2019-02-12 FAC Minutes
Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission held on February 12, 2019.
Members present:
Susan Ackley
David Baker
Victor Bruce
Joe Clark
Miryam Rojas
Michael Stock
Members absent:
Carol Guzman
Also present:
Angela Dorney, Recreation Director
Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
Mr. Baker made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2019 meeting.
Motion seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously approved.
The Commission’s financial report was reviewed.
Commission members agreed that the music and attendance (around 225) at both the
Moonlight and Fireside concerts were great. The number of food vendors at each concert was
disappointing. Ms. Rojas suggested having ambient music before the concerts as well as
during intermission.
Discussion turned to the utility boxes. Ms. Rojas has contacted Alex Cushy, whose company
Cushy Gigs has wrapped utility boxes and does murals, with samples distributed to members.
The company charges $550 with artwork provided and charges $800 for new artwork per
utility box. Mr. Bruce distributed artwork from artist Courtney Einhorn who expressed an
interest in wraps as well as murals. Mr. Clark introduced two artists, Brothers of Light, whose
art is more narrative and graphic. Ms. Rojas suggested wrapping seven utility boxes, budget
permitting. The following locations were identified: NE 2 Ave & 95 St, NE 2 Ave & 96 St, NE 2
Ave & 98 St, NE 2 Ave & 103 St, NW 2 Ave & 95 St, NW 2 Ave & 103 St and NE 6 Ave & 96
St.
Mr. Bruce made a motion to approve the seven locations for wrapped utility boxes.
Motion seconded by Ms. Rojas and unanimously approved.
Mr. Stock made a motion to allocate $4200 from the Commission’s FY 2019 budget for
the wrapped utility boxes. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously approved.
Discussion turned to Gallery Night. Ms. Ackley said due to an oversight that Village Hall lobby
artist Leonor Anthony was not approved at the January meeting. Mr. Stock made a motion
to approve Leonor Anthony as the Village Hall lobby artist for Gallery Night. Motion
seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously approved.
Discussion turned to Unity Day. The Commission has offered $100 to DCS for their students
to facilitate a tie-dye booth. Another option from Ms. Rojas is to have a simple needlepoint
project for kids to do. Mr. Stock said that the Commission could simply have a booth
displaying a poster with upcoming events as another option. Mr. Stock made a motion to
approve $300 for Unity Day, which includes $100 to DCS, for a tie-dye booth. Motion
seconded by Ms. Rojas and unanimously approved.
It was suggested having ambient music at Gallery Night at both Village Hall and Brockway
Library. Mr. Baker suggested having a cellist for the evening. Ms. Rojas said the cellist could
perform outside Village Hall and have the same music played at the library. Mr. Stock made a
motion to approve up to $250 for Mr. Baker to secure a cellist or similar solo artist for
Gallery Night. Motion seconded by Ms. Rojas and unanimously approved.
Ms. Ackley related to Commission members that Brockway Library has asked the Commission
to judge artists for the parking meters surrounding the library on March 5. The Commission
previously selected the artists on the current parking meters. It was suggested moving the
date of the March Fine Arts meeting to March 5 to accommodate this request. Commission
members agreed to move the March meeting to March 5.
Details of the March 10 spring concert were discussed. It was suggested that candidates give
a donation of $25 to set up a booth at the concert.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.