03-21-2024 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes�J►, Public Arts Advisory Board
WYLI E Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 21, 2024 — 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 Esther Bellah at 6:07 pm. Members present included:. Board
members Cassie Dyson, Steve Shank, and Anita Jones. Joseph Murdock, Gloria Suarez, and 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 2024/2025 Walking Reails, Phase 3 Projects
(C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Staff/Board Comments
PAC Ehrlich reported that she had presented a proposal by Sonny Behan to board members preset at the
February meeting. Some members were absent and she wanted to get feedback from them for a selective
process for the 2024-25 Walking Trails, Phase 3 proposals by Sonny Behan (a semi-finalist in the 2023-24
Call for Artists).
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Board members had a few questions regarding the backside of the sculptures, weight to withstand high
winds, and any sharp edges that could injure someone. Ehrlich reported that the questions had been sent to
artist Behan and she was waiting for a reply.
B. Discussion and update regarding the progress of the two 2024 art pieces by
Yoshi Wright (C Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Board Discussion
PAC Ehrlich reported that artist Wright has submitted the Texas certified engineer plans to the City
Engineering Department and was waiting on an approval from staff. (Sacred Fire and Ancestor).
C. Discussion regarding the materials for a booth set up for the Wylie events.
(C Ehrlich, Public Arts Advisory Board Coordinator)
Board Discussion
PAC Ehrlich reported that Public Information Officer Kelly had commented that the proposed flags and
table cover be with the exact logo of the City. Board member Shank asked if the logo could be in white to
offset some of the other colors used in the items. PAC Ehrlich stated that she would find out and report
back to the board.
D. Discussion regarding the 2024 Bluegrass on Ballard. (C Ehrlich, Public Arts
Advisory Board Coordinator)
Board Discussion
PAC Ehrlich reported that 58 applications had been approved and paid. She reported an additional 8 food
vendors approved. She stated that she expected full vendor capacity by mid -June.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon, the Public Art Advisory Board minutes of March 21, 2024
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Shank, seconded by board member Jones to approve
the minutes of March 21, 2024 as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0 with
board members Treadwell, Suarez and Murdock absent.
ADJOURNMENT
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Board Action
A motion was made by board member Jones, seconded by board member Shank to adjourn the
meeting at 6:27 pm. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0 with board members Treadwell,
Suarez and Murdock absent.
Esther Bellah, Chair
ATTEST:
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arole Ehrlic , Secretary
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