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Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 5, 2019.
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ITEM FROM THE CHAIR
Dr. Roth read aloud a prepared statement (attached to these minutes). Board members concurred with the statement and expressed their support of the content. Dr. Roth commended the Board and their role of supporting public art projects, whether they’ve been vetted through the Board or not; however, saying the examples within the statement support following a process that includes the Cultural Development Board.
CULTURAL GRANT ITEMS
a. CHANGE REQUEST - MIAMI CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Dr. Mayorga recused herself due to conflict of interest on this item. The Board was presented with a change request from the Miami Children’s Chorus to change the date and venue of the program from the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables on May 19 to the University of Miami Gusman Concert hall on June 2. A copy of the venue agreement was provided. After a brief discussion, the following motion was made:
A motion was made by Ms. Horwitz to accept the proposed changes as presented by the Miami Children’s Chorus. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. CHANGE REQUEST - EL INGENIO, UPDATE
Ms. Cathers acknowledged representatives from El Ingenio, Ms. Lilliam Vega and Yannet Amador, who attended to respond to the organization’s change request and answer questions from the Board. Ms. Vega and Ms. Amador introduced themselves and stated that the change in venue was due to construction happening at the original location. They re-iterated their request, understanding that it’s retroactive, to move the program to the Coral Gables Library on March 2 and March 10 at 3:00 p.m. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
A motion was made by Dr. Alvarez-Perez to accept the changes as presented by the organization, El Ingenio. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. ART BASEL 2019
Staff advised the Board that Vice-Mayor Lago made a requ...
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