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2023-05-09 FAC Minutes Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission meeting held on May 9, 2023. Members present: Susan Ackley Victor Bruce Beth Dunlop Anne-Camille Hersh Clarissa Rodriguez Members absent: Michael Stock Also present: Angela Dorney, Recreation Director Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant George Burch, Miami Shores Mayor The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. The Commission welcomed Mayor Burch to the meeting. Ms. Dunlop made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2023 meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Rodriguez and unanimously approved. Correction to the minutes of the April 11, 2023 meeting. Page two, paragraph one, line two; change ‘ten days’ to ‘twelve days’. Ms. Rodriguez made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2023 meeting with corrections. Motion seconded by Ms. Hersh and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to the Downtown Stakeholders Committee meeting scheduled for May 20th. It was noted that the Commission was invited to the meeting to speak about art work and projects for downtown; Fine Arts, as a board, is not permitted to meet outside of their normal meeting without a noticed public meeting. An arts overlay district was suggested which would give flexibility to allow pop up musicians and additional events. The May 20th meeting will discuss the design elements that will be needed. Discussion turned to the Commission’s financial report. It was noted that the permit fees for the NW 2nd Avenue project will come from the Commission’s budget. Ms. Rodriguez made a motion to approve $400 for permit fees for the art in public places project on NW 2nd Avenue. Motion seconded by Ms. Dunlop and unanimously approved. Mr. Bruce noted that the mural wall in front of Village Hall needs to be repaired/plastered; the estimated cost of the repair is $800. Ms. Rodriguez made a motion to allot $800 for the repair and update of the mural wall. Motion seconded by Ms. Hersh and unanimously approved. Ms. Ackley noted that the artist for the present mural wall was paid $2500 to paint the street (one side) side of the wall. A new call to artist is needed for the mural wall. Ms. Ackley would like to change the specs to include painting the front and back side of the mural wall. Ms. Hersh volunteered to reach out to someone to repair the wall. Ms. Rodriguez made a motion for the Commission to have a call to artists for both sides of the mural wall, including materials, for $3500. Ms. Hersh inquired about using all of the Commission’s funds, including donations; noting that the Committee’s mission is to serve the community. Ms. Hersh would like to table discussion of the donation account for a future meeting. It was suggested holding off on sending out a call to artists until the mural wall is repaired, but the specs for the call to artists can be written. The current motion was amended. Ms. Rodriguez made a motion to allocate up to $3500 for a call to artists for both sides of the mural wall on the front lawn of Village Hall. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously ap proved. The suggestion was made for the Committee to meet at 9:45 am to discuss the text of the call to artists for the mural wall prior to the Downtown Shareholders meeting at 10:00 am. Once the call to artists is sent out, a submission deadline of July 15th was suggested; submissions should include an application and digital samples. Ms. Ackley related that the Committee applied for a grant from the Miami Shores Community Alliance in the amount of $7500 for concerts. Ms. Dorney added that the Committee can also apply with the Cultural Affairs Department for a grant for concerts. It was noted that the recent Gallery Night was a success. The event featured a new caterer as well as a new musician. Ms. Dunlop suggested having two separate events, one for each location. Ms. Rodriguez said that the art at Village Hall was very well received; Ms. Dunlop suggested adding labels/titles for the artwork. Discussion turned to future events. Suggestions included additional library events and a reception for NW 2nd Avenue artist Daniel Marosi in October. It was noted that the Committee either takes the month of June or July off for meetings. The Committee decided to take the month of July off. It was related the Fine Art’s Green Day booth with KidCreate was well received. Mr. Bruce suggested that Fine Arts have a retractable banner for events. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.