05-21-2026 (Public Arts Advisory) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Public Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting
May 21, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Board 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. Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an indiv idual,
six minutes for a group. In addition, Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during
citizen participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
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 Ag enda
and will be considered separately.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DS1. Walking Trails Phase 2 (Yoshi Wright) update.
DS2. Walking Trails Phase 3 (Sonny Behan) update.
DS3. Walking Trails Phase 3 (2) (Seth Vandable) update.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon, Public Arts Advisory Board regular minutes from 4-16-2026.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board
at Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible
to the public at all times.
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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
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The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive
meeting or session of the 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 Board at the date, hour and place given in this
notice as the 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.
§ 551.076 – Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit.
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Public Arts Advisory Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: PAAB Account Code:
Prepared By: Julie Pannell
Subject
Consider and act upon, the Public Arts Advisory Board Minutes from 4-16-26.
Recommendation
Motion to approve the Item as presented.
Discussion
The minutes are attached for your consideration.
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Public Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by board Vice Chair Gloria Suarez at 6:10 pm. Board members present
included: Manoj Padhi, Robert Heath, Afshan Khan, and Eliza Clement. Board members Steve Shank and
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 that artist Wright’s two pieces, “Ancestors Voice” and “Sacred
Fire,” are both complete. Shipping of the pieces has been delayed to address concerns with the earth mound
design. His completion and install date has been amended to the end of July 2026.
B. Walking Trails Phase 3, (Sonny Behan) Update.
Board Discussion
PAAB Liaison Pannell informed the board that artist Behan is very close to completion of “Echoes on the
Prairie.” The foundry is currently completing the base, which Behan will then paint. Liaison Pannell will
share information on finishing touches and when it is preparing to ship in the near future.
C. Walking Trails Phase 3, (Seth Vandable) Update.
Board Discussion
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PAAB Liaison Pannell shared photos of the proposed site location for Seth Vandable’s “Native American
Hunter” and Behan’s white-tailed deer. Staff completed a site visit with artist Vandable and are preparing
the site for installation.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon, the Public Art Board Minutes from 11-20-2025
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Khan, seconded by board member Heath, to approve the November
20, 2025, minutes, as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0 with board members Shank
and McMurrian absent.
2. Consider and act upon, approving the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Public
Arts Advisory Board; approving new qualifications for membership on the Public Arts
Advisory Board, including residency, voter registration, and employment restrictions,
and other updates.
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Heath, seconded by board member Khan, to approve the Amended
and Restated Bylaws of the Public Arts Advisory Board, as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 5-0 with board members Shank and McMurrian absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Clement, seconded by board member Heath, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:33 pm. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0 with board members Shank and McMurrian absent.
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Steve Shank, Board Chair
ATTEST:
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Julie Pannell, Secretary
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