Arts Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, July 20, 2022 5:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Arts Commission Commission Members Quinn Adamowski Giovanni Alvarado Eryn Blaser Lori Carmine Priscilla Cordero Erick Deshaun Dorris Eric Gorder Megan Millen Lonnie Posley Sue Regis John Simpson, Jr. Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber Deborah Summers David Wheeler Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. 1. ROLL CALL Present Quinn Adamowski, Eryn Blaser, Lori Carmine, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Eric Gorder, Lauren Las, Megan Millen, John Simpson Jr, Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber, David Wheeler, Giovanni Alvarado and Priscilla Cordero Absent Brett Marcum, Sue Regis, Deborah Summers and Lonnie Posley 2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-4138 Attachments: June 15 2022 Meeting Minutes for Approval A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Blaser, that the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 4. WELCOME NEW COMMISSION MEMBER New member was unable to be present. Will introduce at the August meeting. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION OF SUBCOMMITTEE (RE)APPOINTMENTS The Commission discussed the existing membership on subcommittees and identified different scenarios for each. There was also a discussion concerning dissolving the Community Engagement & Partnership subcommittee and creating a special events subcommittee instead. The decision will be put up for vote the August meeting. B. FOR ACTION: (RE) APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEES i. Vision 2022 A motion was made by Simpson, Jr, seconded by Carmine, that Millen, Dorris, Adamowski and Regis be appointed to the Vision 2022 subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Blaser, Carmine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Millen, Simpson Jr, Stoiber, Wheeler, Alvarado and Cordero Excused: Malone Absent: Marcum, Regis, Summers and Posley Page 1 of 4 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2022 ii. Incubation A motion was made by Stoiber, seconded by Alvarado, that Adamowski, Gorder, Stoiber and Summers be appointed to the Incubation subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Blaser, Carmine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Millen, Simpson Jr, Stoiber, Wheeler, Alvarado and Cordero Excused: Malone Absent: Marcum, Regis, Summers and Posley iii. Innovation A motion was made by Carmine, seconded by Blaser, that Carmine, Las, Millen and Wheeler be appointed to the Innovation subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Blaser, Carmine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Millen, Simpson Jr, Stoiber, Wheeler, Alvarado and Cordero Excused: Malone Absent: Marcum, Regis, Summers and Posley iv. Funding A motion was made by Carmine, seconded by Las, to appoint Blaser, Dorris, Posley, and Simpson to the Funding subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Blaser, Carmine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Millen, Simpson Jr, Stoiber, Wheeler, Alvarado and Cordero Excused: Malone Absent: Marcum, Regis, Summers and Posley v. Partnerships & Community Engagement A motion was made by Dorris, seconded by Blaser, to table the appointment of Partnerships & Community Engagement to the August meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Blaser, Carmine, Dorris, Gorder, Las, Millen, Simpson Jr, Stoiber, Wheeler, Alvarado and Cordero Excused: Malone Absent: Marcum, Regis, Summers and Posley 5. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Page 2 of 4 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2022 A. FOR DISCUSSION: Summer of Steel and Stone Event Eryn Blaser reported on the status of the Summer and Steel event including the upcoming opening and the strategy for promotion of the event. B. COMMITTEE REPORTS i. Funding Subcommittee a. Art Walk The Funding subcommittee provided an overview of the event thus far and future planning efforts. i. Updates ii. Sponsorship Form The group discussed different potential sponsors for this event. Will continue to work collaboratively in a Google document. TMP-4140 Attachments: UPDATED JAC_Art Walk docs for JULY 2022 meeting iii. Call for Musicians and Artists TMP-4139 Attachments: Calling all Visual Artists b. Grant Update The Funding subcommittee provided a recap of the latest grants to be submitted . They plan to hear back from the Arts Council grant in winter or early spring. The National Endowment for the Arts has been submitted. ii. Arts Incubation a. Sculpture The subcommittee is performing field work to review the status of existing sculptures and surrounding conditions. b. Public Art Policy The Incubation subcommittee reviews their past discussions and shares the use of Elgin and Aurora's policy as basis for Joliet's policy formation. iii. Arts Innovation The Innovation subcommittee announces the opening of logo contest this week and due date for submissions will be on October 1. Recommendations from the subcommittee will be voted on at the October meeting. Page 3 of 4 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2022 iv. Partnerships and Community Engagement No report. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 7.ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alvarado, seconded by Dorris, that the July 20, 2022 meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously. This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 4 of 4