Min - Arts Alliance - 2004 - 02/03 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2004 — 6 P.M.
AAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Lynn Moore, Chair
David Sterling, Vice Chair (arrived @ 6:25)
Sandi Acheson
Patrice Alessandra
Susan Butler
Milt Haws
MEMBERS ABSENT
Lauren Jones
STAFF PRESENT
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Shannon Craft, Recreation Specialist—Special Events/Cultural Arts
Cury Santiago, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation
GUESTS
Jane Bennett
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
Lynn Moore, Chair, called the Regular Allen Arts Alliance Board Meeting to Order at
6:05 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FROM January 6, 2004 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION: Sandi Acheson moved to approve the Minutes from January 6, 2004
Regular Meeting as presented. Susan Butler seconded and the Motion carried 6 for,
0 against.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
4. ITEMS FOR ACTION
A. Bach to Books
Jane Bennett presented the Bach to Books program to the Board and requested
funding or the Fall 2004 — Spring 2005 series.
MOTION: David Sterling made a motion to fund the Bach to Books program in an
amount not to exceed $2,000.00, Patrice Alessandra seconded. The Motion carried
6 for, 0 against. Sue Butler will be the AAA planning representative.
B. Marketing of AAA
This item was tabled until the next meeting where a motion will be made to approve
the proposed budget. Shannon Craft will research costs associated with the printing
of post cards, signage and water bill inserts.
Page 2
Allen Arts Alliance Board Meeting
5. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
A. Art to Go
David Sterling presented the Art to Go program and proposed that Trudy Israel, the
program Director, present the program in more detail to the Board at the March
meeting.
B. VIA Partnership update
Lynn updated the Board on a meeting with VIA Partnership group. The discussion
brought up the possibility to create a Master Art Plan while incorporating the public
Art policy Lori and Shannon will talk with Tim Dentler about creating an RFP for
Plan Consultants.
C. Budget update
Shannon presented this month's budget to the Board and explained the allocations
of the money
D. Other
During this time Board members shared items of interest and suggested agenda
items for the next AAA Board Meeting.
Items of Interest:
Shannon passed out the Endowment for the Arts article and Birds I View article and
showed the Amanda Dunbar plaque.
Agenda Items:
Marketing of AAA, Budget, Art to Go and Master Art Plan Update.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 2ntl day of March, 2004
Lynn Mo re, Chair David Sterlin is -Ch it J
C