Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission Meeting Minutes June 15th, 2023 This meeting of the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission was held on June 15th at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Administrative Office. Chair Wigginton called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS The following announcements were made: • The meeting is being recorded. • Meeting information for this Commission, along with provisions for public access, is posted on the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission web page. • Essential business of the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission is being conducted during this meeting. Members Present: Nathan Croslin (Vice-Chair), Efrem Graham, Catherine Magill, Kim Painter, Angelo Reyes, Adrianna Rivera, Rose Ward, Lisa Wigginton (Chair) Members Absent: Homer Babbitt, Jon Berry, Daniel Booth, Michele Catalano, , Barbara Harrington, Joy Naik. Staff Present: Mike Barber, Joe Ruthenberg ROLL CALL Joe Ruthenberg called the roll. Attendance reflected a quorum with 7 voting members present, and 7 voting members absent. MINUTES: Approval of Meeting Minutes: November minutes were distributed and approved. REPORTS: a. Committee Reports: Fundraising/ Budget/Long Term Events: • There was a recap on the Juneteenth event at Elizabeth River Park by Commissioner Croslin. Grants • All grant award letters were mailed and emailed to the organizations.  • Public Art/ Individual Artists – o Public Art – The bylaws have been reviewed by a City Attorney and are awaiting approval by City Council, most likely in July. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • No updates. NEW BUSINESS: • No updates. CITY BUSINESS: • Celebrate Freedom will be taking place at Chesapeake City Park on July 3rd, Tidewater Winds will be presenting Summer Breeze Big Band at City Park on July 12th at 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. • The Gold Star Memorial was completed and dedicated at City Park near the 9/11 Memorial. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 21, at 6:30 pm at the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Administrative Office, 1224 Progressive Drive. Minutes submitted by Joe Ruthenberg 2