05/23/2006
PUBLIC ART & DESIGN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 23, 2006
Present: George Ann Bissett Board Member
Josh Bomstein Board Member
Mark Flickinger Board Member
Davida Milne Board Member
Alex Plisiso. Jr. Board Member
John Timberlake Board Member
Howard Warshauer Board Member
Also Present: Margo Walbolt Cultural Affairs Manager
Marsha Beall Staff Assistant
Guest: John Doran Councilmember
Cyndie Goudeau City Clerk
Ms. Walbolt called the meeting to order at 4:05p.m. at Municipal Services Building.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that
order.
ITEM #2 – Welcome and Introductions.
ITEM #3 – Cyndie Goudeau, City Clerk - Ms. Goudeau reviewed the basic rules of an advisory board. The
Public Art & Design Advisory Board is advisory in nature to the City Council and the City Council ultimately
will determine which, if any, of the Public Art & Design recommendations will be implemented. This Board is a
public body subject to Sunshine Laws, members must be a Clearwater resident, be appointed for a term of four
(4) years and should not have more than three consecutive absences at meetings. A quorum shall consist of four
members are responsible for adopting rules and procedures in carrying out the duties of
(4) members. Board
the board.
Councilmember Doran expressed confidence that City Council will embrace and provide great consideration to all
the Public Art & Design Advisory Board recommendations.
ITEM #4 – Meeting Schedule - Meetings will be held no less than quarterly and the board will determine if they
should meet more often. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 4:00pm at the Municipal
Services Building, Room 130.
ITEM #5 – Overview of Public Art and Design Program –
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Scope of Public Art - Ms. Walbolt presented a power point presentation exploring “What is Public
Art”.
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Review Of Ordinance - On October 6, 2005 the City Council approved the establishment of a public
art and design program by approving Ordinance No. 7489-05. One of the provisions of the program
was the establishment of a Public Art and Design Board to oversee the public art program.
Responsibilities and duties of Board members include, but not limited to, developing guidelines,
selection procedures, acquisition and placement of public art.
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. Public Master Art and Design Plan Guideline - The purpose of the program is to enhance
Clearwater for those who live and visit here and contribute a legacy for generations to come. The
goals and objectives of the master plan will be to define policies, criteria, priorities and
expenditures of funds.
Discussions ensued and members were encouraged to express their opinions and concerns about
what their responsibilities will entail. Each member displayed various levels of expertise. The
collaboration of these various backgrounds should result in a successful contribution to the Public
Art Program.
ITEM #6 - Next meeting agenda - Topics for discussion include: Election of Officers, Policies and
Procedures, Needs Assessment and Public Art and Design Program Guidelines.
ITEM #7 - Adjournment - Members adjourned at 5:50p.m.
The next meeting will be held
July 18, 2006
4:00pm
Municipal Services Building, Room 130.
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