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Arts Commission — Meeting Minutes (February 15, 2023)

JolietFeb 15, 20232 min read

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The City of Joliet Arts Commission met on February 15, 2023 at City Hall Council Chambers. Members approved minutes from January 18, 2023; made multiple committee appointments and one removal; received an update on the City's new Grants Coordinator; reviewed Arts Commission bylaws and committees; and set a March agenda item to appoint officers. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM.

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Approved January 18, 2023 Arts Commission meeting minutes.
Appointed Greg Peerbolte to the Innovation Committee.
Appointed Emily Brzycki, Donna Franks-Tapley, and Ellis Wright to the Events Committee.
Removed John Simpson from the Funding Committee to allow him to serve on other committees.
Appointed Priscilla Cordero, Donna Franks-Tapley, and Ellis Wright to the Funding Committee.
Appointed Quinn Adamowski to the Bylaws Committee.
Commission agreed to maintain the current number of committee groups for the time being.
Directed staff to arrange for the City's new Grants Coordinator to attend a future Funding Committee or Full Commission meeting.
Commission reviewed bylaws and noted need to appoint Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary at the March meeting; encouraged completion of Open Meetings Act training by new commissioners.

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Feb 15, 2023, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed 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. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed 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. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting 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 Ray Heitner, Planner, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3913.
Approval of the January 18, 2023, Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
Appointment of Priscilla Cordero, Donna Franks-Tapley, and Ellis Wright to the Funding Committee
Appointment of Quinn Adamowski to the Bylaws Committee
Appointment of Emily Brzycki, Donna Franks-Tapley, and Ellis Wright to the Events Committee
Appointment of Greg Peerbolte to the Innovation Committee
Removal of John Simpson from the Funding Committee
Funding
Committee Reports
Discussion of Arts Commission Bylaws
Update on the Commission's Use of the City Grants Coordinator
Incubation
Innovation
Events
Bylaws
Discussion on the Need for Additional Committees
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Arts Commission Bylaws

Arts Commission — Meeting Minutes (February 15, 2023)

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