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CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
March 11, 2006
A REGULAR SESSION ofthe Cultural Arts Board of the City of The Colony was called
to order by Chair Whitmore at 9: 14 am.
Present:
Neale Whitmore
Cynthia Shailer
Christi Martin
Amy Long-Manuel
Joan Lux
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Absent:
Cyndi Parker
Dick Ledesma
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1.
Citizen Input
Vice Chair Martin read aloud her letter of resignation.
2. Minutes
Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Cultural Arts Board meeting held
March 11, 2006.
The minutes were approved as presented.
3. Discussion of possible upcoming arts events
None.
4.
Discussion of Cultural Arts Board involvement in SailFair
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Vice Chair Martin informed the board that the Chamber of Commerce is holding
a meeting about SailFair on Monday evening (3/13). SailFair is to be held
October 20th at Stewart's Creek Park. The board wishes to be involved, and will
decide on more specifics as plans for the fair develop. Member Long-Manuel
suggested a kids' craft booth.
5. Discussion of formation of public art committee
Chair Whitmore stated that the Cultural Arts Board has no budget for such
pursuits (including ability to give grants) and that we are not yet at the stage to
form a committee.
6. Building update
Vice Chair Martin informed the board that the Lakeside Community Theater
would be meeting on Monday night (3/13) to discuss whether or not to continue
using the Lakeside Arts Center (LAC), and what can be done to get Denton
County to bring the building up to code.
Member Shailer inquired whether the monies set aside for the arts by the city
could be used for bringing the LAC building up to code.
Chair Whitmore expressed a need to go before council to redefine Cultural Arts
Board's purpose, especially as it coincided with the civic center project.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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Neale Whitmore, Chair
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