02-17-2011 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes Public Arts Advisory Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 17, 2011 - 6:30 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex
Council Chambers
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Thomas Gaudreau. Board members in
attendance were, Erin Dougherty, Polly Harrison, Ashley Burt and Deya Harris. Board members
Stewart Matthews, and Kathy Spillyards were absent.
Staff present included Carole Ehrlich, board liaison/secretary.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Update to the Municipal Complex Art Projects for Site #1 Site #2 and Site #3;
Update Founder's Park Art Project.
Executive Summary
Staff liaison Ehrlich addressed the board stating that the Site #1 Art Project for the Municipal Complex was
scheduled to be completed the week of February 21st. Installation of lighting and completion of the decomposed
granite pathway were the only items yet to be completed. Ehrlich explained that once these two items were
complete, a special meeting of the board could be called to approve the final art and final payment to artist Steve
Gillman.
Ehrlich reported she had been in contact with Living Lenses regarding installation of their sculpture to be placed in
Site#2 of the Municipal complex. She noted that sculpture should be installed sometime the middle of March.
Ehrlich also reported that CATCH by Madeline Wiener at Founder's Park was complete other than the
decomposed granite and native grass planting which should be completed in the next couple of weeks.
Teatro XIX will have concrete poured Friday February 18th and will then be ready for cleaning and patina work.
Ehrlich reported that portion of the work should take place in the next couple of weeks.
• Discussion regarding CIP Art Project for Community Park.
Executive Summary
PAAB liaison Ehrlich reported there was $14,950 in the 1% for Public Art for Community Park CIP Improvements.
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Ehrlich explained that this budget was small and the board might want to look at other funding to be added to the
budget for this project. She explained to the board the processes that could be used in selecting an artist. The
Parks and Recreation Board would meet end of February to determine the site for the art in Community Park
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the January 20, 2011 Public
Arts Advisory Board meeting. (C. Ehrlich, PAAB staff liaison)
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Harrison, seconded by board member Harris to approve the
January 20, 2011 PAAB minutes as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0 with
board chair Matthews and board member Spillyards absent.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the board, a motion was made by board member Harrison, seconded by
board member Dougherty to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed
5-0 with board chair Matthews and board member Spillyards absent.
Stewart Matthews, Chair
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Carole Ehrlich, ecretary