04-16-2026 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes•M Public Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes JAI
April 16, 2026 — 6:00 PM f N
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building # 100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF
WYLI E
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
Am- member of the public may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members o/ 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 anv matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens came forward.
,,... DISCUSSION ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine bt, the Citt• Council and will be enacted br
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 separateli'. r�
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
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 aqt 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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ATTEST:
Julie Pannell, Secretary