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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 02/13/2003 ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION ^�16,,, ; REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003—4:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL AR 2003 o Fr,VCARtRY9s J MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF �,t,C' Cynthia Alcorta Dennis Kemmerer Anna Flores Rb ' -:IP veda Chuck Anastos Elizabeth Reese Sheila Rogers Diana Hankins Linda Avila Daiquiri Richard Ricardo Sanchez Danny O'Dowdy Armando Camina Tracie Rodriguez Anne Stewart K Chute Deborah Fullerton Colin Sykes Elia Gutierrez Norma Urban I. CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission was called to order at 4:40 p.m. by Chair, Chuck Anastos. II. ROLL CALL —The Recording Secretary called roll, announced quorum. Introduction of Linda Hodge, Assistant Director of Programs, Park & Recreation Department III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —January 9, 2003 Elia Gutierrez made a motion that the minutes be accepted as submitted. Linda Avila seconded. Motion passed. IV. HEARING FROM PUBLIC — none V. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION - A. DiSuvero Project Ronnie Sepulveda noted the arrival target date is February 20, 2003. However, there is some concern regarding the ground/foundation weight bearing properties that are needed for installation. A local engineer is working on the project to be certain all requirements are met before placement. B. Corpus Christi Ballet Completion Report Ronnie Sepulveda reported the Corpus Christi Ballet has not submitted their completion report, are not in compliance with their grant agreement and are therefore disqualified from this year's grants. The report must be submitted before their 2004 grant application can be accepted. C. Discussion on absences Chuck Anastos reviewed the commission's Attendance Policy and lead discussion regarding member's absences. The commission agreed not to make any policy changes at this time. VI. COMMITTEE REPORT Public Arts Committee Dennis Kemmerer is continuing his data collection work on the Public Art Collection C) project. Elizabeth Reese is working on marketing our Public Art Collection through a Website as well as a paper brochure. Deborah Fullerton, Linda Avila and Ronnie Sepulveda attended a recent meeting for the Public Art at the Airport project. The Public Arts Selection Panel is working toward quality and diversity of the collection. A signature piece is also being sought for the entrance. (Dennis Kemmerer left at 5:10 p.m.) Performing Arts Committee Linda Avila showed the new rack card and stated that the Public Service announcements are to start soon. Local clubs are already requesting presentations. A Press Conference is also planned for early March. The committee discussed alternate sponsors as Whataburger declined their support. Chuck Anastos announced the City Council approved the shade structure proposal for the Seawall project. Armando Camina spoke of a new process being developed for the Subgrant project and lead discussion on some committee ideas. VII. STAFF REPORT: Ronnie Sepulveda stated there was no additional information. VIII. CURRENT CONCERNS: 1. Concern was expressed regarding supportive attendance at the City Council meetings. Discussion regarding a calling tree was held. 2. Norma Urban announced the Public Art, Dolphin's Around Town project will be displayed later this year. The dolphins will be auctioned in 2004. Auction proceed beneficiaries were discussed. (Daiquiri Richard left at 5:30 p.m.) IX. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Deborah Fullerton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Colin Sykes seconded. The motion passed. aonnie Se•ulved'., Manager Multicultural Services Park & Recreation Department