Fine & Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · October 22, 2024
Minutes
October 22, 2024 Gamon Room Wheaton City Hall Minutes
I. Call to Order
President Lewis Achenbach called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Those present: Mike Bock, Dee Hicks, Randy King, Sarah Antas, Lewis Achenbach, Vittoria Clay and
Victoria Isikman. Absent: Lynette Zelis. Also present: Bari Ericson from the Wheaton Public Library.
Agenda:
Mike Bock moved, and Sarah Antas seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Minutes:
Randy King moved to accept June 26, 2023 minutes. Vittoria seconded. Motion carried.
IV. New Business:
New commissioners, Victoria Isikman and Chris Denz were welcomed.
Old Business:
Arts sub-committee:
Randy King brought us up to date on progress of French Market mural.
JCS Matching Grant:
Lewis Achenbach is making necessary application.
Adjournment:
Mike Bock moved, and Randy King seconded the meeting be adjourned at 6:38. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted--Dee Hicks
Next meeting November 19, 2024
Approved (Dec 10 2024 meeting) Chair, Lewis Achenbach
Agenda
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6pm
In Person Meeting: Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall
PLEASE USE THE SOUTH ENTRANCE ONLY. The north entrance will only be accessible to individuals
who require elevator service to access public meetings.
Meeting of the Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will be held as an in-person meeting. Please note
that civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed.
The purpose of the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission is to:
1. Increase citizen access to the arts by providing leadership, advocacy, and the support for
art that enriches the cultural vitality of our community.
2. Provide advice and work cooperatively with the city council to promote fine and cultural
arts in the city.
3. Foster and promote an appreciation of fine arts within the city by enlisting and
encouraging public and private agencies, as well as the general public, to support art and
cultural events within the city.
4. At the request of the City Council, review and make recommendations directly to the
City Council for artworks for public buildings and public spaces.
5. Assist in creating and maintaining a city-wide arts and culture webpage on the city
website that includes links to art-related organizations and individuals who advance art
in the city.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Public Comments
V. Approval of Minutes
VI. New Business
Greeting new commissioners Chris Denz and Victoria Isikman
VII. Old Business
Arts Subcommittee update
Mural at the Wheaton French Market Plaza
JCS matching grant Deadline Nov 22, 2024
VIII. Commissioner Comments
IX. Adjournment
Next regularly scheduled meeting: November 26, 2024