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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-02 CAC MINUTESI. Call to Order City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of November 2, 2011 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Vice Chairperson Schnitzer at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building , 1000 Englewood Parkway. Present: Absent: Also Present: II. Review of Agenda Donna Schnitzer, Vice Chairperson Heather Bartunek , Commission Member Tamara Emmanuel, Commission Member Kristy Reed, Commission Member Maggie Stewart , Commission Member Jill Wilson , City Council Liaison Eric Bertoluzzi, Cha irperson Karen Kenney, Commission Member Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison Jerrell Black , ex officio Joe Sack , Manager of Recreation Vice Chairperson Schn itzer asked if there were any changes to the agenda . There were none . Ill. Approval of Minutes Vice Chairperson Schnitzer asked if there were any changes to the minutes of October 5, 2011. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV . Introduction of Guests There were no guests . V . New Business Discussion turned to the purchase of art from the Parks and Recreation 's Art Exhibit. Schnitzer informed the Commission that in the past , with the exception of last year, the Commission has purchased a piece of art from the exhibit to add to Commiss ion 's permanent art collection. Schnitzer showed three pieces of art from the exhibit and told the members that it was their decision if they wanted to purchase one of the pieces. Recreation Manager Joe Sack stated that there is $43,000 in the art fund. Sack then reported that it is a difficult show to purchase from because not all pieces are for sale . Sack suggested that if the Cultural Arts Commission is interested in purchasing a piece of art from the exhibit each year, that it may be worthwhile to put into wording of the guidelines to note if the piece of art is for sale or not. Commission members discussed if there is interest in purchasing a piece of art from this year's exhibit. Following discussion, A motion was made by Commission Member Stewart and seconded by Commission Member Bartunek to not purchase a piece of art from the Parks and Recreation's Art Exhibit for 2011. Ayes: Schnitzer, Bartunek, Emmanuel, Reed, Stewart Nayes: None Motion passed. Sack stated that in the near future, Hampden Hall will need a new art display board system that is more durable and easier to set-up . V. Old Business Discussion turned to a new projector and screen for Hampden Hall. Sack told the Commission that things continue to move forward but that they continue to receive conflicting information. Sack discussed the many choices that are available and how advantageous it would be to have a sound control in the back of Hampden Hall . Sack told the Commission that it will be placed on the December agenda and once a decision is made , will be brought back to the Commission for financial support. Discussion followed . VII . Committee Reports In regard to Public Art and the Cultural Arts Commission 's permanent art collection , Commission Member Reed asked if there was a photograph of each piece of art in the collection. Sack told Reed that there are photographs of some of the pieces but not of all them . Sack referred to discussion at the October meeting when MOA Representative, Tim Vacca, discussed MOA cataloguing its art . Sack suggested seeing if Vacca would be willing to help the Commission catalogue its art collection. Reed stated that she would volunteer to help. Commission members were reminded that there will be an Englewood Arts concert on Saturday, November 13th at 2pm in Hampden Hall . Sack gave an update on the October Parks and Recreation Commission meeting . VIII. Upcoming Events Sack encouraged commission members to attend the Malley Bazaar on Saturday , November 5th . IX. Director's Choice There were no items for Director's Choice . X. Commission Member's Choice Schnitzer congratulated City Council Liaison Jill Wilson on her re-appointment to City Council in yesterday 's election . Commission Member Bartunek stated that she would also be willing to help with the cataloguing of art. Sack reported that he would talk to Tim Vacca to see what he could help with. Wilson discussed business developments in the City of Englewood including the Wal- Mart grand re-opening, the addition of the Sears Outlet by K-Mart and the redevelopment of the King Soopers at Belleview and Federal. Wilson also reported that the Acoustic Music Revival store is closing after 35 years. X I. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6 :50pm. D. Severa, Recording Secretary