Arts Commission
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 16, 2024
Agenda
City of Joliet
Arts Commission
Meeting Agenda
Commission Members
Donna Franks-Tapley
Eric Gorder
Tom Grotovsky
Vince Logan
Ron Romero
John Simpson,Jr.
Peg Stoiber
Deborah Summers
Ellis Wright
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:00 PM CANCELED
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
Meeting Minutes - October 2, 2024 TMP-7821
Attachments: Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - October 2, 2024
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. OLD BUSINESS
A. Report on the Illinois Arts Council General Operating Support
Expenditures for the 2024 Grant Year
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Arts Commission Meeting Agenda October 16, 2024
B. Update on the Poet Laureate Program and Recent Readings and
Workshops
C. Update on the 2025 Arts Fest Project
D. Update on Mural Prioritization and Potential Project Candidates for
2025
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Arts Commission Meetings Dates for 2025
Meeting Schedule for 2025 TMP-7823
Attachments: 2025 Meeting Schedule - Joliet Arts Commission
6. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
7. 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.
8. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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