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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080421 Arts Commission Minutes Minutes of the Port Townsend Arts Commission Meeting of August 4, 2021 LOCATION: City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Jason Victor Serinus (Chair), Joe Gillard, Dan Groussman, Nhatt Nichols, Nan Toby Tyrrell, and Diane Walker MEMBERS ABSENT: Sondra McConnell STAFF PRESENT: Legal Assistant Amber Long Topic Mations/Recom' endation/Action Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. Approval of Agenda The agenda was unanimously approved with one change— moving up "Correspondence" to the beginning of the meeting. Correspondence Amber Long read an email from Michelle Hagewood resigning from the Commission and expressing her appreciation for the experience and for the other Commissioners. Introduction of New Member Diane Walker Diane introduced herself as relatively new to Port Townsend and described her arts-related volunteer experience. Commissioners introduced themselves, discussed the challenges of virtual meetings, and reflected on Michelle Ha ewood's resignation. Approval of Minutes for July 7, 2021 Meeting The minutes of July 7, 2021 were unanimously approved. Public Comment None Chair's Update The Commission must submit the 2022 workplan and Jason recapped his conversation with the City Attorney about budget request to the City Manager in September. Council committee reorganization and explained that the Commission could use a form currently being developed to add the poet laureate proposal to its 2021 workplan. Funding Application – Bill Evans Dance The Commission unanimously voted to fund $500. Bill Evans explained that Arts Commission funding would cover free tickets to a rehearsal of an upcoming dance performance. He answered questions about promotion for the tickets and equitable distribution. Topic Mations/Recommendatian/Action Funding Application — Jefferson County Farmers Markets The Commission unanimously voted to fund $400. Marketing Manager Pat Milliman described how Commission funding would help offset costs for arts and crafts vendors who have already reserved booth space at the September markets. Proposal for 2022 Workplan — Poet Laureate Commissioners expressed disappointment in the lack of feedback from City leadership on the proposal. Proposal for 2022 Workplan — Public Art Maintenance Dan briefly described work done so far and stated that he expects the project to be complete in a few months. Proposal for 2022 Workplan — Mission Statement The Commission voted 5-1 to task the Chair with Dan proposed changing a mission statement that previously communicating to the City Manager that the Commission appeared on the Commission's webpage to convey that the would like to (1) establish the following mission statement: "It Commission's work benefits East Jefferson County residents in is our mission as an appointed City Commission to facilitate addition to people who live within City limits. public arts programs that enhance the cultural life of community residents," and (2) once authorized, have the mission statement posted on the Commission's web a e. There was general agreement to hold a special meeting in about two weeks when the workplan and budget request tem laces will be available. Next Meeting: September 1, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.