09-16-2021 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes / Public Arts Advisory Board
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CITY OF
WYLIE Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 16,2021—6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex—Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 100
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Minerva Bediako at 6:11 pm. Members present included: Lily
Courtney, John Treadwell, Esther Bellah, Christina Null, and Steve Shank. Board member Michael
Schwerin and board member John Treadwell were absent.
PAAB Coordinator Carole Ehrlich was also in attendance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address the Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must fill out a non-
agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak. The Board requests that comments be limited to three(3)minutes.
In addition, the Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate, or take action on any matter presented during citizen
participation.
No citizens were present to address the board.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one
motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Discussion regarding the Wylie Arts Festival 2021. (C. Ehrlich, Public Arts
Advisory Board Coordinator)
Staff/Board Comments
The board and PAC Ehrlich discussed the vendors received to date which total 140. PAC Ehrlich reported
that sponsorships were needed and asked how the board felt about a smaller sponsorship for $100 for
citizens and very small businesses. The board agreed that this would be a good option to add and call it a
sponsorship to the event with their names added to a thank you after the close of the event.
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B. Update regarding the Public Art Project for Fire Station#4. (C Ehrlich, Public
Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Board/Staff Discussion
PAC Ehrlich reported the Wylie City Council met on August 24, 2021 and approved the final art design,
"NEVER FORGET"and a contract for artist Terrance Martin. Ehrlich noted she was waiting on insurance
and would send a notice to proceed so the artist could receive his first milestone payment to start work.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon,the Public Arts Advisory Board minutes of August 19,
2021. (C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator/Secretary)
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Courtney,seconded by board member Null to approve the minutes
of August 19, 2021 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0 with board members
Schwerin and Treadwell absent.
2. Consider and act upon the purchase of banners for the Wylie Arts Festival and
Bluegrass on Ballard to advertise the work completed, and future art by the
City and Public Art Board. (C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board
Coordinator/Secretary)
Board Action
A motion was made by Courtney, seconded by Bellah to table action on the item until such time as the
board had more information regarding costs and designs for the banners and table. A vote was taken and
the motion passed 5-0,with board members Schwerin and Treadwell absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice,the Public Arts Advisory Board should determine that a
closed or executive meeting or session of the Public Arts Advisory Board or a consultation with the attorney for the
City should be held or is required,then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as
authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act,Texas Government Code§551.001 et. seq.,will be held by the Public
Arts Advisory Board at the date, hour and place given in this notice as the Public Arts Advisory Board may
conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning
any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to,the following
sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071—Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§551.073—Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
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§551.076—Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit.
There were no executive sessions held.
ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Treadwell,seconded by board member Bellah to adjourn the meeting
at 6:42 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0 with board members Schwerin and Treadwell
absent.
inerva Bediako, Chair
ATTEST:
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Carole Ehrlich, cretary
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