2001-10-10 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: Arts Commission
Document Type: Minutes
Meeting Date: 10/10/2001
Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION -
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, 10 October, 2001
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chair
Rebecca Goldberg
Robyn Kove
Susan Moore
Elizabeth Radtke
Ilene Strauss
Fred Weissman
Lynne Schneider, Chmbr.
Absent:
Sandy Greenberg
Staff Liaison
Ghida S. Neukirch, Assistant Village Manager
Trustee Liaisons
Trustee Bruce Kahn - present
Trustee John Marienthal
Welcome
Linda welcomed the commission members; the meeting began at 7:00 p.m. Linda welcomed the
new trustee liaison to the Arts Commission - Bruce Kahn.
Approval of Minutes, 9/19/2001
Approved by Schneider, second by Weissman. Motion Carried.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band.
First Rehearsal. Linda indicated that the first rehearsal of the new Buffalo Grove Symphonic
Band was excellent. Special thanks were extended to Fred, Ilene, & Lynne for attending the
rehearsal and welcoming the band players with conductor Howard Green. Thirty-six (36)
musicians attended the first rehearsal. Rehearsals will continue at Meridian Middle School every
Thursday evening.
Liaison to the Band. Ilene accepted the appointment of AC liaison to the Symphonic Band (thank
you Ilene!).
Sponsorship. Trustee Kahn offered $100.00 and announced that he would serve as the band's
first patron sponsor. Kahn requested that Ghida send an e-mail to the Village Board challenging
them to match or exceed his contribution. The sponsorship categories were reviewed and
finalized. It was discussed that letters be sent to all Buffaloes on Parade business participants
and extend to them an opportunity to serve as sponsors of the first Buffalo Grove Symphonic
Band. Letters will also be mailed to the property managers such as Hamilton Partners, and other
community organizations such as Rotary and the Chamber. Ghida will coordinate this mailing
and work with Robyn on compiling the promotional material. It was also suggested that the letters
include the Commissioners names and places of employment (if desired).
Letter to the editor. Linda indicated that she drafted a letter to the newspaper editor and
expressed appreciation for those that participated in the Buffaloes on Parade program, discussed
the band program, and highlighted the instruments still needed for the band.
Band logo. The logo was revised and everyone agreed on its presentation. Fred will e-mail the
logo to Ghida for Village files.
Other financial issues: How do we want to address the salary/stipend issue with Howard? It was
indicated that the budget plan presented to the Village provided for an annual salary of$4,200.00;
$100 per week and $100 per performance.
Chair Report
No report.
Commissioner Reports
No reports.
Village Report
The AC contact list was distributed to the group; members were asked to update their contact
information.
Ordinance establishing the Commission. It was reported that the draft Ordinance establishing
the Commission is still under legal review. Upon receipt, the Ordinance will be presented to the
Village Board for their review and consideration. Subsequently, completed talent bank
applications will be provided to the Village President with a request that additional appointments
be made for members of the Arts Commission.
Sculpture Park. Ghida provided information about the Vedanta Gallery, a company based at 835
W. Washington St. in Chicago. The company provides a sculpture park to municipalities, park
districts, and other organizations. Twelve sculptures are loaned on an annual basis, and six are
rotated each year. The cost is approximately $10,000. No action was recommended to taken.
Other Business
Village Flag contest. It was indicated that Jeff Braiman presented an idea to coordinate a Village
Flag Design Contest. Everyone agreed with the program and established the following
parameters:
✓ Open to all high school students and adults; Buffalo Grove residents or business
representatives in Buffalo Grove.
✓ Coordinate the timeline to coincide with flag day on June 14, 2002.
✓ BG singers to sing star spangled banner when the new flag is displayed.
✓ Provide no restrictions on design; encourage creativity.
Ghida will create a flyer and present at the next meeting.
Banner Design Contest for corporations. It was suggested that this contest be coordinated in the
new year. Invitations would be sent to businesses to participate, similar to the Buffaloes on
Parade program. Designs would be provided for Buffalo Grove Days 2002 banners whereby one-
half of the banner would provide information about BG Days and the other half would be the
design or logo of the corporation. Ghida will further research this program and provide a report at
the next meeting.
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m. (earlier
starting time desired by group). AC meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each
month (unless otherwise noted) - Village Hall, second floor conference room.
Motion to Adjourn — motion made by Kove, second by Strause. Motion carried.
The meeting concluded at 8:25 p.m. Linda thanked the members for their attendance and input.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ghida S. Neukirch
Assistant Village Manager
cc: Bruce Kahn, Trustee Liaison
John Marienthal, Trustee Liaison
William R. Balling, Village Manager