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City of Bangor, Commission on Cultural Development
Minutes
October 10th, 2013
8:30 AM
City Council Chambers
Commissioners present: Tim Lo (Chair), Judy Boothby, George Kinghorn (Vice-Chair), Josh Plourde, Councilor
Blanchette, Jamie Ballinger, and Jason Bird (staff)
Commissioners not in attendance: Elisabeth Young,
1. Previous Meeting Minutes
George Kinghorn made a motion, which was seconded by Josh Plourde, to approve the minutes as
presented. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
2. Consideration of Grant Application from the Downtown Bangor Partnership
It was discussed whether or not George Kinghorn had a conflict of interest given that he is the Board
Chair of the DBP. A motion was made by Judy and seconded by Councilor Blanchette, that George did
not have a conflict of interest and that he can take part in the vote and discussion.
Tim stated that he is no longer a part of Section Four Creative, the firm that the DBP hires to help put
the event on. As a result, he stated that he didn’t have a conflict.
Jason presented the summary of the event. He stated that the event will be free this year, except for
the Gala that the BDN will be putting together. Pat stated that she is pleased to see the event grow.
Tim brought up the discussion regarding the calendar and the cycle going forward. Pat, said that this
year, with the changes not being finalized, an exception should be finalized. Jason said that the City
logo will be used alongside other sponsor recognition and there will be a Commission for Cultural
Development reference as well.
A motion was made by Judy Boothby, and seconded by Josh Plourde, to recommend that the Council
support the request for $2,000. The motion passed by a unanimous vote, with Pat abstaining.
George made a motion, which was seconded by Josh to amend the agenda to move up the
conversation of the Plaque.
3. Plaque for Continuity of Community Sculpture
Pat asked about if there is information about the intent of the piece. Judy said that she heard the artist
got the idea for the sculpture when he was eating Fritos. Jamie asked about graffiti and removal for
the stainless steel. Jason stated that steps will be taken to protect it. Tim mentioned that the Sister
City Monument was placed near it and it is important to differentiate the two. Josh suggested that the
kiosk should match the Kenduskeag Stream kiosks. The group discussed if a didactic sign was
necessary. Instead, the group felt that an extra line added to the plaque that states when it was in
West Market Square and then moved, would suffice. Pat raised the need for the sign to be ADA
compliant.
A motion was made by George, which was seconded by Judy, to start the process with the plaque that
had the extra line detailing its past location and wait to develop the kiosk at a later date. The vote was
unanimous.
4. Discussion of Housekeeping items of the Commission
Tim opened the conversation by giving the recent accomplishments of the Commission and stated that
there may be a few more things to complete over the next few months Tim asked if the 6 month
requirement passed at the last meeting along with the annual election of members, should be a
recommendation rather than being formal. Pat stated that the new members will start in January. She
said that they should be invited to meetings attend their official start. Pat stated that the Council
members are asking to move to 10 members of the Commission due to the high number of qualified
members. George said that it will be important to formalize these policies. Tim said that he will write
a job description of the Chair position. Pat said that someone that is new on the Commission would
not have the institutional knowledge to be able to come in and be up to speed enough to be the Chair.
Josh said that there is not language that prohibits someone from being the chair twice.
5. Discussion of Comprehensive Arts and Cultural Plan
Tim offered to write the document rather than pay to have someone do it. Tim will bring the draft of
the plan to the next meeting George suggested that the Commission wait to do the planning process
until the new members are on so that they have buy-in. The group decided that it will wait until Tim
produces the draft plan, which he said should be early next week, and then go from there.
George suggested that there should be structure to the advertising of the public workshop of the plan
to let those looking to provide input know what the Commission is looking for.
6. Other Business
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.