Cultural Preservation Society, Inc.

Board Meeting Minutes

April 23, 2003

Key West Library

Board Members present:

Isaac Valdes, Chairman

Ann Summers, Vice Chairman

Antonio Rodriguez, Treasurer

Sabrina Liguori, Secretary

Jan Nelson

Will Soto

Dave Van Hulst

Isaac called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.

Isaac called for the Treasurer’s report. Antonio advised that we currently had approximately $34,149.12 in the checking account and $400.00 in the Putnam account. The ATM has approximately $4080.00.

Annie made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report and was seconded by Jan. Passed, all in favor.

Isaac called for the Secretary’s report. Sabrina advised that all members had read the minutes of the last meeting prior to this meeting. Jan made a motion to accept the Secretary’s report and was seconded by Antonio. Passed, all in favor.

Isaac called for the PC report. Michele told the Board that they had began jurying again on April 21^st. He told the Board that a photographer was accepted because of unique and different type of photographs that were presented to the committee. He stated that they (PC) had discussed the concerns of allowing this product on as there is currently a cap in place on photography. They accepted the new person with the restriction that they are limited to what was presented to the PC only. He asked the Board to let the PC’s decision stand.

Sabrina made a motion to accept the PC report and was seconded by Will S. Passed, all in favor.

NOTE: There is currently a cap on photography and Joel states that PC will come to the Board regarding caps.

Isaac calls for the Performers Report. Will S. gives the report and addresses the complaints against Mark Riggs. Will states that Mark has been causing problems. Dave V. says that having 4 large acts in the plaza is not working. Don Sullivan suggest asking the city to relocate our big acts. There is a lengthy discussion with many suggestions of this issue.

Jan asks if we can designate a time and permanent space for the large acts? Will S. suggest that the pier manager designate spaces nightly and also suggest that none of the performers be allowed to work more than five nights a week. Don S. suggests asking the city (Raymond Archer) to let us use the area in front of Pepe’s. We pay for it in our lease and we patrol it so why can’t we use it? Will S. also states that we need more control of the performers at the pier. Isaac says we need to look our for the event by letting the Pier Managers run the performers. Jan suggest Will S. map out a layout and a rotation system. He will present this at the next Board meeting.

Isaac states that the performer “Eric” has abused his background music and it should not be allowed. Sabrina makes a motion “Eric will be given a written letter stating if he abuses his privilege of using his background music too loud again he will not be allowed to use it at all”. Will S. seconds. Passed, all in favor.

Will asks what discipline will be taken by the Board against Mark for the police report that was filed by Patrick Maher against Mark? Will makes a motion that Mark not be allowed to work until the next Board Meeting. Dave V. seconds. Vote of 3 for, 3 against. Isaac abstained. Not action taken in lieu of the tie vote.

Jan makes a motion that Mark be notified in writing to appear before the Board and explain the police report. Isaac seconds. Passed, all in favor.

Sabrina makes a motion to accept the Performer’s report. Jan seconds. Passed, all in favor.

Isaac calls for the Pier managers report. Dave D. reports that amplification on the pier by performers is not allowed. Amplification is only allowed in the Plaza. He suggests a spot by El Mason be an amplified spot. Isaac asks Will how amplification at Sunset Grill will affect him? Sunset Grill has applied for a Cabaret license from the City.

Jan makes a motion to accept the Pier Manager’s report and was seconded by Dave V. Passed, all in favor.

Jan makes a motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned.