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, May 13, 2025 1. Call to Order Chair Rathgeber called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk Present 4 - Board Member CascioAbsent 1 - Also Present 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 25-2143 Approve the March 11, 2025 Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. Chair Rathgeber announced the item. A motion was made by Board Member Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Doczy, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk 4 - Absent: Board Member Cascio1 - 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 introduces the item. Page 1City of North Port Printed on 6/25/2025 May 13, 2025Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Board discussion took place regarding quotes, time frame, payment distribution, size, durability, and location. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Doczy, to continue Item No. 25-2136 until the next meeting. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk 4 - Absent: Board Member Cascio1 - B. 25-2138 Continued Discussion and Possible Action Regarding NPAC Sculpture (Mike Halligan) at Myakkahatchee Creek Greenway Trail Chair Rathgeber announced the item. Board discussion took place regarding design, funding, and prior works by the artist. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Doczy, to continue Item No. 25-2138 until the next meeting. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk 4 - Absent: Board Member Cascio1 - 7. New Business A. 25-2134 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding logistics of Rock Fountain Project Chair Rathgeber announced the item. Board discussion took place regarding designs, locations, time frame, funding and possible names. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to request a list of potential names for the project. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk 4 - Absent: Board Member Cascio1 - A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to continue Item No. 25-2134 until the next meeting. The motion carried on the following vote: Page 2City of North Port Printed on 6/25/2025 May 13, 2025Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk 4 - Absent: Board Member Cascio1 - 8. Future Agenda Items Chair Rathgeber announced the item. Future agenda items include ceiling tiles, locations, rock painting, and funding. Chair Rathgeber requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to continue the discussion on the ceiling and legacy tiles at a future meeting, pending additional information from the staff liaison. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk 4 - Absent: Board Member Cascio1 - 9. Public Comment There was no public comment. 10. Adjournment Chair Rathgeber adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. By: ______________________________ Eva M. Rathgeber , Chair Page 3City of North Port Printed on 6/25/2025