Art Advisory Board

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board 6:00 PM City Hall Room 244Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1. Call to Order Chair Rathgeber called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk and Board Member Berra Present 5 - Board Member DoczyAbsent 1 - Also Present Staff Liaison White, and Board Specialist Gray. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board. 4. Public Comment There was no public comment. 5. Approval of Minutes 25-2316 Approve the May 13, 2025 Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. Chair Rathgeber announced the item and requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk and Board Member Berra 5 - Absent: Board Member Doczy1 - 6. Unfinished Business A. 25-2136 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Garden of 5 Senses Sculpture continued Chair Rathgeber announced the item. Staff Liaison White introduced the item. Page 1City of North Port Printed on 8/20/2025 June 10, 2025Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Board discussion took place regarding project delay, prior Commission approval of project and funding, materials, size, working sample, payment distribution, time frame, location, procurement process and maintenance. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to approve the estimated cost for stages one, two, and three of the Garden of Five Senses Project, in accordance with previous Commission approval. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk and Board Member Berra 5 - Absent: Board Member Doczy1 - B. 25-2367 Continued Discussion and Possible Action Regarding NPAC Sculpture (Mike Halligan) at Myakkahatchee Creek Greenway Trail Chair Rathgeber announced the item. Staff Liaison White introduced the item. Board discussion took place regarding material cost, updated design, payment distribution, time frame, and location. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to approve the use of funds in the amount of $800 from the Commission approved contingency for the Mike Halligan Project. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk and Board Member Berra 5 - Absent: Board Member Doczy1 - 7. New Business 25-2364 Discussion and Possible Action to further discuss Ceiling Tile Project Chair Rathgeber announced the item. Staff Liaison White introduced the item. Board discussion took place regarding ceiling tiles, legacy tiles, budget, artist list, location, community involvement, and requirements. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to have Staff Liaison White create forms for a priority list of questions to ask to move forward with the projects ahead. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk and Board Member Berra 5 - Page 2City of North Port Printed on 8/20/2025 June 10, 2025Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Absent: Board Member Doczy1 - Board discussion took place regarding prior agenda Item No. 25-2134 including various aspects of the rock fountain project, fountain design styles, proposed budget increases, a rock wall feature, artist selection, potential locations, community involvement strategies, and specific project requirements. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to continue discussion on this project in order to develop solidified details and to obtain the link to review fountain options. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk and Board Member Berra 5 - Absent: Board Member Doczy1 - 8. Future Agenda Items There were no future agenda items. 9. Public Comment There was no public comment. 10. Adjournment Chair Rathgeber adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. By:________________________________________ Eva Rathgeber, Chair Page 3City of North Port Printed on 8/20/2025