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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_02.20.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the Arts and Culture Board City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Members Present: Charles Aguillon, Rich Bartko, Paul Gaffney, Penny Plueckhahn, Georgene Richaud, Ruth Roberts Members Absent: Addie Busfield, Nancy Blansett, Jane Paden Staff Present: Eric Lashley, Library Director, Judy Fabry, Administrative Assistant, Library Regular Session A. Ruth Roberts called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. B. Introduction of new Board member, Mandy Solin — Ruth Roberts. Mandy Solin will not join the board until the March meeting, at whichshe will be introduced. C. Announcements from the Chair and Board members. Ruth reported that Jane had had therapy this morning and was too tired to attend the meeting. However, her recovery from knee replacement surgery is going well. D. Citizens wishing to address the Board. None was present. E. Consideration and approval of minutes of last meeting. Paul Gaffney moved to accept the minutes as distributed, seconded by Georgene Richaud. Passed unanimously. F. Electionof vice chair and secretary. Postponed to March meeting, when new Board is seated. G. Consideration of and possible action on 1. Report on progress with RFO — Ruth Roberts. Ruth and Judy reported on all of the persons to whom RFQs have been sent Approximately 25 individuals and organizations have been contacted. Charles suggested the RFQ should be sent to the Texas Commission on the Arts and Judy said she would do that. Judy has received three proposals so far. 2. Selection of Board members (3) for Public Art Panel — Ruth Roberts Item postponed to March meeting. 3. Blansett proposal for a directory of local artists — Ruth Roberts Ruth explained that Nancy had brought up this topic last month, but it wasn't really clear what she wanted to do, nor had anyone volunteered to take on the project. Penny suggested that any directory should be one of organizations, not individuals, and that she and Jane had worked on such a list last July. Penny moved to not compile a directory of individuals, but to update the list of 501(c)(3) organizations she made last year. Georgene seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 4. Spending the balance of the 07-08 budget — Eric Lashley Eric reiterated a couple of ideas that he'd brought up at the last meeting (1) doing a small juried show and purchasing the best m show or citizens' choice; (2) hiring a consultant to help create a master plan for the Arts and Culture Board. Penny suggested that perhaps the Board could purchase one of the winners of the Festival of the Arts art show, which will take place the first weekend in June. A lengthy discussion ensued in which Penny described the caliber of artists who will be participating in the show and Board members suggested ways, besides purchasing winning artwork, for the Board to get community recognition. Becoming sponsors of events such as the Arts Festival, or placing ads in performance programs of the various arts organizations would be ways to spend the budget and to get the Board's existence recognized by the community. No decisions were made but Penny suggested that the consultant who is running the Festival of the Arts this year might speak to the Board. The group agreed to invite Lynette Wallace for the April meeting Paul Gaffney suggested that Vincent Kitch, Austin's Cultural Arts Program Manager (512- 974-9310), might be a good person to approach about helping the Board develop a master plan. Georgene asked what would happen to the budget if no good proposal comes in for the public art project. Eric said that the Board could repost the RFQ. If the money is not encumbered by early September, the Board will have to go to Council to explain the situation and ask whether it can be carried over into the next fiscal year. 5. Establishing Board's priorities for next five years — Charles Aguillon, Ruth Roberts. Everyone agreed that this discussion should be carried out in March, when the new Board convenes, but it was a good idea to get started on the topic today. Charles suggested that as many local arts -related 501(c)(3) organizations as possible be invited to a public meeting to discuss what they want or expect from the City. It could be called the "Georgetown Arts Summit." Charles' chief concern is that the Board has no presence in the community and that they need to have a plan to market their services and programs. He suggested having a logo designed for the Board and that logo could be used in program advertising that the Board purchases. Georgene brought up the question of what "culture" means in the Board's title and how it could be represented in the Board's work. Ruth suggested that some cultural organizations, such as the Georgetown Heritage Society, could be invited to a summit 6. Request from Texas Society of Sculptors for 3 board members to jury Tune show — Judy Fabry. Item was moved to March agenda. 