03-21-2019 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes IN Public Arts Advisory rY Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Called Meeting
March 21, 2019 — 6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex
City Council Chambers/Conference Room
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
CALL TO ORDER
The Public Arts Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Chair Michael Schwerin.
Members present included: Minerva Bediako, Nancy Peirce, and Anita Jones. Lily Courtney, Marjorie
Bennett and Ross Grant were absent.
Staff present included Public Arts Coordinator Carole Ehrlich.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Update regarding the Animal Shelter Public Art Project. (C. Ehrlich, Public
Arts Coordinator)
Board Comments
Ehrlich reported that artist Robert Barnum had completed the installation of RESCUED. All lighting
and other items had been checked. The only item he will be bringing with him in May for the
dedication will be the sign that says Humans + Animals = RESCUED. He will install that small
piece prior to the dedication.
Ehrlich reported the dedication will take place in mid-May and planning for the dedication and
approval of the plaque will be discussed at the April meeting.
• Committee report regarding fundraiser options for the 2019 Wylie Arts Festival.
(C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Coordinator)
Board Comments
Chair Schwerin reported the committee had not had a chance to meet and further discuss the
options for a fund raiser for the 2019 Wylie Arts Festival. They would meet in the future and come
back to the board with additional options.
PAC Ehrlich reported that in speaking with Craig Kelly who facilitates the vendor spaces within the
events center, it would not be possible to set up any earlier than 5 pm which would hinder any
later evening fund raiser downtown.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the minutes from the February 21, 2019 Public
Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting. (C. Ehrlich, Public Art Coordinator)
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Jones, seconded by board member Bennett.to approve
the February 21, 2019 Public Arts Advisory Board minutes. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 5-0 with board members Courtney and Bediako absent.
2. Consider and act upon, approval of the final sculpture, "RESCUED" (Wylie Animal
Shelter)by artist Robert Barnum and approval of the final payment of$5,250.00. (C.
Ehrlich, Public Arts Coordinator)
Board Discussion
Public Arts Coordinator Ehrlich addressed the board stating that the sculptures for the Animal Shelter
had been installed, including the lighting. One small item will be delivered and installed prior to the
dedication by the artist. Final inspection has been made by building officials and the board.
Ehrlich explained there was some miss-communication between the artist and the delivery service
regarding the delivery of the podium to the Parks facility per the contract. Wylie Park staff was
required to go to the shipping company and pick the podium up and take it to the art site. She
explained the cost for staff to provide that service was $373.57. Staff is asking the board to
consider deducting this amount from the final check the artist will receive.
Board member Peirce felt the cost should be deducted and the artist should go back to the shipping
company he hired to deliver his item for a possible refund.
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Peirce, seconded by board member Jones to approve
the final sculpture and final payment less the $373.57 for the podium delivery charge. A vote
was taken and the motion passed 4-0 with board members Courtney, Grant and Bennett absent.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by board member Jones, seconded by board member Bediako to adjourn
the meeting at 6:30 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0 with board members
Courtney, Grant and Bennett absent.
,VMS
Michael Schw n, Chair
C role Ehrlich, ecretary