TEXAS CITY CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 19, 2016
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 19, 2016
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
The Texas City Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors met on APRIL 19, 2016,at 4:00PM, in the City Hall Conference Room, 1801 9th Avenue North, in Texas City, Texas. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 4:04PM by JOANN HACKBARTH with the following in attendance:
(1)
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- JoAnn Hackbarth, Vice-Chairperson
- Mary Dickson, Director
- Leslie Henderson, Director
- Joseph Figarelli, Director
- Laura Boyd, Treasurer / Ex-Officio Member
- Absent:
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- Dayna Perren, Chairperson
- Staff Present:
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- Nicholas J. Finan, City Secretary
- Justin Herter, Legal Assistant
- Ron Plackemeier , City Attorney
- Donna Watson, Recreation and Tourism
- Dennis J. Harris, Director of Recreation and Tourism
- Henry Gomez, Citizen
(2)
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Consider and take action on minutes from the October 29, 2016, Texas City Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc. meeting.
Motion by Director Leslie Henderson, Seconded by Director Joseph Figarelli to approve the minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-001, approving LULAC #255 Grant Application.
Liz De La Garza, Event Coordinator, advised the board members that the last Cinco de Mayo event had over 300 pieces of art displayed and approximately 25 vendors. Some of the events this year will be a parade, marching band, food trucks, dancers and karate demonstrations.
Liz De La Garza, Event Coordinator, advised the board members that the last Cinco de Mayo event had over 300 pieces of art displayed and approximately 25 vendors. Some of the events this year will be a parade, marching band, food trucks, dancers and karate demonstrations.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson JoAnn Hackbarth, Seconded by Director Joseph Figarelli to approve the LULAC #255 grant application.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 16-002, approving The 1867 Settlement Grant Application.
Sam Collins made a presentation to the board members on the cultural awareness event. JoAnn Hackbarth stated she supported his event but she wanted to make sure the grant money would be used the arts. The board members were in agreement that the grant as written did not specify how the money would be used for the arts. Ms. Hackbarth stated that the board could contribute $1,450 for this grant . She sated she would feel better about approving the $1450.00 that is shown for the arts, and if the Settlement wanted to return with other specifics on the other items that were strictly arts, then the board could consider the addition up to the $2500.00 maximum. The board could then discuss appropriating more money for the event. Mr. Collins said he would be happy to return to a future board meeting with more information.
Sam Collins made a presentation to the board members on the cultural awareness event. JoAnn Hackbarth stated she supported his event but she wanted to make sure the grant money would be used the arts. The board members were in agreement that the grant as written did not specify how the money would be used for the arts. Ms. Hackbarth stated that the board could contribute $1,450 for this grant . She sated she would feel better about approving the $1450.00 that is shown for the arts, and if the Settlement wanted to return with other specifics on the other items that were strictly arts, then the board could consider the addition up to the $2500.00 maximum. The board could then discuss appropriating more money for the event. Mr. Collins said he would be happy to return to a future board meeting with more information.
Motion by Director Leslie Henderson, Seconded by Director Joseph Figarelli to approve $1450.00 for the event.
Vote: 4 - 0 CARRIED
(3)
UPDATES
Donna Watson, Recreation and Tourism, gave a brief update on the art scholarship. She stated the response had been low and that she has been out contacting the schools to remind them of the opportunity. To date she has two applications for the scholarship.
Donna Watson, Recreation and Tourism, gave a brief update on the art scholarship. She stated the response had been low and that she has been out contacting the schools to remind them of the opportunity. To date she has two applications for the scholarship.
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BOARD COMMENTS
There were no board members.
There were no board members.
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ADJOURN
Having no further business. JOANNE HACKBARTH made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 4:50PM the motion was SECONDED by LESLIE HENDERSON. The meeting was adjourned.
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Board Secretary
Texas City Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc.
Approved: __________________
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Board Secretary
Texas City Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc.
Approved: __________________