City of Joliet Arts Commission met July 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission;
ROLL CALL
Present
Quinn Adamowski, Lori Carmine, Valerie Devine, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Eric Gorder, Lauren Las, Brett Marcum, Sue Regis, Theresa Rouse, John Simpson Jr, Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber and Deborah Summers
Absent
Eryn Blaser, Roxianna Fuqua, Crystal Malone, Megan Millen and Jennifer Moore
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Carmine, seconded by Gorder, that the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Aye: Adamowski, Carmine, Devine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Marcum, Regis, Rouse, Simpson Jr, Stoiber and Summers
Absent: Blaser, Fuqua, Malone, Millen and Moore
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Committee Reports
Funding Subcommittee-Eryn Blaser, Chairperson
Chairman Dorris referenced the attached report for the Funding subcommittee. TMP-2079
Attachments: Arts Commission Funding Subcommittee Report to the Whole Arts Commission 7.21.21
Arts Incubation Subcommittee-Quinn Adamowski, Chairperson
Incubation subcommittee Chairman Adamowski recapped the meeting that took place at 4 p.m. on July 21, 2021 which covered the need for sensitivity concerning the public comments submitted. The subcommittee is also plans to make a presentation comparing original and current conditions of murals for public education. The subcommittee also shared their next steps for plan of action including feedback from the Commission in August and sharing this information with the City Council.
Arts Innovation Subcommittee, Lori Carmine Chairperson
Incubation subcommittee Chairman Lori Carmine shared updates from the latest meeting which took place on July 21, 2021 at 4:15 p.m. On the next commission agenda the subcommittee plans to submit plans for a logo contest. The subcommittee discussed starting social media promotion for the commission and arts in general as well as beginning to featuring local artists on the commission webpage.
Partnerships & Community Engagement, Valerie Devine & Dr. Theresa Rouse, Co-Chairpersons
No report.
For Action: Appointment of Non-Voting Subcommittee Members
The commission did not have any additional conversation surrounding the appointments up for action.
Greg Peerbolte, Arts Incubation
A motion was made by Rouse, seconded by Simpson, Jr, that the Arts Commission appoint Greg Peerbolte to the Arts Incubation subcommittee as a non-voting subcommittee member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Carmine, Devine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Marcum, Regis, Rouse, Simpson Jr, Stoiber and Summers
Absent: Blaser, Fuqua, Malone, Millen and Moore
Alex Páramo, Arts Incubation
A motion was made by Carmine, seconded by Las, that the Arts Commission appoint Alex Paramo to the Arts Incubation subcommittee as a non-voting subcommittee member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Carmine, Devine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Marcum, Regis, Rouse, Simpson Jr, Stoiber and Summers
Absent: Blaser, Fuqua, Malone, Millen and Moore
Dante DiBartolo, Arts Incubation
A motion was made by Stoiber, seconded by Devine, that the Arts Commission appoint Dante DiBartolo to the Arts Incubation subcommittee as a non-voting subcommittee member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Carmine, Devine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Marcum, Regis, Rouse, Simpson Jr, Stoiber and Summers
Absent: Blaser, Fuqua, Malone, Millen and Moore
Donna Franks-Tapley, Arts Incubation
A motion was made by Marcum, seconded by Carmine,Arts Commission appoint Donna Franks-Tapley to the Arts Incubation subcommittee as a non-voting subcommittee member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Carmine, Devine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Marcum, Regis, Rouse, Simpson Jr, Stoiber and Summers
Absent: Blaser, Fuqua, Malone, Millen and Moore
John Lustig, Arts Incubation
A motion was made by Stoiber, seconded by Marcum, that the Arts Commission appoint John Lustig to the Arts Incubation subcommittee as a non-voting subcommittee member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Carmine, Devine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Marcum, Regis, Rouse, Simpson Jr, Stoiber and Summers
Absent: Blaser, Fuqua, Malone, Millen and Moore
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
Lori Carmine shared the Innovation subcommittee's conversation about promoting art at all events moving forward and that the upcoming New Orleans North event will promote additional arts vendors. The group discussed ways to continue this effort at upcoming events. Chairman Dorris also shared information pertaining to the City Center;s reveal of the five commission pieces on Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Carmine, seconded by Devine, to adjourn the Arts Commission meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
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