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
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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.
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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.
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Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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