HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes AIPP 091608CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
The September 16, 2008 regular meeting of the Art in Public Places Advisory Board of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 5:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, by
Chair Lee Bickford.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
The Municipal Services Coordinator called the roll.
Members Present: Lee Bickford, Chair
William Leizman, Vice Chair
Diane Cappella
Myra Davis
Ellen Dukes (arrived at 5:37 p.m.)
Cable Neuhaus
Jennifer O'Brien
David Porter, 1 st Alternate
Susan Tornabene, 2nd Alternate
Members Absent: None.
Also in Attendance: Eric Jablin, Mayor, Council Liaison
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, Staff Liaison
IV. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
Addition: Item IX. New Business — The applicant for the Art in Public Places at the Palm
Beach Gardens Medical Center has requested a workshop to be held this evening to discuss
the potential art piece as well as the location of the art. A packet of the proposed design
was provided for each member of the Board.
MOTION
A motion to accept the addition was made by Diane Cappella. Myra Davis seconded.
Motion was approved unanimously, 7 -0.
Member Ave Nay Absent
Lee Bickford, Chair ✓
William Leizman, Vice Chair ✓
Diane Cappella ✓
Myra Davis ✓
Ellen Dukes ✓
Cable Neuhaus ✓
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Jennifer O'Brien ✓
David Porter, 1 st Alternate N/A
Susan Tomabene, 2nd Alternate N/A
MOTION
A motion to reorder the agenda moving the Gardens Medical Center Workshop to the
beginning was made by Diane Cappella.
Cable Neuhaus seconded. Motion was approved
unanimously, 7 -0.
Member
Ave Nay Absent
Lee Bickford, Chair
✓
William Leizman, Vice Chair
✓
Diane Cappella
✓
Myra Davis
✓
Ellen Dukes
✓
Cable Neuhaus
✓
Jennifer O'Brien
✓
David Porter, 1 st Alternate
N/A
Susan Tornabene, 2nd Alternate N/A
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Workshop
• Mark Fuller, artist, presented his project for the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
and described the location and limitations of the site for the art.
• Mark Fuller described the pieces he submitted and how he arrived at his design of the
piece named Stint Tower, which was chosen by the Palm Beach Gardens Medical
Center.
• The Stint Tower and other proposed designs by Mark Fuller were discussed.
• Vice Chair William Leizman expressed his objection to Mark Fuller being chosen for
the project.
• David Porter stated the applicant hires the artist.
• William Leizman asked for David Porter's background regarding art, which David
Porter provided.
• Chair Bickford stated the discussion must remain within the Ordinance.
• Discussion ensued and Mark Fuller explained the hospital wanted to go in a technology
direction for the art.
• Board members offered their comments and suggestions.
• It was suggested that a pamphlet describing the art be placed in hospital waiting areas.
• Mark Fuller thanked the Board for their comments and suggestions.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION
A motion to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2008 and June 17, 2008 meetings was
made by Ellen Dukes. Myra Davis seconded. Motion was approved unanimously, 7 -0.
Member Ave Nay Absent
Lee Bickford, Chair ✓
William Leizman, Vice Chair ✓
Diane Cappella ✓
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Myra Davis
✓
Ellen Dukes
✓
Cable Neuhaus
✓
Jennifer O'Brien
✓
David Porter, 1 st Alternate
N/A
Susan Tornabene, 2nd Alternate
N/A
VI. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
• Eric Jablin, Mayor, Council Liaison, stated the florettes for the flyover art will be
installed within the next few days.
• Vice Chair William Leizman asked if another artist for the Palm Beach Gardens
Medical Center can be found.
• Mayor Jablin stated that discussion was over.
• Chair Bickford stated that William Leizman was out of order.
• Mayor Jablin stated the meeting should move on.
• Mayor Jablin announced the MacArthur Foundation will donate a statue of John D.
MacArthur to the City for the 50th anniversary to be placed in Veterans Plaza. The
artist being considered is Zenos Frudakis of Philadelphia, who is well known for doing
public figures. The MacArthur Foundation will also donate money toward the
anniversary celebration.
VII. UPDATE BY STAFF LIAISON
• Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, Staff Liaison, requested that Board
members return their handbooks for updating.
• Mayor Jablin explained the proposed Emergency Operations Center (EOC) location
and the placement for art and possible placement for a stage.
• David Porter suggested the Request for Proposal (RFP) direct the architect hired for the
EOC project to make the Military Trail side of the building be art.
• Kara Irwin gave an Art in Public Places Advisory Board program orientation
presentation.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
• None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
• The Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Workshop was discussed earlier in the
meeting per Motion 2.
X. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
• None.
XI. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD
• Chair Bickford commented the Board members did not anticipate seeing the work of
one artist only and would like to see diversification and a variety of artists.
• Kara Irwin stated legally there is no way to prevent an artist from working in the City.
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• Ellen Dukes asked about the possibility of an Ordinance requiring more than one artist.
Kara Irwin stated the suggestion had gone to Council before and failed. Discussion
ensued.
• Mayor Jablin stated decisions should be made regarding the art, not the artist.
• Chair Bickford stated she apologized to Mark Fuller at the May 20, 2008 meeting for
comments made by the Board that were not appropriate and she did so again tonight
and she hopes that following tonight's discussion everyone understands that the
discussion must remain on track and on topic.
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X11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Lee Bidkford made a motion for
adjournment. Ellen Dukes seconded. The motion was approved unanimously, 7 -0. The meeting
adjourned at 6:56 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held October 21, 2008.
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ATTEST
Donna M. Cannon
Municipal Services Coordinator
NOTE: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the
meeting. A verbatim audio recording is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
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