O-74-04 10/25/04ORDINANCE — 7 V - (2
ORDINANCE CREATING THE ART & CULTURE COMMISSION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Lemont that:
SECTION 1: Chapter 2.69 of the Lemont Municipal Code is hereby
created:
ART & CULTURE COMMISSION
2.69.010 TITLE.
The name of this organization is known and cited as the "Village of Lemont Art &Culture
Commission."
2.69.020 PURPOSE OF COMMISSION
The Lemont Art & Culture Commission's charge is promote the artistic and cultural life
of the Village through the initiation, evaluation, selection, creation and promotion of
visual arts (sculpture, murals) and performing arts (music, dance) projects. Such projects
not only contribute to the quality of the cultural life but also stand to benefit the
community's economic life as well.
The Commission provides a channel of communication between Village government and
the business owners, students, teachers, artists and residents motivated by interest in the
visual and performing arts.
2.69.030 MISSION.
The Art & Culture Commission was established by the Village Board to enrich the lives
of Lemont's residents and visitors by cultivating and promoting the appreciation of our
heritage through public arts projects.
2.69.040 RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS.
The Commission shall have the following responsibilities and powers under this
subchapter:
A. Partner with community groups, taxing bodies, corporations and individual
sponsors to facilitate public art projects and assist the Village in these activities.
B. Educate and empower the community through public art.
C. Generate interest, excitement, and cultural tourism.
D. Form partnerships with artists, architects, developers, local authorities and the
community at large to promote art experiences that beautify the region while
offering historical learning opportunities, which also enhance economic
opportunities.
E. Initiate projects that encourage quality and innovation in concept, context and
material realization.
2.69.050 COMPOSITION; OFFICERS AND DUTIES; COMMISSIONS; MEETINGS.
(A) Composition. All Commission members are appointed by the Mayor with the
concurrence of the Board of Trustees. Appointments are for terms of two years,
each of which expire on April 30th
(1) Voting members. The Executive Committee is composed of 5 official
members, each with an equal vote.
(2) Any member may be appointed to successive terms on the standing
Commission. Appointments for vacancies are filled by the Mayor with the
concurrence of the Board of Trustees, but only for the balance of the term
created by the vacancy.
(3) The Mayor, with the concurrence of the Village Board of Trustees, may for
good cause shown remove any member of the standing Commission.
(B) Officers and duties. The officers and duties are determined by the Village Board.
(1) Chairman. The Commission Chair shall be a voting member of the
Commission. The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the
Commission.
(2) Vice - Chairman. In the absence of the Chair the Vice - Chairman shall
assume his /her duties.
(3) Secretary. The Secretary shall maintain a record of all meetings,
attendance, and other items as deemed necessary, and shall perform those
functions as determined by the Chair.
(C) Meetings. The Commission shall meet as frequently as its rules of procedure shall
provide, but not less than once every three months. All members of the
Commission are required to attend all regularly scheduled meetings. Any member
who is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings in any one calendar year,
without being excused by the Chair or his /her designee, shall be recommended to
the Village President and Board of Trustees for removal from the Commission.
(1) Regular meetings - Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held at
such other location as designated by the Chair at the prior meeting.
(2) Quorum - A quorum of the Commission shall be comprised of the
majority of the voting membership on the Commission. A quorum of the
Commission must be present when voting. Passage of any motion shall
require a simple majority of the quorum so voting.
(3) Meeting procedures - The Commission shall adopt Robert's Rules of
Order, current edition.
2.69.060 AMENDMENTS.
(A) These "by- laws" within this subchapter may be recommended for amendment to
the Village Board by a majority vote of the members present and voting at the
next scheduled meeting at which amendment was formally proposed. All
Commission members shall be notified by mail of the proposed amendment at
least ten days prior to the meeting at which the final vote of the amendment shall
be called.
(B) A recommendation upon the amendment in a report format shall be forwarded to
the Village President and Board of Trustees within 30 days for final adoption
under a resolution.
SECTION 2: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by
law.
SECTION 3: Repealer: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith shall be and the same are hereby repealed.
The Village Clerk of the Village of Lemont shall certify to the adoption of
this Ordinance and cause the same to be published in pamphlet form.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COOK, WILL AND DU PAGE
COUNTIES ILLINOIS on this a254f^ Day of (Q d2 k.i'c/ , 2004
AYES NAYS PASSED
ABSENT
Debby Blatzer
Peter Coules V
Brian Reaves V
Steven Rosendahl
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
Attest:
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HARLENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
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PIAZZA, Vill a President