Fine & Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · November 24, 2020
Minutes
November 24, 2020 Zoom Meeting
I. Call to Order
President Mike Bock called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Those present: Sarah Antas, Tony Asta, Mike Bock, Dave Duve, Dee Hicks, Laurie Swanson
Oberhelman, and Kathy Young.
III. Approval of agenda
Mike Bock moved and Tony Asta seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion approved by
unanimous voice vote.
IV. Public Comments
None
V. Approval of Minutes
Mike Bock moved and Laurie Swanson Oberhelman seconded the approval of October 27
minutes. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
VI. New Business
. Town Lithographs: We discussed the availability of these prints. It is possible that the Historical
Society may have prints. There were antique prints hanging in the “old” Wheaton Restaurant as
well as Bank Restaurant. Mike is checking with the City to see if they have any in archives. We
were considering making prints available for sale or use in some fund raiser.
. Wheaton Drama Christmas Carol: The production will be broadcast on Zoom. They will add our
logo to any advertising. Laurie Swanson Oberhelman moved that we underwrite a $50 fee for
sound engineer, Mike second. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
Dee will send Susan Bishel any releases Wheaton Drama produces.
VII Old Business
. Golf Balls: The City would like removal of the balls asap. Mike will draft a letter to Windermere
asking permission to destroy. A waiver will be sent to the artist after call to them. Mike will check
and see if City will allow placement of ball in the back lobby.
. List of future projects. The following are up for discussion: Live tour of artistic interests, fire
hydrant painting, monthly event, i.e. art of bee keeping, pottery building, sculpturing, water color
painting, locks and/or frames throughout city. Swedish Sister City culture, food tasting.
VIII Adjournment
. Dave Duve moved and Sarah Antas seconded to adjourn meeting at 6:38. Motion approved by
unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted.
Dee Hicks
Agenda
Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
6:00 p.m.
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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Public Comments
V. Approval of Minutes
VI. New Business
• Town Lithographs
• Other projects
VII. Old Business
• None
VIII. Commissioner Comments
IX. Adjournment
Next scheduled meeting: Tuesday, January 26th, 2020 6:00 pm