02-28-06MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee was held Tuesday, February
28, 2006, in the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Present were Chair Rusty Pritchett, Linda Ginsberg, Laurie
Melancon, Ray Coleman, Darrell Prather, Julie Dias, Margie Reeves, and Timmy Johnson. Ingrid
McCawley and Alicia Paley were absent.
1. Call to Order
Chair Rusty Pritchett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Aaproval of the Minutes of Januarv 24.2006
Rusty stated that the meeting was held on Tuesday instead of Thursday as mentioned in
the first paragraph.
Linda stated that the letter "T" in T-shirt should be capitalized in the last sentence of
item 3a-ii.
Rusty stated that the name Lambert should be Lanehart in the last sentence of item 4.
A motion was made by Committee Member Laurie Melancon, seconded by Committee
Member Ray Coleman to approve the minutes of January 24, 2006 as amended. The
motion carried unanimously.
3. Old Business
a) Events/Programs
i) Songwriter's Concert
Rusty reported that everything is going well and. the next Songwriter's is
scheduled for March 5. Darrell added that there is approximately 135 people on
the email list. Acoustic Night will start March 19 from 4 -6 p.m.
ii) Art Festival
Linda presented the committee with a drawing of what the T-shirt would look
like and mentioned that Robin Sheppard would do the work at no cost to the
city. The coordination of the event is going well. Linda will email the "Call for
Artist" to the Committee so it can be placed at various locations. The University
of North Florida will have an art exhibit at the same time as Art in the Park, but
the reception will be held on Friday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9p.m.
iii) Shakespeare in the Park
Linda reported that the Shakespeare in the Park event would be held June 3`d at 7
p.m. and 4"' at 2 p.m. She would like for the Teen Council to sell. T-shirts and
drinks at the event.
iv) AB Cycle Ride Tour
Margie gave a written report from Alicia. Margie reported that Alicia would
like to call the event Tour de Parks in Your Neighborhood. The cost for signs
would be approximately $8-$12 each for about 50. The cost for T-shirts would
be approximately $9.50 for about 70. Alicia spoke with the Police department,
the route has been outlined and everything is about set to go. She is requesting
two volunteers per park.
b) AB Public Art Committee Update
There was nothing to report.
c) Teen Council Update
Julie reported that the Teen Council held a bonfire with bands in Russell Park. They are
also planning on assisting Mayport Band with an 8`" Grade dance, Skate Park
Competition and with Dancing in the Streets. A Movie Night is planned for Russell Park
in April.
4. New Business
a) Mayport Elementary Botball Program
Laurie reported that Mayport Middle School is requesting $500 to help support their
Botball program. The funds would go toward tuition for two teachers, high tech robotics
equipment, software and documentation, technical support during competition,
tournament entry fee, Botball T-shirts and access to Botball's robotics curriculum
website.
A motion was made by Committee Member Ray Coleman, seconded by Committee
Member Laurie Melancon to move $500 from the discretionary budget to support
the Botball Program. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Other
Darrell mentioned that the Committee would send a letter to the Commission concerning a
reader-board on Mayport Road. Ray recommends putting the letter in resolution form and
presenting it to the City Commission.
The Committee discussed moving funds from different funds within the budget.
A motion was made by Committee Member Darrell Prather, seconded by Committee
Member Ray Coleman to move $500 to the Art in the Park funds from Artists Studio
Tour funds, move $250 to the Shakespeare in the Park funds from Artists Studio Tour
Funds and move $100 to the Holiday Sing-a-Long funds from the discretionary funds.
The motion carried unanimously.
6. Adiournment
There being no o er business or discussion; the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
R tchett, Chairman