Minutes of the regular meeting and work session of the Arts Council for the City of Winslow held on
June 5, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 21 Williamson Avenue, Winslow, AZ.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Sarah Smithson, Chairperson
Todd Roth, Vice-Chairman
April Neill
Joe Maktima
Stanley Bahnimtewa
MEMBERS ABSENT
Linda Card
Cheri Russell
STAFF
Peggy Wilson, Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and April offered an
invocation. Todd moved to excuse Linda Card. April seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
MINUTES – May 15, 2014
April moved to accept the May 15, 2014 minutes as distributed. Todd seconded the motion and the
motion passed unanimously.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There was no call to the public as no public was present. Joe asked the Council Members to view the
banner from the 2nd Annual Scholarship Run.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
Work Session, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding:
A. Open Mike/Poetry event, and Poetry Workshop set for June 28, 2014.
Joe advised that he will try to talk with his friend and get the information for the next meeting.
Staff was directed to cancel the Hubbell Building for the June 28, 2014 date.
In speaking of the next meeting, staff advised the Council Members that the next meeting is set
for Thursday, July 3rd. As July 4th is on a Friday this year, the Council Members voted on
whether to cancel the meeting for July 3rd, due to many of the members being out of town. The
vote was unanimous, and staff was directed to post a cancellation of the July 3rd meeting.
B. Chartwell workshop.
Sarah advised that the workshop has been set for Thursday, August 14th, at the Hubbell Building,
from 5 until 8 pm. Staff was directed to check on reserving the Hubbell and to let Sarah know if
a reservation is made.
C. Duct Tape Workshop with Janet Fish.
Sarah advised that Janet has agreed to do the workshop anytime in July or August. A short
discussion followed regarding the possible date of August 2nd.
D. Discussion regarding possible fund raising events/further discussion re replacing Art Sweet
Arts event, including possible raffle held in conjunction with another event.
Several ideas were brought up. April suggested possibly doing a ‘locals party expo’ having
vendors pay to display their party capabilities, and also charging admission, having a raffle
attached to the event. Another idea was a black tie affair at a restaurant, with catering and
dinner/dance.
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E. Matters from the floor, to include
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Just Cruisin’ Car Club Talent Show.
Todd advised that the date has changed to June 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Route 66 Park.
There was some suggestion as to who will be available to participate. Todd asked that
anyone who can come please be there.
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Possible float in the Christmas Parade in conjunction with Head Start.
Staff was directed to place this item on the next agenda as Cheri is not present.
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Report from Dustin and Linda re meeting with the school to hold a ‘Video Day’ event.
Hold this matter until the next meeting, as neither Linda nor Dustin are present.
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A short discussion regarding a request for help for placement of signage at the Historic
Indian Sanatorium Cemetery. Staff was directed to ask Kenn Evans to come to the next
meeting to see if the Arts Council can help create the signs.
Regarding the Jeannie Gassman event, there was a discussion about the materials she will
need for the workshop, which include a dry erase board with markers, a DVD player and a
monitor, and chairs and tables. A motion was made by April to purchase a dry erase board
(large) with markers, in order to have one available for this and other events. The motion
was seconded by Joe and the motion passed unanimously.
Sarah advised that Tess Kenna has requested the Arts Council look into a project for the
Second Street blank second story windows for some type of display. A discussion followed
regarding Sarah’s idea for ‘silhouette windows’ and holding a contest for the project.
Further discussion regarding finding out if the building owner will permit a project of this
type. Sarah advised she would look further into it, and staff was directed to place this
item on the next agenda, and to ask Tess Kenna to attend the next meeting to discuss it
further.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 p.m.
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Sarah Smithson – Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Peggy Wilson - Secretary
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