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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION February 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting-Zoom Board Members present: Fred Joiner, Chair,Delia Keefe, Secretary; Crystal Wu, Lindsay Metivier,Justin Haslett, Marlon Torres, John Bemis, Linda Williamson Board Members absent:Anita Mills, Vice-Chair, Sarah Shore, Sean Bailey, Hannah Fatool, Krista Bremer, Brad Porter Staff Present: Katie Murray, Executive Director 1) Fred called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm. 2) Linda moved to approve the January minutes as amended. Crystal seconded. The minutes were approved. 3) Board member discussion a) Katie would very much like to have representation from the ArtsCenter on the board. Justin made a motion to vote on the acceptance of the application of Mark Bettger, Deputy Director of the ArtsCenter, to the board. Marlon seconded. The vote was unanimous in favor. This is Position#4 for a partial term. This will go before the county commissioners. b) Position#15 is a full term position beginning 4/1/22. This is in progress as Katie makes some connections. 4) Director's Report: a) State funding updates Orange County will receive $140,000 over the next two years. The county is required to sub-grant$70,000 out to the community. The other$70,000 could fund another full- time staff member. This position would focus on operations and grants management. The position would be community facing. b) DEI program update This program is on hold right now. This is the next priority after hiring another full-time staff person. c) Eno Mill update During November and December 65 people took classes. In October,November, and December there were $10,000 in art sales. We will resume openings in March. We are looking for summer camp instructors. We are working with Title I schools for advance registration. The group show in April, Home, will include visual artists and writers. The show will address housing issues which is a very