7. Certificate of Appreciation — Judy Fabry. Although Addie Busfield could not stay for the meeting, she dropped off a request for a Certificate of Appreciation to be given to the San Gabriel Quilters for their donation of the Red Poppy Quilt to the library. Ruth suggested that a Certificate of Appreciation is not what should be given, but rather the donation recognition certificate that has been prepared for other art donors. Judy said she would check with Doris Jablonski, who was instrumental in donating the quilt to the library, to find out whether the quilting group still exists Someone suggested that the Arts and Culture Board could put on an annual reception at Council Chambers to recognize all art donors at one time and certificates could be awarded then. Ruth thanked Paul Gaffney for his fine work in getting the Board started and through its first years. It was a job that needed strong leadership and he provided it. She also thanked Rich Bartko for his contributions to the Board and asked whether he would be willing to work on a website for the Board if that possibility presents itself. He said he would be happy to do so. Paul moved to adjourn, and Rich seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Charles Aillon, Secretary Ruth Roberts, Chair • Memo To: Members, Arts and Culture Board From: Judy Fabry, Staff Liaison Date: February 14, 2008 Re: Next week's meeting A gentle reminder At the February meeting we are going to discuss the Board's priorities. At the last meeting an informal discussion took place about issues the Board faces, mostly related to how the Council appropriations will be spent in the future, but also about the Board's profile in the community and what people "think" you should be doing. You agreed that it would be good to meet with as many of the local arts organizations as possible to talk with their representatives about how the Board could help them, but first you need to decide what kind of help you'll be willing to offer. That ultimately comes back to the money issue and whether you'll make grants or not. • It might be helpful, as you think about priorities, to go back over the minutes from the last 18 months to see what decisions the Board definitely made, and which decisions the Board kicked around a lot but never really resolved. If you don't have paper copies of the minutes, they're all available on the City website. Go to http://www.georgetown.org/agendas/neoagendas.php?which=arts to find them. (Click on the blue arrow next to each agenda to get the minutes to drop down.) See you Wednesday. Mandy Solin will be joining the Board as SU's representative! 0 ARTS AND CULTURE BOARD 2008 Name, Address, Phone Date Exp. Terms Restriction on Notes Number, Fax & E-mail Of Date Position Appt. Ruth Roberts, CHAIR 1 Charles Aguillon 2 Addie Busfield 3 Jane Paden 4 Penny Plueckhahn 5 Georgene Richaud Appointed 6-13-06 to 6 Mandy Solin 7 Meeting date: 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Library Classroom (unless otherwise noted) Staff Liaisons: Eric Lashley, Library Director (epl(a_)georgetowntx.org; 930-3550) and Judy Fabry, Library Administrative Assistant (jkf(a georgetowntx.org, 930-3552) Term of Office: Two years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms allowable (per ordinance adopted 2-13-07) Last roster update: 2/08 0 Ruth Roberts • `' , < 02/02/2008 01:52 PM Dear Mr. Mayor, 0 To Mayor of Georgetown Gary Nelon <mayor@georgetowntx. org> cc dist6@georgetowntx.org bcc Subject Arts and Culture Board Please accept my gratitude for your appointment of Mandy Solin, as the representative of Southwestern University, to the Arts and Culture Board. Ellen Davis, the director of communications at Southwestern, has spoken highly of Mandy's academic and business experience as well as her team -member personality. We look forward to her being a strong addition to our board. Knowing that Farley Snell facilitated this action only deepens my sense of the loss Georgetown will experience this May. You have both been thoughtful, reasoned voices on the City Council. Please believe that there is no hyperbole in that statement! On a personal note, I thank you for reappointing me as the chair of the ACB and I will strive to do my best. You have given me good people with whom to work. We are all still in learning mode; everything we do is new and different for us. Be assured that the Board takes its next task - selecting an artwork for the southeast corner of the Courthouse Square - very seriously. We hope to make you and Georgetown proud. 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For those in Georgetown, the Georgetown Library will be offering tax preparation assistance Tuesdays and Thursdays from sin p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays front 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays front 10 a.m. to 2 p,m. Service is of a first come, fast served basis. On Wednesdays, senior citizens will receive priority. The preparation services are being offered through vol- unteers from the AARP and volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Services will be available through April 15. Bilingual help will be avail. able as well. For those who are in. terested in filing taxes on their own, forms are available in the lobby. "We are always very busy at the beginning," Georgetown Library Ad- ministrative Assistant Judy Fabry said. "We have a rush of people want. htg to get their refunds done as soon as possible, but it generally slows down by March." The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate -income (gen. erally, $40,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified voltmteers sponsored by var. ious organizations receive training to "/ have not felt so loved by a church since / was a little girl. " — Barbara F., Florence Could you use more love in your life? All are welcome. First Presbyterian Church 703 Church Street 863-3381 One block off the Square www. fpcgcorgetown.org, FRUIT TREES... Peach, Plum, Pear & Pecan