4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Art Advisory Board  
Tuesday, May 13, 2025  
6:00 PM  
City Hall Room 244  
1. Call to Order  
Chair Rathgeber called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
4 -  
Present  
Absent  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Also Present  
Board Specialist Gray  
3. Pledge of Allegiance  
4. Public Comment  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board.  
There was no public comment.  
5. Approval of Minutes  
25-2143  
Approve the March 11, 2025 Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
A
motion was made by Board Member Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member  
Doczy, 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 Cascio  
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 introduces the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding quotes, time frame, payment distribution, size,  
durability, and location.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Doczy,  
to continue Item No. 25-2136 until the next meeting. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Absent:  
25-2138  
B.  
Continued Discussion and Possible Action Regarding NPAC Sculpture  
(Mike Halligan) at Myakkahatchee Creek Greenway Trail  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding design, funding, and prior works by the artist.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Doczy,  
to continue Item No. 25-2138 until the next meeting. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Absent:  
7. New Business  
25-2134  
A.  
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding logistics of Rock Fountain  
Project  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Board discussion took place regarding designs, locations, time frame, funding and  
possible names.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
request  
a list of potential names for the 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 Cascio  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
continue Item No. 25-2134 until the next meeting. The motion carried on the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Absent:  
8. Future Agenda Items  
Chair Rathgeber announced the item.  
Future agenda items include ceiling tiles, locations, rock painting, and funding.  
Chair Rathgeber requested a motion.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Gruenberg, seconded by Board Member Falk, to  
continue the discussion on the ceiling and legacy tiles at a future meeting, pending  
additional information from the staff liaison. The motion carried on the following  
vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Chair Rathgeber, Vice Chair Gruenberg, Board Member Doczy and Board Member  
Falk  
1 - Board Member Cascio  
Absent:  
9. Public Comment  
There was no public comment.  
10. Adjournment  
Chair Rathgeber adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.  
By: ______________________________  
Eva M. Rathgeber , Chair