Arts, Humanities, and Historic Preservation


The regular meeting of the Sauk County Arts, Humanities and Historic Preservation Committee was called to order and certification of Open Meeting compliance was given at 1:00 p.m. by Art Carlson.

Members present: Arthur Carlson, Judy Ashford, Lola Huber, Henry Netzinger, Jay Salinas

Members excused: Peter Tollaksen, Rose White

Others present: Kathy Schauf, Peter Shrake

The agenda was approved on a motion by Ashford, second by Netzinger, and a unanimous vote of the Committee. The minutes of the prior meeting were approved on a motion by Huber, second by Netzinger, and a unanimous vote of the Committee.

Public Appearances / Public Comment

None

Communications

Business Items:

Appearance by David Frank of American Players Theatre with an update on future plans.

Consideration of grant requests.

Motion by Ashford, second by Huber to refer back to panels for further consideration on possible reductions in funding.
Motion carried.

Consideration of letter of support for Smithsonian project in Sauk City.

Presentation by Leslie McFarland. Motion by Ashford, second by Huber to provide letters of support for Sauk City and Reedsburg.
Motion carried.

Discussion and consideration of Historic Preservation project, P. Wolter.

Wolter will present a proposal at the next meeting to define the scope of the project.

Discussion and consideration of formalized disbursement procedures outside of grant processes.

Updates:

Artist Registry - None.

County Courthouse - The subcommittee reported on current events being planned.

Inventory of Historic County documents - On hold.

Humanities Speakers - Arrangements are being finalized.

Historic Preservation Month - A photographic contest is anticipated for 2006.

Cultural Resources Directory -A draft was presented for consideration.

Mini grant process and documentation. Update by J. Ashford.

Blue Lake touring group. A. Carlson presented on current updates.

Motion by Netzinger, second by Ashford to approve vouchers in the amount of to approve $84.33. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned on a motion by Netzinger, seconded by Huber, with a unanimous committee vote.

Next meeting date was set for 1:00 p.m. on April 14, 2006, Room 213 of the West Square Building.

Respectfully submitted: Judy Ashford, Secretary