Arts Commission

MINUTES OF THE NORTHBROOK ARTS COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK September 3, 2015 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Julia Miller at 7:03 p.m. at the Northbrook Village Hall in the Terrace Room. Commissioners present: Chairman Julia Miller, Commissioners Jerry Block, Steve Gianni, Christopher Laughlin, Sharon Moyer, Cherie Natenberg, Marilyn Jamora, Frank Lamberti, and Liaison Emma Perley. Commissioners excused: Sheila Day Guests: Al Alvarez and Deborah Rohde MINUTES: Chairman Miller announced that approval of the minutes for the March 6, 2014 meeting would be postponed until the October 8, 2015 meeting. HEAR FROM THE AUDIENCE: None GUEST DEBORAH ROHDE – POETRY EVENT Deborah is a poet, and in collaboration with the Arts Commission, would like to coordinate a juried reading/poetry contest. There would be both adult and children categories. This is in the preliminary stages of planning, but April is the target event date, as it is National Poetry Month. The commissioners were in support of the idea and agreed to move forward with the planning process. 2015 ART IN THE PARK FINANCIAL REPORT-JULIA MILLER Julia presented the financial report from the 2015 Art in the Park event and explained the budget vs. actual dollars spent. The 2015 event broke even. CASH POSITION REPORT FOR 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR Julia presented the cash flow report for the 2015-16 fiscal year. She explained there are no outstanding debts at this time. She suggested the commission review the numbers more in-depth at the October meeting. PROPOSED MUSIC EVENT-CHRIS LAUGHLIN AND JULIA MILLER Commissioner Laughlin discussed having a possible event that incorporated both music and dance. The planning of the event is on hold until a venue can be agreed upon. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None The Village of Northbrook is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or facilities, are requested to contact Greg Van Dahm or Debbie Ford (847 664-4014 or 847 664-4013 respectively), promptly to allow the Village of Northbrook to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Hearing impaired individuals may call the TDD number, 847 564-8645, for more information. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Gianni announced the Library’s silent series is next Wednesday at 1pm and 7:30pm. The showing is of Sherlock Holmes, a re-discovered film which is being shown worldwide. ADJOURN Commissioner Moyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Block seconded. Upon a unanimous voice vote the meeting was adjourned at 8:00p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julia Miller, Chair Northbrook Arts Commission Next meeting: October 8, 2015 Future Meetings: November 5 and December 3 No meeting in January, 2016 The Village of Northbrook is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or facilities, are requested to contact Greg Van Dahm or Debbie Ford (847 664-4014 or 847 664-4013 respectively), promptly to allow the Village of Northbrook to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Hearing impaired individuals may call the TDD number, 847 564-8645, for more information.