Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church

Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church Meeting May 18, 2017 Dogwood Room City Hall Minutes / Notes Members Present: Barb Cram, Sally Cole, Corey Jannicelli, Laura Hull, Midge Wang, Lindy Hockenberry The meeting was called to order by Chair Barb Cram at 9:46 am. TLCCF Report: Keith and Corey reminded everyone that the date for submitting FY17 grant reimbursement forms has past. The FY18 grant application process will open on June 15 and grant application deadline is August 1. Please have your organizations start thinking about potential FY18 grants. Action Plan Review: Fundraising  No new updates. Marketing  No new updates Website  The website now has a new server. Space  No new updates.  Sally requested a copy of the current list of spaces  Lindy recommended adding the Kensington to the list for Art and Music Planning and Development  Presentation by Joe Wetzel from Railroad LLC to discuss the Railroad Cottage House Development plans  The concept is to build a community with 10 small houses facing each other and a common house to bring everyone together.  There will be no concrete or asphalt but a carport for 12 cards with permeable pavers with a zero step and a boardwalk between the homes  Keith asked if there will be a sign to mark the historical significance of the property o The plan is to bring pink granite leftover from the Tinner Hill project for an engraved sign.  Keith asked if there was any plans for the Storage Shed along the bike trail next to the property o That shed is actually NOVA Parks but they have reached out to the park authority about a redesign  A concerned was raised around water runoff from the property 1  o The design has a stormwater system able to hold up to 10 years of water under the property eliminating runoff issues. Vote: To support the railroad cottage development with the understanding that a sign would be placed on the property to address its historical significance  Vote yes was unanimous Announcements:  Barb is actively pursuing a love sculpture for the City of Falls Church Public Art initiative out of instruments  Barb recommends the purchase and use of pole banners for upcoming events.  Lindy shared the blues festival is moving forward well but there will be no events this year at the state theatre  There will be 26 student liaisons for the city councils and committees next year. We will need to identify a new liaison for the Arts & Humanities Council Submitted: By Corey Jannicelli 2