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Council Chambers, City Hall
Monday, January 9, 2023
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Nancy Gebhart. Members present
were Deanne Brill, Dave Detlefs, Jaime Reyes and Steve Kawaler.
Public Forum
David Stewart and Tammy Koolbeck were present for the public forum. David thanked COTA
for AIOFA support and announced the contracts were signed for the Lviv Philharmonic
Orchestra of Ukraine to perform at CY Stephens on March 3. Tammy thanked COTA for support
for the organizations who perform at CY Stephens Auditorium.
Approval of the November 7, 2022 Minutes
Jaime noted the second “was” in the Public Forum update was unnecessary. It was
moved by Dave, seconded by Deanne, to approve the minutes of the November 7,
2022 meeting, with Jaime’s edit. Motion carried unanimously.
Finalize Annual Grant 2023-2024 recommendations
There was discussion about the final annual grant recommendations and the amount
allocated for Special Projects. Dave and Deanne asked Nancy to reduce some of their
suggested funding amounts to provide more funds for Special Projects. Nancy made the
suggested changes and said she would forward them to Brian. It was moved by Steve,
seconded by Jaime, to approve the amended grant amounts and new final funding
recommendations.
Annual Grant Paragraph Assignments
Nancy asked Commissioners to divide up the 17 paragraphs for updating. After selections
were made, she noted the updated paragraphs are due to Brian on Monday, January 16.
She suggested sending them to him earlier if possible.
Nancy asked for volunteers to attend the February 14 Council meeting Budget Wrap-up
Meeting (5:15 p.m.), noting it was Valentine’s Day. After discussion, she volunteered to
attend to represent COTA at the Council meeting.
Upcoming Important Dates
a. Paragraphs due – January 16 (or before if possible)
b. Annual Grant Funding Recommendations Posted at City Hall – January 16
c. Fall 2022 Special Project Grant Final Reports Due – January 30
d. Next Meeting – February 6, 2023
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 5:20
p.m.