4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Art Advisory Board  
Tuesday, June 10, 2025  
6:00 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair Rathgeber called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
5 -  
Present  
Absent  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Doczy  
Also Present  
Staff Liaison White, and Board Specialist Gray.  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board.  
There was no public comment.  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
4. Public Comment  
5. Approval of Minutes  
25-2316  
Approve the May 13, 2025 Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Doczy  
Absent:  
6. Unfinished Business  
25-2136  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Garden of 5 Senses Sculpture  
continued  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Staff Liaison White introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding project delay, prior Commission approval of project  
and funding, materials, size, working sample, payment distribution, time frame, location,  
procurement process and maintenance.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
approve the estimated cost for stages one, two, and three of the Garden of Five  
Senses Project, in accordance with previous Commission approval. The motion  
carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Doczy  
Absent:  
25-2367  
B.  
Continued Discussion and Possible Action Regarding NPAC Sculpture  
(Mike Halligan) at Myakkahatchee Creek Greenway Trail  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Staff Liaison White introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding material cost, updated design, payment  
distribution, time frame, and location.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
approve the use of funds in the amount of $800 from the Commission approved  
contingency for the Mike Halligan Project. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Doczy  
Absent:  
7. New Business  
25-2364  
Discussion and Possible Action to further discuss Ceiling Tile Project  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Staff Liaison White introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding ceiling tiles, legacy tiles, budget, artist list,  
location, community involvement, and requirements.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
have Staff Liaison White create forms for a priority list of questions to ask to move  
forward with the projects ahead. The motion carried on the following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Doczy  
Absent:  
Board discussion took place regarding prior agenda Item No. 25-2134 including various  
aspects of the rock fountain project, fountain design styles, proposed budget increases, a  
rock wall feature, artist selection, potential locations, community involvement strategies,  
and specific project  
requirements.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
continue discussion on this project in order to develop solidified details and to  
obtain the link to review fountain options. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Cascio, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Doczy  
Absent:  
8. Future Agenda Items  
There were no future agenda items.  
9. Public Comment  
10. Adjournment  
There was no public comment.  
Chair Rathgeber adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.  
By:________________________________________  
Eva Rathgeber, Chair