Issue Statement: Board Members Brenda Ramirez, Hayley Pedersen, and Duane Smith's terms expire September 2022. Members Ms. Ramirez, and Mr. Smith, request consideration for re-appointment. Ms. Pedersen resigned due to her resent move. There is one (1) additional applications presented for consideration.
Recommendation Action: By consensus, the City Commission appoint three members to serve on the Art and Culture Board for terms expiring September 2024.
The Art and Culture Board -
(A) Established. There is hereby established a public art board which shall serve in an advisory capacity to the city commission.
(B) Membership. The board shall constitute of seven (7) members each appointed by the city commission for an initial term of one (1) year or two (2) years. Thereafter, the appointments shall be for a term of two (2) years. The seven (7) members shall, if possible, consist of: Seven (7) members, four (4) of whom shall be residents of Oakland Park, chosen from among the professional categories of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, art education, professional artists, or those knowledgeable in the field of public or private art, art education, architecture or community affairs.
The following chart reflects current members of the board:
| Professional Category |
Arts and Cultural Board Members |
Oakland Park Resident |
| Architect |
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| Landscape Architect |
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| Urban Planning |
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| Art Education |
Duane Smith |
Yes
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| Professional Artist |
Angela Rush
Michael Vita
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Yes
Yes
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| Knowledgeable in Art |
Mary Damiano
Carlos Ferrer (Alt.)
Brenda Ramirez
George Wulin
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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