CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
ARTS COMMISSION
OUTLOOK ROOM
September 13, 2011



A Regular Meeting of the Arts Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona, was convened 
at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, at 5:09 p.m.

Members Present:   Robert Benson, Christopher Hearn, Marleejean Johnson, Steve Poe and 
Pamela Potter

Members Absent:   Lizabeth Gordon and Jack Lytle

Other Municipal Officials Present:  Jeff Tyne, Community Services Director; Heidi 
Gannuscio, Management Analyst; Andre Licardi, Cultural Arts Coordinator and Ellen 
Comella, Administrative Assistant

Audience:  1

Note:	 The order in which the items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the 
order in which they were discussed at the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed with a “C” are considered to be routine by the Arts Commission and 
were enacted by one motion.

Minutes:

1C Discussion and possible action to approve/excuse member’s absence from August 9, 
2011 regular meeting:  Lizabeth Gordon and Jack Lytle

2C Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of August 9, 2011

A motion was made by Steve Poe to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded 
by Pamela Potter and the motion carried unanimously.

New Business: 
  
3R	Arts Grants

Andre Licardi advised that the Arts Grant Panel will be meeting the end of September 
to make their recommendation to the Commission for the Program, Festival and General 
Grants.  No action taken

4R	Downtown Public Art

Andre Licardi spoke briefly about the downtown art projects, Osuna Park, 84th 
Streetscape and Centennial Plaza.  No action taken

5R	Small Art

Andre Licardi gave a power point presentation showing several small art; artists work 
and items that are currently available.  He asked the Commission to email him any 
thoughts, likes and dislikes.  No action taken

6R	Future Agenda Items

Pamela Potter would like to have discussion on ideas to generate more music events.  
No action taken


Call to the Public:

Connie McMillin spoke briefly on the WVAM news letter and how to go on line to get on 
the monthly mailing list.


Reports from Staff:   

1.   Council Presentation
Andre Licardi asked the Commission to attend the upcoming Study Session with Council 
on the “State of the Arts” which has been scheduled for October 18th at 4:00 p.m. (date 
and time may change see website for details.)  

2.  Percent for the Arts
Jeff Tyne is working with staff to get more details for the Commission and will report 
back at a later date.

3.  Gallery Schedule
Andre Licardi advised that the current WVAM exhibit will end on September 22nd.  The 
reception for the new exhibit John Armstrong Prints will be on Thursday, September 29th 
from 4:00 – 6:00.


Reports from Commission:  None

Being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made by Steve Poe 
to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Pamela Potter.  The motion carried 
unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.



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Robert Benson, Chair



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Ellen Comella, Administrative Assistant