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Home My WebLink About~Master - COTA Meeting Minutes 06/04/2018COMMISSION ON THE ARTS Council Chambers City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue Monday, June 4, 2018 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair Steve Sullivan. Members present were Jason Paull, Natalie Robinson, Deanne Brill, and Tom Lockhart. Staff member Tasheik Kerr was also present Public Forum No one was present for Public Forum. Approval of May 7, 2018 Minutes Moved by Jason, seconded by Tom, to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2018 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Finalize Fall Special Project Grant Recommendations Steve reviewed the funding requests made by ACTORS, The Octagon Center for the Arts, Story Theater Company, and Good Company. He also outlined the process the Commissioners took to determine the level of funding for each organization. Jason stated that ACTORS was anticipating a profit from their show in contrast to the other organizations. He noted he did not recommend fully funding ACTORS. His recommendation was based on the difference between ACTORS’ income and expenses. Deanne opted to lower her recommendation to $700. Tom and Natalie opted to lower their recommendation to $750. Steve noted there was enough grant money to fully fund ACTORS and the Commission is never sure what applications they will receive for Spring Special Projects. He concluded he would keep his recommendation the same. It was moved by Tom, seconded by Jason, to approve the recommendations with the amended change for ACTORS: Organization Recommendations Actors $725 Good Company $1,000 Octagon Center for the Arts $750 Story Theater Company $1,000 Upcoming Important Dates Steve noted that final reports for Spring Special Projects and Annual grants are due July 13 by 5:00 p.m. Jason inquired whether there was a penalty for those organizations that did not attend the workshop. Steve responded there was none. Steve also noted that the next COTA meeting would be held July 2, 2018. Adjournment Jason moved the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.