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Minutes 05-14-25 MINUTES OF THE ART ADVISORY BOARD HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 IN CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Susan Froehlich Amanda Radigan, Director Planning and Development Mark Cone Jae Eun Kim Principal Planner Margaret Newton John Stout, Planner I Kaina Maldonado Yazan Bata, Planner Mikaela McLaughlin Leticia Sabio, Planner I Moses Breion, Alt. (Arrived at 6:37 P.M). 1. Call to Order In the absence of the Chair, Susan Froehlich Chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Cone led the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call Catherine Cherry, Minutes Specialist called the roll. A quorum was present. 4. Approval of Agenda Motion Mr. Cone moved to approve the agenda. Ms. McLaughlin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Informational items from the Board The members briefly introduced themselves. 6. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of Minutes Approve minutes from February 12, 2025, Art Advisory Board Meeting Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 14, 2025 Motion Mr. Cone moved to approve the minutes. Ms. McLaughlin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Public Audience Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. None. 8. Announcements/Presentations/Correspondence A. Art in Public Places Code Amendment - Update John Stout, Planner II, gave the Art in Public Places Program Update, which was a Code Amendment. He stated that the item went to the City Commission on First Reading, but it was pulled on Second Reading and would be presented to the City Commission for approval again on May 20th Ms. Radigan stated that the Board met months ago for a more comprehensive plan for art and updating the Master Plan. She mentioned that the item went to RFP, and is now in negotiation for a consultant. She explained the rest of the process for the Master Plan. Mr. Stout reviewed the presentation, as contained in the meeting materials. Ms. Radigan explained how the Art in Public Places Program is currently is funded. B. Ad-Wrapped Traffic Control Boxes - Progress Update Ms. Radigan stated that the Board had previously discussed this item. Letecia Sabio, Planner I, gave the presentation, as contained in the meeting materials. She stated that this project will not have a phased roll-out, and three themes were identified, which were: bright beach vibes, We Are Boynton, and abstract tropical nature. She clarified that the artists could use other themes, select their locations, and that staff issued the Call to Artists. She reviewed the steps in the process and said that the Call will be posted on the project website that will be created for 60 days, and will include a QR Code to access the application page. She noted that the Call is open to amateur and professional artists and she reviewed how they would conduct outreach. Ms. Radigan stated that after they discuss deadlines, they will create the short webpage because the call to artists is short and concise and they will post the call. Mr. Cone asked if the call was limited to Boynton Beach residents and learned it was not. 2 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 14, 2025 Ms. Radigan stated that staff will reach out to other cities, artist communities, high schools, and others. Ms. McLaughlin suggested putting a QR code on materials to direct people to the website. 9. Action Items 10. Unfinished Business 11. New Business Ms. Kim stated that when they have art to review, it will be on the agenda, and Art Board members could not apply. Ms. Newton asked if she reviewed prior documents, if she would know what the criterion is for selecting the themes, criteria and what the Board does. Ms. Radigan responded that there are some documents they can share and a guidebook, which provides some of the process. She said that some of the process has been lacking and that is why they want to redo the Public Art Master Plan and refocus on the types of art. She advised that staff would work with the Board during this process, and she would provide a link to the video and discuss it at the next meeting. 12. Future Agenda 13. Adjournment Motion Mr. Cone moved to adjourn. Ms. McLaughlin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 P.M. -10ttitaukti (1_ ,G,aLt Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 3