07-23-2015 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes Public Arts Advisory Board
LCITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Called Meeting
July 23, 2015 — 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 6:05 p.m. by Vice Chairman Lynn
Grimes. Board members present included: Lisa Green, Lauren Howard, Margaret Boyd, Anita Jones,
and Michelle Pugh. Board member Brooke Lopez was absent.
Staff present included: Carole Ehrlich, board liaison.
PRESENTATION
• Welcome to newly appointed Public Arts Advisory Board members
Board members introduced themselves to the other newly appointed board members. Chair Grimes
thanked them for their willingness to serve.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Overview regarding the 2015 Bluegrass on Ballard Event held June 27th (C.
Ehrlich, PAAB Liaison-Board)
Staff Comments
Liaison Ehrlich reported the 2015 Bluegrass on Ballard was a success with large crowds visiting the event and
craft area. She reported final revenue from the event and going into the art fund totaled $11,115. Chair Grimes
thanked the board for their work before and during the event.
• Update/Discussion regarding the 2015 Wylie Arts Festival (C. Ehrlich, PAAB
Liaison-Board)
Staff/Board Comments
Liaison Ehrlich reported there were 14 vendors that had signed up for the craft show to date. She stated she
anticipated many more in the coming months. Chair Grimes reminded everyone that the event would take place
December 5th and all board members would be required to assist both on the Friday, December 4th and the day of
the event.
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• Update/Discussion regarding the Public Safety Art Project (C. Ehrlich, PAAB
Liaison-Board)
Staff Update
Liaison Ehrlich reported staff was working with public safety staff to coordinate the dedication which will take
place September 111h. It was anticipated to be in the afternoon. She asked each member wishing to invite
officials and friends to provide a mailing list so invitations could be mailed out.
Ehrlich noted that artist Sid Henderson was planning to install the piece a couple of days prior to the dedication
since he was bringing family with him and desired to complete both the installation and dedication in the same
trip.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon the appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair for the Public
Arts Advisory Board beginning July 2015 and ending June 2016.
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Jones, seconded by board member Boyd to appoint Lynn
Grimes as Chair of the Public Arts Advisory Board beginning July 2015 and ending June 2016. A vote
was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with board member Lopez absent.
A motion was made by board member Howard, seconded by board member Green to appoint Anita
Jones as Vice Chair of the Public Arts Advisory Board beginning July 2015 and ending June 2016. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with board member Lopez absent.
2. Consider and act upon consideration of scheduling the time and place for Public
Arts Advisory Board meetings.
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Pugh, seconded by board member Boyd to set the third
Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. as the day and time for the Public Arts Advisory Board meetings
beginning in August 2015. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with board member Lopez
absent.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the Public Arts Advisory Board minutes from
the June 18, 2015 Regular meeting. (C. Ehrlich, PAAB Liaison)
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Boyd, seconded by board member Jones to approve the
minutes from the June 18, 2015 Public Arts Advisory Board meeting with the correction of the date in
the heading to read June 18, 2015. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with board member
Lopez absent.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the board, a motion was made by board member Boyd, seconded by
board member Jones to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0
with board member Lopez absent.
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C role Ehrlich ecretary