HomeMy WebLinkAboutA&C 2006-05-09ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Tuesday Mav 9, 2006 - 4:00 a.m. CITY OF KITCHENER
PRESENT: Peter Hinchliffe, (Chair), Martin De Groot, Cheryl York, Jennifer Breithaupt, Lawrence
McNaught, Jamie Hill, Annalee Moore, Sivakumar Somasundram, Cheryl York, Tammy
Foster
REGRETS: Councillor John Gazzola, Sheila McMath, Erina Harris, Ron Green, Denis Pelerin, Isabel
Cisterna
DELEGATION
• No Delegates
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REVIEW OF AGENDA
Peter Hinchcliffe was absent from the April 11, 2006 and requested clarification on three
separate matters involving the Minutes.
He inquired whether or not ACAC had received the consultant's report regarding the steam
engine, "Hazel". He was advised that the report has not been circulated as of yet.
He also wanted updating on the KOR situation. He was advised that at this time, the board has
shut down operations and is no longer functioning and has been put on the City of Kitchener's
list of uncollectible funds.
Peter also informed the Committee that he had received a call from a Mr. Louis Forgett
regarding 5 or 6 large sculptures that had been donated to KOR Studio and Gallery. Mr. Forgett
would like them returned to him. Staff has had no information on the sculptures, but is trying
to trace their location. Martin De Groot also noted that the sculptures are not the City's
responsibility as we are not acting as an agent.
Another question that was posed to the committee was in regard to obtaining more space in
the Leisure Magazine. It was suggested we consider changing the layout. Cheryl York
suggested that Colleen Allan would be able to speak to this in more detail at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Jamie Hill and seconded by Martin De Groot to approve the minutes of
the April Meeting. All were in favour; carried.
3. BUSINESS ARISING
Update re Chilean Exchange Program -Cheryl
It was stated that a letter of welcome will be prepared by the Mayor's office and mailed to the
Director of the Music Academy in Chile.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
Peter Hinchcliffe added the Citizens Forum -Centre Block/Library to the Agenda.
Peter read a "broadcast" letter asking for an ACAC representative for the citizens' panel.
Representation on panel will occur through a balloting process. Twelve people will be selected
form the community at large. There will be 9 representatives from stated sectors. Nominees
will be drawn next Monday at 5:00 p.m.
Panelists are required to attend the forums on:
May 23 at 6:30 p.m. -General Information Session
May 30 at 5:00 p.m. -Facilitated discussion to produce a citizens' recommendation to Council.
Staff will get contact information for Len Carter for Peter. Contact Peter after CP II Team
meeting if there are any nominee candidates from CPII Teams.
5. REPORTS
5.1 PAWG Report -Cheryl
• Groundbreaking Ceremony was held at Victoria Hills Community Centre
• Kevin Schmalz sent letter stating that he has put this project aside for the time being
• PAWG Chairperson Sandra Martin handed in her resignation, therefore a replacement needs
to be elected.
5.2 DAC Report
• No meeting as there was no chairperson
5.3 CDC Report -Ron
Ron Green was absent
5.4 Arts Council Report -Martin
Martin attended an the Arts Council forum in London Ontario. He reported that 4 Churches
in Civic Centre area have a major study going on looking at social and cultural issues.
8 or 9 visual arts alliance representatives have been meeting to look at a Trillium worthy
proposal regarding capacity-building and /or other issues. Relationship building between
groups is important as is resource sharing, etc.
Suggested public be involved. Action still to be decided.
5.5 Staff Reports
• Introduction of Tammy Foster, the administrative assistant hired during Erina Harris's
absence
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5.5.1 Arts Update
• Peter inquired whether or not the Artscape Contract had been signed
• Cheryl advised that yes it had been
• Will be supplying the Culture II Plan contacts. A workshop is planned in about 8 weeks time
• The study should be completed by the end of August
6.0 OTHER
N/A
7.0 ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING
The next ACAC meeting will take place on June 13, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in the Schmalz Room at
Kitchener City Hall.
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