Arts Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall Arts Commission Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. Present Quinn Adamowski, Eryn Blaser, Lori Carmine, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Brett Marcum, Megan Millen, Sue Regis, John Simpson Jr, Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber and Deborah Summers Absent Eric Gorder, Lauren Las, Crystal Malone and Lonnie Posley 1. ROLL CALL Adamowski-present Blaser-present Carmine-present Devine-present Dorris-present Gorder-absent Las-absent Malone-absent Marcum-present Millen-present Posley-absent Regis-present Rouse-absent Simpson-present Stoiber-present Summers-present Present Quinn Adamowski, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Eryn Blaser, Lori Carmine, Brett Marcum, Megan Millen, Sue Regis, John Simpson Jr, Deborah Summers and Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber Absent Eric Gorder, Lauren Las, Crystal Malone and Lonnie Posley 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Marcum, seconded by Simpson, Jr, that the November 17, 2021 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Devine abstained. Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr and Summers Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley TMP-3119 Attachments: November 17 Meeting Minutes for approval 3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Page 1 of 3 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2022 This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 4. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Adamowski, seconded by Stoiber to approve the Report on Murals and Recommended Actions. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr, Summers and Stoiber Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley A. FOR ACTION: Approve Report on Murals and Recommended Actions to be presented to the Joliet City Council”\ TMP-3311 Attachments: Report on Murals B. FOR ACTION: Approve prize amount and guidelines for logo contest A motion was made by Marcum, seconded by Carmine, to approve the prize amount and guidelines for the logo contest. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr, Summers and Stoiber Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley TMP-3312 Attachments: Arts Commission Logo Guidelines C. FOR ACTION: Election of officers - Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary The commission then discussed the appointment for Secretary. Both Eryn Blaser and Megan Millen declined nominations for Secretary. The group tabled the Secretary nomination and appointment for the time being. A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Simpson, Jr, to appoint Quinn Adamowski as chairan and Erick Dorris as Vice-Chairman. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Dorris, Blaser, Carmine, Marcum, Millen, Regis, Simpson Jr, Summers and Stoiber Absent: Gorder, Las, Malone and Posley 5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Past Chairman Erick Dorris thanked the Commission for his time as chairman and the hurdles the commission overcame during his tenure. Page 2 of 3 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2022 6. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. A. Committee Reports i. Funding Committee - Eryn Blaser, Chairperson Chairperson Eryn Blaser discussed the grant and financial protocol process and City staff member, Tammy Edmonson. The last subcommitee meeting discussed holding an Art Walk in September 2022. Sponsorships and planning are forthcoming. The commission recently submitted a media release (attached) concerning the recently received grant. TMP-3486 Attachments: JAC_3.16 Funding Committee Report ii. Arts Incubation Committee - Quinn Adamowski, Chairperson No report. Subcommittee plans to schedule a meeting in the near future. iii. Arts Innovation Committee - Lorinda Carmine, Chairperson Chairperson Carmine shared next steps for logo contest including press release and update of timeline. Plans to have in place before end of the summer. Also needs photos and bios of members for website. Val Devine inquired about status of reappointments and recent tabling. Adamowski clarifies that when there is no new reappointments the current appointments continue as is until reappointments are made. iv. Partnerships & Community Engagement - Valerie Devine & Dr. Theresa Rouse, Co-Chairpersons No report. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Marcum, seconded by Carmine, that the March 16, 2022 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously. This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3