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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-2010 Approved HCAC MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes December 9, 2010 The December 9, 2010 meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Minniear. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Minniear led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Minniear, Nuckols, Mack, Tutino, Vonheeder-Leopold Commissioners Absent: Carr, Halket ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold, seconded by Cm. Mack and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Cms. Carr and Halket absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of October 14, 2010 as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 POET LAUREATE/CITY HISTORIAN UPDATE Mr. John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Ms. Jonnie McCoy-Howell, Poet Laureate, provided an update on her past, current, and upcoming activities as Poet Laureate. Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold, City Historian, provided an update on her past, current, and upcoming activities as City Historian. The Commission expressed pleasure with the activities of the Poet Laureate and City Historian and thanked each for the updates. 8.2 CAMP PARKS HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS UPDATE Ms. Elizabeth Isles, Heritage Center Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. H&CAC Meeting — December 9, 201 U Page 2 of 2 Chair Minniear asked about the items that were not part of the initial inventory. Ms. Isles stated that Staff would be further inventorying additional items; however, all of the items may not fit within the initial Scope of Collections. Chair Minniear asked about the Army's timeline for transferring the items to the City. Ms. Isles stated that the Army estimates that the transfer process could take up to one year to complete, although Staff anticipates that it may be completed earlier. Cm. Mack asked about items that may be located in other buildings and locations. Ms. Isles stated that the City is aware of most of the items located in other buildings and locations and is planning to inventory those items as well. Cm. Tutino asked about storage for the items that are within the City's initial Scope of Collections. Ms. Isles stated that the items would be stored in the expansion space located within the Dublin Library. Chair Minniear asked about Staff's anticipation for a new scope of collections. Ms. Isles stated that a new scope of collections is currently under consideration.. The Commission commended Ms. Isles on the Proposal. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF AND REPORTS BY COMMISSION RELATED TO MEETINGS ATTENDED AT CITY EXPENSE (AB1234). Cm. Nuckols asked if the City offers gift certificates. Mr. Hartnett stated that Staff is currently considering this idea. Cm. Nuckols stated that she has very much enjoyed being a part of the Commission over the past two years. Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold stated that it has been a pleasure being on the Commission and thanked the Commissioners and Staff for the experience. Cm. Mack stated that she has also enjoyed being on the Commission and has enjoyed working with the Commission and Staff. Mr. Hartnett and Ms. Isles informed the Commission of upcoming events. The Commission and Staff thanked Cms. Mack, Nuckols, and Vonheeder-Leopold for their service and dedication to the Commission over the years. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician