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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_03.19.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the Arts and Culture Board City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Members Present: Charles Aguillon, Addie Busfield, Jane Paden, Penny Plueckhahn, Georgene Richaud, Ruth Roberts, Mandy Solin Staff Present: Eric Lashley, Library Director; Judy Fabry, Administrative Assistant, Library Others Present: Andrea Gonzales, Williamson County Sun; Bill Sattler, City Council Member; Larry McCormick Regular Session A. Call to order by Ruth Roberts at 2:05 p.m. B. Introduction of new Board member, Mandy Solin — Ruth Roberts. Mandy Solin. replaced Paul Gaffney as Southwestern University's representative on the Board She is the university's graphic designer and is responsible for all of SU's publications. She and her husband moved to Georgetown from New York City, where she also worked in graphic design. C. Announcements from the Chair and Board members — There were no announcements. D. Citizens wishing to address the Board — None were present. E. Consideration and approval of minutes of last meeting. Georgene moved and Jane seconded the motion to accept the minutes as distributed. Motion passed unanimously F. Presentation about 08-09 City budget — staff Accounting Department. No one was present from the Accounting Department, so Judy distributed the survey Accounting had provided and asked Board members to turn them in after the meeting. G. Election of vice chair and secretary. Ruth called for volunteers to fill these positions. Charles volunteered to be vice chair and Jane volunteered to be secretary. Penny moved to elect them to these offices, Addie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. H. Consideration of and possible action on 1. Master plan for the arts in Georgetown — Larry McCormick, Ruth Roberts Larry McCormick, speaking to the Board for the third time since 2005 * distributed a handout, which will be made a part of these minutes, that included (1) excerpted statements from the City's new 2030 Comprehensive Plan relating to arts and culture in Georgetown, and (2) Larry's written proposal for the creation of a master plan for arts and culture in Georgetown. He pointedout that although the new comprehensive plan mentions culture, it doesn't provide a. way or place for developing it. Larry believes that it is important for all of the City's arts - related organizations to work together to develop a master plan that could be presented to Council as the roadmap that is not provided by the comprehensive plan. He suggested that the City should hire a consultant to help with creating such a plan and that each arts organization should send a representative to a "summit" where needs and goals could be recognized and articulated and, further, that the existence of a master plan would aid the Arts and Culture Board in spending its annual allocation from City Council intelligently. *Clarzfication added by Addie Busfield, 4/16108. Ruth responded that the Arts and Culture Board is very much interested in working with Larry and the Art Works organization but that the Board is busy until May. Larry said he understood the situation but asked for a motion to create a master plan Penny said that she wasn't sure that all of the 501(c)(3) organizations Larry had listed should be involved in master planning. She thinks they are very focused in their interests and would not contribute significantly to master planning She suggested instead that Main Street and CVB might be better groups to involve in a "City" sponsored master plan. Since Charles is working with Larry on the Arts Works project, Ruth asked him to let Larry know what decisions were made at this meeting. Larry left the meeting. 2. Directory of local arts organizations — Ruth Roberts. Penny was prepared to speak on this subject and Ruth yielded the floor to her. Penny handed out a list of local arts organizations (which is a part of these minutes) that she had compiled, and then asked for input from the Board about groups she may have omitted, or groups they thought should not be included. Ruth asked what the Board expects to do with this list. Charles suggested that the Board could publish a newsletter and send it to the organizations. He then expanded on the newsletter idea and suggested including an item about arts events in each month's City Reporter, which is distributed to all City utility customers. Sun City's Sun Rays also was suggested as a possible venue for distributing arts information. Someone suggested to Penny that the Healing Arts Gallery be added to the list. 3. Report on results of RFD — Judy Fabry, Ruth Roberts. Judy handed out a list of the artists who had submitted proposals (which is a part of these minutes) and told Board members that packets of the proposals (on CDs) were available to any Board member who wanted to look at them. There were a total of 24 proposals and they came from as far away as California, Chicago, and Santa Fe. Most were from central Texas, however. 4. Selection of Board members (3) for Public Art Panel — Ruth Roberts. Ruth asked for volunteers to serve on the public art panel Georgene, Addie, and Jane volunteered and Ruth appointed Georgene as chair of the panel. The outside panelists will include Tom Nichols, Chris Damon, Linda Scarbrough, and Cheri Thanos (to replace Ellen Davis who excused herself after her husband submitted proposals). Ruth reminded the panelists that there will be no scoring involved in the selection and that they will bring their final selection to the Board for approval. Then, if the Board approves the panel's selection, the Board will take the selection to City Council for approval. 5. Request from Texas Society of Sculptors for 3 board members to jury June show — Judy Fabry. No one responded to Judy's calls for volunteers. Ruth said she would volunteer Don Snell as long as no computer skills were required. Addie and Jane said they would serve if necessary, but that they felt their participation could be a conflict with being on the public art panel Judy said she would inform the TSOS of the discussion. 