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FROM: Orange County Arts Commission <br /> SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting <br /> DATE: February 9, 2015 <br /> LOCATION: Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Albert, Ian Bowater, Brian Finch, Doris Friend, Geoffrey Hathaway, Deb Hepp, <br /> Tim Hoke,Tinka Jordy, Ashley Nissler, Kim Roberts, Devra Thomas, Scott Van Manen <br /> MEMBERS ABSENT: Kate Dickson,Joy Salyers, Bronwyn Merritt <br /> STAFF PRESENT: Martha Shannon <br /> Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM <br /> Topic A <br /> Discussion Point: Introduction of New Members <br /> Decision/Vote(s): New OCAC board members briefly introduced themselves. <br /> Action Item: None <br /> Topic B <br /> Discussion Point: Review of January 2015 Minutes <br /> Decision/Vote(s): Discussion of minutes <br /> Action Item: January 2015 Minutes were approved. <br /> Topic C <br /> Discussion Point: Director's Report <br /> Decision/Vote(s): Special thanks to Geoffrey Hathaway for arranging for Moses Carey,Jr.'s appearance at <br /> the February3, 2015 BOCC Meeting to acknowledge OCAC's 301h Anniversary. Staff asked Steve Brantley, <br /> Economic Development Commission Director, if the Visitors Bureau board has to approve of the OCAC's <br /> annual budget, and his answer was "yes". Under the current structure,the OCAC must get Visitors <br /> Bureau board approval for our annual budget (in addition to BOCC approval). Because of Congressman <br /> David Price's schedule,the date and location of the 4th US Congressional District-wide Reception might <br /> change (from April 20th to April 21't and from the NC Museum of Art to the Durham Arts Council). Staff will <br /> need an OCAC board member to volunteer to serve as an Orange County judge for this district-wide <br /> competition. <br /> Action Item: None <br /> Topic D <br /> Discussion Point: CHOCVB Liaison,Ad Hoc Committee Updates <br /> Decision/Vote(s): Deb Hepp, CHOCVB liaison, reported that the CHOCVB board had a presentation about <br /> the new UNC Hospital in Hillsborough at their January, 2015 meeting.There was also a long discussion <br /> about the possible new ArtsCenter/Kidzu location and facility.The CHOCVB will discuss the occupancy tax <br /> issue.The OCAC will remain neutral on this issue.The 30th Anniversary Committee will meet soon and <br /> make a report at our March meeting.The Marketing Committee, met on January 28th and worked on <br />