Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Public Art Advisory Board

MINUTES

Wednesday, October 26, 2005
6:00 p.m.

Temporary Council Chambers 
Herb Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC
Web Site: www.townofcary.org

PRESENT:Carol Aupperle - Chair, Mathias Bishop, Ginger Hayes, Smythe Richbourg, Larry Schessel

ABSENT: Pat Hudson, Julia Kunkel Morrison, Carl Regutti, Ella Willams

STAFF: Lyman Collins, Vicki Hayes

GUESTS:  Steve Zaytoun, Heart of Cary

A.    CALL TO ORDER – Carol Aupperle, Chair
        
B.    MINUTES
        ·         September 21, 2005
              Larry Schessel made a motion to approve the September minutes as presented.  Mathias Bishop seconded
              the motion.  The passed unanimously.
       
C.    NEW BUSINESS
        ·         Donation of a bust of Koka Booth to be located at the Booth Amphitheatre
              Steve Zaytoun has been working with the Heart of Cary Association to commission Carl Regutti to create a
              bust of Koka Booth.  Mr. Zaytoun has meet with staff to determine the location of the bust at the
              Amphitheatre.  Lyman Collins showed the board a diagram of the amphitheatre and explained where staff is
              recommending placing the bust.  Lighting will be added to the bluestone wall that will shine on the piece and
              low plant material will be added around the bust.  Mr. Zaytoun explained the Heart of Cary is currently working
              on raising money for the bust, as well as contributions from Cary Visual Art (CVA).

              ACTION:  Smythe Richbourg recommended accepting the bust and placing it in the location staff
              recommended.  Larry Schessel seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

        ·         Mission Statement
              Carol Aupperle distributed a copy of the Public Art Advisory Board’s mission statement.  She asked the
              Board to provide feedback or suggestions for the statement.  Larry Schessel suggested that the Public Art
              Master Plan standards should be included.  Carol said she would include this into the statement.  Below
              is the final version.

              The Town of Cary's Public Art Advisory Board provides representation for the citizens of Cary in partnership
              with the Cultural Arts Division of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and the Town Council
              in promoting understanding, appreciation, support and involvement in the Town of Cary's Public Art Program.
              Committed to the highest aesthetic standards and broadest involvement of citizens and artists and consistent
              with the Town of Cary’s Public Art Master Plan, the Board provides advice and recommendations to Town
              Council and Town of Cary staff on matters relating to the administration, acquisition and inclusion of public
              artworks in Cary.

              ACTION:  Ginger Hayes made a motion to accept the Public Art Advisory Board Mission Statement.  Smythe
              Richbourg seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

        ·         Fiscal Education
              This will be moved to the November agenda.

        ·         Annual Staff Report
              Lyman Collins explained Council is requesting all Boards and Commissions provide an annual report of their
             accomplishments for the year.  Below are a few highlights.

§         Recommended 4 pieces of public art in private development

§         Moved forward on 3 public projects

§         Outreach Activities (Lazy/Spring Daze; Gates of Light)

§         Recommended acceptance of 4 paintings

§         Volunteer Hours

Lyman asked the Board to email him the number of volunteer hours they have worked this year.  Also any accomplishment they would like included into the report.  A copy of the final report is included with the minutes.

        ·          2006 Meeting Schedule
              Lyman Collins explained staff needs the Board to confirm its meetings time, currently the 3^rd Wednesday of
              the month at 6:00 p.m.  Smythe Richbourg explained that it is difficult because of work to make the 6:00
              p.m. time schedule.  He requested the meetings be moved to 6:30 p.m.  Lyman said the meeting could start
              at 6:15 p.m. if that would work with everyone’s schedule.  Carol Aupperle asked for a show of hands from the
              Board that was present and it was unanimous that the meeting be moved to 6:15 p.m.  She said she would
              email the other members to confirm the new time.  

D.    OLD BUSINESS
        ·         Town Hall Campus Gateway Project  
               Update – Lyman Collins showed the Board a sample piece of the etched glass. 

        ·         US 1/64 Pedestrian Bridge
              Update – This will be moved to the November agenda.

        ·         Cary Dog Park
              Update – This will be moved to the November agenda.

         ·         Walunt Street Park
               Follow-up
               Lyman Collins explained the last public meeting on this project was held on October 18th.  The next step is
               to present the plan to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board.  This will allow staff to
               present the project with public art included as a package to Council.  Lyman explained this is a good
               opportunity for the Board to move forward with public art.  Ginger Hayes asked if there were any other parks
               like this one.  Lyman said Sear Farm Road Park with Russ Rupert’s piece is an example of public art
               enhancing a park.  Larry Schessel asked if what the Board would be recommending is an integrated project. 
               Lyman said this would allow us to use the budget that is established for the project along with public art.
               Larry was unclear on how this process would work.  Lyman explained an artist would be selected to work
               with staff, council and this board on the project and the final design would go before the public.  Smythe
               Richbourg wanted to make sure that they could not take out the public art and then build the park.

              ACTION:  Larry Schessel made a recommendation to include artist on the design team.  Smythe Richbourg
              seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

F.     REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
         ·         Cary Visual Art – Pat Hudson
               No report was given.

        ·         Fine Arts League of Cary – Ella Williams
              No report was given.

       ·       Other Organizations
            
G.    ADJOURN