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Lexington Arts Council (LAC) Meeting
Minutes for November 6, 2006
Present: Barbara Ciampa, Jackie Hawkinson, Bill Janovitz, Janet Post, Mary Trometer
Guest: Jonathan Cue
President Barbara Ciampa called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
LAC Membership:
Bill Janovitz introduced Jonathan Cue who is interested in becoming a
member of the Council. Jackie Hawkinson will complete the LCC on-line training, thus
fulfilling the membership requirements. Barbara read a letter from Allan Adolph and noted that
the Selectmen have accepted his resignation due to expiration of his term.
Recruitment for the LAC continues. Barbara will ask Alice Fernandez, a representative of the
Cambridge Craft Course. Janet will follow up on a possible member who she learned about at
the Haverhill meeting.
Minutes of October 2:
The Secretary’s Minutes of October 1, 2006 were accepted.
Treasurer’s Report:
Mary Trometer distributed the Treasurer’s Report. She obtained
documentation from Barbara Manfredi, principal of Bridge School, which supported last year’s
list of awards to Bridge. Mary noted that $4,405.86 is available for dispersal this year, including
funds unassigned last year. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted.
Haverhill MCC/LCC Get-Together:
Janet distributed her notes from this event (attached
hereto).
Selectmen’s Seminar:
Janet and Jackie attended the Selectmen’s Seminar on Ethics and
Conflict of Interest on October 21, 2006. Janet’s notes are attached hereto.
Three Apples:
Barbara attended the Three Apples Story-Telling Fair at Cary Library and noted
that they failed to recognize LAC’s support which they received last year. Jackie will follow up
on this.
Patrons Fund:
Bill recommended that the Patrons Fund be put on hold for the time being. He
recommended that we need to set goals for the Patrons Fund.
LCC Grant Applications:
Barbara distributed the completed grant applications. The school
PASS applications were discussed first.
1. It appears that the Fiske School art teacher, Nick Hart, withdrew his application over the
phone, due to confusion about funding for BSO open rehearsal tickets. Barbara noted that the
applicant is a new teacher and will attempt to clarify the proposal with him.
2. Bowman School’s application was rejected based on MCC guidelines, which require projects
to occur off school grounds. PASS grants are not for programs which occur within school
buildings during school hours.
Because approximately half of the school applications were on LCC application forms rather
than PASS application forms, we tabled further discussion until Barbara obtains MCC
clarification and guidance.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned until 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13, Room
111, Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Janet H. Post
Secretary