2009.01.22_CAB_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:30 A.M.
Members Present: Chair Emily Firtell; Vice Chair Lois Feldman; Board Member
George Kelvin; Board Member Myrna Resnick; and Board Member Rene Yucht.
Members Absent: Board Member Elizabeth Eidelson and Sheila Kaltman (excused).
Also Attending: Town Clerk Beverly Brown and Deputy Town Clerk Valerie Oakes.
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. The Pledge of Allegiance along with a moment of silence
followed.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
• Deputy Town Clerk Oakes noted that under approval of minutes the date is incorrect and
should be December 18, 2008. MOTION: Vice Chair Feldman moved to approve the
agenda with the correction. Board Member Resnick seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Board Member Resnick moved to approve the minutes of December 18,
2008. Board Member Yucht seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chair Firtell commented that the fundraising letter was due to go out on January S, 2009
• but was mailed out on January 21, 2009.
• Cultural Board
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January 28th Art Instructors Reception -Finalization of Plans
Chair Firtell noted that the banner for the event is displayed in front of Town Hall but
flyers have not yet been printed or posted in the condominiums. Board Member Kelvin
mentioned that he will send an electronic copy of the flyer to Deputy Town Clerk Oakes.
Board Member Resnick has contacted all of the artists and informed them to bring all of
the materials needed to promote themselves. Also, sign up sheets will be provided. In
attendance for the reception will be Board Members Eidelson, Resnick and Kallman.
They will meet at 6:30 pm for preparation.
February 9th Sweetheart Concert -Update
The event flyer and poster are on display. The concert will be held in the library
beginning at 7:00 PM and reservations are required. The featured artists are Josephine
Dolce and Thomas Stallone. Vice Chair Feldman reported that 61 people have made
reservations. All incoming reservations need to be forwarded to the Vice Chair
immediately. In attendance will be Chair Firtell, Vice Chair Feldman and Board Member
Resnick.
March 1St - 31st Local Art Show -Update
• Board Member Kelvin noted that the art is to be delivered on Monday, March 2, 2009
and the show will begin on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Chair Firtell asked Board Member
Kelvin to update the Local Artists Show banner. The board decided to hold the artist
reception in the Library rotunda on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Once confirmation is received from Martha at the library, signage needs to be created for
print and distribution. Channel 97 needs to display that the entry forms are available for
pick up at the Town Hall and outside the Cultural Room.
NEW BUSINESS:
March 8th Dancing Under the Stars: Paul Cohen & 170 Piece Swing Jazz Band
Chair Firtell envisions the stage at the north end of the Town Hall parking lot, just south
of the stage should be an area designated for dancing and then the 400 chairs facing
north. The entrances need to have barricades to deny access to incoming vehicles. The
Board decided to do with out a dance floor this year. Town Clerk Brown will ask
permission from St. Lucy Church to use the parking lot. Chair Firtell will schedule with
Molly's Trolleys for transportation. Also, Chair Firtell will contact Paul Cohen and
coordinate with staff on setting a date to discuss lighting and sound. Board Member
Yucht offered to research pricing on soda, water, and cheese platters from Costco.
Deputy Town Clerk Oakes will research the cost for the rental of the drinking fountains.
Vice Chair Feldman will order balloons for decorations.
Cultural Board
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ADJOURNMENT:
Board Member Resnick moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 a.m. Board Member
Kaltman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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Valerie E. Oakes
Deputy Town Clerk