Arts Commission
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · September 21, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
5:00 PM
City Hall-Council Chambers
Arts Commission
Commission Members
Quinn Adamowski
Giovanni Alvarado
Eryn Blaser
Lori Carmine
Priscilla Cordero
Erick Deshaun Dorris
Eric Gorder
Megan Millen
Sarah Palya
Lonnie Posley
Sue Regis
John Simpson, Jr.
Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber
Deborah Summers
David Wheeler
Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 21, 2022
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Attachments: July 20 2022 Commission Meeting Minutes for Approval
A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Simpson, Jr, that the July 20, 2022
meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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
i. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
ii. DISCUSSION: (RE) APPOINTMENT OF BYLAWS SUBCOMMITTEE
a. Current Members: Blaser, Dorris, Malone (resigned), Millen
iii. FOR ACTION: (RE) APPOINTMENT OF BYLAWS SUBCOMMITTEE
A motion was made by Stoiber, seconded by Alvarado, to appoint Blaser, Cordero, Dorris
and Milllen to the Bylaws subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote:
iv. FOR ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE 2023 ARTS COMMISSION MEETING DATES
A motion was made by Millen, seconded by Blaser, that the 2023 Arts Commission
meeting dates be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Attachments: Joliet Arts Commission 2023 Meeting Dates
5. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
A. FOR DISCUSSION: RECRUITING NEW COMMISSIONERS
B. PACE AND POTENTIAL MURAL PROJECT
B. ART WALK UPDATE
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
i. FUNDING SUBCOMMITTEE
a. Art Walk Updates
b. Grant Updates
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Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 21, 2022
ii. ARTS INCUBATION SUBCOMMITTEE
iii. ARTS INNOVATION SUBCOMMITTEE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
7. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Millen, seconded by Cordero, that the September 21, 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.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Arts Commission
Meeting Agenda
Commission Members
Quinn Adamowski
Giovanni Alvarado
Eryn Blaser
Lori Carmine
Priscilla Cordero
Erick Deshaun Dorris
Eric Gorder
Megan Millen
Sarah Palya
Lonnie Posley
Sue Regis
John Simpson, Jr.
Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber
Deborah Summers
David Wheeler
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:00 PM City Hall-Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 20, 2022 Commission Meeting Minutes for Approval TMP-4337
Attachments: July 20 2022 Commission Meeting Minutes for Approval
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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Arts Commission Meeting Agenda September 21, 2022
4. NEW BUSINESS
i. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
ii. DISCUSSION: (RE) APPOINTMENT OF BYLAWS SUBCOMMITTEE
a. Current Members: Blaser, Dorris, Malone (resigned), Millen
iii. FOR ACTION: (RE) APPOINTMENT OF BYLAWS SUBCOMMITTEE
iv. FOR ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE 2023 ARTS COMMISSION MEETING DATES
Joliet Arts Commission 2023 Meeting Dates TMP-449
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Attachments: Joliet Arts Commission 2023 Meeting Dates
5. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
A. FOR DISCUSSION: RECRUITING NEW COMMISSIONERS
B. PACE AND POTENTIAL MURAL PROJECT
B. ART WALK UPDATE
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
i. FUNDING SUBCOMMITTEE
a. Art Walk Updates
b. Grant Updates
ii. ARTS INCUBATION SUBCOMMITTEE
iii. ARTS INNOVATION SUBCOMMITTEE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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