City of Joliet Arts Commission met March 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Present
Quinn Adamowski, Eryn Blaser, Lori Carmine, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Brett Marcum, Megan Millen, Sue Regis, John Simpson Jr, Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber and Deborah Summers
Absent Eric Gorder, Lauren Las, Crystal Malone and Lonnie Posley
1. ROLL CALL
Adamowski-present
Blaser-present
Carmine-present
Devine-present
Dorris-present
Gorder-absent
Las-absent
Malone-absent
Marcum-present
Millen-present
Posley-absent
Regis-present
Rouse-absent
Simpson-present
Stoiber-present
Summers-present
Present
Quinn Adamowski, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Eryn Blaser, Lori Carmine, Brett Marcum, Megan Millen, Sue Regis, John Simpson Jr, Deborah Summers and Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber
Absent Eric Gorder, Lauren Las, Crystal Malone and Lonnie Posley
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Marcum, seconded by Simpson, Jr, that the November 17, 2021 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Devine abstained.
Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr and Summers
Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Adamowski, seconded by Stoiber to approve the Report on Murals and Recommended Actions. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr, Summers and Stoiber
Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley
A. FOR ACTION: Approve Report on Murals and Recommended Actions to be presented to the Joliet City Council
B. FOR ACTION: Approve prize amount and guidelines for logo contest
A motion was made by Marcum, seconded by Carmine, to approve the prize amount and guidelines for the logo contest. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr, Summers and Stoiber
Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley
C. FOR ACTION: Election of officers - Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
The commission then discussed the appointment for Secretary. Both Eryn Blaser and Megan Millen declined nominations for Secretary. The group tabled the Secretary nomination and appointment for the time being.
A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Simpson, Jr, to appoint Quinn Adamowski as chairan and Erick Dorris as Vice-Chairman. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr, Summers and Stoiber
Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Past Chairman Erick Dorris thanked the Commission for his time as chairman and the hurdles the commission overcame during his tenure.
6. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None.
A. Committee Reports
i. Funding Committee - Eryn Blaser, Chairperson
Chairperson Eryn Blaser discussed the grant and financial protocol process and City staff member, Tammy Edmonson. The last subcommitee meeting discussed holding an Art Walk in September 2022. Sponsorships and planning are forthcoming. The commission recently submitted a media release (attached) concerning the recently received grant. TMP-3486
ii. Arts Incubation Committee - Quinn Adamowski, Chairperson
No report. Subcommittee plans to schedule a meeting in the near future.
iii. Arts Innovation Committee - Lorinda Carmine, Chairperson
Chairperson Carmine shared next steps for logo contest including press release and update of timeline. Plans to have in place before end of the summer. Also needs photos and bios of members for website.
Val Devine inquired about status of reappointments and recent tabling. Adamowski clarifies that when there is no new reappointments the current appointments continue as is until reappointments are made.
iv. Partnerships & Community Engagement - Valerie Devine & Dr. Theresa Rouse, Co-Chairpersons
No report.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Marcum, seconded by Carmine, that the March 16, 2022 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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