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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes AIPP 1120071 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD NOVEMBER 20, 2007 MINUTES The Art in Public Places Advisory Board convened on November 20, 2007 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Lee Bickford, Chair, at 5:30 p.m. A quorum was declared. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 111. ROLL CALL Members Present: Lee Bickford, Chair William Leizman, Vice Chair Diane Capella Myra Davis Lynn Silber Cable Neuhaus, 1 st Alternate Jennifer O'Brien, 2nd Alternate Ellen Dukes (Arrived 5:35 p.m.; Left 5:50 p.m.) Members Absent: Karen Hainsworth Also in Attendance: Eric Jablin, Council Member, Council Liaison Nina Nikolova, Planning Specialist, Staff Liaison Alternate Angela Wong, Community Services, Operations Manager Melanie Borkowski, Manager, Facilities Compliance, PBC Facilities Development and Operations Elena Toby Singer, Palm Beach County Robert Eric McClellan, Palm Beach County Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing IV. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS • None. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. VI. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON a Eric Jablin, Council Member, Council Liaison, stated the sculpture park is listed under Old Business so he will wait until that time for discussion. VII. UPDATE BY STAFF LIAISON • None. Art In Public Places 11.20.07 Page 1 I VIII. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 OLD BUSINESS • Nina Nikolova, Staff Liaison Alternate, introduced Angela Wong, Community Services, Operations Manager. • Angela Wong stated that Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, AIPP Staff Liaison, along with Nina Nikolova, will be the staff contact persons for discussion of finances involved with projects. • City Council must approve all projects before monies from the Art Impact Fund, which has a balance of approximately $575,000, can be spent. • Eric Jablin, Council Member, Council Liaison, explained that he board should go forward and develop a plan for a sculpture garden and then ask staff to review and develop the costs involved, after which the proposal can be brought before Council. • Lee Bickford, Chair, opened the floor to public discussion. — Lee Bickford explained she visited the green area directly adjacent to City Hall and felt it would be a good site for the sculpture garden, citing the mature trees providing shade and the area not being too close to the road, thus avoiding fumes from passing vehicles. — Diane Capella sees the project as a done deal and believes the board should move forward with it. — William Leizman, Vice Chair, inquired about the acreage available. Eric Jablin estimated 2 to 3 acres. — Eirc Jablin suggested a rotating sculpture garden where artists could display their work for a limited time. — Lee Bickford would like a water feature. — Angela Wong suggested putting the sculpture garden on the next agenda so appropriate staff could be invited to attend. Ms. Wong will bring information on site dimensions and an aerial photograph. — Board members agreed they would like to pursue the idea. — Myra Davis suggested that use and function be addressed. • Angela Wong reported the repairs to the PGA Boulevard flyover are in discussion at this time. Ms. Wong will advise the board when a final resolution has been reached. • Lee Bickford mentioned continuing discussion of art around the lake at a later meeting. William Leizman inquired if the art around the lake project could be combined with the sculpture garden project? • Discussion ensued regarding parameters of the two projects and possible expenses. • Lee Bickford suggested discussion of the Call to Artists for the art around the lake be placed on the January agenda, to which all board members agreed. IX. NEW BUSINESS At 5:50 p.m. Ellen Dukes left the meeting. Lee Bickford invited Jennifer O'Brien and Cable Neuhaus to join the regular board members on the dais. • Melanie Borkowski, Manager, Facilities Compliance, Palm Beach County Facilities Development and Operations presented the North County Regional Library Expansion workshop. Art In Public Places 11.20.07 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 X. 0 • Elena Toby Singer presented a sample of integrated and functional art collaborative design projects. • William Leizman requested to see an artist's rendition of the exterior and interior of the building. • Ms. Singer proceeded with presentation. • William Leizman had questions regarding the presentation of the exterior of the building. Eric Jablin explained it is not the purview of the AIPP Advisory Board to get involved with the architecture of the building or the planning and zoning issues. • Ms. Singer resumed her presentation explaining the expansion will be integrated with both the exterior and interior of the existing facility. • Floor was opened to discussion. • Lee Bickford commented she finds the project exciting. Ms. Bickford had questions about the theme that is to be created in the interior of the building. • Ms. Singer stated at this time the interior of the library is open and bright. The interior will be redecorated, but a theme has not yet been discussed. • William Leizman questioned the value of refurbishing the inside of the library when not changing the exterior to make it more appealing. • Ms. Singer stated that all of the interior will be refurbished and integrated with the new. • Discussion ensued regarding art for the interior of the North County Government Center Library Expansion MOTION Motion made, seconded and carried unanimously that the art to be considered for the North County Government Center Library Expansion will be for the inside of the library. VOTE Lee Bickford, Chair Yes Diane Capella Yes Myra Davis Yes William Leizman Yes Lynn Silber Yes Jennifer O'Brien Yes Cable Neuhaus Yes Following the motion further discussion ensued regarding artists and projects. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC None. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD None. Art In Public Places 11.20.07 (The remainder of this page intentionally left blank) Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 XIL ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. APPROVED: Lee Bickford, Chair J' 1 Ellen Duke Karen Haitis orth Cable Neuhaus, 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. All referenced attachments on file in the City Clerk's office. Art In Public Places Page 4 11.20.07