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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 10/10/2002 A314 75 767) ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMIS6ION�o ��� REGULAR MEETING , THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2002 —4:30 P.M. ^ x2002 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL co l�EQ Nrs 41) $ CM'SEC,ETAED 0fif1Cfi MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT \�`�pe6Z8Z �F Cynthia Alcorta Dennis Kemmerer George Balli Diana Hankins Chuck Anastos Elizabeth Reese Elia Gutierrez Danny O'Dowdy Linda Avila Tracie Rodriguez Sheila Rogers K Chute Anna Flores Anne Stewart Ricardo Sanchez Deborah Fullerton Colin Sykes CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission was called to order at 4:37 p.m. by Chair, Chuck Anastos. II. ROLL CALL—The Recording Secretary called roll, announced quorum. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 12, 2002 Anne Flores made a motion that the minutes be accepted as submitted. Deborah Fullerton seconded. Motion passed. IV. HEARING FROM PUBLIC - None V. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Election of Chairs Tracie Rodriguez presented the following slate of officers for consideration: Dennis Kemmerer has resigned from the Development Committee's Chair position. Chuck Anastos, Chairman Linda Avila, Projects Committee Chair Deborah Fullerton, Development Committee Chair Nominations from the floor were requested. There were none. Elizabeth Reese made a motion to accept the slate of officers as presented. Colin Sykes seconded. Motion passed. B. Airport Art Projects Dennis Kemmerer reported on their tour of the airport where Debra Keller showed the anticipated placements for the art pieces. The Porta Del Mar glass sculpture might be placed on the second floor in an area where the light can shine through the structure most of the day. The suggested placement for Haley's Wing was in a prominent area on the ground floor. And the Bromeliad's possible placement may be at the parking entrance for visibility and security. There will be a brainstorming session to discuss and plan future art acquisitions, whom is wanted as the director/curator for this project and to coordinate efforts with other organizations within our area. Chuck Anastos, Deborah Fullerton and Linda Avila volunteered to help with these sessions. C14-`14-Pi J SCANNED Seawall Art Project Jeff Messengil, Vice-President of Shiner, Mosley & Associates and Kevin Stowers, City Engineer gave a presentation of possible architectural enhancements and art possibilities for the Seawall project. There are 1.5 million dollars allowed for the art portion of the Seawall project. The project has been divided into four phases, not all are equal in size. Two hundred, forty-two thousand dollars are allowed for the first section, the barge dock area. The Commission's recommendation will be given at the November meeting. (Dennis Kemmerer left at 5:10 p.m.) C. Placement of DiSuvero Piece There was discussion regarding the five-year loan of a DiSuvero art piece. Michael Manjarris is coordinating this effort. The committee expressed a need for a project presentation, an image of the piece, a quote for the affiliated cost, loan specifics, insurance information and the total arrangement to be in written contract form. (Anna Flores left at 5:40 p.m.) D. Subgranting Recommendations All of the Peer Panel results are not yet available. Therefore, this item was tabled until the regular November 14, 2002 meeting. VI. COMMITTEE REPORT A. Projects Committee Linda Avila reported that the expanded committee of volunteers are working on the Festival of the Arts event. Deborah Fullerton stated the Airport would have their grand opening November 1, 2002. The Art Banners have arrived and are beautiful. B. Development Committee There was no report. VII. STAFF REPORT Ronnie Sepulveda was absent. There was no report. VIII. CONCERNS Anne Stewart related that recent newspaper articles and ads seem to have escalated confusion regarding two of the local ballet groups, Corpus Christi Ballet and Corpus Christi Concert Ballet. It is particularly important that Commission members understand the difference between the two groups as ACC financially supports both. CONCERT BALLET is the sponsoring organization for Bailando al Aire Libre to be held in Cole Park this weekend. This free family entertainment event brings schools, studios and companies from many locations in South Texas together to share their expertise. CC Ballet was invited to participate in Bailando but is unable due to a scheduling conflict. Each company will have their own Nutcracker program and spring performances during the Fine Arts Festival. IX. ADJOURNMENT— Elizabeth Reese made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Colin Sykes seconded. Motion passed. . Diana Hankins, Progr-- S pervisor Multicultural Services Park & Recreation Department