Chapter 2.110
HAYNIE’S CORNER ARTS DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sections:
2.110.020 Rules and regulations.
2.110.010 Established.
(A) The neighborhoods of Culver, Goosetown, and Wheeler Drive previously designated as an Arts District shall be known as “The Haynie’s Corner Arts District.”
(B) There is hereby established the Haynie’s Corner Arts District Advisory Committee. The committee shall review and support the creation and expansion of projects within the Haynie’s Corner Arts District. The purpose shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The committee shall recognize the community focal point of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District to be the Alhambra Theatre.
(2) The committee shall develop and propose incentives to stimulate and encourage the addition of artists into the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.
(3) The committee shall work to develop the Haynie’s Corner Arts District as an attraction and stimulus for economic development.
(4) The committee shall encourage property owners and residents to enhance and to preserve the historic character-defining features of their properties that were the deciding factors in the National Register eligibility of several neighborhoods in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.
(5) The committee shall review and recommend changes, if needed, to encourage the economics of art to flourish while maintaining the historic residential character of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.
(6) The committee shall assist in promoting revitalization of vacant or blighted homes and property in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.
(7) The committee shall develop a strategic plan to accomplish all of these purposes and submit such plan to DMD and the City.
(C) The committee shall consist of seven members with five members appointed by the Mayor and two members appointed by the Common Council.
(1) The five members appointed by the Mayor shall be as follows:
(a) One member representing participating local financial institutions.
(b) One member being the Executive Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development or his/her designee.
(c) One member representing historic preservation interests.
(d) One member representing the arts community within the district.
(e) One member representing the community at large.
(2) The two members appointed by the Common Council shall be as follows:
(a) One member representing the business interests within the district.
(b) One member being a resident of a low/moderate income family within the district.
Any member of the committee who undergoes a change in status relative to the categories upon which his or her appointment is based shall resign from the committee or face removal by the appointing authority.
(D) Members shall be appointed to two-year terms and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The Executive Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development, or his/her designee, shall be a permanent member of the committee.
(E) A committee member may resign from the committee by giving written notice to the appointing authority with copies to the Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development and the chairperson of the committee.
(F) The committee shall make an annual written report to the Evansville Redevelopment Commission, DMD, City Council, and the Mayor detailing the activities of the committee.
(G) The committee shall make public an annual report detailing the activities of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.
(H) The Department of Metropolitan Development shall provide technical and administrative assistance to the committee. As the administrative entity, the Department of Metropolitan Development shall record the minutes and provide other administrative functions, including, but not limited to, sending written notice of meetings to the committee members and providing supporting materials as needed.
(I) All meetings shall be conducted in compliance with the Indiana Open Door Law.
(J) A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of the quorum shall be required for a motion to pass.
(K) The committee shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from its membership at the first meeting each year.
(L) The chairperson may appoint subcommittees to assist the work of the committee as the need arises. A member of the committee shall be the chairperson of any and all subcommittees. [1983 Code § 3.34.01.]
2.110.020 Rules and regulations.
The committee shall recommend rules and procedures to implement the purposes and objectives of this chapter. [Ord. G-2007-12, passed 10-22-07. 1983 Code § 3.34.02.]