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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-14 Meridian Arts Commission Meeting MERIDIAN ARTS COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 3:30 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81431814422 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 814 3181 4422 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _____ Lizzie Taylor _x____ Maria Tzompa _x____ Jessica Peters _x____ Jenifer Cavaness-Williams _x____ Natalie Schofield _x____ Thomas Vannucci _x____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Vice Chair _x____ Raeya Wardle _x____ Leslie Mauldin, Chair _x____ Joe Borton, Ex-Officio arrived at 3:36pm ADOPTION OF AGENDA J. Cavaness-Williams made motion to adopt agenda, seconded by B. Griffith All ayes APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Minutes from December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting B. Griffith made motion to approve minutes, seconded by M. Tzompa All ayes NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS] 2. Approval of Monthly Financial Statement J. Peters made motion to approve financial statement, seconded by B. Griffith All ayes 3. Funding Request Presentation by Autumn Kersey of Treasure Valley Children's Theater A. Kersey presented information about the ongoing efforts of the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater (TVCT) for the commissioners. She elaborated on pandemic- related adjustments made by TVCT during 2020 and how TVCT plans to move forward with their mission while still accommodating recommended safety measures in 2021. A. Kersey submitted a request for a total of $6,300. This total is the summation of $1,000 for four productions this summer as well as matching a $1,300 grant awarded to TVCT by the Idaho Commission for the Arts. The presentation was well received and L. Mauldin and A. Kersey detailed the history of the Commission’s partnership with TVCT for the benefit of the new commissioners. J. Cavaness-Williams made motion to approve the total request for funding, seconded by B. Griffith All ayes 3. Approve Artists Selected By Public Art Subcommittee for the Meridian Mural Series J. Peters described the selection process carried out by the Public Art Subcommittee in order to choose three artists for the Meridian Mural Series. J. Peters praised the talent of the applications, attributing the success of the application process to the wide dissemination efforts of the Commission. N. Schofield made motion to approve the proposed artists, seconded by B. Griffith All ayes 4. Chair and Vice Chair Elections for 2021 L. Mauldin turned the discussion over to B. Griffith. B. Griffith opened nominations for Arts Commission Chair. L. Mauldin nominated B. Griffith for Chair, seconded by N. Schofield. J. Cavaness-Williams nominated L. Mauldin for Chair, seconded by M. Tzompa. L. Mauldin declined her nomination. The motion to appoint B. Griffith as Chair was passed with all ayes. B. Griffith opened nominations for Arts Commission Vice Chair. L. Mauldin nominated J. Peters for Vice Chair, seconded by J. Peters. The motion to appoint J. Peters as Vice Chair was passed with all ayes. B. Griffith announced that N. Schofield will serve as the new Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee Chair and L. Mauldin will serve as the new Events & Outreach Subcommittee Chair. REPORTS [ACTION ITEM] 5. Update: Events & Outreach Subcommittee Meeting M. Tzompa updated the Commission on the Subcommittee’s work regarding a new band for Concerts on Broadway, feedback received from Special Events Coordinator Renee White, Dickens Singers costumes, and the Ornament Drop organized last month. Positive feedback was given regarding the Ornament Drop and a desire to continue with the event. 7. Update: Public Art Subcommittee J. Peters informed the Commission that most of the Public Art Subcommittee’s update was given when discussing the Meridian Mural Series. 8. Update: Diversity Subcommittee T. Vannucci let the Commission know that the Diversity Subcommittee had their first meeting and had good discussion regarding priorities and first steps. At this point, the Subcommittee is researching and gathering information in order to transition into actionable steps. NEXT MEETING - February 11, 2021 ADJOURNMENT L. Mauldin made motion to adjourn, seconded by J. Cavanesss-Williams All ayes