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2023-10-10 FAC Minutes Minutes of the Fine Arts Commission meeting held on October 10, 2023. Members present: Kristen Adsit Victor Bruce Anne-Camille Hersh Ian Peter Hosfeld Clarissa Rodriguez Michael Stock Tara Strickstein Also present: Angela Dorney, Recreation Director Jacquelyn Villagran, Recreation Assistant Director Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. At this time introductions of the new Commission members was held followed by election of the new chair and vice chair. Mr. Stock nominated Ms. Rodriguez as the Commission chair. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously approved. M r. Stock nominated Mr. Bruce as Commission co-chair. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously approved. Mr. Stock made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2023 meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Rodriguez and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to the Pride Parade on October 22nd. Ms. Rodriguez would like the Commission to support this event with a vendor space. Commission members discussed ways they could make a presence at the event. Ms. Adsit suggested having an interactive booth, such as an art booth. In taking a preliminary vote among members to support this event, Ms. Hersh made a motion in support which was seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to the financial report. Ms. Dorney related that the encumbered funds from FY 2023 have been moved to FY 2024. At this time discussion turned to the mural wall project. A new quote for the mural wall repair was received in the amount of $2200. The Commission previously approved $800 towards the repair. It was noted that Samara Ash has also submitted a quote for an acrylic coating for the wall. Mr. Bruce related that Arco Construction can cover the cracks with panels with the end result a monochromatic surface. Mr. Bruce said he is waiting for a quote from Arco; Commission members suggested seeing if Arco’s cost could be negotiated. Discussion turned to the art in public places streetscapes project. The project was explained to the new Commission members, noting the whimsical nature of the signs. Mr. Bruce said that the signs were created to be double sided so now there will be 14 signs instead of 7. Ms. Hersh added that the signs cannot be interpreted/confused as road signs. Ms. Hersh made a motion to approve the streetscapes project with the selected locations, noting that there will be one double sign at the recreation center and one in reserve. Motion seconded by Mr. Hosfeld and unanimously approved. It was noted that the streetscape subcommittee, comprised of Mr. Bruce and Ms. Hersh, will reach out to artist Daniel Marosi. Discussion turned to the upcoming October 20th concert featuring Los Pascual. The cost for food vendors (trucks) is a $50 donation. Discussion turned to the artist gallery night scheduled for November 9th at Brockway Library. At this time Commission members discussed the submissions from the call to artists, comprised of artists PJ Mills, Max Lazega, H. Allen Benowitz, RemiJen Camping and Caroline Portella. Commission members voted in favor of artist Max Lazega by a vote of 4 to 3. Mr. Stock made a motion to form a subcommittee for gallery night comprised of Ms. Rodriguez, Mr. Hosfeld and Ms. Adsit with Ms. Strickstein as a backup. Motion seconded by Ms. Hersh and unanimously approved. At this time discussion turned to the vacant storefront windows in downtown Miami Shores. It was suggested that the windows have coverings other than brown paper when a location is empty. Three designs could be presented to property owners which they can choose from such as temporary vinyl stickers. Ms. Hersh made a motion that the Commission would be happy to be involved with supporting the discussion of storefront window coverings. Motion seconded by Ms. Strickstein and unanimously approved. Mr. Hosfeld said he would reach out to Samara Ash to determine her timeline for completing the mural wall project. It was noted that Ms. Ash may have someone who woul d be able to repair the mural wall, noting that $800 has already been approved. Ms. Dorney suggested that a representative of the Fine Arts Commission should attend the monthly Miami Shores Community Alliance held at the Community Center. In regards to the pride event, Ms. Dorney noted there is a $100 vendor booth fee. It was suggested having an art activity where people can draw and express themselves. Ms. Adsit and Ms. Rodriguez volunteered to man the vendor booth. Mr. Stock made a motion to approve $200 to cover the entry fee as well as the art supplies needed. Motion seconded by Mr. Hosfeld and unanimously approved. Mr. Bruce made a motion to approve an additional $800 for the mural repair, making the total amount approved up to $1600. Motion seconded by Ms. Hersh and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.