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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1975.04.09 - 14393by James W. Dunleavy , Chairman, reports Miscellaneous April 9, 1975 REPORT By Mr. Dunleavy IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7003 - OAKLAND COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Mr: Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Public Services Committee, Resolution No. _ 7003 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE James W. Dupleavy, Chairman REPORT March 20, 1975 BY PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - James W. Dunleavy, Chairman IN RE: MISC. RES. 07003 - OAKLAND COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Public Services Committee reports Miscellaneous Resolution #7003 with the recommendation that said resolution be adopted. The Public Services Committee, by James W. Dunleavy, Chairman, moves the acceptance of the foregoing report. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE itre James W. Dunleavy, Chairman •• - February 20, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7003 RE: OAKLAND COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL BY: LAWRENCE R. PERNICK TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: WHEREAS, the people of Oakland County have demonstrated a strong interest in cultural events by a wide variety of ongoing activities in the form of art exhibits, lectures, concerts and education in the fine and performing arts; and WHEREAS, many of the present cultural organizations per- forming these activities believe an Oakland County Cultural Council will provide coordination and increased interest and participation in these activities, these organizations including Oakland University, Southfield Arts Council, Farmington Arts Council, Pontiac Creative Arts Center, Cranbrook Institute, Art Council Triangle and Huron Valley Schools; and WHEREAS, the Lilienthal Study of Oakland County entitled "Preparing for Change-Oakland County 1970-1990" recommends the establishment of such a council to improve the life style of Oakland County citizens. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an OAKLAND COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL is hereby created to study, promote and improve culture in Oakland County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, with the concurrence of the full Board, is authorized to appoint membership to the Council. The Council shall be composed of 20 members. In the first instance, 10 members shall be appointed for a term ending December 31, 1975 and 10 member e shall be appointed for a term ending December 31, 1976. Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a term of two years. F FOR EGONG RESOLUTION BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council shall have the responsibility to prepare a statement of goals and objectives for the cultural devolopment of Oakland County and, further, that the need for staff and operating budget shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners within 6 months of the Council's appointment, MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. Lawrence R. Pernick • r • • .0 Judge Norman Feder City of Southfield Lawrence Goldsmith, Deputy Director Southfield Parks & Recreation Dept. Kenneth Gross, Executive Director Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Association Dr. Vaughn Whited, Assistant to the President, Oakland Community College Clifford Scherer, Superintendent Huron Valley Schools OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN _BIN-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PROPOSAL 1776 - 1976 "200 YEARS. OF FREEDOM TO PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY THE CULTURE OF OUR LAND" August 15, 1974 Proposal Submission Committee: Ronald L. Sesvold, Founder and Chairman President, Southfield Arts Council Dr. Donald OiDowd, President Oakland University Mario Balinger, President Farmington Arts Council Isabel Harlan, President Arts Council Triangle Dennis Frazho, Publicity Arts Council Triangle Darrick Wernher, Director Pontiac Creative Arts Center 0 .PROPOSAL TO!II THE OAXLAN? CO-siY BOARD ,*•COMMISSIONERS *-FOR.THE 1976 BI-C=E=AT., CELESRATION Background: Oakland County is recognized throughout the region for its rapid growth, progressive institutions, enlightened citizenry and, in the field of culture, its great variety of art exhibits, lectures, concerts and classes in the fine and performing arts. Individually, many of these attractions have wide appeal, for example, the ,Meadowbrook festivals, Cranbrook Institutions, Pine Knob Music Theater and various local art and cultural activities. However, these existing activities continue to struggle for sur, vival, rather than expanding to keep pace with growing demand. Money or lack of it ,- is at the root of some of these problems. Equally important, however, although less tangible, is the absence of official recognition, public awareness and county-wide organization and endorse, ment of cultural activities. Proposal; The 1978 Bi-Centennial celebration giyes the Board of Comaissioners a unique opportunity to create a County Cultural Council, The result of a successful Bi-Centennial program year will be the recognition of Oakland County as the cultural center of the region. In addition, the Council will have taken an important step toward a successful future. The Council would be formed by an appropriate resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners. The Chairman of the Board would appoint, with the consent of the Commission, a 15 member Council. Represented on this Council would be delegates from existing art and cultural organizations, schools, private industry and individual citizens. • * • -2 Initially, the Council's activities will be centered around the promoting of cultural activities in the county during the Bi-Centennial Celebration. Future projects to be considered by the Council might include efforts to obtain funding under the Federal Endowcment of the Arts and Michigan State Council of The Arts programs; the use of public facilities and college campuses as meeting places for art and other cultural associations; and the use of the County buildings as art galleries to brighten the Service Center as well as provide a showcase I, the talents of county residents. Examples of short term goals include a calendar of events, artist registry, greater utilization of the staff personnel at Oakland University, and open communication lines with County. cooperation. Another result of the Council's success would be the increased attendance at existing cultural events and, at the same time, increased funding for these events. In addition, increased communication among those sharing mutual problems and experiences will eliminate many program failures and increase constructive and creative thinking. Financial Considerations: Upon the formation of the Council, it is recommended that a present County staff person be assigned on a part-time basis to assist the Council in preparation of the meeting agenda, materials, and in the planning of programs. Projected Budget for One Year: 1974 •--75 1. Salary of part-time assistant $ 7,000.00 • 2. Miscellaneous office expenses $ 6,00G.00 Conclusion: - With a minimal expenditure of funds, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners can create a permanent memento of the 1976 Bi-Centennial celebration. The results of the program will affect not only those concerned with cultural activities but, in addition, business enterprises whose employees seek a better life style and the tourist industry, so vital to the economy of Oakland County. APPENDIX A Possible Representation on Council • Oakland University Oakland Community College Cranbrook Institutions Private Sector , General Motors, Ford, Chrysler Arts Council Triangle (Birmingham, Bloomfield, Troy/ Southfield Arts Council Farmington Arts Council Pontiac Creative Arts Center Pine Knob Music Theater Oakland County Parks & Recreation Oak Park Symphony Huron Valley Schools City of Southfield Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Association Private Citizens • #003 The Chairman announced pursuant to Rule XI-E the matter shall be laid over to the next regular Board meeting, , #7003 The Chairman referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee. There were no objections. • . • e , #7003 Moved by Dunleavy supported by Moffitt that resolution #7003 be adopted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) 1, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a seal, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of Resolution #7003 adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners at their meeting held on April 9, 1975 with the original record thereof now remaining in my office, and that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole thereof. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan . this day of 19.. , Lynn D, Allen Clerk By Deputy Clerk