4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Art Advisory Board  
Tuesday, August 12, 2025  
6:00 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair Rathgeber called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
5 -  
Present  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Absent  
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  
25-2559  
Approve the June 10, 2025 Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White introduced the item.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Doczy, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Berra  
Not Present:  
Absent:  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
6. Unfinished Business  
25-2138  
A.  
Continued Discussion and Possible Action Regarding NPAC Sculpture  
(Mike Halligan) at Myakkahatchee Creek Greenway Trail  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White introduced the item and spoke to payments and vendor privilege.  
Board discussion took place regarding the remaining balance and outstanding payments.  
25-2472  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding A Rock Sculpture Project  
B.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White introduced the item and spoke to Parks and Recreation input.  
Board discussion took place regarding parks and grounds manager.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Falk, seconded by Board Member Doczy, to  
request Mr. White contact Parks and Grounds Manager Jeff Nelson with questions  
from the Board, submitted via email, regarding the Rock Sculpture Project. The  
motion carried on the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Berra  
Not Present:  
Absent:  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Board discussion continued regarding the type of project, kids involvement, and ceiling  
tiles.  
Mr. White spoke to next steps, call to artists proposal, and Commission review.  
Board discussion continued regarding next steps, and locations.  
25-2136  
C.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Garden of 5 Senses Sculpture  
continued  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White introduced the item and spoke to new artists, time frame, and Commission  
approval.  
Board discussion took place regarding the artist list, identifying artists, North Port Art  
Center (NPAC), creating an artist database, schools, methods for gathering additional  
information, art mediums, and Sarasota Art Center.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Board Member Falk, seconded by Vice Chair Gruenberg, to  
request Mr. White to create an Excel spreadsheet to catalog artists and their  
respective mediums, based on information submitted by Board Members via email.  
The motion carried on the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Berra  
Not Present:  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Absent:  
Board discussion continued regarding locating artists, future projects, and the  
continuation of the sculpture project.  
Board Member Berra arrived at 6:25 p.m.  
Board discussion continued regarding intent of sculpture, key elements, color,  
symbolism, integrity, design changes, and artist recognition.  
7. New Business  
25-2046  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Rock Painting Wall  
A.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White introduced the item and spoke to it being a duplicate of Item No. 25-2472, the  
Rock Sculpture Project, which had been discussed earlier.  
25-2364  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding A Ceiling Tile Project  
B.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White introduced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding engaging children through school participation,  
using ceiling tiles as a medium, potential display locations, project vision and theme,  
time frame, next steps, membership pathways, and collaboration opportunities.  
Mr. White spoke to staff liaison role and contacting Commission.  
25-2569  
C.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding NPAC Sculpture (Mike  
Halligan) at Myakkahatchee Creek Greenway Trail  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White introduced the item and spoke to it being a duplicate Item No. 25-2138, North  
Port Art Center (NPAC) Sculpture, which had been discussed earlier.  
8. Future Agenda Items  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding parks update and possible collaboration.  
A motion was made by Board Member Berra, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
request Mr. White contact Ms. Sturgess from Parks and Recreation to request that  
she meet with the Board and give an update on parks. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy, Board Member Falk  
and Board Member Berra  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Absent:  
9. Public Comment  
There was no public comment.  
10. Adjournment  
Chair Rathgeber adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.  
By: ______________________________  
Eva Rathgeber, Chair