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Board confirms three new bathroom murals, debates use of taxpayer funds for mixers
Summary
The Arts & Culture Advisory Board approved placement of three new bathroom murals pending artist measurements and clarified that taxpayer funds cannot pay for food at mixers (grants can if designated); members discussed fundraising and a potential $10,000 allocation split that could reduce per-board budgets to roughly $2,000.
The Arts & Culture Advisory Board confirmed plans for three new paintings above bathroom entrances but asked the selected artist to confirm exact dimensions of each space before work begins. Members flagged logistics for placement and measurement as necessary next steps.
The board reviewed mixer invoices and reiterated that taxpayer funds may not be used to pay for food; however, grant funds can cover food if the grant specifically designates that use. The group recorded that they are awaiting guidance from the Village on the next steps for using grant funds to cover mixers.
Board members discussed fundraising as an alternative funding source and considered a potential $10,000 allocation that could be split among boards. If the $10,000 were divided among five boards rather than three, the Arts & Culture Board’s share would be approximately $2,000. No final budget for 2026–2027 was adopted; the board noted follow-up with the Village for confirmation of rules and allocations.
Next steps in the minutes include asking the artist for dimensions and waiting for Village guidance on allowable use of grant funds for food.
