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Minutes 06-26-08 MINUTES OF THE BOYNTON BEACH ARTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE GREATER BOYNTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Barbara Ready, Chair Christine Moeller Nubia Richman Halena Wolf (arrived at 6:54 p.m.) Dana Cook, Alternate Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Administrator ABSENT: Cheryl Arflin Barbara Lentz Anderson Slocombe I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. II. Roll call of Members Self introductions were made. III. Agenda Approval Ms. COles-Dobay provided a corrected agenda. Motion Ms. Moeller moved to accept the agenda. Ms. Richman seconded the motion that passed unanimously. IV. Approve Meeting Minutes A. Approval of May 27,2008 meeting minutes Motion Mr. Richman moved approval of the minutes. Ms. Moeller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 26, 2008 V. Announcements A. AFT A conference review Ms. Coles-Dobay announced she attended the America for the Arts (AFTA) conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AFTA is a national organization, funded by membership dues, which supports arts and culture in the United States. The Arts Commission was included in the membership. AFTA launched its "Art Ask for More" public service announcements, some of which were running on BB1V, Channel 18 on Comcast Cable. A year-in-review presentation was made for projects submitted by Public Art programs across the country. Ms. Coles-Dobay would attempt to obtain the presentation for the members. She did have the Florida Association of Public Art Administrators' (FAPAA) presentation, which would be viewed by the members along with the year-in-review. Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia, spoke at the conference. Philadelphia's Public Art program was implemented in 1959 and was funded by a Percent-for-Art program, contributions and fundraisers. Attendance at the Philadelphia Art Museum attracted more people than the city's two sport teams combined. More than 1,000 Public Art works were displayed in the city. The Philadelphia Mural Art program was established in 1984 and produced 300 murals annually. More than 2,800 murals were displayed throughout the city. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority also produced Public Art. VI. History of Boynton Presentation Janet DeVries, Boynton Beach City Library Archivist, provided a presentation entitled "A Frolic through Boynton Beach History," which provided a glimpse of the City's early settlers, modes of transportation, industries, education and museums. VII. Avenue of the Arts A. Selection of New Avenue Artwork for 2008/2009 Ms. Coles-Dobay provided a Powerpoint presentation of the artwork to be considered, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office. A total of 28 artworks were submitted by 16 artists. Ms. Coles-Do bay reviewed each of the visuals, reminding the members there were 10 pedestals on which the artwork could be placed. As the members previously recommended "Rings of Promise" remain on its pedestal, Ms. Coles-Dobay proposed the members select the top nine pieces, as well as a few secondary pieces. In making the selections, she recommended thought be given to the master planning, location, durability, public safety, and price. The sum of $50,000 had been budgeted for Avenue of the Arts. Following a discussion on the submissions, the top nine selections were: 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 26, 2008 1. "Sailfish" by Frank Ledbetter 2. "Strech" by Claudia Jane Klein 3. "The Summer of Our Discontent' by Patrick Cochran 4. "Mind Blossom" by Michael Sonntag 5. "The Family" by Peter Otfinoski 6. "Two Roads" by Dale Rogers 7. "Sirena" by Joseph Palumbo 8. "Opposing Forces" by Lisa and Phillip Trejo 9. "Jalepeno" by Gwen Tessier The three alternates selected were "Family" by Cobert Collins, "Seeking Wisdom" by Penny Collins, and "North Star" by Richard Beau Lieu. B. Seahorse Fountain Pedestal and Location Ms. Coles-Do bay distributed information provided by artist Frank Varga relating to the "Seahorse Fountain." At the last meeting, the members selected the "Seahorse Fountain," determining it worked well with the City's image, and was durable. The members felt the piece should be relocated to the library grounds. To that end, Ms. Coles-Do bay conferred with Jeff Livergood, Director of Public Works, Craig Clark, Library Director, and others with regard to landscaping and areas surrounding the library. The intent was to create an intimate setting in a public space where the sculpture could be enjoyed. The addition of Live Oaks, Palm Trees and benches would further enhance the public space. The members were pleased with the rendering of the location provided by Ms. Coles-Dobay. Suggestions by members for added shading to the space would be discussed at a later date. Ms. Coles-Dobay noted the cost for the "Seahorse Fountain" was $20,000, and the base was estimated at $6,000. She requested a recommendation from the board to move forward with the purchase of the "Seahorse Fountain" and the base, and placement of the artwork on the library grounds. