Arts and Humanities Mini Grants Available to Schools PUBLIC NOTICE The Casa Grande Arts & Humanities Commission is pleased to announce the availability of mini grants to fund art related projects. These mini grants are available to all Casa Grande Schools. The grant application is available on the City’s website www.casagrandeaz.gov. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Casa Grande City Clerk, Gloria Leija, 520-421-8600, Ext. 1100. /s/Gloria Leija, MMC Download the fillable Arts & Humanities Mini Grant application | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current Agenda PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Minutes C. Reports by Officers D. Unfinished Business E. New Business None F. Public Comments G. Adjournment Posted at City Hall and Police Department on July 29, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Disabled individuals with special accessibility needs may contact Scott Barber, ADA Coordinator for the City of Casa Grande at 421-8600 or TDD 520-421-8623. If possible, such request should be made 72 hours in advance.
Current Statement of Legal Action STATEMENT OF LEGAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Minutes C. Reports by Officers D. Unfinished Business E. New Business None Posted at City Hall and Police Department on August 5, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Disabled individuals with special accessibility needs may contact Scott Barber, ADA Coordinator for the City of Casa Grande at 421-8600 or TDD 520-421-8623. If possible, such request should be made 72 hours in advance.
Current Regular Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting ARTS & HUMANITIES COMMISSION
Chairman Hammond called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. The following members were present: Victor Hammond The following members were excused: Christine Deaton The following member was absent: Claudell Young Arrived 4:35 pm Also present: Gloria Leija City Clerk B. Member Herman moved to approve the minutes of June 2, 2010. Vice Chairman Wortman seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. C. Reports: C.1 Update on Art Pieces without Signage City Clerk Leija reported that the vendor, Sierra Signs will process the production of the order and the signage will be ready within 30-days. C.2 Update on Art Brochure City Clerk Leija reported that the Webmaster is working on completing the Art Brochure posting at the City’s website. To update the brochure, City Clerk will take pictures of other art pieces not pictured in brochure and include to the web posting. D. D.1 Discussion Regarding Dedication Date and Events for the “Ed and Lillian Pederson Memorial for Fallen City Employees” City Clerk Leija reported that Margaret Joplin, Artist was not able to give the completion date for the construction of the dedication signage because the work cannot get started without the 1st installment payment. The City was able to process the check and she received it last Friday. City Clerk will contact Margaret Joplin next week to obtain the completion date. The Commission selected possible dates for the dedication September 1st, 8th, or 15th. City Clerk Leija will discuss with Pederson Family if any of these dates are okay with them. Upon receipt of confirmed date from the Pederson Family, City Clerk will inform the Commission members. D.2 Review and Select Entertainment Proposals for the Dedication of the Ed & Lillian Memorial for Fallen City Employees” City Clerk Leija reported that the notice for a Request for Suggestions for Entertainment during the Dedication of the “Ed & Lillian Memorial for Fallen City Employee” was advertised in the newspapers and posted on the bulletin board and City’s Website. Two (2) proposals were received, and they are as follows: CG Desert Dancers (Belly dancers) and Classic Memories. The Commission reviewed the proposals and decided to consider other options. City Clerk will send “Thank You” letters to the two proposals received. The Commission discussed other options pertaining to program during the dedication. Suggestions to consider are as follows: 1. Kim Osteen – Chairman Hammond will check with her to see if she will write a song appropriate for the dedication and find out if her students/musicians will perform. Vice Chairman Wortman moved to approve $250.00 as an honorarium fee for potential entertainment options. Member Lipscomb seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. D.3 Review and Approve Art Mini Grant Format for Casa Grande Schools City Clerk Leija presented the Commission a draft revised Mini Grant Form for the Commission’s review and approval. Vice Chairman Wortman moved to approve the Mini Grant Form. Member Young seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. City Clerk Leija conveyed that the Mini Grant (fill-in form) will be available at the City’s website. The Commission instructed the City Clerk to do a press release/notice in the paper about the Mini Grant Program and to forward the Mini Grant form to CG School Superintendent (Elementary & High School), St. Anthony School and Legacy Charter School. Vice Chairman Wortman moved to allocate $5,000 fund toward the Mini Grant Program. Member Young seconded the motion and was carried unanimously. City Clerk Leija conveyed that she will contact Kevin Kelty to find out the school procedure in receiving grant money, e.g. does the school receive and disburse the money to the teacher, or do the teachers directly receive the grant money.
D.4 Discussion and Approval of Brick Paver Project City Clerk Leija reported that she contact the City Manager regarding the Commission’s decision to proceed with the brick paver project. The City Manager requested for the Commission to develop an Implementation Plan for Standardized Brick Pavers throughout the City Program for City Council’s Approval. It was the consensus of the Commission to start the 1st brick paver project at City Hall area in front of the fountain. City Clerk Leija conveyed that she will contact Margaret Joplin to get information and/or direction regarding the use of recycled materials for a brick paver. The Commission would like to continue the discussion at the next meeting on the following: City Clerk Leija conveyed that she will create an outline of an Implementation Plan of Standardized Brick Pavers for the Commission’s review at their next meeting. E. F. Chairman Hammond called for public comments. No comments were offered. G. Adjournment: There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:17 p.m. Victor Hammond | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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