On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, the Newburgh Arts and Cultural Commission met and voted to suspend their activities.

Part 1 of 16: Opening and reading of resolution to suspend commission

Part 2 of 16: Concern about shark fin – not owned by City of Newburgh

Part 3 of 16: NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) grant for Wyatt sculpture – deadline missed

Part 4 of 16: Percent for Art – what happens to $25,000, other money

Part 5 of 16: Marketing Promotions/Website discussion

Part 6 of 16: Chanin says moratorium applies to Courthouse project

Part 7 of 16: Discussion of amendment of resolution

Part 8 of 16: Karen Conway offered to volunteer on Courthouse project; Lourdes Zapata misrepresented this, never returned Conway’s calls

Part 9 of 16: Beth Enser’s statement: many of you weren’t even born and raised here, you’re coming to help

Part 10 of 16: Rachel Weidkam’s statement: our purpose is not to beg PriceChopper for money

Part 11 of 16: Decora’s statement: This isn’t the end, it’s the beginning

Part 12 of 16: Torrance Harvey’s statement: It’s slash and burn politics

Part 13 of 16: Isaac Diggs’ statement: Council doesn’t understand, not helped by first NACC Director or by departure of McGrane

Part 14 of 16: Garin Baker’s statement: I know we will continue… With those bloggers, the bullseye can be moved very easily

Part 15 of 16: Stuart Sachs: “When artists do work they need to be compensated” – reads Mindy Ross letter, Martha Zola letter

Part 16 of 16: Vote