04-17-2025 (Public Arts Advisory) MinutesPublic Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes V&I
April 17, 2025 — 6:00 PM fN
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building # 100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by board member Steve Shank at 6:03 pm. Board members present
included:Afshan Khan, Gloria Suarez, and Manoj Padhi. Board members Chantelle McMurrian, Cassie
Dyson, and Esther Bellah were absent.
PAAB Liaison Julie Pannell also attended.
COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the
public must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Council requests that comments be limited to three
minutes for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take
action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens came forward.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council 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. Bluegrass on Ballard Volunteers
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell proposed volunteer opportunities for the board at the 2025 Bluegrass on Ballard
event. An overview of the current vendors and event operations was also discussed.
B. Walking Trails Phase 2, (Yoshi Wright) Update
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell updated the board with artist Wright's plans to repair Sacred Fire and leave no
signs of fire damage once he is able to return to his studio. Wright will send photos of his progress for
board review.
C. Walking Trails Phase 3, (Sonny Behan) Update
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell updated the board artist Behan received his first milestone payment, and is
currently working with his foundry and engineer to finalize the approved design, including the antler
adjustments. Once the stamped engineer drawings are submitted and the permit is issued by the city
Behan will move forward with the large-scale foam and clay model that will be used to create the mould.
He is hoping to be ready to bronze by the end of May.
D. Walking Trails Phase 3 (2), (Seth Vandable) update
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell updated the board artist Vandable had the Prairie Hunter maquette digitally
scanned to help with accuracy on the final sculpt and to ensure the arrow point is correct.
REGULAR AGENDA
Consider, and act upon, The Public Arts Advisory Board minutes from 3-20-2025.
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Suarez, seconded by board member Khan to approve the March
20, 2025 minutes, as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0 with board members
McMurrian, Bellah, and Dyson absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Khan, seconded by board member Suarez to adjourn the meeting at
6:17 pm. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0 with board member cMurr* fr, lah, and
Dyson absent.
�J Cassie on, Chair
ATTEST:
Julie Pan 1
1, Secretary