6. Establishing Board's priorities for next five years — Charles Aguillon, Ruth Roberts Charles led off the discussion by suggesting that the proposed master plan should include a dedicated staff person for Arts and Culture. He went on to describe how GISD presently is offering to be a "home' for arts organizations that don't have bricks and mortar space. For example, the Symphony Society shares costs with the Fine Arts department, to the advantage of both organizations. He envisions a City building, staffed by a City employee, in which non-profit arts organizations could rent space. He suggested that perhaps GISD and the City could share the cost and services of such a staff person. Discussion continued about the undeniable economic contribution the arts make to communities. Mandy talked about her experiences in New York in the SOHO and DUMBO neighborhoods, areas that went from economically blighted to upscale and where housing for artists now must be subsidized. At last month's meeting, Paul Gaffney suggested that Vincent Kitch Cultural Arts Program Manager for Austin, could help the board develop a master plan. Georgene recalled this but wondered whether the board should brainstorm first. Charles said he thought that is what would happen at the proposed "summit." Georgene asked whether individuals would be invited to participate in the summit and Charles said he thought that citizen input should not be solicited until after the board creates a draft plan. Charles agreed to create a proposed timeline for master planning to present at the next meeting. 7. Add advertising to the Board's budget - Charles AguilIon. General discussion took place about what advertising the Board might purchase. The topic of a logo for the Board came up again and Judy said that the City would not permit the Board to have a unique logo. Its logo will be the City of Georgetown logo with "Arts and Culture Board" tagged on. There was also brief mention of the Board purchasing a banner, but the Festival of the Arts brochure became the focus of the discussion. Penny said that the Board would have to commit by May 5 and have copy ready by May 12. Discussion followed about the Board 'sponsoring" the Festival by purchasing a piece of art. A purchase of this type will be an action item on the April agenda. Another idea emerged —advertising arts events in the monthly City Reporter, which is distributed with the utility bills. Penny said she would investigate this possibility. 8. Certificate of Appreciation - Judy Fabry. Postponed to the April meeting. Charles moved to adjourn, second by Mandy. Meeting adjourned at 4:05. Respectfully submitted, Jane Paden, Secretary Ruth Roberts, Chair Addenda: Larry McCormick's handout Penny Plueckhahn's directory Judy Fabry's list of artists who submitted proposals 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 Georgene Richaud Appointed 6-13-06 to 6 Mandy Solin 7 Meeting date: 3`d 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(cDgeorgetowntx.orq, 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 0 200 �plication for • R 4 Boa ds & Commissions FEDP Step 1: Fill out this Application. Step 2: Attach a cover letter or resume Step 3: Mail or fax the application and letter of interest or resume to the Mayor and City Council (Mail to: P. O. Box 409, Georgetown, TX 78627-0409) or fax:930-3659 Name: c o 2 G Pa ,0-- Ir?i C 144 vD Address: / Zip: ? 516 7- G DEC 2 1 . 7 i SECREire.!! W EST 1848 GEOR-C-3'ETOWN TEXAS Home Phone: g'./ Phone: email: (optional) GG you live inside the Georgetown City Limits? �es ❑ No If yes, how long?_ _/�_3 V w-.f Do you live in the Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are you registered to vote in Williamson County? Yes ❑ No Please rank, in order of preference, up to three Boards or Commissions on which you would like to serve: Airport Advisory Board 3 Animal Shelter Advisory Board / Arts & Culture Board Building Standards Commission Convention & Visitors Board Economic Development Advisory Board Georgetown Economic Georgetown Housing Authority Georgetown Transportation Development Corporation (4A Board) Enhancement Corporation (4B Board) Georgetown Utility System oZ Historic & Architectural Review Housing Advisory Board Advisory Board Commission Library Advisory Board Planning & Zoning Signature: Main Street Advisory Board 7 ansp ation Board Parks & Recreation Board Zoning Board of Adjustment Date: i,�i Z /07 Mail this application, along with a resume and/or letter of interest to: Mayor and City Council, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas 78627-0409 or fax to: (512) 930-3659. If you have any questions about the process or about a particular board or commission, please call Sandra Lee at 930-3651. Deadline for applications is January 11, 2008. L� EDUCATION RESUME GEORGENE BUIST RICHAUD 1804 Main Street Georgetown, Texas RECP-IVED DEC 2 12007 CITY SECRETARY BACHELOR'S OF ARTS DEGREE — Universidad de las Americas — Mexico City JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE — Tulane University School of Law — New Orleans SUMMER STUDIES - International and Comparative Law - University of Grenoble International Trade.and Finance — Universidad Panamericana Mexico City CERTIFICATIONS Senior Professional Human Resources — Society of Human Resources Management Certified Human Resources Professional — American Hotel & Motel Association Member — Louisiana State Bar ACADEMICS Visiting Professor — Southwestern University — Georgetown, Texas Taught Senior Level Survey Course in Human Resources WORK EXPERIENCE Marriott Hotels International — 27 years — Director of Human Resources Member — United States Coast Guard Reserve 1978 to 1992 HOBBIES Photography, Dog Training VOLUNTEER WORK Previous Member Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board Current Member City of Georgetown Arts & Culture Board Current Member Williamson County Homeland Defense Unit Current Member United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 0 2008 Application for Boards & Commissions Step 1: Fill out this Application Step 2: Attach a cover letter or resume Step 3: Mail or fax the application and letter of interest or resume to theMayor and City Council (Mail to: P. O. Box 409, Georgetown, TX 79627-0409) or fax.930-3659 Name: Address: Zip: M/09 to RE01 _ M JAN 0 7 2008 CITY SECRETARY GEORGETOWN TEXAS Home Phone: � Work Phone: emaji: (optional) Do you live inside the Georgetown City Limits? ® Yes ❑ No If yes, how Iong?