09-18-2025 (Public Arts Advisory) MinutesPublic Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes ' • I
September 18, 2025 — 6:00 PM f NV
2nd Floor Conference Room - 300 Country Club Road, Building # 100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF
WYLIE
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by board member Gloria Suarez at 6:17 pm. Board members present
included: Manoj Padhi, Robert Heath, Eliza Clement, and Afshan Khan. Board chair Steve Shank and
board member Chantelle McMurrian 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. Walking Trails Phase 2, (Yoshi Wright) Update.
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell updated the board artist Wright is currently working on the second piece,
"Ancestors Voice," with an estimated completion date at the end of September.
B. Walking Trails Phase 3, (Sonny Behan) Update.
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell informed the board that artist Behan has completed the large-scale model of
"Echoes on the Prairie." The board reviewed photos of the large-scale model and is ready for the artist to
send it to the foundry to be bronzed.
C. Walking Trails Phase 3, (Seth Vandable) Update.
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell will share updates on artist Vandable's progress via email to the board once she
receives a response.
D. "Revery" Art Dedication Update.
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell updated the board on a possible dedication date in November and questions from
the artist on the current landscape around "Revery." The Parks and Recreation department is working with
the artist Katy Antill on a new landscape and paver design to allow the viewer to stand closer to the
artwork.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon, the Public Art Board Minutes from 7-17-2025
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Clement, seconded by board member Padhi, to approve the July
17, 2025, minutes, as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0 with board members
McMurrian and Shank absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Padhi, seconded by board member Khan, to adjourn the meeting at
6:29 pm. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0 with board members McMurrian, and Shank absent.
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