Arts Commission - Vision
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · March 10, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
4:00 PM
City Hall, Conference Room 1
Arts Commission - Vision 2022 Subcommittee
Committee Members
Quinn Adamowski
Erick Deshaun Dorris
Megan Millen
Sue Regis
Arts Commission - Vision 2022 Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final March 10, 2021
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Arts Commission - Vision 2022 Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final March 10, 2021
Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines
recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of
the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
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
Also Present: Katie Smith, Arts Commission Liaison
Present Chairperson Quinn Adamowski, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Megan
Millen and Sue Regis
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Millen, seconded by Chairperson Adamowski, that the October 7,
2020 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
TMP-1124
Attachments: 1007 Vision Meeting Minutes for Approval next meeting
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
Discussion: 2020 Committees and Committee Chairs
Subcommittee discussed the status of inactive members (Moore & Fuqua) and next steps for
replacing members.
Adamowski stepped out of the meeting at 4:06pm and returned at 4:07pm.
Arts Commission Liaison Katie Smith informed the subcommittee she will be reaching out to
chairman of the subcommittees to do individual training on conducting meetings, minutes and
recordings. This will also be shared at the upcoming Commission meeting on March 17, 2021.
NEW BUSINESS
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Arts Commission - Vision 2022 Subcommittee
Meeting Minutes - Final March 10, 2021
Discussion: Procedures for Non-Voting Members of Subcommittees
Chairman Dorris invited Arts Commission Liaison Katie Smith to provide an update on adding
non-voting members to the Commission subcommittees. Smith reviewed the process for
adding non-voting members, their roles and their impact on quorum.
IACA Grant Applications
Chairman Dorris gave an update on IACA grant applications including the timeline for
completion. Discussion about completing the 504 Accessibility worksheet was had. Dorris
will reach out to Carmine concerning completion of said worksheet for the grant. Otherwise
he will reach out to the department heads who can help answer questions.
Reviewing Subcommittee Goals for 2021
The Subcommittee discussed the goals of the other subcommittees and their relevance .
All goals determined still relevant and important to Commission work.
OLD OR NEW BUSINESS NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Chairman Dorris shared an update concerning a newly accepted job. Also mentioned vacancy
on the Arts Alliance Illinois Leadership Committee and some discussion of possible
candidates for replacement was had, including Quinn Adamowski, Derek Conley or Katie
Smith. Smith asked Dorris to send additional information about this committee to her post
meeting for review.
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 Millen, seconded by Chairperson Adamowski, that the March 10, 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 - Vision 2020 Subcommittee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Quinn Adamowski
Erick Deshaun Dorris
Megan Millen
Sue Regis
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 4:00 PM City Hall, Conference Room 1
Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines
recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of
the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
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
October 7, 2020 Meeting Minutes for Approval TMP-1124
Attachments: 1007 Vision Meeting Minutes for Approval next meeting
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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Arts Commission - Vision 2020 Meeting Agenda March 10, 2021
Subcommittee
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
Discussion: 2020 Committees and Committee Chairs
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion: Procedures for Non-Voting Members of Subcommittees
IACA Grant Applications
Reviewing Subcommittee Goals for 2021
OLD OR NEW BUSINESS NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
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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