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Staff: Eric Lashley, Judy Fabry
Visitor: Mary Louise Poquette
Minutes of the Meeting of the
City of Georgetown
Arts and Culture Advisory Board
Georgetown, Texas
November 16, 2005
Meeting called to order at 2:03 PM by Paul Gaffney, Chair
1. Ruth Roberts made a motion to amend the minutes to reflect that Paul Gaffney would call both
of the speakers (Lea Rothrock and Larry McCormick) from the previous meeting to let them know
we are not able to produce events at this time. Richard Bartko seconded the motion and was
unanimously passed.
2. Mary Louise Paquette spoke on the Ventura Project which is similar to the proposed Artspace
project in Georgetown (Project 1900). She discussed the Ventura Cultural Arts plan and gave a
short overview of Artspace
3. Paul Gaffney noted that he had contacted both Lea Rothrock, who was indeed looking for a
sponsor for her film festival, and Larry McCormick, who is interested in receiving the board's
support for Project 1900. Rich Bartko indicated that he would like to be the liaison to Project 1900.
4. Paul Gaffney asked if it was allowed to e-mail reports of findings among the Board members
Eric Lashley mentioned that this was a question for the City Attorney. In the past it has not been
looked on favorably to e-mail to groups Discussion continued on this subject. Eric Lashley said he
would get an opinion from the City Attorney.
5. Paul Gaffney led discussion to set the next meeting. It was decided that December 7 from 2.00-
4:00 would be the next meeting
6. Paul Gaffney read Addie Busfield's updated motion for arts award certificates. Discussion
continued. Revisions took place to read: "That the Board, with the approval of the City Council,
send certificates of appreciation for the purposes of thanking and recognizing extraordinary
contributions to the arts and culture of Georgetown. ' The motion was seconded by Jane Voltz and
passed unanimously. Discussion made it clear that these certificates would be rare and only for
outstanding contributions; they would honor the event or contribution, not necessarily
individuals. Board members will nominate those contributions in Board meetings and a
discussion and vote will determine whether the proposed recognition is warranted. When an event
is so recognized, the Board will discuss and decide to whom the certificate is given. The Board's
intention is to design its own cei tificate, have it approved by the Council, and for the certificates to
bear a written citation, the signatures of the A&C Board Chair and of the Mayor, and bear the City
seal.
7. Eric Lashley asked the board when they wanted to take the arts award to City Council.
December 13 is the next meeting.
8. Discussion by Judy Fabry on whether the survey of local arts organizations would include
individual artists.
9. Penny Plueckhahn made a motion to include an article in the January edition of the city
newsletter Charles Aguillon seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Judy Fabry will do the
article.
10. Goals and Priorities discussion:
a. Ordinance #37 (2005)
b. Branding process (G—Georgetown)
1. Jane Voltz will make a. presentation at the next meeting on how this happened.
2. Discussion continued on the "G" branding process.
11. Paul Gaffney suggested two agenda items for the next meeting.
a. Jane Voltz presentation
b. Charge of the City Ordinance
12. Discussion began on the City Ordinance.
13. Penny Plueckhahn volunteered to continue research on the Scottsdale, AZ Cultural Arts board.
14. Paul Gaffney addedone additional agenda item: Resolution to City Council asking the County
to paint the fence around the Courthouse construction site.
15. Jane Voltz discussed Austin Ave. use and future possibilities.
16. Addle Busfield asked if we could limit time for presenters. It was discussed that agenda items
do not have time limits. The only time limit (three minutes) is on citizens' comments at the
beginning of the meeting Paul Gaffney indicated that he would manage that.
17. Everyone was asked to look at the list of names given out of arts organizations for any
additions.
18. Rich Bartko made the motion to adjourn which was seconded by Jane Voltz.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:03 PM
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Name, Address, Phone Date Appt Expiration i Terms Notes Restriction
numbers & E-mail addresses Date on Position
Dr. Paul Gaffney, CHAIR
Represents
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Mr. Charles Aguillon
Represents
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Mr. Richard Bartko
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Ms. Addie Busfield
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Ms. Jane Paden
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Ms. Penny Plueckhahn
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Ms. Ruth Roberts
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Ms. Veta Stratmann
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