Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · May 19, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
4:15 PM
City Hall, Conference Room 1
Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Committee Memebers
Lori Carmine
Lauren Las
Jennifer Moore
John Simpson, Jr
Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2021
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Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2021
As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5
mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will
remain at 18 members of the public.
During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to
wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Chairperson Lori Carmine, Lauren Las and John Simpson Jr
Absent Jennifer Moore
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Simpson, Jr, seconded by Las, that the April 21, 2021 meeting
minutes be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
TMP-1561
Attachments: 0421 Innovation Sbcm Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for
items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to
order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
OLD BUSINESS
Contest
Lauren Las reviewed the draft rules and guidelines for the contest based on the beautification
project's guidelines. The committee discusses potential changes and questions for the
Commission.
Social Media
No activity yet on the social media plans.
Web Page-Call to Artists & Featured Artists
The committee discusses potential updates to the site and other areas that need updating .
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Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2021
Tourism
Tourism content remains in progress.
NEW BUSINESS
Committee discusses upcoming arts events and activities around town.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for
items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to
order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Las, seconded by Simpson Jr., that the May 19, 2021 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.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Subcommittee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Memebers
Lori Carmine
Lauren Las
Jennifer Moore
John Simpson, Jr
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 4:15 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1
As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5
mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will
remain at 18 members of the public.
During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to
wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 21, 2021 Innovation Sbcm Meeting Minutes TMP-1561
Attachments: 0421 Innovation Sbcm Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for
items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to
order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
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Arts Commission - Arts Innovation Meeting Agenda May 19, 2021
Subcommittee
OLD BUSINESS
Contest
Social Media
Web Page-Call to Artists & Featured Artists
Tourism
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for
items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the committee shall be called to
order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
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.
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