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} CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMISSION HELD AT OLD TOWN HALL FEBRUARY 1, 2006 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Garland called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm. PRESENT: R. Garland, D. Wahl, F. Curry, B. Martindale, G. Yustick and B. Brown ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Historical Society President Angie Cadwallader, Mr. Cdwallader, Historical Society member Paul Schumann, and Secretary to the Kiwanis Club Glenn Knight. The Commission observed a moment of silence on behalf of former Council member Carolyn Kasler, Butternut School Principal Joan Bush and Officer James Calvitti whom passed away. Mayor O'Grady was present to perform the reappointments of each of the Cultural Activities Commissioners under their new staggered terms. He advised that Commissioner ponald Fraizer resigned his position on the Cultural Activities Commission. Mr. Garland questioned if by City Charter would Mr. Frazier's seat need to be filled by a school board member. Mr. O'Grady advised that although he would prefer the seat be filled by a representative of the schools it was not mandatory. He encouraged the commissioners to recommend anyone they felt would be of an asset to the commission. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES The Cultural Activities Commission minutes dated January 4, 2006, have been submitted for approval. III. NEW BUSINESS: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley will be in attendance to answer questions pertaining to proposed art show. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that the flyer that was created was brought to his attention which raised the question as to whether or not the commission should be in the business of sponsoring or conducting an art shows. He reviewed that the North Olmsted Codified Code chapter 159.01 clearly states that the commission shall not take control of any cultural events from a sponsoring organization and shall not assume the financing of any events as the financing shall remain the sole responsibility of the sponsoring organization, which shall assume any profit or loss. A good example to follow would be the commissions roll supporting the Dover Players the commission promotes, encourages and endorses their plays. They provide them a location to perform, advertise for them, and assist them in setting dates. However, the commission does not sponsor the activity. He assured the commission it was not the goal of anyone to shut down the possibility of an art show rather to encourage the commission to find a non-profit organization to sponsor the art show. The commission could then support the sponsor by creating flyers and even finding the place to have the show. Mr. Yustick questioned if all reference to North Olmsted Cultural Activities Commission needed to be removed from the flyer. Mr. O'Malley advised that the only wording which should be changed in the flyer is wording referencing who the sponsor is, or where to send the applications and fees. The commission can help a sponsor find vendors, and locations to hold events, even help advertise the event but that is all. The commission can even volunteer to help at the event they just can not sponsor the event. 1