​January 7, 2019

Point Beach Arts Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting was held in the office of Borough Hall and was called to order at 7:05 by Councilman Paul Kanitra. Chairwoman, Gerrie Vergona was not in attendance.
Attendees: The following members and volunteers were in attendance:  Paul Kanitra, Laurie Vicari, Barbara Russell, Kristi Monticello, Cathy Jamison, James Dalton, Mike Corona, Marisa Gray, Kim Allen, Jim Inzero, Marianne England, Laura Di Pasquale, Jackie Di Pasquale, Tracey Jackson, Brian Papworth and Christopher Cochran
Laurie Vicari, Secretary was in attendance and recorded the minutes of the meeting.

  1. General Topics:

Paul noted that the Committee’s had scheduled events for all of 2019, with a good mix between classes and events.

  1. 2019 Action Items for Events:   

Action Items from the December 17, 2018 Meeting were discussed:
 ACTION ITEM January:   An empty Town store front would be a good venue to exhibit accepted Art Competition submissions.  James will look into empty store front availability.    Marketing Committee (Gerri/Cathy) should look into advertising opportunities for the Art competition.  James advised that he had not looked into empty store front opportunities.  However, he could touch base with the owners of the old Lola’s to see if it would be available.  Marisa said she could speak to the Owner of the old Lynn’s store to see if that would be an option.  Cathy said that The White Sands might have a 400 sq. ft. room that they could make available.  It was suggested that placards be made that Business Owners could display indicating where the competition submissions were being shown.  It was also suggested that a few stores could also display a submission in their window.  Another suggestion was that shoppers would vote on their favorite (another category) and that winner would be announced as “The Town’s Favorite”.  
ACTION ITEMS:  James will speak to Owner of Lola’s to see if art competition entries could be displayed there.  Marisa will speak to Owner of Lynn’s for same.  Have placards made to place in store windows? Kristi to ask White Sands if submissions could be shown there. 
ACTION ITEM February:  Kim is spearheading the Movie Time event.  If Surf Taco can’t be brought in as donating sponsor, Marisa can connect with Shore Points.   Paul needs to give Kim the movie screen.  Cathy has to send out a revised email advertisement including price for Surf Taco.   Kim asked Mike if he had speakers they could use.  If volunteers are needed, Cathy said the H.S. Key Club would be available.  Kim will do a dry run with the projector and screen/speakers.  Tracey will ask Jenks if they could provide the popcorn machine; the Women’s Club has used it in the past.  Chris suggested lighting – turning red when Jaws strikes.  It was recommended that before the movie starts, the “Close to Shore” reference be discussed.  Paul might bring the book and talk about how Jaws was based on this true New Jersey story.  
ACTION ITEMS:  Paul will give Kim the movie screen, Mike will provide speakers.  Kim will do a dry run.  Cathy will send revised email including charge for Surf Taco.  Tracey will ask Jenks if they can provide popcorn machine.  Chris will look into setting up lighting.  Paul will pick up Close to Shore book to discuss before the movie starts. 
ACTION ITEM March:  GALA:  Joylene should bring Chris to the White Sands so that he can map out interactive lighting options based on the space.  Jim Inzero will provide Artist contacts to Gerrie or Joylene.   It was suggested that the February 4th meeting be held at The White Sands so that everyone involved could see the space and figure out layout for the evening.  Kristi will contact The White Sands to ensure that’s ok.  James advised that he has arranged for Michael Ronstadt (Linda’s nephew) to be the cocktail hour musical performer.  He is a cellist.  Still need to think about music for afterwards.   Chris will look at the space in February to determine his interactive lighting design for the evening.  Gerrie has one artist confirmed and she may show her sugar art sculptures.  Joylene was not present, but Jackie read an email from her giving some progress details.  She was having a meeting with The White Sands next week and trying to get together with the Gala Committee members in the next day or two.  She needs advice on the budget – Paul can speak to her about that.  Paul asked if we could go to the Historic Committee and get some footage to show at the Gala.  Speak to Joylene about this to ensure it fits into her vision for the evening.  It was noted that any prizes needed to be done via a silent auction since raffles could not be held.  Jim had not looked into any artist contacts for participation.  Need to get word out about the Gala – advertise.
ACTION ITEMS:  Kristi contact The White Sands to ensure February 4th meeting could be held there. James/Mike to think about musical performers for after the cocktail hour.  Chris needs to look at White Sands space to work on lighting. Joylene to meet with White Sands and Gala Committee.  Paul to speak to Joylene about the budget and showing historic footage.   Cathy – think about venues to advertise Gala.   
ACTION ITEM APRIL:  James will work with Mike to set up a date and time and performers for April music performance in OCM.    Mike Corona and James Dalton advised that an original music concert has been scheduled for Saturday, April 13th.  Time 6:00 to ???  Mike will pick the line up.  Paul suggested that for marketing purposes, we also let bars and restaurants in town know about event so that they could possibly pair up with before or after show specials.  We need to advertise this event.
ACTION ITEMS:  Cathy-advertising April 13th Ocean County Music event – newspapers, social media. How do we loop restaurants and bars in?
ACTION ITEM MAY:  Need to discuss May Bike In location and to further assign responsibilities.  Discuss at January 7th meeting.    Tracey and Kim advised that date for Bike-In was being changed to a later date.  Picks were Saturday, May 31st, Friday June 7th or Saturday June 8th.  Date needs to be confirmed.  Location was discussed.  The H.S.  Athletic Field appeared to be a popular choice because of space and restroom accommodations.  Pleasure Park and the Arnold Avenue Bandshell were still options, but the Train Station may not be because of traffic and noise, and the Inlet would be too windy for the movie screen.  Tracey will need to firm up date and location along with Movie to be shown.  If the H.S. Athletic Field is chosen, a form will need to be completed for consideration by the Board of Ed.  Paul will complete the form.   FoodTrucks may be an option to call in as well (Lexylicious). 
ACTION ITEMS:  Tracey will decide upon date and location of the May Bike In and move forward.
ACTION ITEM June/July/August:  Gerrie will schedule and coordinate Art in the Gazebo; Marisa will keep the Committee up to date regarding Actor’s availability for Summer Stock performances.  James and Mike will coordinate summer Music Crawls.  Not discussed, still need to keep as an Open Action Item. 
ACTION ITEMS June/July/August:  Gerrie will schedule and coordinate Art in the Gazebo; Marisa will keep the Committee up to date regarding Actor’s availability for Summer Stock performances.  James and Mike will coordinate summer Music Crawls. 
ACTION ITEM SEPTEMBER:  Need to identify volunteers for Seafood Festival participation.   Need to order Banner and Pamphlets.    Barbara will speak to the Chamber of Commerce at their next meeting about getting a table at The Seafood Festival. She noted that the Chamber is looking to move the event away from Arnold Avenue. 
ACTION ITEMS:  Barbara will speak to the Chamber of Commerce about getting a table for the Arts Committee at the Seafood Festival. 
October:  Bike In ????  – need to discuss further.  ACTION ITEM:  Keep October Bike in on the table for discussion. 
November/December:  Flash Mob, Snowman Decorating Contest, Trolley Performance.   To be discussed further, maybe mid-year.  ACTION ITEM:  Keep November/December activities on the table for mid-year discussion.
 

