Cultural Council

Methuen Cultural Council 2023-2024 Ellen Baranowski - Secretary Karen Broscoe - Member John Broscoe - Member Jennifer Loiselle – Chair Carey Smith- Member Catherine Zembruski – Member Meeting Agenda Monday, March 11, 2024 6:30 PM Location: Nevins Memorial Library Study Room Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pzv-sztt-cvm 1. Roll Call- In attendance: Ellen Baranowski, Karen Broscoe, John Broscoe, Carey Smith, Catherine Zembruski. Absent: Jennifer Loiselle. Meeting commenced at 6:30 PM. 2. Public Participation- none 3. Vote on Minutes a) February 12, 2024- motion to accept made by Karen; seconded by Catherine; vote passed unanimously. 4. Council Business a) 2025 MCC Guidelines and Priorities- discussion and edits suggested for the council priorities: - cap funding requests?: No, we do not want to add a “cap” to the requests - paragraph 8 ‘Approved grantees must [change to “are encouraged to”] advertise event(s) in local Methuen media’ - paragraph 9 ‘PO Box 453 [change to “PO Box 1006”]’ - add: new paragraph “The Methuen Cultural Council does not fund food/beverage expenses” to be consistent with MA Cultural Council standards. Motion made to accept the changes to the MCC Guidelines and Priorities by John; seconded by Karen; vote passed unanimously. b) Direct Granting- tabled until the April meeting Motion made to table by Ellen; seconded by Karen; vote passed unanimously. 5. Miscellaneous a) Message to School Committee Public Participation on February 26, 2024 b) Ellen shared a March 7, 2024, Eagle Tribune press release by the Andover Cultural Council which announced their funding and grant allocations. The MCC agreed that we should do the same for our 2025 grant cycle. This spring, we will discuss whether a press  release will replace our presentations to the city council and school committee, or be done in addition to them. 6. Look Ahead/Next Meeting- April 8th (zoom or in-person?)- Motion made by Karen to hold the April 8th meeting via zoom; seconded by Catherine; vote passed unanimously. Agenda item will be “Direct Granting”. 7. Adjourn- motion made by Karen; seconded by John; vote passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM. Next Meeting- April 8, 2024, 6:30 PM via zoom Anyone needing an access accommodation to participate in City of Methuen programs or services, please contact Sandy Almonte, ADA/DEI Coordinator at 978-382-2123 or salmonte@ci.methuen.ma.us at least two weeks in advance, or two business days before a board or commission meeting. This notice is available in alternate formats upon request.