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City of Bangor, Commission on Cultural Development
Minutes
February 14, 2013
8:30 AM
City Council Chambers
Commissioners present: Tim Lo (Chair), Jamie Ballinger, Judy Boothby , Chas Bruns, Councilor
Blanchette, Elisabeth Young, and Jason Bird (staff)
Commissioners not in attendance: George Kinghorn (Vice-Chair), Josh Plourde
1. Previous Meeting Minutes
Jamie Ballinger made a motion, which was seconded by Chas Bruns, to approve the
minutes as presented. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
2. Discussion of Grant Review Process and Project Funding
The group considered changing the criteria by which funding is allocated. The group
said that it will discuss this in more detail at its next meeting.
Points that the group considered:
Favoring applications from new organizations
Developing a scoring criteria whereby applications can be evaluated
The group recommended that the website be changed to direct artists and non not-for-
profit organizations to solicit fiscal sponsorship from existing non-profit organizations.
Jason said that he will have those changes made.
3. Grantee Report from PechaKucha
Francesca DeSanctis provided an update to the group on the funding they received to
start their programs. She stated that they are now completely self funded and often
reach maximum capacity.
4. Filling Vacancy Discussion
The Commission discussed whether they will be able to fill the vacant position. Jason
said that he will ask the Clerkâs office if they would be willing to go through the process.
5. Other items
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.