2012_02.27 ACF_Minutes
ARTS & CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 27, 2012
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:38 PM
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Felipe Gutierrez, Cheri Yori, Jeffrey Nevarez, Randy Bell
Absent: Ernest Harvey
A. Introduction of new board member Cheri Yori.
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Discuss and consider approval of re gular meeting minutes from June 20, 2011.
A motion to approve the minutes as presented was m ade by Randy Bell, seconded by Cheri Yori. The
motion passed unanimously.
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Arts and Culture Advisory Board may speak to the
Board. All comments must be directed towards t he Chair, rather than individual commissioners or staff. All
speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the commission. No formal action can be
taken on these items.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss vacant seats and new member recruitment strategies.
The board currently has two vacant seats. Future recruitment st rategies include using city events
(parades, auctions, art in the park, etc) to talk to residents about volunteering for the board. Chair
Gutierrez noted that he would like to vacate the po sition of Chair, but remain on the board, as of the
next term.
B. Discuss old business and projects, including:
- Art displays
Funds may be available for art display hanging structures next year.
- Fundraising
As it currently stands, the trajecto ry of fundraising related to Art in the Park will not be
sustainable. The board may need to look at other options for the festival next year.
- Arts & Culture Foundation
Chair Gutierrez noted the the Coors company has once again donated to the festival, and
that that amount would be handl ed through the 501c3 foundation
.
- The Hallway Art Project
The Hallway Art Project has not been pursued yet this year. Ms. Yori suggested that the
board look at using money from Art in the Park to purchase art from the festival as part of an
art collection that could be displayed in city hall.
C. Discuss 2012 Art in the Park.
2012 Art in the Park is well on its way, fundraising goals are close to being met, and the
community is excited for the event. Details will be discussed during the Art in the Park
Committee meeting.
D. Discuss new business and project ideas.
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates and information from board members, if any.
Randy Bell noted that as of March 2012 he will not be able to serve on the board, as he is moving
out of town and will no longer meet eligibility requirements.
B. Updates and information from city staff, if any.
No updates were given.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Randy Bell, secon ded by Cheri Yori. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.
APPROVED: _________________________
Chair Felipe Gutierrez
ATTEST: ___________________________
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary