HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-02 CAC MINUTES• I. CALL TO ORDER
City of Englewood
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Minutes of July 2, 2003
The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at
5:45pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building.
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson
Ray Tomasso, Vice Chairperson
Kate Dulaney, Commission Member (arrived at 6:05pm)
Janet Moore, Commission Member
Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member
Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison
Jerrell Black, ex officio
Darrell Freeland, Commission Member
Maggie Stewart, Commission Member
Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison
LeighAnn Hoffhines, Communication Specialist, City Manager's Office
(left at 6: 11 pm)
II. REVIEW OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda .
• III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of
June 4, 2003. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
LeighAnn Hoffhines, Communications Specialist for the City of Englewood had been invited by the
Cultural Arts Commission for a special recognition. The recognition would be postponed until the
arrival of Commission Member Dulaney.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Commission Member Bertoluzzi discussed a committee that he and City Council Liaison Wolosyn have
been serving on for Englewood Schools . Bertoluzzi explained that the committee is pursuing a federal
grant to create a model as a means to integrate arts into the schools regular curriculum. Bertoluzzi noted
that the model would include a partnership between the School District, City of Englewood, MOA and
David Taylor. Bertoluzzi reported that the committee has made great progress.
Discussion moved on to the Olde Tyme Fair. Wolosyn announced that ECACA would again be
participating in the event with a booth . Commission Member Tomasso noted that Englewood Historical
Society would also be having a booth .
VI . OLD BUSINESS
Director Black asked that discussion for an artist registry be postponed until a later meeting when •
Recreation Hultberg would be present.
VII. COMMITTEE RE PORTS
City Council Liaison Wolosyn informed the Commission that the John Henry piece is no longer
available for the round-a-bout. Wolosyn explained that there were issues with the contract that could
not be resolved. Wolosyn went on to explain that Cynthia Madden-Leitner with the Museum of
Outdoor Arts has offered a piece that is currently on display at the Hudson Gardens. Wolosyn noted
that the piece would become available in September and money from the one percent public art fund
could be used to move the piece to the round -a-bout. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there is $41,000 in
the fund. Black replied that the figure is correct.
There was no information to report on for the Exploratory Committee.
Director Black gave a brief update on the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Black told
the Commission that the June meeting was an Open Forum at Bates/Logan Park where two visitors
came to speak in regard to issues involving the dog park at Bates/Logan.
VIII . DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE
Discussion turned to Director's Choice. Director Black spoke in regard to the 2004 budget, informing
commission members that there has been a mandated ten percent reduction for 2004; resulting in a
reduction for parks and recreation of approximately $350,000. Black stated that reductions would •
include both programs and staffing.
With the arrival of Commission Member Dulaney, discussion turned to recognition of LeighAnn
Hoffhines. Dulaney thanked Ms. Hoffhines for her wonderful efforts with the City of Englewood
Student Art Calendar and community events. Ms. Hoffhines was presented a framed piece of art by an
Englewood student. Ms. Hoffhines thanked the commission and reported that the things are up and
running for the 2004 calendar.
Commission Member Schnitzer asked in regard to the status of MOA and the NAEA Convention .
Chairperson Bertoluzzi stated that he would check with MOA on status of the project. Discussion
followed .
VIII . ADJ OURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6: 16pm.
Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary
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