Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 10, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
6:00 PM
City Hall, Conference Room 1
Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee
Committee Members
Eryn Blaser
Erick Deshaun Dorris
Roxianna Fuqua
Crystal Malone
Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2021
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Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2021
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 has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
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 email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TMP-0921
Attachments: January 19 2021 Fndg Sbc Meeting Minutes for Approval
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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.
REVISITING AND REVIEWING NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES TO FOCUS ON IN 2021
Grant Opportunities with Deadlines Coming Up Soon
Partnerships
REVIEW TIMELINES FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Planning for Future Subcommittee Meetings
Recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members in the Future
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final February 10, 2021
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
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 - Funding Subcommittee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Eryn Blaser
Erick Deshaun Dorris
Roxianna Fuqua
Crystal Malone
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 6:00 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1
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 has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
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 email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 19, 2021 Funding Sbc. Mtg Minutes TMP-0921
Attachments: January 19 2021 Fndg Sbc Meeting Minutes for Approval
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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Arts Commission - Funding Meeting Agenda February 10, 2021
Subcommittee
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.
REVISITING AND REVIEWING NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES TO FOCUS ON IN 2021
Grant Opportunities with Deadlines Coming Up Soon
Partnerships
REVIEW TIMELINES FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Planning for Future Subcommittee Meetings
Recommendations for Funding Subcommittee Members in the Future
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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
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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