Berries Blue & Black p �Y, 'Y4, +'t « Vegetables Seed Potatoes, Onions, 1, Asparagus, Broccoli & Cauliflower.;: Corn Gluten v (Organic Weed Preventer) �K '. Ir•'..0/ L: 1'9, r'•h -9f' X Y r. I•. M w_ A U help prepare basic tax returns in com- munities across the country. Ms. Fabry said she sees many dif- ferent kinds of people coming to the library to use the free services, from Young people that may be filing for the fast time, to senior citizens that need help with the process. The filer must bring proof of iden- tification, Social Security cards, dates of birth for everyone in the household, and wage and earning statements which can include W.2's, W.2G's, and 1099-R's from all employers. Also, if applicable, interest and dividend statements from banks, a copy of last year's return, if available, bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit, and total amount paid for day care and the day care provider's- tax identifying num. ber. It should also be noted that if a couple will be filing jointly, both spouses must be present to sign ap. propriate forms. "If you come during this, the fist week, you need to be prepared to wait," Ms. Fabry said. "It's best to come in the evenings." Other locations for tax assistance include the Round Rock Baca Center. located at 301 W. Bagdad Avenue. Ser- vices at this location are provided by Community Tax Centers, a program of Foundation Communities. Those eligible for help at this location include individuals making $25,000 a year or less or a family of two to four mak. ing $50,000 a year or less. I'or larger families,theincome mAt ncreasesby $5,000 for each additional person. For example, a family of six would have an income limit of $f>0,000. Bilingual assistance is also available. Most public libraries in Williamson County will also be providing tax as. sistance, or providing the necessary forms for those who wish to file on their own. Sturdy public art sought By ANDREA GONZALEZ The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board is now closer to procuring artwork for the downtown square. After close to two years in the making, board liaison Judy Fabry said, the board is finally seeking visual artists or artist teams to submit their Ideas for the proposed art piece. The Project Art Panel, Arts and Culture Board and the Georgetown City Council must all approve the work. This will be the first outdoor artwork to be purchased by the board. "This is also our first purchase With city funds," board chair Ruth Roberts said. "We have purchased art before. Our first was the hiring of the artist that painted the murals in the children's room at the library." The board has a budget of $70,000, which must include a base for the artwork, and also cover the cost of installation. There are no real guidelines as to what the piece must look like. However, the piece must be permanent in nature, and able to maintain its appearance through hot summers and below freezing temperatures in the winter. It must also be able to stand up to touches from passerby. "We just want an artist's best, most interesting works;" Ms. Roberts said. The work should also be low maintenance, not require water or electricity, and, of course, should not pose a safety hazard. Dhnensionts for the work is a base rto larger than six feet by six feet, and a height no taller than eight feet. The new piece, when approved, will be placed on the southeast corner of the courthouse square, at the corner of Eighth and Mann Street , Artists interested in receiiing a packet with submission regntuements and information may contact Ms. Fabry at 512-930-=2, orilaiL�georgetowntx. org. The deadline for submissions to be received at the library is Friday, March 14, at 5 p m. A selection will be made by the Project Art Panel in mid. May followed by city council approval of the chosen artist on June 10 and formal award of contract on June 18. The Installation of the artwork will conclude before Decomber 6. "We want to bring visual interest to the city," said Ms. Roberts. 0 0 0 4 I' L ARTS AND CULTURE BOARD 2007 11 Name, Address, Phone Date Of Exp. Terms Restriction on Notes Number, Fax & E-mail Appt. Date Position Ruth Roberts, CHAIR 1 Charles Aguillon 2 Richard Bartko 3 Addie Busfield 4 Nancy Blansett Appointed 1-23-07 to 5 Dr. Paul Gaffney 6 Jane Paden 7 Penny Plueckhahn 8 Georgene Richaud Appointed 6-13-06 to 9 Meeting date: Third Wednesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library Staff Liaisons: Eric Lashley, Library Director (epl(a)georgetowntx.org; 930-3550) and Judy Fabry, Library Administrative Assistant ('kkf(a)georgetowntx.org, 930-3552) Orm of Office: Two years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms allowable (per ordinance adopted 2-13-07) Last roster update: 2/07 �t �' �� %71oS' 2008 Arts and Culture board Attendance Report July 2007 through December 2007 Name (al ha order Number of Meetings Absent/Total Number of Meetings A uillon, Charles 1/6 2 Bartko, Richard 3/6 3 Busfield, Addie 0/6 4 Blansett, Nancy 0/6 5 Gaffney, Paul 3/6 6 Paden, Jane 2/6 7 Plueckhahn, Penn 0/6 8 Richaud, Geor ene 1/6 9 Roberts, Ruth 0/6 4 signed: f"A Board Chair 0 ' t �l. 15iY, W GEORGETON TEXAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Visitor Information Center,101 West 7th Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 (800)436-8696 (512)930-3545 fax (512) 930-3697 www.visitgeorgetown.com www.mainstreet.georgetovm.org • Welcome to Georgetown, the official Red Poppy Capital of Texas! 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