  1. Other Topics Discussed:

Murals:  Paul advised that the PPB Boro attorney is drawing up the legal agreement for the murals to be painted on privately owned buildings.  Jim has secured 4 locations to start:

  • Stella e Luna (Bay and Arnold Avenues)
  • Atlantic Fishery (Channel Drive)
  • ReMax  (Bay Ave)
  • Amazon Fruit Bowls (Arnold Avenue)

Paul and Jim also advised that the Jaeger Lumber Hardware store across from the Post Office is looking to redo its historic mural. Jim advised that there are structural issues with the building that may prevent them from participating in this project.   The old Borden’s was also brought up as a viable option for a mural.  Paul also suggested the plywood boards on the Food Shack. 
The subject of interactive murals throughout the Town was discussed as an option, but not a required theme.  Business Owners should be contacted for their opinions and the final decision should be included in the RFP. 
Jim will work with Cathy on putting feelers out to get artists willing to participate. 
ACTION ITEM:  Jim will work with Cathy for advertising for artists to participate and will talk to Business Owners about a desired theme for the murals.   
Shell/Rock Painting:  Kristi said she would talk to the school to see if this could be an after school activity.  An activity to take place in the spring.   Pictures of the completed projects could be posted to the Committee’s FB page and Instagram. 
ACTION ITEM:  Kristi will talk to the PPB school about the possibility of an after school event including shell or rock painting in the Spring. 
 
IT Classes:   Paul and Chris discussed holding a Technology class, open to all, at the end of February. Paul and Chris will work together to coordinate. 
ACTION ITEM:  Paul and Chris will discuss having a Technology Class at the end of February.     
STILL OPEN ACTION ITEM:  Carmelina should speak to Cathy Jamison regarding the possibility of holding Photography classes in the White Sands.    
              
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm, tentatively at The White Sands.