urban to the next meeting to give her fund-raising presentation. X. ADJOURNMENT - Ricardo Sanchez made a motion to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Deborah Fullerton seconded. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned. Ronald Sepulveda, Manager Multicultural Services Park & Recreation Department