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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 26, 2009 9:30 A.M.
Members Present: Chair Emily Firtell; Vice Chair Lois Feldman; Board Member
George Kelvin; Board Member Myrna Resnick; Board Member Sheila Kallman and
Board Member Rene Yucht. Members Absent: Board Member Elizabeth Eidelson. Also
Attending: Deputy Town Clerk Valerie Oakes and members of the general public.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Firtell called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Roll call was taken by
Deputy Town Clerk Oakes and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
MOTION: Board Member Resnick moved to approve the agenda. Vice Chair Feldman
• seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Board Member Yucht moved to approve the minutes of January 22, 2009.
Board Member Resnick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Art Instructor Reception -January 28tH
The art instructor reception was a great event.
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Sweetheart Concert -February Stn
Vice Chair Feldman chaired this event and explained that it was successful, was full to
capacity and was truly a joyful occasion. The residents enjoyed the music selection.
Board Member Yucht was concerned with the lighting. Chair Firtell responded that the
Library is collecting donations and are looking to install more lighting.
Local Art Show -March 2nd to 31St
Board Member Kelvin reported that 14 artists have applied for the Local Art Show. The
artists are to drop off their work on March 2nd between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Board
Member Feldman will arrange for a table to be set where she will accept the application.
At the Artist Reception on March 3, 2009 Board Member Resnick will bring cookies,
coffee, creamer, sugar, cups and napkins. At the event Chair Firtell, Board Member
Resnick and Board Member Kallman will be present.
Board Member Yucht reported that she sent a list of the upcoming events to the Palm
Beach Post to advertise it in the paper. Ms. Yucht explained that advertisement could be
placed but that it would be open not only to the residents of Highland Beach but to the
general public. Chair Firtell asked that a survey be done to see how other municipalities
advertise their events.
• Dancing Under the Stars -March Stn
Chair Firtell asked that the Police Department be on notice of the event and the trolley
service. She also requested that copies of the fundraising donation letter and the
newsletter be printed for distribution at the event. Members that will be present at the
event are: Chair Firtell, Board Member Resnick, Board Member Kallman and Board
Member Kelvin.
Chair Firtell asked if the board was in favor of only serving water as the refreshment.
Roll Call Vote: Board Member Resnick -Yes
Board Member Kelvin -Yes
Board Member Yucht -Yes
Vice Chair Feldman -Yes
Chair Firtell -Yes
All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Table repairs in the Cultural Arts Room
Chair Firtell explained to the board that a table has broken in the Cultural Arts Room and
it can not be repaired. All in favor to purchase two small tables for the Cultural Arts
Room.
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ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Board Member Yucht moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 a.m. Vice
Chair Feldman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
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absent
Elizabeth Eidelson, Board Member
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Valerie E. Oakes
Deputy Town Clerk