1/12/2018 CULTURAL COUNCIL Minutes

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Mashpee Cultural Council Minutes from January 12, 2018 Meeting Present: Dawn Thayer, Lynn Waterman, Bill Nay, Mary Alice Stahleker, Nina Cocomazzi, MaryKate O'Brien Guest: Bruce Taggert Meeting called to order 2:05 PM Dawn shared there is $300 less than expected to award based on the report through the state website of the Cultural Council. Balance of last year and our new funds totaled $5,125, not $5,425. There will need to be two adjustments to what was originally voted on November 14, 2018 based on an appeal for reconsideration and over funding. 1. Discussion: If Oktoberfest is reduced by $300, the funding is from a revolving account, so the impact would be minimal and event would still occur. o Lynn Waterman made a motion to reduce from $500 to $200 • The motion was seconded by Bill Nay • Vote: 5 in favor, 1 abstention (D. Thayer) 2. Discussion: Creative Outlets:Finding Your Voice Through Art appealing a denial for funding. • Dawn Thayer- made a motion to reduce Shakespeare in the Park from $475 to $375 (-$100) • The motion was seconded by MaryKate O'Brien • Vote: 5 in favor, 1 abstained (D. Thayer) • Lynn Waterman made a motion to reduce Voices from the Wheelhouse from $500 to $400 (-$100) • The motion was seconded by Nina Cocomazzi • Vote: 6 in favor • Dawn Thayer- made a motion to provide $200 to Creative Outlets: Finding Your Voice Through Arts • The motion was seconded by Lynn Waterman Vote: All in favor Further discussion: What criteria do we want for Mashpee Cultural Council Local Guidelines? Changes need to be made before next funding round. Suggestion was made to schedule a follow up meeting to bring recommendations for guidelines. Dawn will complete state report and send out acceptance letters via email.