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City of Bangor, Commission on Cultural Development
Minutes
October 24, 2012
8:30 AM
City Council Chambers
Commissioners present: Tim Lo (Chair), George Kinghorn (Vice-Chair), Jamie Ballinger, Judy
Boothby , Josh Plourde, Patricia Stowell and Jason Bird (staff)
Commissioners not in attendance: Sandra Blake-Leonard, Patricia Stowell (Associate)
1. Welcome & Introductions (Tim)
Chair Lo called the meeting to order. Those in attendance introduced themselves for
the record. Guest present were Nicholas Runco and Gerry Palmer.
2. Presentation by Nicholas Runco for Public Art Project
Mr. Runco presented his concept for a public art project that involves putting plaid
designs on an otherwise underutilized space within the City. The group was supportive
of the project and some members discussed the need to amend the Commission’s
funding abilities to help spur projects like this. Jason stated that he would reach out to
the Maine Department of Transportation to see if one of the locations Mr. Runco was
looking at would be possible.
3. Discussion of Harbin China Moment
Mr. Palmer asked the group to revisit the discussions around developing a moment to
represent the relationship between the City of Bangor and Harbin, China. Members of
the Commission said that they will review the project at their next meeting and consider
making a recommendation to the Council.
4. Approval of Minutes from August 29th, 2012 meeting (all)
George made a motion, which was seconded by Judy, to approve the minutes as
presented. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
5. Review and Consideration for Two Small Grant Applications
The Committee reviewed the two applications received in the most recent round. The
Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium and the Downtown Bangor Partnership
have applied for $1,105 and $2,000 respectfully. A motion was made by Josh and
seconded by Patricia to recommend to the Council to approve the Schoodic Symposium
application. The motion passed by a unanimous vote with Judy abstaining.
A motion was made by Judy and seconded by Patricia to recommend to the Council to approve
the Downtown Bangor Partnership application. The motion passed by a unanimous vote with
George abstaining.
6. Other items
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
Next grant deadline: April 1st