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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.
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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