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Arts & Letters Commission Minutes : October 9, 2007 Attending: Robert Bernstein Adelia Parker-Castro Julie Bianchi Barbara Santoro Marilyn Cathcart Calla Smorodin Lisa Greening Jennifer Stokes Claire Hyman Daniel Talonn Lisa Mandel Creda Stewart Staff Liaison: Tom McCarthy City Council Liaison: Stefany Brot Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 at Centennial Commons by Calla Smorodin. Introductions Approval of Minutes Lisa M moved for approval of the September minutes, which was seconded, and the motion passed. Treasurer’s Report No report was given. The report will be e-mailed to the Commission and will provide a comparison of calendar years 2006 and 2007. There are missing bank statements, and Lisa M recommends changing banks. Tom will look into passwords for online banking. Tom will look into (1) any required IRS filings, including Form 990, (2) who makes any such filings on behalf of the Commission and (3) whether the Commission is required to file a year-end IRC Section 501(c)(3) report. Council Liaison Report Stefany Brot discussed potentially having a K-9 unit in U-City. The Loop Business District has donated some funds toward such a unit. The Council is considering alternatives for collecting outstanding trash bills. U-City was named as having one of the 10 greatest streets in the country – the whole length of the Loop. Stefany thanked everyone who supported Prop U. The Council approved a grant application for the Sutter-Meyer house. The City is looking to redevelop along Olive. Committee Reports: The Commission reviewed the calendar and provided comments. Discussion followed. Stefany proposed that one or more individuals be responsible for carefully proofing the calendar after the meeting. Barb, Calla, Lisa M., Adelia and Julie volunteered, and comments are due back to Calla no later than the morning of October 15 so that the comments can be turned to Monica by October 19.