HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_03.10.2020Minutes of the Meeting of the
Arts and Culture Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
March 10, 2020
The Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in Small Conference Room on
the second floor of Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street.
Present: Jane Estes, Susie Flatau, Marissa Palmer, Sonya Robinson, Gaby Shultz, Jessica Meurer-
Sobhani, and Sharon Snuffer.
Absent: None.
Staff present: Amanda Still— Arts and Culture Coordinator, Eric P. Lashley— Library Director and Lawren
Weiss -Administrative Assistant.
Chair Estes called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m
Regular Agenda
A. Citizens wish inq to address the board. —Jane Estes, Chair. None were present. No action required.
B. Introduction of new board members Jessica Meurer-Sobhani, Marissa Palmer, Sonya_ Robins
and Gaby Shultz. —Jane Estes, Board Chair. Board members introduced themselvesto each other.
No action required.
C. Announcements regarding arts and culture. — Jane Estes, Chair. Board members announced
upcoming events for Georgetown Art Works, Lark and Owl Booksellers and Southeast Georgetown
Community Cou n cil's Eastside artists. No action required.
D. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes fromthe February 18. 2020 Arts and
Culture Board meeting. -Jane Estes, Chair. No discussion necessary. Motion by Snuffer; second
by Flatau to approve the February 18, 2020 minutes as distributed. Approved 7-0.
E. Review of Arts and Culture bylaws and attendance p_oligy.—Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley
reviewed the Arts and Culture bylaws and City of Georgetown attendance policy as provided in the
agenda. No action required.
F. Discussion and possible action toelect a Vice-Chairand Secrets to the Arts and Culture Board. —
Jane Estes, Board Chair. Following a brief discussion, motion by Snuffer; second by Robinson to
elect Susie Flatau as Vice Chair. Approved 7-0. Motion by Flatau; second by Meurer-Sobhani to
elect Sharon Snufferas the Secretary for theArts and Culture Advisory Board. Approved 7-0.
G. Consideration and possible action to rank budget priorities for fiscal year 2020-2021. —Eric Lashley,
Library Director and Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. City staff discussed projects from
previous fiscal years and plans forfuture projects. Still asked board members to consider priorities
for the next fiscal year and send rankings to her as soon as possible once completed. No action
taken.
H. Consideration and possible action to approve the Cali to Artists/Re nest for Qualifications forthe
Recycled Street Sign Sculpture Project. —Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator. Still asked for
feedback regarding the draft Call to Artists/Request for Qualifications forthe Recycled Street Sign
project, as provided in the agenda packet. Still explained there is a tight schedule in orderto
accomplish the project this fiscal year and utilize newly available TIRZfunds. Following discussion,
motion by Flatau; second by Robinson to open the call forth e Recycled Street Sign project as
provided. Approved 7-0.
Consideration of Arts and Culture Coordinator report. -Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Coordinator.
Still reviewed her monthly report with the board regarding public art programs and projects as
provided in the agenda. The board watched a video from the Preserving History mural dedication,
and Still gave an overview of 2019-20 completed projects. Discussed in -progress projects such as
City Hall gallery exhibits, murals and recycled street sign project. Future projects such as grant
opportunities, the Field of Honorproject and phase 1 of the City Centerproject. No action required.
Consideration and possible action regarding future meeting dates. -Jane Estes, Chair. The next
meeting will proceed as regularly scheduled on April 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the library. Note: This
meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Chair Estes adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
Jane Estes
Chair
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