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March 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Chapel Hill Public Library
Chapel Hill,NC
Board Members present: Fred Joiner, Chair; Delia Keefe, Secretary; Tinka Jordy, Vice Chair;
Dan Mayer, Linda Williamson,
Doris Friend, Justin Haslett, Marlon Torres, Tim Hoke, Ashley Nissler
Board Members absent:Anita Mills, Marcela Slade, Rachel Despard, Bronwyn Merritt
Staff Present: Katie Murray, Executive Director; Emilie Menzel, Assistant
I. Fred called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
II. Doris moved to approve the February 2020 minutes. Linda seconded.
III. Executive Committee Update
a. Orange County Arts Council
Katie and Doris proposed that the Orange County Arts Council change its
name to Orange County Arts Alliance. This was discussed and the change
was approved by the board.
Bylaws were finalized at the February 24th meeting. Katie will work on a draft
of the federal forms for the March 23 meeting.
b. A new OCAC assistant, Emilie Menzel, has been hired.
c. Caterri Woodum has been asked to come on the board. She has not yet responded.
IV. Advisory Board Update
a. Nominations
Krista Bremer, The Sun- very positive and excited.
Brad Porter, Five Head Entertainment - musician with arts management
experience
Both of these individuals are very strong candidates. Tim moved and Ashley
seconded approval of the candidates.
The board voted unanimously to approve both.
V. Director's Report:
a. Eno Mill Project. Katie's office has moved to the mill. Katie is moving forward
with leases for the studio spaces. 8 single spaces are filled.
The large double space and the communal space are still open. The artists
represent diversity in terms of mediums, age, and race.
b. State of the Arts. The event is scheduled for April 13cn
Dan moved and Ashley seconded to cancel the April board meeting. The board
approved. Katie will send a director's report.
c. Art on the Hill. Partners from all towns and UNC have verbally committed to be
involved. There is discussion about alternating
Art on the Hill and the Local Roots Festival on a yearly basis.
VI. Grants discussion:
a. The board discussed the pros and cons of fully funding vs. partially funding
grants. There was also discussion regarding caps.
Tim made a motion to cap the artists' grants at$2000. Doris seconded the motion.
The board voted unanimously to approve the motion.
b. The recommended cap for grassroots grants is a range of$1000 -$3000.
c. Katie and Dan will meet to discuss the Arts in Education Grants.
d. The board discussed the handling of in-kind donation of artists' time. Doris
moved and Justin seconded to keep this out of the budget,
not allowing it as a cash match. The board voted unanimously to approve the
motion.
e. The board agreed that a compliance score should be included in the rubric.
f. The board agreed that asking more project based questions and for more
information on projects is a good idea.
Doris moved to adjourn the meeting. Ashley seconded.
Fred adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted, Delia Keefe, OCAC Secretary