City of Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission Met June 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
President Mike Bock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Those present: Via Zoom Sarah Antas, Tony Asta, Laurie Swanson Oberhelman. Mike Bock, and Dee Hicks. Absent: Dave Dumas
II. Approval of agenda
Mike Bock moved and Dee Hicks seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
III. Public Comments
N/C
IV. Approval of Minutes
Tony Asta moved and Sarah Antas seconded the approval of the minutes of May 24, 2021. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
V. New Business
Kathy Young has retired from the Commission. Commissioners are encouraged to invite potential members to go to City website and fill out an application. Mike Bock will check with Sharon regarding going away recognition.
Laurie Oberhelman moved and Mike Bock seconded that the Commission hold annual fundraisers to support all of our projects for a 12-month period. Our minimum goal would be $5000/year and all partners would be recognized supporters of our commission in one or more ways (city website or posters or in media/press etc.) The goal is to sign up 20 partners at $250 or some variation of that. Motion approved unanimously by voice vote
VII Old Business
Festival of Cultures: The two students made alterations to their artwork. Jovana Cordero from St. Francis High School was chosen to represent this project. Tony will make arrangements to award the artist.
Fire Hydrant Project : Tony presented the waiver to four artists and the feedback was mixed. Tony felt that he could get enough artists to paint more than one hydrant which would simplify the logistics of paint distribution and complete the work in a timely manner.
Mike Bock announced that Rustoleum has agreed to donate all of the paint necessary to complete 20 hydrants. Mike Bock moved and Laurie seconded that our Commission commits at least $5000 to the Get Fired Up Wheaton project to be launched Labor Day . Motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mural Project: Laurie Oberhelman announced that after more consideration the parties involved will not proceed with project.
Mike Bock moved and Sarah Antas seconded to adjourn at 6:39 Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082021-1677
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