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February 26,2008, The Lakeside Arts Center, 7:09 pm
CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
February 26, 2008
A SPECIAL SESSION of the Cultural Arts Board of the City of The Colony was called
to order by Vice-Chair Lux at 7:09 pm
Present:
Joan Lux
Cindy Marshall
Robert Lux
Liz Ripperger
Sherry Goplin
Place 5
Place 2
Place 1
Place 6
Place 7
Absent:
Cynthia Shailer
Place 4 (excused)
1. Citizen Input
Christi Martin of 5604 Longhorn Drive informed the board of a project she is
working on with the Lakeside Arts Foundation tentatively called "Peace Panels",
using stained-glass-like art pieces in public places. She would like the support of
the board.
2. Minutes
Minutes from January 8,2008 approved with one spelling correction "Legion".
Motion to approve minutes with correction made by Sherry Goplin and seconded
by Cindy Marshall. Motion approved
3. Discussion and consideration of change of evening for Cultural Arts Board
meetings to the third Tuesday of each month.
Motion made by Liz Ripperger to approve the change to the third Tuesday of the
month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Cindy Marshall. Motion approved.
4. Review of meeting with Pam Nelson regarding statues at Five Star
Regarding the statues at Five Star Chair Lux, Sherry Goplin and Cindy Marshall
met with Pam Nelson, Director of the Parks and Recreation department ofthe city
of The Colony and walked the Five Star Park suggesting changes in some of the
February 26,2008, The Lakeside Arts Center, 7:09 pm
placement of statues, lighting in the ground (not solar) to shine on statues and
black rock around each statue to give a better appearance then regular stone. Also
discussed was a possibility of acquiring more statues to complement the others.
Pam said she would address the 4B board and appreciated our help. Chair Lux
praised those involved and thanked Pam for involving the CAB.
5. Review of policy regarding absences from board meetings
Chair Lux thanked Joan Sveinsson for sending each board member the policy
regarding absences as requested by a board member. Brief discussion followed.
6. Discussion of current status of Lakeside Arts Center.
Liaison Margolis will contact Dale Cheatham to set up a meeting with Chair Lux
to discuss the changes since meeting in 2007. Later a meeting will be set with
the Lakeside Arts Foundation (Christi Martin) and Lakeside Community Theater
(Victoria and David), and possibly others. A motion was made by Cindy
Marshall and seconded by Sherry Goplin to have this meeting set up before we
meet again. Motion was passed.
7. Discussion and consideration of rate structure for Lakeside Arts Center fees and
deposits
This item was tabled.
8. Discussion and consideration of usage of the Lakeside Arts Center by the
Lakeside Arts Foundation for a community showcase on the last weekend of
September, 2008
Christi Martin of 5604 Longhorn Drive addressed the board requesting use of the
Arts Center and grounds on September 20th Saturday for two community shows, a
matinee and evening show. Community Shows have been done under the
Lakeside Arts Foundation in previous years. During the week she will have
auditions in the Art Zone room. The shows will be coordinated with the City,
Pam Nelson, Director of Parks and Recreation well be asked for help with stage
and floor.
A motion was made by Liz Ripperger to accept Christi Martin's request for use of
the Lakeside Arts Center and grounds and asking for HOT funds only to cover
publicity. Seconded by Cindy Marshall. After brief discussion motion approved
by Board.
9. Discussion of future Dancers Against Cancer event
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the process for using the high school and notifying Pam Nelson of our intentions
to host our own event.
Liz Ripperger will be responsible for contacting the high school, since the high
school will begin construction during the summer, and she would also contact
Pam Nelson in order for us to have a permit under Parks and Recreation. The
board unanimously agreed.
Motion was made by Robert Lux to pursue this venture and seconded by Sherry
Goplin.
10. Discussion and consideration of action to take on American Legion Riders use of
Lakeside Arts Center
A motion was made that the American Legion Riders would hold their Chili
Cookout on April 26, 2008 at the Lakeside Arts Center by Cindy Marshall and
seconded by Sherry Goplin. Liaison Margolis will notify the proper people.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 15 pm
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