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DRAFT
APPROVED FEBRUARY 2, 2023
                                     West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission
                                                Thursday, November 3, 2022
                                                  7:00pm
                                               MINUTES
       1.  Call to Order at 7:08pm by Heidi Kuharich; Roll Call: Uwe Gsedl, Jacob Hernandez, Anni Holm, Heidi Kuharich, Buddy
          Plumlee, and City Liaison Daniel Peck in attendance; Quorum established
          Guests: Don Feld
       2.  Approve Minutes of October 6, 2022
            a.  Anni Holm made motion to approve, Uwe Gsedl seconded; Approved unanimously
       3.  Public Participation/Presentation: Don Feld of TAG (Thorium Action Group) spoke to Commission regarding TAG’s
          longstanding efforts to remediate the Kerr-McGee effects in the community and to seek input on recognition for those
           efforts when the parcel of land is transitioned into a park. Ideas included the park name or a memorial or art
            installation with a plaque that commemorates those efforts for posterity’s sake.
       4.  Items for Discussion and Possible Action
            a.  Welcome New Member, Jacob Hernandez
           b.  Alebrijes Projects
                         i.  Portals: two full boxes of wreaths remain/Dan Peck confirmed they cannot be returned to the vendor/need to
                  discuss options; Heidi Kuharich asked about MCC retrospective exhibit of Alebrijes originally discussed at outset
                 of project season/no further discussions have been had
                        ii.  Sculpture: Heidi Kuharich reported that the WeGo Amigo needs to be moved from Library by 11.14.22,
                suggested move date of 11.6.22 to allow time for raindate; Heidi Kuharich mentioned delivery of a treat basket
                  for the Library Staff from the entire Commission for being so welcoming during the entire project and wrote a
                   letter on CAC behalf to the Library Trustees to express gratitude, tout staff, and promote future partnership
             c.  Banner Exhibit—Project Outline
                         i.  2023 Planning: Dan Peck submitted proposal of roll-out; Commission rejected schedule that would cut the
             summer banner display in July instead of the long-established September end; Heidi Kuharich noted that in
                every instance, the title should be “Vitality/Vitalidad” regardless of language version; Buddy Plumlee will contact
                       first choice of juror, David Exner; remaining juror shortlist includes: Judith Horsley, Sara Phalen, past Mayor
                (Michael Fortner)
                        ii.  2022 Recognition: follow-up discussion on certificates for all participating artists/Buddy Plumlee, Uwe Gsedl,
                 Heidi Kuharich will work to produce all; renovations at City Hall preventing traditional solo show for People’s
                Choice Award recipient, Heidi Kuharich will work with Gallery 200 to offer location as an option
       5.  Other Business
            a.  Heidi Kuharich noted that the at-a-glance document has been removed from the CAC page of the City website
           b. Uwe Gsedl requested reconsideration on moving standing CAC meeting date/time; Dan Peck will distribute a
            Doodle Poll to gain consensus
             c.  Discussion on ideas to support COD 2024 Warhol Exhibit: banners should NOT be the answer; Anni Holm suggested
             wrapping downtown trash cans in Campbell’s Mushroom Soup can design to honor the West Chicago farm
              connection; Buddy Plumlee will submit proposal document
       6.  Adjournment: 8.53pm


       CAC Minutes.110322.DRAFT                                                                                                              Submitted: H. Kuharich