Arts Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS CULTURAL COMMISSION Minutes of Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Meeting Location: Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, Conference Room 202, 6 p.m. Members Present: Maurice Batarseh, Ronald Bindle, David Bollman, Frank DiMaria, Eboni LaMar, Jeanne Schabath, Donald Schinzing, John Stampor Members Absent: Josephine Berthet, Jan Burns, Grace Finazzo, Margaret Frontiera Representing the City: Steve Guitar and Karen Kazmer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the March 5, 2013 Cultural Commission made by John Stampor. Seconded by: Jeanne Schabath Ayes: all Nays: none AGENDA ITEMS: A. Memorial Day Parade - Due to Federal budget constraints due to the sequester, all fly-overs have been cancelled. - At this time, four bands and four scout troops have registered to attend the parade. Community Relations will contact bands and scout troops to encourage participation. Stevenson High School Band will not participate this year but has committed to 2014 parade. - Commission members discussed ideas to encourage bands to participate in the parade. Members suggested a monetary prize for best band and runner-up might entice more bands to attend parade. - Motion to determine criteria and prize amount to be awarded to Best Band and Runner-Up at the 2014 Memorial Day Parade made by Maurice Batarseh. Ayes: 7 John Stampor abstained B. Sterlingfest - 98 artist applications and four Coach’s Ice Cream Kidzfest applications have been received. Bands have been secured for all stage areas. - Maurice Batarseh, Ron Bindle, Jan Burns and three artists will review all artist applications to make recommendations to the Cultural Commission when jurying applications. Sub-committee will meet  April 23rd or 24th. - “Sterlingfast 5k Run” will take place on Saturday, July 27, at 9 a.m. Police & DPW have committed to assist with the run; Joe Burns is working with volunteers to finalize plans. - Cultural Commission members have agreed to commit volunteer hours at Sterlingfest to sell tickets for the Upton House Painting Raffle. Proceeds from the sale of tickets will be put towards the Oracle Fund with the Community Foundation. Commission members are dedicated to promoting arts & culture within the city of Sterling Heights. - Motion to sell raffle tickets during Sterlingfest for the raffle of the Upton House Painting made by Ronald Bindle. Seconded by: Frank DiMaria Ayes: 7 John Stampor abstained Commission members agreed to determine pricing of raffle tickets and sign-up to volunteer to sell tickets at the June meeting. C. Artist of the Month - No applications were received for review for the “Featured Artist” program. Motion to adjourn Cultural Commission meeting at 7:05 p.m. made by John Stampor Seconded by: Ronald Bindle Ayes: all Nays: none Next Cultural Commission meeting: Tuesday, May 7, 2013