HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 Arts Commission Applicant Appointments AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 10/3/2016
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Staff Contact/Dept.: Thea Hart, Library Staff Phone No: x2238
Estimated Time: 05 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Mandate
ITEM TITLE: ARTS COMMISSION APPLICANT APPOINTMENTS
ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint Jodie Davaz and Andrew Drake to the Arts Commission with partial terms expiring December 31, 2018.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Arts Commission has three vacancies on its board of nine commissioners. Two
position openings were advertised. All three vacancies were due to resignations; two vacancies had two years remaining in the term and one vacancy was for a term
that expires December 31, 2016 and will be filled concurrent with a second seat that
expires in December 31, 2016. The Arts Commission seeks to fill two partial terms expiring December 31, 2018, which equates to two two-year positions. The Arts
Commission received six applications. Five applicants attended the Arts Commission meeting on September 13, 2016 for an interview. The Arts Commission unanimously voted to recommend applicants Jodie Davaz and Andrew
Drake to be interviewed by the Council. On September 26, 2016 these two applicants were interviewed by the Council.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment I: Arts Commission Charge
Attachment II: Application of Jodie Davaz Attachment III: Application of Andrew Drake
Attachment IV: Arts Commission Member Profiles
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In response to a press release in July 2016, the Arts Commission received six
applications for two vacancies. The Arts Commission interviewed five applicants during its September 13, 2016 meeting. Applicant Robert Green did not attend the
meeting.
Council Operating Policies state in Section IX, Subsection 1.3) Springfield's boards,
commissions, committees, and task forces bring together citizen viewpoints which
might not otherwise be heard. Persons of wide-ranging interests who want to participate in public service but not compete for public office may choose to be
involved in advisory boards, commissions, committees and task forces instead. They also help fulfill the goals of the City’s adopted Citizen Involvement Program to have an informed and involved citizenry.
The City Council interviewed two candidates during the September 26, 2016 work session. The Arts Commission requests that the Council formally ratify the
appointments during tonight’s Regular Meeting.
Arts Commission
CHARGE
The Springfield Arts Commission was created to promote the arts in Springfield.
Assistance is given by the Commission to local artists in the form of grant sponsorship,
networking, education, communication, and, occasionally, funding.
The Commission may co-sponsor art events and exhibits. It works closely with the Lane
Arts Council and the Oregon Arts Commission.
Source of Existence: Council
Bylaws: Yes
Code: No
Sunset Date: Council
Membership
Number: 9
In City: Majority
Out of City: Minimal
Terms (2 max): 4 Years
Ward: No
Qualifier: Area residents with a 97477, 97478 or 97482 zip code only
are eligible. They may reside outside the city limits, but
must have a qualifying zip code.
Appointed By: Council application
Meeting Time: Monthly - Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m., City Hall
Funding Source: General Fund and Room Tax
Staff Liaison: Thea Hart, Adult Services Librarian
541-726-2238
Council Liaison: Marilee Woodrow
Last Revised: 9/1/16
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1
Springfield Arts Commission (SAC) Membership Profiles
September 2016
Zach Golik: Mr. Golik works as a civil engineer for Balzhiser and Hubbard Engineers. He is a
painter and a sculptor. He chairs the Arts Commission’s Public Art subcommittee. His partial
term expires 12/31/2016.
Dr. Gary LeClair: Dr. LeClair has been a member of the SAC since 2009. He is an amateur
photographer and art collector. He is currently on the Board of the Eugene Ballet. He has had a
lifelong interest in art. His other interests include dance from modern to classical ballet, as well
as music of all kinds from heavy metal to opera. His second term expires 12/31/2016.
Kimberly Lyddane: Ms. Lyddane has a M.S. in Arts Management from the University of Oregon.
She is the Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator at Willamalane Park and Recreation
District. In addition to her work planning special events, Ms. Lyddane also serves on the board
for the Oregon Festivals and Events Association. She is the current chair of the Arts Commission
and also chairs the Outreach subcommittee. Her first full term expires 12/31/2019.
Amy Orre: Ms. Orre has a BA in art and is experienced in teaching elementary school children in
extracurricular activities. She has worked as a youth activity leader at Willamalane. She
currently works at the Springfield Public Library. She chairs the Art Walk subcommittee. Her
first full term expires 12/31/2017.
Wanda Seamster: Ms. Seamster is an accomplished studio artist and recently retired from the
University of Alaska as a science illustrator. Before moving to Oregon, she was quite active in
the art and cultural life in Alaska, serving on the Anchorage Museum Collections Committee,
the Alaska State Council on the Arts Grants Committee and many city art programs. She chairs
the City Hall Gallery subcommittee. Her first full term expires 12/31/2017.
Summer Young-Jelinek: Ms. Young-Jelinek is a marketing professional for the Pain Society/Pain
Consultants of Oregon. She has a B. A. in Art History with minors in Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, and Business Administration. She serves as the secretary of the Arts Commission
and she chairs the Marketing subcommittee. Her first term expires 12/31/2019.
The Heritage Arts Grant subcommittee seeks a chair.
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