DATE: August 17, 2007
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,, Dale Loomis, Peter Tollaksen
Members excused: Molly Arbogast, Tommy Lee Bychinski, Rose White
Others present: Paul Wolter, Orris Smith, Sara Young, Craig Jacobsen, Dale Jaedike
The agenda was approved on a motion by Tollaksen, second by Ashford, and a unanimous vote of the Committee.
The minutes of the prior meeting were approved on a motion by Loomis, second by Carlson, and a unanimous vote of the Committee.
Public Appearances / Public Comment
Sara Young updated the group on American Players Theatre season, and plans for the future.
Craig Jacobsen updated the group on activities of the Spring Green Arts Coalition, and changes taking place at Taliesen.
Communications
Art Carlson relayed some information on the Spring Green Public Library, and the David Drake performance.
Thank you from the Children's Summer Theatre Workshop
Thank you from the Circus World Museum
Business Items:
Discussion regarding the Historic Preservation Award Program
Tabled for further discussion September 21, 2007
Discussion of 2008 Budget
Motion made by Ashford, second by Tollaksen to move $5000 from "Contracted Services" to "Grants and Donations" and request an additional $5000 to meet the Wisconsin Arts Board regranting requirement. Motion approved.
Sponsor an additional Humanities Speaker for 2007
Motion made by Ashford, second by Tollaksen to secure John Eastberg as part of the Wisconsin Humanities Council Speakers Bureau for $100 to give his presentation "The Architectural Firm of Ferry & Clas" at the Park Hall, Sauk City, on a yet to be determined night in the beginning of October. Motion approved.
Review contract outlining Paul Wolter's creation of a DVD based on his Historic Homes of Sauk County presentation
Motion made by Tollaksen, second by Carlson to accept the contract as presented.
Updates:
Artist Registry - None.
Mini grant requests. - None.
Motion made by Tollaksen, second by Loomis approving vouchers of $7,300.00, with a unanimous committee vote.
Meeting adjourned on a motion by Tollaksen second by Loomis, with a unanimous committee vote.
Next meeting date was set for 1:00 p.m. on September 21, 2007, in the Kraemer Library in Plain.
Respectfully submitted
Rose White, Secretary