Williamsburg Public Art Council

City of Williamsburg Agenda Williamsburg Public Art Council Meeting Monday, February 24, 2025 @ 3:30 PM Stryker Center (Room 127), 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Page I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. January 27, 2025 - WPAC Minutes 2-3 WPAC - January 2025 - draft III. CHAIR REPORT IV. STAFF REPORT a. Community Appreciation Day b. Williamsburg Poet Laureate Program Policy V. CLOSED SESSION a. Closed Session Pursuant to the Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3711 Subparagraph 1 For the Purpose of Discussing One Personnel Matter Concerning Appointments to Boards and Commissions. b. Certification of Closed Session VI. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is Monday, March 24, 2025, at 3:30 pm in Room 127 at the Stryker Center. VII. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 3 The Williamsburg Public Art Council met at 3:30 pm, Monday, January 27, 2025, in room 127 at the Stryker Center, 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. WPAC members present: Robert Currie (Chair), Pat Dent, Bill Hamilton, Barbara Ramsey, Scott Spence, Rachel Trichler, and Barbara Vollmer. WPAC members absent: Staff members present: Joanna Skrabala (Tourism Division Manager) and Sarah Seward (Economic Development Administrative Coordinator) I. Call to Order Mr. Currie called the meeting to order at 3:32 PM. II. Approval of Minutes a. December 2, 2024 – WPAC Minutes Ms. Ramsey motioned to approve the October minutes. Seconded by Mr. Hamilton. Approved by Mr. Currie, Mr. Dent, Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Ramsey, Mr. Spence, and Ms. Vollmer. III. Chair’s Report a. Member Updates Mr. Currie reported that the WPAC will be receiving two new members to fill the EDA and TDGRC liaison roles. The proposal will go to the City Council for approval. IV. Staff Report a. 2025 Meeting Calendar Ms. Skrabala reviewed the 2025 meeting dates. b. RFP Update Progress has been made on the Lantern RFP. Ms. Skrabala is collaborating with Public Works and Guernsey Tingle to finalize the project specifications. The RFP for the Trailhead project is ready and awaiting final approval from City leadership before it can be released. There are no new updates regarding College Landing Park. c. Community Appreciation Day 2025 Page 2 of 3  Dates for Community Appreciation Day 2025 are still being determined. The event will be held at City Square. A suggested theme for the event was a “year for the environment” to coincide with William & Mary’s annual theme. d. WATA Bus Wrap Contest Ms. Skrabala has contacted WATA for further information but has not received a response. e. Portals.org Ms. Skrabala reported that she conversed with a representative for the Portal. The Portal is an innovative art project designed to unite people from different cities. It is a sculpture equipped with a live stream, allowing real-time interaction between two locations. It could serve as interactive artwork to be showcased in 2026. Ms. Trichler inquired about the longevity of the portal, and Ms. Skrabala said she would ask about it. Mr. Spence asked what the resale value was, and Ms. Skrabala said she would inquire. f. Inventory – W&M Busts The City possesses two busts of King William III and Queen Mary II of England, which were given to the City. The busts need to be moved, and Ms. Skrabala asked the WPAC for ideas on their relocation. The WPAC agreed that either William and Mary, the Muscarelle, or the new library would be suitable locations. g. Financial Report Ms. Skrabala shared the financial report, noting that nothing has changed since the December meeting. V. New Business a. Williamsburg Poet Laureate – Review and Discussion of Applications The WPAC carefully reviewed the four submitted Williamsburg Poet Laureate applications and has selected two finalists for consideration. VI. Next Meeting The next meeting is Monday, February 24, 2025, at 3:30 PM in Room 127 at the Stryker Center. VII. Adjournment Mr. Currie made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:32 PM. Seconded by Ms. Trichler. Approved by Mr. Currie, Mr. Dent, Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Ramsey, Mr. Spence, Ms. Trichler, and Ms. Vollmer. _______________________________________________ Scott Spence, Secretary Page 3 of 3