2018-02-13 FAC Minutes
Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission held on February 13, 2018.
Members present: Susan Ackley David Baker
Victor Bruce Madeleine Haddocks
Miriam Rojas Michael Stock
Members absent: Lorena Bracho-Mijares
Also present: Angela Dorney, Recreation Director
Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Ysabely Rodriguez introduced herself and gave Commission members an explanation
of the Sunshine Law as the Commission is a decision making board. Public records law
was also reviewed.
Mr. Baker made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2018 meeting.
Motion seconded by Mr. Stock and unanimously approved.
Discussion turned to the upcoming Fireside concert. Ms. Rojas said that Illumene could
provide down lighting and pillars on the stage for $200. Ms. Dorney noted that public
works will provide two 55-gallon double barrels for the 'fire'. Ms. Rojas will contact food
vendors for the concert.
It was noted that an artist has not been secured for Unity Day. A suggestion was made
for Luis Valle to essentially have a 'paint by number' area. It was estimated that a 4 x 6
canvas would cost approximately $140 for the project. Mr. Baker has contacted artist
Thomas Castillo who has proposed a color field painting area for $500. Ms. Haddocks
made a motion to secure Mr. Castillo for $300. Ms. Rojas proposed approving $350
for Thomas Castillo who would be providing all materials. Ms. Haddocks amended her
motion to approve up to $350 for Thomas Castillo to set up all materials,
including paint, at Unity Day. Motion seconded by Ms. Rojas and unanimously
approved.
Discussion turned to art in public places. Mr. Bruce said that the cost for the survey on
NE 6th Avenue is actually $400, not the $200 that was previously approved. The
deposit for the survey is $200. Ms. Rojas made a motion to approve $400 for the
survey for the art in public places project on NE 6th Avenue. Motion seconded
by Ms. Haddocks and unanimously approved.
F.A.C. mtg., 2/13/18, pg. 2 of 2
It was related that many municipalities are wrapping utility boxes in artwork, a type of
vinyl wrap. It was noted that artist Pedro Rubio could do this type of work. There are
many utility boxes on the west side of the Shores. Ms. Rojas expressed concern with
the size of the boxes. Many of these boxes are smaller and hidden by porta carpus
hedges so wrapping the boxes would draw more attention to them. Ms. Rojas
suggested wrapping the boxes in an evergreen vinyl. It was suggested revisiting this at
the March meeting.
Discussion turned to the April play presentation. An alternative location was the theater,
but it is not available during April and there would be a fee of $500. Commission
members discussed choosing either a play on cancer or one relating to equal pay for
women. Ms. Ackley made a motion to approve the equal salary play for the April
dramatic play presentation. Motion seconded by Ms. Haddocks and unanimously
approved. The tentative date of the play is April 20th. Ms. Rojas presented the
Commission with an estimate of $700 for 15 tables and table cloths (including delivery &
pick up). Ms. Ackley expressed concern with spending $700 for ambiance. Mr. Bruce
made a motion to approve up to $700 for ambiance for the April performance.
Motion seconded by Mr. Baker and unanimously approved.
Discussion turned to the spring concert. Ms. Ackley has contacted Georgee Kluck about
sponsoring face painting this year. Commission members critiqued the concert flyer.
Mr. Bruce expressed his exception to the term 'Latin' in the concert description. Ms.
Ackley made a motion to increase the size of the spring concert March Egret to
an 8-unit ad for $695. Motion seconded by Mr. Baker and unanimously approved.
It was noted that the original date for the April artist reception was not available. The
reception was rescheduled for March 20.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.