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CULTURAL ARTS and RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday,July 23, 2013
Adele Grage Cultural Center
6:00 p.m.
Present: Chair Lori Gaglione,Jolyn Johnson, Tammy Lally, Lynne Roskein, Hollie Stephens,Jeff
Wight with Della Giovanni(recording). J°u
Absent: Cris Garrard, Wanda Martin, Timmy Johnson
1. Call to order- Chair Lori Gaglione called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes-The committee reviewed the June 25, 2013 minutes. Lou
altered #5/a/iii/2 to be as follows: low budget cost idea-add if proper
funding/supporting funds. Tammy moved to accept the minutes with changes and Lou
seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved.
3. Ongoing Business
a. Events,Updates, Reports
i. Songwriters'&Acoustic Nights-in Timmy's absence, Hollie attended
last Songwriters'and said it was packed,about 75.
ii. Arts in the Park poster invites-Della covered in Timmy's absence. Top 5
judged visual artists from AITP this year were invited to submit artwork for
next year's poster. Deadline is Aug. 15. Artwork will be judged by
committee at August meeting.
1. Jolyn requested names of artists invited.
2. Jolyn made mention of AITP refund stated in minutes-thought it was
resolved
a. Della responded on behalf of Timmy that it was discussed but
no voting or motion took place. Timmy will bring up at
August meeting for voting.
4. Exercise Proposal-Emily Wannenburg
1. Tami says she knows her and she is really good
2. Jeff questioned whether she could collect monies and legal usage
of building
3. Questioned whether this event would be city event or CARAC
event
4. Jeff raised concern over individuals having exercise classes with
no overhead costs,taking members away from clubs
5. It was unanimous by committee that proposal is a good idea and
to invite Emily to next meeting to hear her vision for the idea;
motioned by Tammy and seconded by Jolyn
5. Atlantic Beach is Special-Lou Catania
a. Program for Special Needs families,caretakers to enjoy our beach
i. Disability adds emotional stress on family
b. Concept: program that would be on a schedule to get disabled to beach in a
"beach mobile"
c. Area on beach would have to be properly prepared
d. For AB residents only to start out
e. Jolyn questioned beach mobile,who would sponsor/pay? Businesses?
f. Would require volunteers and medical coverage (funding needed to cover cost)
g. Jeff suggested started out with giving the mayor the idea first to get the ball
rolling,or get some sponsors ie: Ronald McDonald House,Jaguars,etc.; discuss
with Timmy first for direction of steps to take
h. Lou asked for support of committee to help be resource
i. Jeff mentioned that it would be a nice community event,would need insurance
coverage,support of public works,etc.
j. Lori wondered if parks would be more beneficial; less liability-Lou wants to
focus on the beach
k. Lynne suggested starting with Fleet Landing as support/resource since they
have the transportation,experience with disabled and medical staffing
1. Jeff mentioned it might qualify for UNF Grant,he will throw idea around UNF
m. Lou mentioned his experience of disabled is with own son
n. Jeff suggested he go to the commission when ready to propose with an expert
o. Would this be city event of committee event?
p. Committee agreed to assist if needed,but talk to Timmy first for direction
6. Other Agenda Items/Announcements
a. Next meeting-August 27,2013
7. Adjournment-With no further business,Jolyn motioned to adjourn the meeting and was
seconded by Lynne. The chair adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
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