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October 3, 2012
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
CULTURAL ARTS BOARD MEETING
October 3, 2012
A REGULAR SESSION of the Cultural Arts Board of the City of The Colony was called to
order by Chair Costa at 7:03 pm
PRESENT:
Robert Bourbon Place 1
Liz Ripperger Place 2
Joan Lux Place 5
Kathy Costa Place 6
Casey Kidwell Place 7
ABSENT:
Donna Arnold Place 3
Gail Kasek Place 4
1. Call to Order
Chair Costa called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm
2. Chair Report and Announcements
a. Announcements
None.
3. Liaison Reports
a. Council Liaison
None.
b. Staff Liaison
None.
4. Citizen Input
This time is set aside for citizens to address the Cultural Arts Board regarding items
that are or are not posted on the regular agenda. Those persons wishing to address
the Board must sign in on the Citizen's Input form prior to the start of the meeting.
Christi Martin - Gave comment during item #8 to the board regarding the Cultural Arts
Master Plan draft.
5. Minutes
a. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Cultural Arts Board meeting
held September 5, 2012.
Motion made by Bourbon to approve minutes as written. Motion was seconded
by Lux. Unanimously approved.
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Motion made by Lux to approve minutes as written. Motion was seconded by
Bourbon. Unanimously approved.
6. Budget Update (Staff)
Staff Liaison informed the Board of the approved Cultural Arts Board operating and
grant budgets. Staff Liaison also distributed annual finance records to the Board.
7. Discuss and consider grant application process. (Costa)
Chair Costa instructed staff to prepare a press release for advertising available Cultural
Arts Board grants.
8. Update on Cultural Arts Master Plan. (Staff)
Staff gave an update to the Board informing them that the CAMP Committee met and
provided comments on the Cultural Arts Master Plan draft. Staff informed the board that
the Committee comments were then conveyed to the CAMP consultants through a
conference call. Staff was informed that they will be receiving a new draft from the
consultants. Board members received red lined copies of the draft.
9. Discussion and consideration on guidelines for Public Art Policy. (Costa)
Staff received the attorney reviewed draft of the Public Art Policy. Staff was instructed
by the board to take the Public Art Policy draft to the November 6, 2012 council meeting
for review and consideration after vote. Motion by Lux. The motion was then seconded
by Ripperger. Unanimously approved.
10. Discussion on possible use of city building to display public art as part of the
Cultural Arts Board Art Quest event. (Lux)
Brant Shallenberger informed the board that he discussed the option of placing art in city
buildings with Terry Gilman, the facility maintenance manager. Shallenberger informed
the board that there are options to achieve this. Board member Lux requested to go on
record saying that a year ago she was told that this wasn't a possibility with respect to
empty retail space. The board went on to discuss possible city building space to display
public art.
11. Discussion and consideration for planning of events for FY 2013.
a. Art Quest
Board member Lux stated that she will start advertising early for this event. No
action.
b. Jamâ–ºnin' in the Park
Board member Bourbon stated that he enjoys having the more themed musical
acts as part of the Jammin' in the Park events. Chair Costa informed the board and
staff that John C. Smith is offering his bands services at no cost for the volunteer
banquet. Chair Costa instructed staff to pass John's information to the coordinator
for this event. Board member Ripperger informed the board of the tentative dates
for the Jammin' in the Park events. Brant Shallenberger, Evan Groeschel and the
Board had discussion on the process of permitting for these events. Staff informed
the board that on the next Regular Session Cultural Arts Board Agenda there will
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be an agenda item where an event permitting processes and procedures checklist
will be discussed.
c. Holiday Choir
Board member Bourbon updated the board that rehearsals continue and the event
is still scheduled.
d. Film Festival
Chair Costa informed the board that the no film submissions have been received
to date.
e. Senior Citizen Pantomime Event
Chair Costa and other board members gave an update on this event. Board
member Bourbon went on record stating that he believes the city needs an arts and
crafts event as part of the Cultural Arts Board mini-events. Chair Costa pointed
out to the board and board member Bourbon that the events for FY 2013 have
already been established. Board member Lux informed the board that a CAB
unaffiliated arts and craft event is scheduled to take place on October 6"' at the
Methodist Church on Paige Road.
12. Discussion and consideration for the acquisition of apparel identifying Cultural Arts
Board members at Cultural Arts Board member events. (Bourbon)
No Action.
13. Board to provide direction staff regarding future agenda items.
Staff was instructed to add the following agenda items to the November 7, 2012 regular
session: Discussion and consideration for an Event Processes and Procedures Checklist,
Discussion on painting of city water towers, and Board officer elections.
14. Adjourn
8:46 pm
Eyan Groeschel, Acting Secretary ,Kathy Costa, Cut-