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AGENDA
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Tuesday,May 25,2004
7:00 p.m.
Adele Grage Cultural Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of April 27,2004
3. Old Business
a) Events/Programs
Si) Acoustic Night Under the Stars
ii) Songwriter's Concert
iii) Paint It Up
b)Public Art Fact Finding Committee Updates
c)Teen Council
d)Concrete Sculpture
4. New Business
a) Website
b) Fun Run Event Update
5. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• May 25,2004
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee was held Tuesday, May 25,
2004, in the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Present were Chair Rusty Pritchett,Katherine Burgess,Ray
Coleman,Linda Ginsberg,Ingrid McCawley,Eleni Zimmerman,James Woodruff, and Parks and
Recreation Administrative Assistant Athena Shearer as Recording Secretary. Parks and Recreation
Director Timmy Johnson, Steve Piscitelli,and James Strutchen,Jr.were absent.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Ingrid McCawley arrived at 7:03 p.m. and Linda Ginsberg
arrived at 7:10 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of April 27,2004
A motion was made by Committee Member McCawley,seconded by Committee Member Coleman
to approve the minutes of April 27,2004 as they appear. Carried unanimously.
3. Old Business
Chair Pritchett announced that Margee Van de Guchte had resigned from the committee and introduced
James Woodruff as her replacement and that Eleni Zimmerman was representing the Teen Council as Co-
President. Ms.Zimmerman announced that the new officers for the 2004-2005 school year were herself
and Brian Bush as Co-Presidents and Dylan Goelz as Vice President.The Committee proceeded to
introduce themselves to the new members.
• a)Events/Programs
i) Acoustic Night Under the Stars:
Chair Pritchett explained what the Acoustic Night event was to the new members and that the
event was approved through October,but that the dates were not set for September and
October yet.
ii) Songwriter's Concert: Chair Pritchett reported that the last event was held May 18th and that
Steve Piscitelli submitted information that only 15 people were in attendance. The next event
was scheduled for June 8h.He deferred any action until Committee Member Piscitelli
returned.
iii) Paint It Up:
Katherine Burgess stated that she spoke to Duval Paint and found 5-gallon size buckets of
Krylon Fusion paint in gloss or satin to paint the slats of the trash receptacles. She found out
that the paint preparation time would only be 10 minutes.The estimate for the 5-gallon
bucket was$35.00 to$40.00 each.Ms.Burgess stated that she would contact art teachers and
try to get volunteers lined-up.Committee Member Ginsberg stated that she did not approve of
the project.Chairman Pritchett recommended that Ms. Burgess get ideas for art designs and
fmd out from Timmy Johnson about the removal of the slats.
b) Public Art Fact Finding Committee Updates
Ray Coleman stated that he was not sure whether the City Commission had approved
removing the Palm Tree at Bull Park,but that the feedback was that they liked the 5-points
area near the mailbox the best. The idea came up to raise money for public art by bricking the
• walkways near the 5-points area. He stated that all they need is a podium and they could get
plans in motion by next month.Mr.Coleman stated that the Commissioners had perceived
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• the phrase"rotating art"as art that would be moving 360 degrees.Chair Pritchett added that
he was at the City Commission meeting Monday, May 24th and that Commissioner Waters
encouraged the committee to keep an open mind about public art to include natural art.
c) Teen Council
Eleni Zimmerman reported that they had the"Concert in the Park"event Sunday,May 23`d,
and had a good turnout. They had elected new officers. They selected 3 scholarship winners.
Taylor Hill and Ciara Drummond both received$500,and Amanda Furness received$1000.
The Teen Council will meet the first Tuesday in June and July and return to their regular
schedule when school starts.Chair Pritchett asked about next year's budget and suggested
getting the information for the Surf Contest in as early as possible as the deadline for the
newsletter is on the 15t of each month.
d) Concrete Sculpture
Athena Shearer reported that we are waiting for the sculpture to be delivered. Ingrid
McCawley asked if the City would have an unveiling.Ray Coleman stated he thought there
would be an unveiling.
4. New Business
a) Website
James Strutchen,Jr. was not present. Athena Shearer stated that Timmy Johnson spoke to
the City Manager and he did not think it would be a good idea to set up a separate
website for the committee and that everything should be placed on the city's website.
• Committee Member Coleman requested to have a photo gallery or link that could be
updated monthly.
b) Fun Run Event
Chair Pritchett deferred any action until Steve Piscitelli was present.
Ingrid McCawley suggested a parade of historic homes in Atlantic Beach. She would try to get
some information for the next meeting.
Committee Member Ginsberg suggested having a concert at Russell Park with the Navy Band or
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.The Navy Band would be free,but they would need 30-60
days notice and 3 suggested dates.The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra would cost about
$7,500 for 2 hours.The Committee agreed that the Navy Band would be a good idea. Linda
Ginsberg said she would contact the Navy Band and try to set up the dates.Katherine Burgess
suggested having a"Family Fun Day"combined with the concert.
James Woodruff suggested having an"art show"along with the Teen Council Surf Contest.
5. Adjournment
Chair Pritchett reminded everyone that the next meeting would be June 22,2004.There being no
other b ess or discussion,the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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