HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Arts Commission Applicant Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 9/26/2016
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Thea Hart, Library Staff Phone No: x2238
Estimated Time: 25 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 INTERVIEWS
ACTION REQUESTED: Review the applications of two candidates for two vacancies for membership on the Springfield Arts Commission. Interview candidates per requirement.
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.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment I: Arts Commission Interviews – Schedule Questions Attachment II: Arts Commission Charge
Attachment III: Application of Jodie Davaz
Attachment IV: Application of Andrew Drake Attachment V: 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 Arts Commission requests that two candidates be interviewed by the City Council. The
Arts Commission recommends that Jodie Davaz be appointed to the Arts Commission to fill one vacancy to complete the partial term that expires December 31, 2018 and that Andrew
Drake be appointed to the Arts Commission to fill the vacancy to complete the other partial term that expires December 31, 2018. The Arts Commission believes the candidates are
eligible and qualified to serve on the commission. Following the interviews, the Council will formally ratify the appointments during the Regular Meeting on October 3, 2016.
Arts Commission Interview Schedule & Questions
Schedule
5:30pm Council preparation of interview questions
5:35pm Interview of Jodie Davaz
5:45pm Interview of Andrew Drake
5:55pm Council deliberation
Interview Questions for Jodie Davaz and Andrew Drake
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Arts Commission?
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to become an
Arts Commissioner.
3. Outside of the monthly Arts Commission meetings, what amount of volunteer time do you have
to offer for work involving the Arts Commission?
4. Which initiatives are you interested in working on if you are appointed as a Commissioner?
What would you bring to the Heritage Arts Grant program, which received additional funding for
this fiscal year?
5. Have you attended an Arts Commission meeting? If so, what were your impressions?
6. Can you give us an example of your experience working with a committee?
7. Please name one way you would help inform our community about the Springfield Arts
Commission and/or the Arts Commission’s projects.
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1
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 2, 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.
Attachment 5, Page 1 of 1