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MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: January 12, 2023
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A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday,
January 12, 2023, in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center. The meeting was called to
order at 7:00 PM, by Chairperson Margaret Liang.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendee Name Title Status
Margaret Liang Commission Chair Present
Julia Tomtania Commission Vice Chair Present
A Kelly Paschal-Hunter Commission Member Present
Shweta Agrawal Commission Member Present
Timea Iharosi Commission Member Present
Kim Hudson Commission Member Present
Gina Gabriell Commission Member Present
Darren Phillips Alternate Commissioner Present
2. Oral Communication
2.1 Public Comment
Received comment from former Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner and
City Historian Steve Minniear.
3. Consent Calendar
3.1 Approval of the December 8, 2022, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
RESULTS: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Julia Tomtania, Vice Chairperson
SECOND: Kim Hudson, Commission Member
AYES: Liang, Tomtania, Paschal-Hunter, Agrawal, Hudson, Gabriell
Commissioner Iharosi advised that she is abstaining from voting due to not being
present at the December 12 meeting.
4. Unfinished Business – None.
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5. New Business
5.1 Selection of City of Dublin Poet Laureate
Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, Shaun Chilkotowsky, presented the Poet
Laureate program and introduced applicants, James Morehead and Richard Deets.
Both applicants presented their relevant backgrounds and submitted poems as
well as answered Commissioner inquiries.
Public comment received by Former Commissioner and City Historian, Steve
Minniear.
A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Julia Tomtania to continue with James
Morehead as Poet Laureate for another term.
RESULTS: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Julia Tomtania, Vice Chairperson
SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commission Member
AYES: Liang, Tomtania, Paschal-Hunter, Iharosi, Agrawal, Hudson,
Gabriell
5.2 Election of Officers
Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, Shaun Chilkotowsky, gave a brief introduction to
the Chairperson's responsibilities. Commissioners elected new officers to the position
of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
A motion was made by current Chairperson Liang to elect Julia Tomtania as
Chairperson for the 2023 year.
RESULTS: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Margaret Liang, Chairperson
SECOND: Gina Gabrielle, Commission Member
AYES: Liang, Tomtania, Paschal-Hunter, Iharosi, Agrawal, Hudson,
Gabriell
A motion was made by Commissioner Gabrielle, to elect Commissioner Paschal-Hunter
as Vice Chairperson for the 2023 year.
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RESULTS: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Gina Gabrielle, Commission Member
SECOND: Julia Tomtania, Vice Chairperson
AYES: Liang, Tomtania, Paschal-Hunter, Iharosi, Agrawal, Hudson,
Gabriell
6. Other Business
Staff and Commissioners provided updates and upcoming event information.
7. Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by elected Chairperson Julia
Tomtania at 7:58 PM.
Minutes prepared by Recreation Technician, Jennifer Li Marzi.
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Chairperson
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
ATTEST:
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Shaun Chilkotowsky
Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
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