Arts Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS CULTURAL COMMISSION Minutes of Tuesday, February 3 , 2015 Meeting Location: Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, Conference Room 202 Members Present: Maurice Batarseh, David Bollman, Jan Burns, Frank DiMaria, Grace Finazzo, Margaret Frontiera, Jeanne Schabath, Donald Schinzing, John Stampor, Mona Yassine Members Absent: Ron Bindle, Shawn Taylor Representing the City: Bridget Doyle & Karen Kazmer Meeting called to order at 6 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the January 6, 2015 Cultural Commission made by Grace Finazzo. Seconded by: Margaret Frontiera Ayes: all Nays: none AGENDA ITEMS : A. Featured Artist  Pastor Michail Curro of the Interfaith Center for Racial Justice is requesting the art exhibit by high school students be considered for the Featured Artist for the month of March 2015.  Motion to select the student artwork from the Interfaith Center for Racial Justice as Featured Artist for March 2015 made by Frank DiMaria. Seconded by: Jeanne Schabath Ayes: 8 Nays: 2  Members discussed the Featured Artist application.  David Bollman drafted Governing Conditions for the application; commission members will review and vote on adoption of the recommendations  Frank DiMaria stated incomplete Featured Artist applications should not be considered  A media release seeking applicants for the Featured Artist went out in January 2015; the Sterling Heights Magazine will feature an article on the program.  Dominic Orow’s application for Featured Artist was denied; members request a letter be written to Mr. Orow encouraging him to resubmit.  Motion to approve a letter is written to Dominic Orow welcoming him to resubmit a Featured Artist application for consideration emphasizing the application be complete and pictures of different artwork pieces be submitted made by Donald Schinzing. Seconded by: Frank DiMaria Ayes: all Nays: none  B. Memorial Day Parade  A letter to Richard Shoonover inviting him to be Parade Honorary Grand Marshal will be mailed.  Commission members would like to hear the tap performance before confirming the performer at the Parade ceremony.  Jeanne Schabath will contact John Linn of the Arsenal of Democracy regarding parade participation.  Donald Schinzing will check with groups who perform Civil War Re- enactments.  Frank DiMaria has a referral for the 2016 Parade Grand Marshal; Mr. DiMaria will follow-up. C. Sterlingfest  Jurying of artist applications for Sterlingfest will take place at the May meeting. OLD BUSINESS:  Bridget Doyle stated the request for name change of the Cultural Commission will be presented at the February 17, 2015 City Council Meeting. NEW BUSINESS:  David Bollman expressed his displeasure of City Council and City Management not considering asking the Cultural Commission for input on the change of city logo. Mr. Bollman stated many members on the commission are artists and should have been consulted regarding this matter.  Donald Schinzing presented an article regarding the Anton Art Center awarding mini-grants to Macomb organizations. Mr. Schinzing recommends the Cultural Commission apply in order to reinstate the Sculpture Walk Program.  Bridget Doyle will take a picture of the Cultural Commission for the website at the April meeting. Motion to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. made by Margaret Frontiera. Seconded by: John Stampor Ayes: all Nays: none Next Cultural Commission meeting: TUESDAY, MARCH 3 , 2015 in Conference Room 202