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July 18, 2006
Minutes
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board met on July 18, 2006 at the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Linda Oliver at 5:31 PM,
and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. Roll Call
Members Present
Linda Oliver
Lee Bickford
Myra Davis
Ellen Dukes
Marilyn Spungin
William Leizman
Diane Cappella
Ted Thoburn
Members Absent
Georgia Heard O'Brien
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
(Arrived at 5:40 p.m.)
1 S` Alternate
2nd Alternate
Liaisons Present
Brad Wiseman — Planning Manager and Staff Liaison
Liaisons Absent
Eric Jablin — Councilmember and Council Liaison
Also Present
Lucy Keshavarz - Art and Culture Group
II. Approval of the Minutes
The Board approved the minutes from the June 22, 2006 meeting in a 7 -0 Vote
Linda Oliver
Yes
Lee Bickford
Yes
Myra Davis
Yes
Ellen Dukes
Yes
Marilyn Spungin
Yes
William Leizman
Yes
Ted Thorbum
Yes
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111. Old Business
Linda Oliver asked Brad Wiseman for an update on the Elephant sculpture that is on
Hood Road and is facing the wrong direction. Brad stated that he reviewed the approved
site plan and there was no stipulation as to the orientation of the elephant relative to the
project entrance .
Diane Cappella arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Myra Davis inquired about the placement of the art at the Bascomki* Palmer Eye
Institute because she feels the location is not appropriate. Brad stated he will review the
file to determine if it was installed in the approved location.
There was discussion among the Board regarding future recommendations and
determination prior to approval of the exact location, the direction the art will be placed,
the amount of landscaping and if the art should be placed on a pedestal.
IV. Art in Public Places Ordinance - Recommendation to City Council
Brad Wiseman presented the revisions to the Art in Public Places Ordinance that was
suggested at the last Board meeting. Linda Oliver spoke about the difference between
limited editions, unlimited editions, and mass -- produced art. - Marilyn Spungin made a
motion to recommend the proposed amendment to the Art in Public Places Ordinance and
Lee Bickford seconded the motion which passed in a 7 -0 vote.
Linda Oliver
Yes
Lee Bickford
Yes
Myra Davis
Yes
Ellen Dukes
Yes
Marilyn Spungin
Yes
William Leizman
Yes
Diane Cappella
Yes
V. Gardens Station
Lucy Keshavarz provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Board. She talked about the
location of the project and the art and went over the site plan -. She discussed the timeline
of the art process and the escrow amounts. Lucy showed a sketch of the "Flagbench" and
answered questions about the dimensions and materials. The Board requested a sample of
the material and an accurate drawing of the bench in front of the buildings.
Linda Oliver spoke about whether this art would be construed as being unpatriotic
because the bench will be shaped like an American Flag. - Discussion ensued regarding
the flag and the Board agreed that they would like the opinion of a veteran's group. Linda
Oliver stated that she likes the art but is concerned over causing controversy by using the
American Flag. The Board also discussed the possibility of using another patriotic
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symbol other than the flag. Linda Oliver suggested that Lucy go back to the developer to
discuss the Board's feelings about using the American Flag.
VI. Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Approval:
Linda Oliver, Chairperson
Lee Bickford, Vice
Diane Capella, Board Member
Ellen Dukes, Board Member
Myra is, Board ember
William Leizman, Board Member
Marilyn Spifngin, B rd Member
Ted Thob lternate Board Member
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eorgia eard- O'Brien, Alternate Board
Member
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Debbie Andrea, Recording Coordinator
Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim
transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.