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 26, 2008 Motion Ms. Wolf moved to go ahead with the purchase of the "Seahorse," pay the $6,000 for the base, and for its location. Ms. Richman seconded the motion that passed unanimously. VIII. Opus 14 A. Maintenance and Purchase Recommendation Ms. Coles-Do bay provided artist Rick Beau Lieu's proposal for the purchase of "Opus 14" for placement at Oceanfront Park. A copy of the proposal is on file in the City Clerk's office. The Arts Commission previously provided direction to negotiate the purchase of the sculpture and discussed durability and maintenance requirements. The board had previously recommended the artwork be inspected quarterly, waxed and covered with an epoxy coating. The preferred course of maintenance was waxing. Mr. Beau Lieu has agreed this should be done on a quarterly basis. Recreation and Parks would assign a person to wax the sculpture and would be taking over the maintenance as well. Insurance was estimated at $300 annually. If the members were in accord with the proposal, Ms. Coles-Dobay suggested a recommendation be made to move forward. Motion Ms. Moeller moved to purchase the "Opus 14" sculpture. Ms. Wolf seconded the motion that passed unanimously. IX. Development Projects A. Pantry Mural Ms. Coles-Dobay advised the project was brought to the Arts Commission on a voluntary basis. The Pantry is located at 206 S. Federal Highway. Gloria Bowden, the owner of the building, would be appearing before the CRA to request a commercial fal;ade improvement grant to add a mural and other enhancements to the front of the building. It was requested the Arts Commission review the concept and determine whether the cost to Ms. Bowden was favorable. Ms. Bowden selected the artist, Dana Donaty, who had also painted a mural on the Delray Camera Shop. The artist would paint the mural on "Signa bond" aluminum panels, using UV paints with a protective UV finish. A conceptual drawing was provided which featured a mini "Old Farm Store," Tiki Hut, beach scene and brightly colored flowers. The members favored the concept and believed the price for the mural, $8,000, was excellent. 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 26, 2008 Consensus There was consensus to recommend approval. B. Congress Community Park - Information Distributed - Review July 22, 2008 Ms. Coles-Dobay distributed information on this project in order to provide an opportunity for the members to review it prior to the next meeting. X. Unfinished Business A. Promenade Artwork Placement Ms. Coles-Dobay noted previous discussions dating back to November, 2006 regarding use of the Promenade as a target site for artwork. The CRA sought the Arts Commission's advice on a budget with which to purchase artwork for this location. The budget recommended by the Arts Commission would be brought to CRA staff to be presented to the CRA board for approval. Previous discussions indicated the members preferred some type of marine-oriented artwork. Ms. Coles-Dobay obtained an estimate of $12,000 to create a base at the Promenade, which included a solid concrete pad in the roundabout area. The pad would raise the sculpture approximately six feet. Other alternatives could be established using cylindrical tubing. She noted there was no electrical outlet at the roundabout site, and there would be an additional cost to bring in electricity. The members felt the artwork should be marine-oriented and significant. Consensus There was consensus to recommend a budget of $75,000-$100,000 to the CRA. B. Arts Commission Duties and Responsibilities Update Chair Ready read into the record a memorandum dated November 1, 2007 from Assistant City Attorney Jacob Horowitz with respect to matters of the Arts Commission. There was no further discussion on this item. XI. Business It was noted all of the artwork approved to be purchased by the Arts Commission at this meeting would be recommended to the City Commission for final approval. 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida June 26, 2008 Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 8:49 p.m. j)lr-","" , " (-t .. . Y-o-- ^ '''','3'' '.'/'" '1- ,_,-J(,~ ' c- I. \ Stephanie D. 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