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Cultural Development Board meeting minutes of October 8, 2015.
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JEAN WARD SCULPTURES (ACTION):
Mr. Perez made a motion to move two (Jean Ward) sculptures (located on the east and west sides of the library) from their present location to Young Park, subject to adequate lighting, placement on a raised base, and subject to artist identification, work identified, and donor recognition incorporated. And that the third (Jean Ward) sculpture (located near the corner of Segovia St. and Riviera St.) be adequately lit, placed on a raised base, artist identified, work identified, and donor recognized; and moved closer to the corner for greater prominence. Mr. Litwer seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote:
Yeas: 3 - Mr. Pastor, Mr. Litwer, Mr. Perez, Dr. Roth
Nays: 1 - Dr. Mayorga
Mr. Litwer made a motion for the Arts Advisory Panel to consider the color red and return a recommendation to the Cultural Development Board. Mr. Perez seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote:
Yeas: 3 - Mr. Litwer, Mr. Perez, Dr. Mayorga, Dr. Roth
Nays: 1 - Mr. Pastor
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, BALBOA PLAZA (ACTION):
Dr. Roth made a motion to recommend that the Commission approve combining the Art in Public Places fees associated with 444 Valencia Avenue and 2509 Anderson Road. Mr. Litwer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CULTURAL GRANTS, FY2014-15 PROJECT CHANGES (ACTION):
Mr. Litwer made a motion to approve the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami and Miami Momentum Dance Company’s individual requests to use FY2014-15 funds toward October performances subject to the performances taking place prior to October 31, 2015, with an understanding that if a performance does not occur by this date, the extension is revoked and the monies are to be returned to the City of Coral Gables. Mr. Pastor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
FINAL REPORT & CULTURAL GRANTS REVIEW PROCESS (DISCUSSION):
Ms. Cathers asked for any Board Member recusals for F...
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