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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020619 PTAC Minutes Minutes of the Port Townsend Arts Commission Meeting of February 6, 2019 LOCATION: City Hall Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dominica Lord-Wood, Nhatt Nichols, Owen Rowe (Chair), Stan Rubin, and Maryann Tapiro MEMBERS EXCUSED: Kris Morris and Dan Groussmann STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Heidi Greenwood, Legal Assistant Amber Long, and Executive Assistant Kelly Graves Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved with the change of moving items VI.B and VI.C directly after item VI.G Approval of Minutes for January 2, 2019 Unanimous approval of the minutes with the following addition to the Election of Officers section: “Mr. Rubin was appointed to the Outreach Committee.” Public Comment Rebecca Welti spoke about her interest in creating a public art proposal. Chair’s Update and Announcements Mr. Rowe informed the Commission that City Council had passed Resolution 19-017, authorizing the Commission’s grant process and outreach work. Budget Update The Commission reviewed its 2018 final budget and its 2019 budget. Funding Application: Jefferson County Farmers Markets. Amanda Milholland presented an application to fund live music at the 2019 Saturday markets and requested consideration for LTAC funds. The Commission discussed the use of LTAC funds, and Ms. Milholland decided to submit a separate application for those funds. The Commission voted 5-0 to fund $2,000.00 for musician stipends. Funding Application: Mandala Center for Change. Marc Weinblatt and Eileen Herrling presented an application to fund the teen initiative of the Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble. The Commission voted 5-0 to fund $1,645.00 for the rental of rehearsal space and the purchase of portable lighting and sound equipment. Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action Funding Application: Port Townsend Summer Band. Miles Vokurka and Robert Nathan presented an application to fund printing costs for the 2019 concert season. The Commission voted 5-0 to fund $500.00 and voted 5-0 to recommend a fee waiver for the Chetzemoka Park gazebo rental ($160 value). Funding Application: Community Boat Project. In the absence of the applicant, the Commission briefly discussed the funding application. The Commission generally agreed to have Ms. Nichols email the applicant requesting that he provide more information and attend a future meeting to discuss his application. Angel of the Arts & Patron of the Arts The ceremony was scheduled for February 15th. Discussed list of items that need to be done. General agreement to postpone ceremony to a future date One-Act Play Awards Ceremony Preparation Ceremony is February 22 at Key City Public Theatre at 5:00 p.m. The commission can bring refreshments. There was a question if there would be a quorum of commissioners there, it was decided who will be attending and they would make sure there would not be a quorum. Next Meeting: March 6, 2019, 3 p.m. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.