03-20-2014 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes Public Arts Advisory Board
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 20, 2014— 6:30 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex
Council Chambers/Conference Room
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
CALL TO ORDER
The Public Arts Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman Jim Lenox. Board
members present included: Chair, Anne Hiney and board members, DeeAnn Ross, Britt Volker, and
Lisa Green. Board members Susan Spurgin and Gaynell Reed.
Staff present included Carole Ehrlich, board liaison.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Discussion regarding a proposed 2014 Spring Jazz & Art Festival (JazzArts Fest).
(C. Ehrlich, PAAB Liaison)
Executive Summary
PAAB members updated further committee plans for the 2014 Spring JazzArts Festival. These include:
Food-Gourmet Trucks — Lynn Grimes reported that three food trucks had been set up for the event.
Board members requested that staff contact the BBQ and Mexican food truck vendors from the Wylie
Arts Festival to see if they would be interested in submitting applications for the event. She noted that
she would report back to the board once contacts had been made.
Entertainment — Co-chairs Anne Hiney and Britt Volker reported that all spots for entertainment were
reserved at this time. PIO Craig Kelly reported that all contracts were finalized and the bands were
ready for their performances. He noted that a lot of logistics would be completed in the next couple of
weeks.
Artists/Artist Organizations/ISD Art Groups — Liaison Ehrlich reported that her office had contacted
over 1,000 fine artists and over 50 art organizations to secure booths for the event. Ehrlich displayed 8
additional vendor applications and reported that currently there were approximately 30 artists
committed, with more expected.
Children's Activities —Ehrlich reported that her staff had secured the caricature artist as well as two
face painters to provide services at the event. An artist has committed to facilitate the community
canvasses and the board asked that library staff assist with a chalk art area in front of the main
entrance to city hall. WISD will provide a large display of award winning senior art and provide all
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equipment to display those art pieces.
Sponsorships —Chair Hiney reported she had secured the sponsor for the Rad Hatter. Hat stickers for
the dance company will be provided by the Rad Hatter to advertise the company.
PIO Kelly reported on the overall budget which still showed under the allocated funding for the event.
Many Wylie Art Partners would be included in the sponsor totals and advertising.
• Discussion regarding a proposed 2014 Bluegrass on Ballard Festival. (C. Ehrlich,
PAAB Liaison)
Bobby Heath representing the Wylie Downtown Merchants addressed PAAB requesting that
recommendations be made to handle vendors during the 2nd annual Bluegrass on Ballard. He
suggested that Multi-level marketers such as Pampered Chief and Scentsy apply with the WDMA and
all crafters, artists and individuals selling unique items apply with the City. He noted that there were a
few food vendors that would be grandfathered in due to their loyalty to the WDMA. Those food vendors
he requested only pay $75 for a booth and remain in the downtown area with the $75 fee going to the
art fund.
The board was agreeable and Mr. Heath explained he would take this information back to the WDMA
board for final approval.
• Discussion and update regarding the final art design and contract (Sid
Henderson, Artist) for the art project at the remodeled Public Safety Building. (C.
Ehrlich, PAAB Liaison)
Executive Summary
PAAB liaison Ehrlich reported the project committee consisting of Chief Randy Corbin, Chief John
Duscio, Anne Hiney, Gaynell Reed and Lisa Green met in January to discuss the project with artist Sid
Henderson via Skype. She explained that artist Sid Henderson would be meeting with committee
members on March 27th to review the final maquette prior to beginning fabrication of the final bronze.
Ehrlich reported she would bring photos to the next meeting for the board to view and possible
approval of the final design and contract for the art.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Public Arts Advisory Board minutes from
the February 19, 2014 Regular meeting. (C. Ehrlich, PAAB Liaison)
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Grimes, seconded by board member Volker to approve the
February 19, 2014 Public Art Advisory Board minutes as presented. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 5-0 with board members Spurgin, and Reed absent.
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ADJOURNMENT
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Grimes, seconded by board member Green to adjourn the PAAB
meeting at 8:25 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0 with board members Spurgin, and
Reed absent.
Anne Hiney, Chair
Ca ole Ehrlich, ecretary