Min - Public Art Committee - 2007 - 07/17 - RegularMEMBERS PRESENT:
Jane Bennett, Secretary
Ann Carroll
Lesley Wiarda, Chair
Donna Niewold
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dave Baldwin, Vice -Chair
Krista Krais
Denise Gilbert
GUESTSPRESENT:
Bonnie Hickman, Allen Resident
Brad and Brandy Greene, Allen Residents
STAFF PRESENT:
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
Chair, Lesley Wiarda, called the meeting to order at 6:43 pm.
2. Approve Minutes from September 19, 2006 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Donna Niewold moved to accept the Minutes from September 19, 2006 as
presented. Ann Carroll seconded and the Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
3. Bond and Non -Bond Funding Opportunities
Matt McComb led a brief discussion regarding approximately $200,000 available from
the sale of bonds. Matt also updated the Committee on guidelines regarding the spending
JULY 17, 2007 - 6:30 P.M
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE ROOM
ALLEN,TEXAS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jane Bennett, Secretary
Ann Carroll
Lesley Wiarda, Chair
Donna Niewold
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dave Baldwin, Vice -Chair
Krista Krais
Denise Gilbert
GUESTSPRESENT:
Bonnie Hickman, Allen Resident
Brad and Brandy Greene, Allen Residents
STAFF PRESENT:
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
Chair, Lesley Wiarda, called the meeting to order at 6:43 pm.
2. Approve Minutes from September 19, 2006 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Donna Niewold moved to accept the Minutes from September 19, 2006 as
presented. Ann Carroll seconded and the Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
3. Bond and Non -Bond Funding Opportunities
Matt McComb led a brief discussion regarding approximately $200,000 available from
the sale of bonds. Matt also updated the Committee on guidelines regarding the spending
Public Art Committee
July 17, 2007
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of bond funds. These funds may be used only on "assets" - not expenses related to "call
for artists" A brief discussion was held on the availability of approximately $26,000 that
could be used for items other than "assets"
4. Robert Nellis Sculpture Donation
Matt reported to the Committee that the City of Allen had accepted the Sculpture created
by Sandy Stein, and donated to the City of Allen by the Robert Nellis Family This
sculpture has been put into storage by City staff pending site location. Leslie suggested
that a full Committee would be appropriate before deciding the location for this art. Ann
suggested some thought might be given to a temporary location to install, since it was
somewhat mobile.
5. FY 2007 Meeting Calendar
It was determined that the next meeting of this Committee would be held on August 21 st
at 6:30pm, Parks and Recreation Department Conference Room, and all members were
encouraged to bnng their ideas for the next project.
Staff will prepare a "rough draft" of an RFQ in preparation for mailing to artists.
It was suggested that the Committee might consider appointing a subcommittee to work
through the Chamber of Commerce in making local businesses aware of Public Art
opportunities in Allen and fund raising/education efforts.
6. Other Items for Information or Discussion
No other items were brought forward.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7.47 pm.
These minutes read and approved this / 8 _ day of , 2007.
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