Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Committee Members Lori Carmine Greg Peerbolte Lonnie Posley Deborah Summers Donna Franks-Tapley Ellis Wright Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final October 7, 2020 Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public)while adhering to social distancing guidelines.During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can register “To Be Called” to speak up to 24 hours in advance on theJoliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Comments can also be emailed in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Chairperson Eryn Blaser, Erick Deshaun Dorris and Crystal Malone Absent Roxianna Fuqua APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Erick Deshaun Dorris, seconded by Crystal Malone, to approve the September 9, 2020 meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairperson Blaser, Dorris and Malone Absent: Fuqua 0909 Funding Meeting Minutes TMP-0489 Attachments: 0909 MeetingMinutes CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. Page 1 of 3 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final October 7, 2020 NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Grant Opportunities and Deadlines The subcommittee discussing and reviewed the grant opportunities that were introduced at the last subcommittee meeting. Campaign, scholarship, and/or fund in honor of related work The subcommittee discussed the importance of partnerships in order to create opportunities and connections with the community. Walk of Fame The subcommittee discussed the ideas of a walk of fame that would honor people who have/are contributing to the artistic community. Potential locations, spaces, imagery and logistics of the project were discussed. Partnerships that can foster funding opportunities The subcommittee discussed possible partnerships with local places within the city. How to reach out to make these partnerships possible and next steps will need to be determined . REVIEW TIMELINE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Preparations for City Council Meeting, October 19, 2020 The subcommittee discussed the details of the Council Meeting on October 19, 2020 where Commission chairman Erick Dorris will make recommendations to the City Council. Planning for Future Subcommittee Meetings The subcommittee agreed the next meeting should take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members in the Future Possible additional members will be discussed at future meetings. PUBLIC COMMENT Erick Dorris shared his plan for the Council presentation, including the layour and talking points of the presentation. Crystal Malone shared information about ideas for an event that could support the Arts in the future. Page 2 of 3 Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting Minutes - Final October 7, 2020 NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Crystal Malone, seconded by Erick Deshaun Dorris, to adjourn the October 7 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairperson Blaser, Dorris and Malone Absent: Fuqua 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