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Arts Commission meeting — introductions, committee organization, recruitment and arts policy discussion (Jan 18, 2023)

JolietJan 18, 20233 min read

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The City of Joliet Arts Commission convened on Jan 18, 2023. Commissioners approved the Sept. 21, 2022 minutes; introduced a new staff liaison and new commissioners; discussed recruiting priorities, committee rosters, and a Public Arts Policy; and set follow-ups for the Feb. 15, 2023 full commission meeting.

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Approved the September 21, 2022 Arts Commission meeting minutes.
Introduced Ray Heitner as the new staff liaison.
New commissioners Emily Brzycki, Donna Franks-Tapley, Ellis Wright, and Greg Peerbolte introduced themselves.
Commissioners volunteered for committees; formal appointments to be made at the February 15, 2023 full commission meeting: Lori Carmine and others noted volunteers (Adamowski volunteered for Bylaws; Franks-Tapley, Cordero and Wright volunteered for Funding; Peerbolte volunteered for Innovation; Brzycki, Franks-Tapley and Wright volunteered for Events).
Directed the Incubation Committee to meet in February to discuss a Public Arts Policy and finalize the city's statue assessment.
Staff to report at the February 15, 2023 meeting on whether the City's Grant Writer can support the Commission.
Staff to provide information on Open Meetings Act training obligations before the February 15, 2023 meeting.
Commission agreed to review Elgin's Arts Policy as a model and consider recommending a modified version for Joliet.
Adjournment motion carried unanimously; meeting ended at 5:53 p.m.

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