4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Art Advisory Board  
Tuesday, September 9, 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  
Present  
3 - Chair Rathgeber, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk  
1 - Vice Chair Gruenberg  
Absent  
Also Present:  
Staff Liaison White and Assistant City Clerk Powell  
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  
Approve the August 12, 2025, Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.  
A.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item and requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Falk, seconded by Board Member Doczy, to  
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
3 - Chair Rathgeber, Board Member Doczy and Board Member Falk  
1 - Vice Chair Gruenberg  
Yes:  
Absent:  
6. Unfinished Business  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding A Rock Sculpture Project  
A.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White spoke to call to artist form requirements.  
Board discussion took place regarding next steps, intent, location, costs, public visibility,  
park fountain maintenance, rock size, framing, mosaic tiles, Commission input, and  
Parks and Recreation input.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding A Ceiling Tile Project  
B.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White spoke to status update, required information, and next steps.  
7. Updates  
Review and Discussion Regarding Board Roles and Responsibilities  
A.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White spoke to Board role.  
Mr. Powell spoke to City Code requirements.  
Board discussion took place regarding attendance requirements.  
8. Future Agenda Items  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item and queried Board Members regarding items to be  
placed on a future agenda.  
Board discussion took place regarding Myakkahatchee Environmental Creek Park project  
update.  
9. Public Comment  
10. Adjournment  
There was no public comment.  
Chair Rathgeber adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.  
By: _____________________________  
Eva Rathgeber, Chair