4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Art Advisory Board  
Tuesday, April 9, 2024  
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  
4 - Chair Rathgeber, Board Member Loos, Board Member Gozion and Vice Chair Kang  
1 - Board Member Richardson  
Present  
Absent  
Also Present:  
Staff Liaison Michael White, Recreation Manager Shelby Mendelson, and Assistant City  
Clerk Matthew Powell  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board.  
4. Public Comment  
There was no public comment.  
5. Approval of Minutes  
24-0475  
Approval of the March 12, 2024 Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes  
A.  
A motion was made by Board Member Gozion, seconded by Vice Chair Kang, to  
approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
6. Unfinished Business  
23-0149  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Proposed Sculpture as  
Requested by Ms. Eva Rathgeber  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White spoke to proposal review.  
Discussion took place regarding timeline, review process, and permitting requirements.  
A motion was made by Board Member Loos, seconded by Board Member Gozion,  
to request the Parks and Recreation Department review the sculpture proposal. The  
motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
23-0285  
23-1574  
B.  
C.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Painting the City's Utility  
Boxes.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Ms. Mendelson spoke to the application process.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding City's 65th Anniversary and  
Community of Unity Themed Project  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Discussion took place regarding costs, project planning, timeline, volunteers, taxes, and  
legal review of contract.  
A motion was made by Board Member Gozion, seconded by Vice Chair Kang, to  
request Commission approval to proceed with the Peace Pole Project. The motion  
carried unanimously by voice vote.  
7. Updates  
22-2616  
Update on the North Port Aquatic Center Sponsorship Wall  
A.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Ms. Mendelson spoke to mural status, maintenance, and sponsorship opportunities.  
22-3874  
Update on the Placement of Artwork Near Walgreen’s in Heron Creek.  
B.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Ms. Mendelson spoke to Commission approval, location change, materials used, and  
costs.  
Discussion took place regarding timeline, accessories, and lightning.  
23-1572  
23-1573  
Update on Proposed Mural on the First Floor of City Hall (Mr. White)  
C.  
D.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Mr. White spoke to mural installation and promotional opportunities.  
Discussion took place regarding ceremonial options and plaque installation.  
Update on Commission's Direction Pertaining to a Mural at the Community  
Education Center (Mr. White)  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Ms. Mendelson spoke to mural status and timeline.  
8. Future Agenda Items  
Future agenda items include review of the public art account fund balance and Board  
goals.  
9. Public Comment  
There was no public comment.  
10. Adjournment  
Chair Rathgeber adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.  
By: _____________________________  
Eva Rathgeber, Chair