2015-04-08 - Arts Commission - Minutes 04/8/2015
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Elliott Hartstein
Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of the March 11, 2015 Minutes of the Buffalo Grove Arts Commissions (Elliott
Hartstein)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Fran Sachs, Chairman
SECONDER: Sharon Borstein, Commissioner
AYES: Weissman, Gibson, Ginsberg, Greenberg, Herman, Schneider, Borstein,
Nudelman, Sachs
ABSENT: Steve Bulmash, Bonnie Gold, Gayle Pervos
Old Business
A. Discussion Regarding the Contract Status with Howard Allan Events (Elliott Hartstein)
Staff provided an update on the contract status of Howard Allan Events. Upon the
direction of the Commission, Village staff reached out to Howard Allan Events. Mr. Allan
verbally agreed to changing the contract start date to 2016 as well as providing the Arts
Commission with pro bono advice. He is currently reviewing the contract updates with
his lawyer.
B. Discussion Regarding the Status of the Home Grown Art Event (Elliott Hartstein)
Commissioner Bernstein provided an update to the status of the Home Grown Arts Event.
She stated that two calls for artists went out with only 10.5 of the anticipated 30 booths
being filled. The commission discussed, that due to the low response rate that the event
should be retooled and postponed until the fall. Lynn Schneider proposed that the event
could be held in conjunction with the BG Singer's fall concert. A motion was made by
Sharon Borstein and seconded Fred Weissman that "The Home Grown Art Event be
postponed until the Fall of 2015." Lynn Schneider, stated that she would reach out to
the artists to inform them of the cancellation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sharon Borstein, Commissioner
SECONDER: Fred Weissman, Vice Chairman
AYES: Weissman, Gibson, Ginsberg, Greenberg, Herman, Schneider, Borstein,
Nudelman, Sachs
ABSENT: Steve Bulmash, Bonnie Gold, Gayle Pervos
New Business
A. Draft Band Survey Presentation (Alan Nudelman)
Alan Nudelman provided an overview of the survey development process. Staff and
Chairman Hartstein communicated that the survey is a valuable tool to improve
communication and evaluation. Upon their review the commission requested that some
of the questions be amended to be more specific as well as additional questions be
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added to the survey. Lynn Schneider moved that the survey be tabled until the Band
Board can give their input. The motion was seconded by Fred Weissman.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 5/13/2015 7:00 PM
MOVER: Lynne Schneider, Commissioner
SECONDER: Fred Weissman, Vice Chairman
AYES: Weissman, Gibson, Ginsberg, Greenberg, Herman, Schneider, Borstein,
Nudelman, Sachs
ABSENT: Steve Bulmash, Bonnie Gold, Gayle Pervos
B. Landscaping &Textile Arts Contest Rules and Regulations (Alan Nudelman)
Alan Nudelman gave overview of the Landscaping and Textile contest. The commission
recommended that each contest rules be simplified and that energy be focused on the
landscaping contest. Staff recommend that the rules be reviewed by the Village
Manager's Office and the Legal Department. Fred Weissman moved that this discussion
be tabled until the next meeting so that the commissions recommendations be reflected.
Alan Nudelman seconded the motion.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 5/13/2015 7:00 PM
MOVER: Fred Weissman, Vice Chairman
SECONDER: Alan Nudelman, Commissioner
AYES: Weissman, Gibson, Ginsberg, Greenberg, Herman, Schneider, Borstein,
Nudelman, Sachs
ABSENT: Steve Bulmash, Bonnie Gold, Gayle Pervos
C. Band Concert Update (Elliott Hartstein)
Alan Nudelman announced that the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band was having their
annual spring concert with the Artist League on May 2, 2015. He requested help from the
members of the commission taking tickets tickets as well as managing the house.
Chairiman Hartstien requested that President Elect Sussman be present to open the
concert.
Village Report
A. Approval to Purchase Name Tags from Crown Trophy (Elliott Hartstein)
Staff provided the commission a quote of$119.00 from Crown Trophy for name tags.
Sandy Greenberg made a motion to purchase the name tags. The motion was seconded
by Sharon Borstein
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sandy Greenberg, Commissioner
SECONDER: Sharon Borstein, Commissioner
AYES: Weissman, Gibson, Ginsberg, Greenberg, Herman, Schneider, Borstein,
Nudelman, Sachs
ABSENT: Steve Bulmash, Bonnie Gold, Gayle Pervos
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29
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Evan C Michel Managment Analyst
APPROVED BY ME THIS 8th DAY OF April 2015
Elliott Hartstein, Chairman