Fine Arts Commission

VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD FINE ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting – Monday, October 5, 2015 6:00 p.m. – Village Hall Council Chambers Members Present: Ed Seidman Jim Golding Dottie Fiedler Barb Weiskopf Rick Julison Judy Hoffman Also Present: David Fitzgerald, Management Analyst Debbie Netter, D&W Events 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pro Tem Golding at 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Seidman move to approve the minutes from the June 22, 2015, meeting. Commissioner Weiskopf seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 3. Public Comment No one was present for public comment. 4. 2016 Festival of Fine Arts Analyst Fitzgerald reviewed changes in the contract that include date-specific timelines for deliverables and other updates that will make the Festival planning and operations go more smoothly. Commissioner Weiskopf asked that it be easier for Debbie Netter to contact the Public Works staff working at the festival next year. Chairman Pro Tem Golding noted that Prince Duncan-Williams would like to return this year. Ms. Netter noted that she would like to serve alcohol this year. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that this was not an option. Commissioner Seidman moved to approve the contract with D&W Events. Commissioner Fiedler seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 5. New Ideas/Projects Commissioner Fiedler reviewed a list of ideas for upcoming events. These included outsider/intuit art speakers, visual/audio art with Deerfield High School, landscape architecture, food as art, historic commercial buildings and continuing the antiques appraisal events. The commission discussed the ideas, agreeing to move forward with brining in a speaker on outsider art and a possible historical tour of Village architecture. Page 1 of 2 Fine Arts Commission October 5, 2015 6. Deerfield High School Analyst Fitzgerald provided an update on Commissioner Warren’s recent meeting with Deerfield High School representatives. 7. Park District Update Director Julison reported that ticket sales are going well for Mary Poppins. 8. Library Update Judy Hoffman reported that the paint night that the Commission co-sponsored was very well attended and sold out. She thanked the Commission for their support. Commissioner Fiedler made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Seidman. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Prepared by: _______________________ David Fitzgerald Management Analyst Page 2 of 2