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ClTY OF
WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS AUGUST 5, 2021
West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission
Thursday, July 1, 2021
7:00pm
MINUTES
Call to Order at 7:16pm by Heidi Kuharich; Roll Call: Judith Horsley, Heidi Kuharich, Deborah Walsh, withformer-
ehairperson Anni Holm, and City Liaison Rosemary Mackey in attendance; quorum established
The nominee, Judith Horsley for the position as the Cultural Arts Commission Secretary/Scribe, requested a longer trial
period. The vote was tabled.
Approve Minutes of May 6, 2021: Deborah Walsh made motion to approve, Heidi Kuharich seconded the motion;
minutes approved unanimously.
Update Status of Public Art Master Plan:
a. Buddy Plumlee continues to work on drafting the Public Art Master Plan.
b. Rosemary Mackey noted that she prepares and submits an annual report that reflects on last year’s work while
looking to the future.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant Webinar Update:
a. Judith Horsley watched the webinar. The webinar was recorded and she will send the link to Rosemary Mackey for distribution
to the other members after it is posted.
Other Business:
a. Heidi Kuharich requested assistance in recruiting new members to the Commission and emphasized
diversity. Na ereste ue uld-be-sive uha a a aet- Heidi Kuharich
suggested interested parties should be invited to attend a meeting to get a better sense of the Commission before
committing.
b. Heidi Kuharich stated that the “LOVE” sculpture is crooked, damage to the base remains...Rosemary
Mackey stated Public Works | is in process of repairing and would continue to update status. and+that-a-perimeter-of gravel
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c. Heidi Kuharich stated Juan Charvuk Ss piece i is missing, Srom ed healed Art wee aieeeiamed
d. Rosemary Mackey suggested that it would be good for the CAC to have a » presanes at the West Chicago Park
District’s “Christmas in July” and the “Taco Truck and Art Show” up-coming events. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra
will be playing at the “Christmas in July” event. Rosemary Mackey volunteered to contact Lily Medina and suggest the
idea of passing out fans that children could color recognizing the DSO for the audience to use during the performance.
Pending approval by the West Chicago Park District, the fans will include the CAC logo with the wording “The West
Chicago Cultural Arts Commission wishes to thank the DuPage Symphony Orchestra for bringing music to our
community!” on the front and “What do you wish for?” will be on the reverse in English and Spanish. Rosemary
Mackey also suggested inviting DSO Shelly Campbell to a future meeting.
e. Heri Kunerich suggested listing a all public art in West Chicago, not just that sponsored by CAC. remarked
7. Adjournment: 8:16pm; Heidi Kuharich made motion, Deborah Walsh seconded; unanimous
Minutes of July 1, 2021 meeting taken by Judith Horsley.
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