1/29/2018 CULTURAL COUNCIL Minutes

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Cultural Council Minutes from January 29, 2018 Present: Dawn Thayer, Lynne Waterman, Nina Cocomazzi, MaryKate O'Brien Meeting called to order at 9:35 AM. Minutes from January 12, 2018 reviewed and Lynn Waterman moved to approve the minutes and seconded by Dawn Thayer. Vote: all approved. Discussion on guidelines to be posted online. Lynne Waterman shared guideline from other towns. The thoughts are to not limit our options. Guideline are too broad. Last update was 2014. Current Title: Funding Priorities Proposed Title: Local Guidelines and Priorities Current: A desirable application for funding will include one or more of the following criteria: Proposed: A desirable application for funding will include a majority of the following: Current: Benefits the Mashpee Community Proposed: Priority will be given to applicants for events being held in the Town of Mashpee but not limited there to. Current: Is broad in appeal and/or fosters inter-generational interest Proposed: Eliminate this line - addressed in following line Current: Serres an at-risk, underserved, or disadvantaged population Proposed: Attracting an underserved group or a broad spectrum of the population may merit special consideration. Current: Promotes tourism Proposed: No change Current: Demonstrates collaboration Proposed: Eliminate this line Proposed addition: Current letters of recommendations are encouraged. Proposed addition: New events and first time applications may merit special consideration. Current: Completed online application that is submitted on-time Proposed: Complete online application. Complete website changes as discussed begin on page 2 of minutes. Lynne Waterman made a motion to accept changes to website. Seconded by Nina Cocomazzi , Vote: all in favor All changes will be emailed by MaryKate O'Brien to council members. Meeting adjourned: 10:42 AM