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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_ARTAB_01.17.2017Minutes of the meeting of the Arts and Culture Board City of Georgetown, Texas January 17, 2017 The Arts and Culture Board will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Classroom 211 of Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street PRESENT: Gary Anderson, Jane Estes, Laura Sewell, Carol Watson and Linda Wilde ABSENT: Tim Fleming, Betty Ann Sensabaugh STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley- Library Director, Dana Hendrix- Fine Arts Librarian, Lawren Weiss - Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT: Travis James- TXP, Inc. representative and Amanda Still- Citizen Vice Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. A. Citizens wishinq to address the Board. —Gary Anderson, Vice Chair. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda. B. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the November 15, 2016 Arts and Culture Board meeting. —Gary Anderson, Vice Chair. Motion by Watson; second by Sewell to approve the November 2016 minutes. Approved 5-0 (Fleming and Sensabaugh absent). C. Report on arts and culture Economic Impact Study. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley introduced Travis James with TXP, Inc. who is the consultant working with City staff to conduct the arts and culture economic impact study. The study will measure 10 categories: Visual arts, performing arts, education, video/motion picture, non-profit arts & culture organizations, live music, retail companies for art supplies, festivals, marketing, and public/for rent performing arts spaces. James discussed 5 focus areas with the Board: downtown, tourism, non-profit arts, artists and education. Surveys must go out soon in order to compile results and present to City Council by deadline. TXP will create two online surveys with 10 questions each. No action required. D. Report on Creative Georgetown event. —Dana Hendrix, Fine Arts Librarian. February 11, 2017 Creative Georgetown will take place in library's meeting rooms. Hendrix discussed the event schedule and presenters and invited all board members to attend. There will be an opportunity for participants to take surveys for the Economic Impact Study during the event. No action required. E. Report on Georgetown Art Works Advisory Board, and Arts Advocacy Day. —Jane Estes, board member. Estes reported that Georgetown Art Works created an advisory board that will provide support and structure to the organization, as well as define roles of the office assistant hired by GAW. • Estes announced that February 9 is Arts Advocacy Day. Texans for the Arts will host an event at the State Capitol. Tickets are $35 which includes a lunch and happy hour. Itinerary for the day is online. No action required. F. Consideration of future meeting dates. —Gary Anderson, Vice Chair. The next meeting will be February 21, 2017 at 4:30 pm. Vice Chair Anderson adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Watson, Secretary tAierson, Gary Vice Chair Located on: Global / Boards and Commissions / Forms / "BC-Comment-Form_Posted-Items Available in: Word or Fillable PDF • ORG-ETOWN- TEXAS Citizen Comment Form For Posted Agenda Items on a City of Georgetown Advisory Board Agenda To address a City of Georgetown Advisory Board or Commission regarding a posted agenda item, complete this form and submit it to the Advisory Board or Commission Liaison prior to the discussion of the item at the meeting, preferably prior to the beginning of the meeting. Name of Advisory Board or Commission: C (( --P Meeting Date: Agenda Item (ex: A, B, C, etc.): Speaker's Name: ,Reside'nceAddress: - If speaking for an organization, Name of Organization: 1 RP I n r Speaker's Official Capacity: Disclaimer. By submitting this request to address the Board/Commission, l agree that I will keep my comments to the subject listed l will refrain from the use of any obscene, vulgar, or profane language. I understand that if I do not follow this procedure, my speaking time may be terminated and I may be requested to sit down or be removed from the building. / understand that the Board/Commission meeting is recorded and my comments will become part of the official record. Board/Commission Procedure for Citizen Comment on an Agenda Item: 1. Fill out form completely and turn in to the Advisory Board or Commission Liaison prior to discussion of the item, preferably prior to the beginning of the meeting. 2. Wait for the Chair to call your name to speak. 3. State your name and speak clearly into the podium microphone. 4. You will have three minutes to address the Advisory Board or Commission; six minutes is permissible if another citizen has signed over their time to you. That citizen must also complete this form and be present. while you are speaking. Located on: Global / Boards and Commissions / Forms / "BC-Comment-Form_Posted-Items Available in: Word or Fillable PDF Citizen Comment Form For Posted Agenda Items on a EST 's•"' City of Georgetown - -- EORGTOWN TEXAS - Advisory Board Agenda To address a City of Georgetown Advisory Board or Commission regarding a posted agenda item, complete this form and submit it to the Advisory Board or Commission Liaison prior to the discussion of the item at the meeting, preferably prior to the beginning of the meeting. Name of Advisory Board or Commission: i Meeting Dat� Agenda Item (ex: A, B, C, etc.): Speaker's Name: Residence Address: • If speaking for an organization, L� Name of Organization: Speaker's Official Capacity: Disclaimer. By submitting this request to address the Board/Commission, l agree that I will keep my comments to the subject listed. I will refrain from the use of any obscene, vulgar, or profane language. I understand that if I do not follow this procedure, my speaking time may be terminated and I may be requested to sit down or be removed from the building. I understand that the Board/Commission meeting is recorded and my comments will become part of the official record. Board/Commission Procedure for Citizen Comment on an Agenda Item: I Fill out form completely and turn in to the Advisory Board or Commission Liaison prior to discussion of the item, preferably prior to the beginning of the meeting. 2. Wait for the Chair to call your name to speak. 3. State your name and speak clearly into the podium microphone. 4. You will have three minutes to address the Advisory Board or Commission; six minutes is permissible if another citizen has signed over their time to you. That citizen must also complete this form and be present while you are speaking. Notice of Meeting for the is Arts and Culture Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown January 17, 2017 at 4:30 PM at Classroom 211, 2nd floor, Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Regular Session (This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.) A Citizens wishing to address the Board. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda. -Gary Anderson, Vice Chair B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular November's meeting. -Gary Anderson, Vice Chair • C Report regarding the Economic Impact Study on arts and culture in Georgetown. -Eric Lashley, Library Director D Report on Creative Georgetown event February 11, 2017. -Dana Hendrix, Fine Arts Librarian E Report regarding Georgetown Art Works Advisory Board, and Arts Advocacy Day. -Jane Estes, Board member. F Consideration of future meeting dates. -Gary Anderson, Vice Chair CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Shelley Nowling, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the day of , 2017, at , and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled tune of said meeting.