2009-03-18 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 03/18/2009
Type of Meeting: ❑ Rescheduled Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Lower Level Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chairperson
Marilyn Alaynick
Bonnie Gold
Sandy Greenberg
Barbara Herman
Lori Lapping
Gayle Pervos
Lynne Schneider
Fred Weissman
Absent:
Laura Ander
Chris Gibson
Guests:
Judith Katz
Joanne Phelan
Staff Liaison
Carol Berman - Present
Trustee Liaisons
Trustee Jeff Berman
Trustee Jeff Braiman
Welcome
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the 2/11/09 meeting by Marilyn Alaynick and
seconded Barbara Herman. The motion was approved by all with the exception of Fred
Weissman who abstained.
Chair Report
Linda welcomed our guests: Joanne Phelan and Judith Katz.
On Monday, March 161h Linda along with Jeff Braiman and Amy Amdur taped a program on the
Art Festival for the Village cable channel called People, Places and Issues. There were five
new artists who showcased their work and will be part of the Art Festival this year.
Since Marilyn Alaynick was not able to attend the annual volunteer reception Linda presented
her gift for five (5) years of service to the Arts Commission.
Discussion with Trustee Liaison on Future Goals and Programs for the Arts Commission
Linda read Jeff Berman's email of November 20, 2008 which discussed possible projects for the
commission. Carol Berman will work with the Village IT Department to determine how we could
set up a Face Book page and update it on a continual basis. This suggestion was developed in
hopes of gaining younger people to the commission and participation in our projects.
It was suggested that the Symphonic Band could also participate in a People, Places and
Issues program to make residents aware of this great asset to the community.
Fred Weissman volunteered to explore the idea of a holiday celebration in Buffalo Grove for the
coming year. Some of the ideas the commission members suggested were a tree lighting, an
"official" lighting of the lights on the municipal campus, holiday sign-a-long, etc. Fred will
present a report at the next meeting.
Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival
Family Art Tent - the main project this year is to have the children paint unfinished tiles which
they would take home. Laura Ander and Lori Lapping will co-chair this project. In addition, Lori
will try to obtain donation of pretzel logs that the children could dip in chocolate and sprinkles.
Betty Haag, of the Betty Haag Academy of Music, has agreed to have her Suzuki Strings play
on Saturday in the 4:00-5:OOPM time slot on the Main Stage. On Sunday, from 4:00-5:OOPM we
will feature some Little Limelight performers. Linda and Gayle Pervos will coordinate the
groups.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Future Symphonic Band concerts:
Spring 2009 Concert Series
March 22nd - 2:OOPM Annual Small Ensemble Concert, Vernon Area Library—
Free Admission
April 25h - 7:OOPM 8h Annual Formal Spring Concert, Stevenson High
School
Last week the band conducted a concert for students and staff of Meridian School to thank them
for the use of their facility. In addition the band made a contribution to the Music Department to
enable them to purchase a piece of music for the students.
The question of a Band Survey was discussed. Bonnie Gold said that Howard Green,
conductor, was agreeable to the survey if the board could develop the questions. The Arts
Commission felt this was a positive move by the board. Carol will discuss this with Ghida
Neukich, Deputy Village Manager.
Volunteers for the April 25th concert are Carol Berman and Lynne Schneider. Linda will not be
able to attend and introduce the concert. Carol said she would take her place.
Little Limelight
Gayle had suggested tentative date for the Little Limelight program of October 2nd for the
auditions with a performance scheduled for October 16th. Gayle with check to see if the dates
are available with the school district.
Limelight Cafe
Limelight Cafe is scheduled for May 1st at eSkape. Currently there are four (4) bands signed up
to perform. Carol had mentioned that there is one band who has asked to perform but only one
member is a high school student and all others are 19. Gayle, who chairs this program, said we
had an issued with older kids last year and will hold to the concept of high school students only.
Volunteers for the event are Marilyn Alaynick, Barbara Herman, Sandy Greenberg, Fred
Weissman and Carol Berman.
Note Cards
No report.
Old Business
Currently there are eleven (11) volunteers on the Arts Commission who have been appointed by
Elliot Hartstein, Village President. Linda began a discussion of the optimal number of members
for the commission. The members present agreed that there should not be a limit on the
number people on the commission. However, to be part of the commission interested people
should attend meetings, participate in programs, and actively show an interest in the work of the
commission before they are appointment to the commission.
New Business
Linda discussed the concept proposed by Mitch and Suzi Levin, our guest artists at the last
meeting, to develop a program for Flowers in the Community for 2010. An RFP would be done
to solicit lawn art in the form of flowers that would grace the Village campus and then be sold at
the end of the season. It was suggested that the proceeds should be divided as follows: 1/3 for
the artist, 1/3 for the Arts Commission and 1/3 for a charity. Sandy Greenberg volunteered to
chair this effort and develop a proposal for the Village Board's approval.
In Chris Gibson's absence Carol read a report that Chris sent on a program for Artists with
Disabilities. The concept for this type of program came from Jeff Braiman, one of our Trustee
Liaisons. This program would be held on a Saturday or Sunday in November at either Village
Hall or a possible Buffalo Grove office building. Chris has contacted a number of organizations
that work with the disabled, including Little City, to see who may be interested in participating in
this event. She received a lot of interest in the program. The committee hopes to partner with
the Commission on Residents with Disabilities on this event. The commission will seek Village
Board approval for this project.
Village Report
At the last meeting Lynne Schneider discussed the benches along Church Street that have
faded. It was determined that staff would assess the condition of the benches. If they are
structurally sound they will be painted by either the organizations or companies who originally
sponsored the bench or by staff. If the benches are not in good condition they will be removed.
Chris Gibson had proposed a joint venture with the Indian Trials Library on a program featuring
a Buffalo Grove Writer and a Wheeling Photographer. The committee felt they are currently
working on a number of projects and decided not to pursue this opportunity.
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting is rescheduled for April 15th. The following meeting will be May 27th which will
be the Art Festival volunteer meeting followed by the Arts Commission meeting. There will be
no meeting in June but then one on July 8h
Adjourn
The meeting concluded at 8:19PM. The motion was made by Bonnie Gold and seconded by
Lynne Schneider. The motion was unanimously approved.
Sincerely,
Carol Berman
Staff Liaison
cc: Jeff Berman, Trustee Liaison
Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison
Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village Manager