HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-18 MinutesFayetteville Arts Council July 18, 2007 Meeting Minutes Arts Council Present: Julie Gabel, Hank Kaminsky, Michael Landman, John O'Connell, Dede Peters, Mark Smith, Kathy Thompson, and LaDawna Whiteside Absent: Bryan Gott City Staff Present: Sondra Smith, City Clerk and Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director Guest: Daniel Hintz The first meeting of the Fayetteville Arts Council was called to order on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 6:07 pm. Resolution 60-07 Bylaws Purpose and Duties as well as procedures for approval of donated, art, monuments or memorials were reviewed by the Arts Council. Council members expressed their interest for changes to the by-laws that created the Arts Council. Staff members Sondra Smith, City Clerk and Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director will find out the procedure for making changes to the by-laws. The Arts Council was informed of FOI rules and the conduction of public meetings. The Arts Council decided not to have their meeting televised on the City government station at this point in time. Election of Officers: Officers were elected as follows: Chair: Michael Landman Vice Chair: Kathy Thompson Motion was made by Julie Gabel and approved unanimously by the Arts Council. (7-0) Dede Peters volunteered to take minutes for the Arts Council Schedule of Meetings: The Arts Council set the first Wednesday of every month at 6 — 8 pm at City Hall Room 326 as their regular monthly meeting date. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, August 1 at 6 pm, City Hall Room 326. Other Business: Michael Landman requested for a list of public lands in order to see potential sites for donated art. Connie Edmonston stated the Planning Office had provided City Council with a list and she would forward the document to the Arts Council. Kathy Thompson stated she would visit with Alderman Jordan about the proposed College Avenue street plans with medians between Rock and Maple Streets and the possibility of placing monuments/art work in these areas. Thompson will also request for the engineer hired for the job to make a presentation to the Arts Council at their next meeting on August 1, 2007. Items also discussed for the next agenda included: 1. A list of items to be achieved by this council Guest from Arkansas Arts Council (Kathy Thompson will make this contact.) Powerpoint presentation by Daniel Hintz on the overview and history of cultural arts movement in Fayetteville. (20minutes) Meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm. Minutes prepared by Connie Edmonston