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Topic D Topic E Topic F Action Item: Doris Friend will encourage Melina Smither to send in her Volunteer Application. Discussion Point: Conflict of Interest Policy for NC Arts Council Decision /Vote(s): This item was tabled until next meeting because of no quorum. Action Item: None Discussion Point: Committee Updates Decision /Vote(s): Debbie Hepp has volunteered to serve as our liaison to the Visitors Bureau. She attended their March meeting, and will be replacing Gordon Jameson, who is not eligible for re- appointment to the OCAC advisory board at this time. Primary discussion at their March meeting was our public art project request. The Visitors Bureau was amenable but does not want to be the primary funder of public art. They can justify funding part of it because it would go into a public space near a possible tourist attraction. The Visitors Bureau board voted to fund 40% up to a maximum of $8,000. They suggested the Arts Commission ask the County Commissioners to pay the balance. Since the Visitors Bureau's March meeting, Devra Thomas and Martha Shannon met with Michael Waller (one of the artists) at the proposed site. His new estimate is $25,000 - $35,000 (bigger scale for this site and increased material costs). Also, Devra Thomas and Debbie Hepp met with Commissioner Penny Rich (who is also on the Visitors Bureau board), to discuss approaching the Commissioners for these funds. Funding isn't likely to happen quickly. She suggested we approach the BOCC in October, 2014. Arts Commission members should advocate for funding of the piece and public art in general with our elected representatives. Private funding is also possible but not likely to be significant. After approval by the County Commissioners, this project would also need to be approved by the Hillsborough Historic District. Action Item: Chair Devra Thomas asked for volunteers to serve on a Public Art Committee. Debbie Hepp and Kathleen Ponder volunteered to serve on this ad -hoc committee. Discussion Point: Agenda Additions /New Business /Old Business Decision /Vote(s): There is a meeting tonight about the proposed new ArtsCenter building. The OCAC's Spring 2014 grants deadline is 5 pm on May 23, 2014. Our May OCAC board meeting will be at the Century Center (Room 2 -3) in Carrboro. Our June OCAC board /grants meeting will be at the OWASA Community Room in Carrboro. Action Item: None Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM