Fine & Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · July 27, 2021
Minutes
July 27,2021 Minutes Live
I. Call to Order
President Mike Bock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Those present: Sarah Antas, Mike Bock, Dave Duva, Dee Hicks, Laurie Oberhelman
Absent: Tony Asta.
II. Approval of agenda
Mike Bock moved and Laurie Oberhelman seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion
approved by unanimous voice vote.
III. Public Comments
N/C
IV. Approval of Minutes
Laurie Oberhelman moved and Sarah Antas seconded the approval of the minutes of June
22, 2021. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
V. New Business
Recognition: Kathy Young ‘s resignation will be tabled until next month.
Fund Raising event: Dave and Sarah are still working on information flyer to use in soliciting
funds from retailers. Our goal is 20 sponsors @ $250 per year.
Commission Marketing: Tabled until next month. All the Commissioners feel that we need
to become more visual and discussion is needed to work out a plan.
VII Old Business
Festival of Cultures: All projects moving forward on schedule.
Fire Hydrant Project : Mike Bock has been not been able to finalize details with Rustoleulm
to pick up donated paint. He will follow-up. Laurie Oberhelman moved that in case we
need to purchase painting supplies for hydrant project we direct up to $1000 for such
expense. Mike Bock seconded . Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. Laurie
Oberhelman moved that if we do not collect sponsorship money to give artists we direct up
to $2000 from our funds. Mike Bock seconded. Motion approved by unanimous vote.
Music in the Park: The project was attended by approximately 100 people. Because of the
rental expense, the budget was higher than expected. We might look into a change of venue
for 2022.
Art contest: Mike Bock is following up with distribution of check to high school student.
Sarah Antas moved and Laurie Oberhelman seconded to adjourn at 6:52. Motion approved
by unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted.
Dee Hicks
Next meeting August 24 – 6:00pm. City Hall
Agenda
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
6:00 p.m.
In Person Meeting: Conley Room, Wheaton City Hall
The June 22nd, 2021 regular meeting of the Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will be held as an in
person meeting. The public can join us in person in the Conley Room on the lower level at City
Hall. You must observe Covid protocols by social distancing and wearing a mask.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Public Comments
V. Approval of Minutes
VI. New Business
• No new business
VII. Old Business
• Fire Hydrant Painting Project: Labor Day Launch
• Festival of Cultures
• Music in the Park
• Art Contest Update
VIII. Commissioner Comments
IX. Adjournment
Next scheduled meeting: Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 6:00 pm