10-17-2019 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes IA/
IN Public Arts Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
• Regular Called Meeting
October 17, 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 6:22 p.m. by Public Art Coordinator
Ehrlich. Members present included:, Board members Anita Jones, Minerva Bediako, John
Treadwell, and Lily Courtney. Board members Michael Schwerin, Ross Grant, Marjorie Bennett were
absent.
Staff present included Public Arts Coordinator Carole Ehrlich.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Committee report regarding fundraiser options for the 2019 Wylie Arts Festival.
(C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Coordinator)
Staff/Board Comments
Public Art Coordinator Ehrlich reported at the last meeting there was discussion regarding a
fund raiser. After some consideration and options from the committee, it was decided that in
lieu of a fund raiser, the board would help increase sponsorships. Ehrlich reported that board
member Treadwell had secured three Bronze Sponsorships for the event.
Board direction was to try and obtain additional sponsorships.
• Update regarding the Wylie Arts Festival Event and Sponsorships
Board Comments
Public Arts Coordinator Ehrlich reported there were over 153 vendors and sponsor booths at
the event. There were also 6 food vendors approved at this time:
Ehrlich explained that the meeting in November would be the final meeting prior to the event
and volunteers, work schedules, children's activities and other items would be finalized for the
event.
• Discussing Regarding the November 2019 PAAB meeting change.
September 19,2019 Wylie Public Arts Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Page 12
Staff/Board Comments
Ehrlich reported that the November 21st meeting would be very close to Thanksgiving and
asked the board if they wanted to change the regular meeting to a special meeting on the 14th
in lieu of the November 21st meeting. The board agreed that the meeting would be better
moved to the 14th of November.
• Discussion regarding art projects for 2019/20. (C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Coordinator)
Board Comments
PAC Ehrlich reported she had been in contact with staff members to determine where in
Downtown Wylie an additional mural could be placed. She reported there were three white
walls in the downtown area that would be good sites for the art. She also reported she would
get in contact with Wylie ISD and the property owners to see if any are agreeable to providing
the student and placement of the mural on the property. City would issue a scholarship for
the work provided.
The board also discussed providing a call for artist to prepare for completion of a couple of
sites on the Municipal walking trails to provide small sculptures along the pathway. The board
directed that project to begin in January 2020.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the minutes from the September 19„ 2019
Public Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting. (C. Ehrlich, Public Art Coordinator)
Board Action
•
A motion was made by board member Treadwell seconded by board member Joes to
approve the September 19, 2019 Public Arts Advisory Board minutes. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 4-0 with members Ross, Bennett and Schwerin absent.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by board member Treadwell, seconded by board member Jones to
adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0 with board
members Schwerin, Ross; and Bennett absent.
Michael S erin, Chair
Carole Ehrlich, Se etary