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Commission on Cultural Development
May 5, 2023
Bangor City Hall Council Chambers
Meetinq Minutes
Commissioners Present: Hollie Adams, Jane Bragg, Nina Earley, Barbara McDade, Margaret Rieley, Lovern
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Others: Anne Krieg — Director of Development; Sarah Pritchard — Development Assistant
1. A quorum being present the May 5, 2023 meeting of the Commission on Cultural Development was
called to order by Vice Chair Adams at 8:30 AM.
2. Approval of minutes of April 7th meeting deferred to next meeting.
3. Canoe sculpture update— Friday, June 2�d is tentative date set for unveiling. City is making
arrangements.
4. Financial report— Remaining funds available for distribution to spring grants is $6,031.25.
5. No reports from ARTober or Cultural Assets committees.
6. Grant Committee
a. MOTION made by Commissioner Earley to discuss the three applications before voting.
Seconded by Commissioner Rieley and voted unanimously.
b. Pursuant to statement by Commissioner Bragg of possible conflict with MAMM application,
MOTION made by Commissioner Earley to allow Commissioner Bragg to participate in
discussion but abstain from vote on MAMM application. Seconded by Commissioner Stockwell.
c. MOTION to recommend a grant of$4,000 to Bangor Beautiful, Inc. for the creation of a bee-
themed mural on the wall of the building at 49 Park Street. Seconded and voted unanimously.
d. MOTION to recommend a grant of$1,500 to MAMM for their spring Girls Rock program.
Seconded —five in favor; one abstention.
e. MOTION to recommend a grant of$500 to Linda Packard for large canvases for an upcoming
exhibit at the Zilman Museum. Seconded and voted unanimously.
7. Adjourned at 9:17 AM.