MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE 3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
- Present:
- Doretha Hair Truesdell, Vice-Chair; Ipyana Abayomi; Rick Fusco; Lisa Kessler
- Absent:
- Julie Pouliotte, Chairwoman; Renee Morgan; Gloria Baxevanis
- Attendees:
- Anne Marie Bode, Rotary Club, Doug Terhune, Rotary Club
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairwoman Doretha Hair Truesdell called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
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.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes of the April 23, 2024 Meeting.
Motion by Lisa Kessler, seconded by Ipyana Abayomi to approve the minutes of the April 23, 2024 Meeting.
- AYE:
- Ipyana Abayomi, Lisa Kessler, Rick Fusco, Vice-Chair Doretha Hair Truesdell
b.
Approval of the Minutes of the May 07,2024 Special Meeting.
Motion by Ipyana Abayomi, seconded by Lisa Kessler to approve the minutes of the May 07. 2024 Special Meeting.
- AYE:
- Ipyana Abayomi, Lisa Kessler, Rick Fusco, Vice-Chair Doretha Hair Truesdell
5.
NEW BUSINESS
6.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
The Rotary Peace Pole Proposed Revisions
Anne Marie Bode, Fort Pierce Rotary International Chairperson, and Doug Terhune, Rotary Club, presented the proposed revisions of the Rotary Peace Pole.
The Board inquired on the base height, what would surround the pole, the addition of a plaque commemorating the organization's 100th Anniversary, and the history of the Rotary Club.
Ms. Bode commented that the base would be 13 inches, the base would be painted dark gray and briefly explained the mission of the Rotary Club.
Mr. Terhune expounded on the mission of the Rotary Club as a civic organization, partnerships and local donation recipients, and provided some examples of other signage.
Ms. Moore commented on the location of the Peace Pole and proposed changes to the area that may affect its location.
Ms. Bode invited the Board to the Peace Pole dedication, on May 30, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
The Board inquired on the base height, what would surround the pole, the addition of a plaque commemorating the organization's 100th Anniversary, and the history of the Rotary Club.
Ms. Bode commented that the base would be 13 inches, the base would be painted dark gray and briefly explained the mission of the Rotary Club.
Mr. Terhune expounded on the mission of the Rotary Club as a civic organization, partnerships and local donation recipients, and provided some examples of other signage.
Ms. Moore commented on the location of the Peace Pole and proposed changes to the area that may affect its location.
Ms. Bode invited the Board to the Peace Pole dedication, on May 30, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
Motion by Lisa Kessler, seconded by Rick Fusco to the revision of the Rotary Club Peace Pole.
- AYE:
- Lisa Kessler, Rick Fusco, Vice-Chair Doretha Hair Truesdell
- Other:
- Ipyana Abayomi (ABSTAIN)
b.
Indian River Drive Mural Final Design
The Board discussed the artist revision.
Chairwoman Hair Truesdell requested that the perspective of the artist depicted on the mural change so that he is right-handed, and the face is not seen in section five.
Mr. Abayomi suggested that the musician removed be added back.
The Board discussed including the musician but found that the sunset alone was the best representation of the City.
Chairwoman Hair Truesdell requested that the perspective of the artist depicted on the mural change so that he is right-handed, and the face is not seen in section five.
Mr. Abayomi suggested that the musician removed be added back.
The Board discussed including the musician but found that the sunset alone was the best representation of the City.
Motion by Ipyana Abayomi, seconded by Lisa Kessler to approve the revisions including the artist depicted as right-handed in section five.
- AYE:
- Ipyana Abayomi, Lisa Kessler, Rick Fusco, Vice-Chair Doretha Hair Truesdell
7.
BOARD AND STAFF DISCUSSION
The Board discussed additional mural locations including 13th and Delaware street and Sailfish Marina.
Ms. Moore pointed out that some locations will fall under the FPUA's mural program.
Ms. Moore pointed out that some locations will fall under the FPUA's mural program.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairwoman Doretha Hair Truesdell adjourned the meeting at 10:02 a.m.
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