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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-08 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes City of Bangor, Commission on Cultural Development December 8, 2016 8:30 a.m. Council Chambers, City Hall Commissioners Present: Kierie Piccininni (Chair), David Zelz, Marianne Lynch, Stephanie Harp, Mary Budd, Judy Boothby (via phone), Sarah Nichols (council), and Zeth Lundy (staff) Excused Absent: Elisabeth Young Unexcused Absent: Emily Burnham 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Piccicinni called the meeting to order. 2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Approval of November . 3. Grant Application Review Green Gem Holistic Healing Oasis grant application reviewed. Grant app requests $6,500 for current phase of Green Gem development. Sandy Fortin, Executive Director for the Green Gem, was on hand to discuss application and answer questions. After much discussion, it was determined that the project is simply not in the right phase to be seeking grant money from the CCD (for instance, part of this funding would have paid for city zoning fees, which seems to be a conflict). Commission agreed that there were too many changes between what was submitted and what was currently being presented. Mary Budd urged Sandy to reapply with more/better info, less excessive documentation, and a strict adherence to the grant application. Sandy formally withdrew the application, and hopes to submit a new application at a later date. Bangor Public Library application reviewed. Requesting $150 to be used for prizes for essay contest for kids grades 4-12, in conjunct exhibit, 9ǣƦƌƚƩźƓŭ IǒƒğƓ hƩźŭźƓƭʹ ‘ŷğƷ 5ƚĻƭ LƷ aĻğƓ Ʒƚ .Ļ IǒƒğƓ. Some disappointment expressed by commissioners that there was not a BPL representative at meeting to answer questions, but ultimately decided that this is a unique opportunity for the BPL and our community, and could have great cultural and economic impact. Motion to approve grant (Mary), seconded (Stephanie), and unanimous vote to recommend to Business & Economic Development Committee. 4. Other business Zeth mentioned that certificates of recognition will be handed out to Jane Bragg and Ivy Clear-Forrest (Bangor Ballet) and Keith and Maureen Robinson (Robinson Ballet) at upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, December 12. The CCD had recommended presenting these certificates earlier this year, on the occasion of the retirement of all the aforementioned individuals. Judy Boothby, via phone, summed up her experiences as an outgoing commissioner and praised the progress that the CCD has made over the years. The impact on arts and culture throughout Bangor cannot be overstated. Chair Piccininni looked forward to an exciting 2017, led by new Chair Mary Budd, Vice Chair Stephanie Harp, and a group of new incoming commissioners. Future Commission Meetings (8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers): January 12, 2017 February 9, 2017 March 9, 2017 (grant reviews) April 13, 2017 May 11, 2017 June 8, 2017 (grant reviews) July 13, 2017 August 10, 2017 September 14, 2017 (grant reviews) October 12, 2017 November 9, 2017 December 14, 2017 (grant reviews)