_ vsf' i r fg.&./ Do you live in the Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction? 0 Yes ® No Are you registered to vote in William nso County? JZ Yes ❑ No Please rank, in order of preference, up to three Boards or Commissions on which you would like to serve: Airport Advisory Board Animal Shelter Advisory Board 1 Arts & Culture Board Building Standards Commission Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (4A Board) Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board Library Advisory Board Convention & Visitors Board Georgetown Housing Authority Historic & Architectural Review Commission 0 Main Street Advisory Board Economic Development Advisory Board Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (4B Board) Housing Advisory Board Parks & Recreation Board Planning' & Zoning Commission Transportation Advisory Board Zoning Board of Adjustment Signature:Date: //5/o Z Mail this application, along with a resume andlor letter of interest to: Mayor and City Council, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, Texas 78627--0409 or fax to: (512) 930-3659. If you have any questions about the process or about a particular board 3651. or commission, please call Sandra Lee at 930- Deadline for applications is January 11, 2006. RECEIVED manal SOLIN" DESIGN CURRICULUM VITAE PARTS Hermes Hermes.com jean Paul Gaultier MILAN Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Armani Cvllezioni • Armani CASA Max Mara Marina Rinaldi Sportmax Moschino Pollini Alberta Ferretti Vague Bambini NEW YORK Harper's Bazaar Interior Design Magazine Homeportfolio.com Rend Lezrrd EcImundo Castillo Baby CZ Samba et Soleil for Volunteers of America JAN 0 7 2008 CITY SECRETARY EXPEiRiENGE SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Georgetown, TX Director of Creative Services, January 2008—Present PAGE STUDIO, New York Senior Designer. 2003—February 2007 Graphic Designer, 2000-2003 Conceptualize, copywrite, design and produce projects for an exclusive roster of fashion and luxury goods clients, ALLURE MAGAZINE Conde Nast Publications, New York Fashion Advertising Assistant, 1998-1999 Create advertising presentations and proposals. Research in-house and competitivt positioning, EIDUGATION PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Summa Cum Laude, 1998 B.A. Art History, Certificate in Visual Arts 1998 Art History Thesis Prize, Modern Art 1996 Martin Dale Prize: Udi6 en Provence CONTACT MANDY SOLIN • Judy Fabry/City of Georgetown 02/25/2008 10:03 AM Greetings, Kind Volunteers! To bcc Subject Public Art Selection Panel In case you're not aware of who else agreed to serve on the public art selection panel, allow me to introduce you to each other: Chris Damon, Ellen Davis, Tom Nichols, and Linda Scarbrough. The four of you, along with three members of the Arts and Culture Board (yet to be designated), will look at the submissions we receive from our RFQ and reach a consensus about which one to recommend to the full Arts and Culture Board. If the Board approves your selection, it will go to the City Council for their blessing. We hope all of that will take place by June 10. As you may have read in the Sun, the RFQ for a piece of art for the Courthouse Square went out in late January. I'm attaching the text of the RFQ and photos of the site for your information. The RFQ packet that has been sent to artists also includes a scale drawing of the site and some pages from the 2008 Georgetown Visitors Guide, but I chose not to attach these because I know the file will be too big for SU's email software to accept. If any of you want to see those additional pages, just let me know and I'll email them separately. The deadline for submission of proposals is March 14. 1 believe I should be able to have packets of the proposals ready for you to begin perusing by the middle of the following week. The selection panel probably should begin meeting no later than mid -April so that you may present your selection to the Board by May 21. 1 would like to know whether any of you already have conflicts on your calendars (longer than • a day or two) during the April 14 - May 16 time period.Taking those into consideration early on, I would like to get a tentative schedule for panel meetings set up. Since only three members of the Arts and Culture Board will be sitting on the selection panel, we have received permission from the City Attorney to make your deliberations closed sessions. That means I don't have to post the meetings or keep minutes, and allows them to be arranged on short notice, if necessary, and held at any location. The Board has chosen to not use a uniform scoring system to rank the proposals; instead, the selection will be made through discussion to reach a consensus. However, you probably will want to develop your own method of ranking the proposals so that by the time of the initial meeting of the panel you already will have identified your top 5 or 10 choices. At the moment we have three proposals, but many more artists have requested the RFQ package. I expect we will have at least 15 and probably more. Please call or email me if you have any questions about your role, the process, or the RFQ itself. 4 RFQ Jan 08.pdf photos of corner.pdf The Board and I greatly appreciate your willingness to help with this project. Judy Fabry Administrative Assistant Georgetown Public Library 402 W. 8th Street Georgetown, TX 78626 is512-930-3552 512-930-3764 (fax)