DRAFT
Minutes
Public Art Commission
May 19, 2006
Regular Meeting
Attendance
Commissioners: Markell, Rickbone, Bussell, Pugh
Seltzer (Staff Liaison), A. Amarotico (council liaison),)
Absent
Wilkerson, Gay, D. Amarotico (parks liaison)
Guest
None
Chair Markell called the meeting to order at 8:20 a.m. New commissioners Rickbone and Bussell were welcomed.
Minutes of 4/21/06 approved. M/S Markell/Pugh
Project Updates
Calle
The two outdoor sculptures for the Calle staircase cannot be installed until they are covered by insurance. The city does not cover public art and has asked for a separate quote from the insurance provider to cover the two sculptures. No action can be taken until the pieces are covered by insurance.
McGee
Longshore is coordinating the unveiling for Nourishing Our Community and a reception at Standing Stone Brewery on Monday June 12 at 6:00 p.m. the piece has been installed and the plaque ordered. It is anticipated that the plaque will be installed in the next few weeks. Artist, Lonnie Feather will attend the unveiling. Former commissioner Bayard is designing and printing invitation postcards for the event. Longshore and markell will assist.
Procedures
Gay, who has taken the lead role on this project was not at the meeting. Seltzer explained the project, how it originated, the on-going work etc.
Master Planning
No report.
Annual Goals
Seltzer provided copies of the previous annual goals. There was some discussion that the PAC may want to schedule a longer meeting in order to update the goals.
JCCC
Rickbone and Bussell will work together to apply for funds from the
Parks Foundation
Seltzer and Markell will work together to apply for funds from the Parks Foundation. It was suggested that PAC ask for $5000 to cover insurance and installation costs associated with the Calle.
Plaza Fountain
Seltzer provided copies of the RFP for services to repair the Lithia Water fountain on the Plaza. Qualifying submissions will be presented to the PAC and the Historic Commissions for input. Pugh asked to be the lead on this project.
Action Items
· Rickbone and Bussell to work on JCCC grant. Provide draft at June meeting. Seltzer to provide copy of last years grant application.
· Markell and Seltzer to work on Parks Foundation grant.
· Longshore and Markell to work with Baryad on postcards, mailings and unveiling.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.