MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Pouliotte called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Julie Pouliotte, Chairwoman; Doretha Hair Truesdell, Vice-Chair; Ipyana Abayomi; Lisa Kessler; Gloria Baxevanis
- Absent:
- Renee Morgan; Rick Fusco
- Staff Present:
- Celia Howard, Deputy City Clerk; Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist
Board members Rick Fusco and Renee Morgan notified staff of their absence.
3.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please sign the sign-up sheet in order to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
No comments from the public.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting.
Motion by Vice-Chair Doretha Hair Truesdell, seconded by Chairwoman Julie Pouliotte to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2024 meeting.
- AYE:
- Gloria Baxevanis, Ipyana Abayomi, Lisa Kessler, Chairwoman Julie Pouliotte, Vice-Chair Doretha Hair Truesdell
- Other:
- Renee Morgan (ABSENT), Rick Fusco (ABSENT)
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Eric Dowdle Art Commission Opportunity
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, introduced Kirk Nord, Representative of Eric Dowdle and Dowdle Studios. Mr. Nord presented the Eric Dowdle Art Commission Opportunity and addressed questions from the Board such as pricing, inclusions, and licensing.
Board members agreed to continue this item to the next meeting for further discussion.
Board members agreed to continue this item to the next meeting for further discussion.
b.
Crayola Community Development Executive Visit March 30th
Jeanne Johansen, President of the Fort Pierce Art Club discussed the Crayola Community Development Executive Visit on March 30th and answered questions posed by the Board such as details on the event and the purpose of the visit.
Chairperson Pouliotte noted that Ms. Johansen has applied for sponsorship from the City of Fort Pierce in the amount of $2,000 and in-kind deeds to use for the Crayola Community Development Executive Visit on March 30th.
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, encouraged Ms. Johansen to continue her application process with the City Manager as it may be a quicker process.
Chairperson Pouliotte noted that Ms. Johansen has applied for sponsorship from the City of Fort Pierce in the amount of $2,000 and in-kind deeds to use for the Crayola Community Development Executive Visit on March 30th.
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, encouraged Ms. Johansen to continue her application process with the City Manager as it may be a quicker process.
6.
OLD BUSINESS
7.
BOARD AND STAFF DISCUSSION
Board member Ipyana Abayomi expressed his desire to support a local art group. The Board recommended that the group representative come before the Board and present. Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, suggested that they apply for sponsorship through the City of Fort Pierce.
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, updated the Board on the Indian River Drive Mural.
The new board member, Glorida Baxevanis, introduced herself and shared her background and experience.
Marsha Commond, Redevelopment Specialist, updated the Board on the Indian River Drive Mural.
The new board member, Glorida Baxevanis, introduced herself and shared her background and experience.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
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