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July 14, 2009, The Colony Public Library, 7:08 pm
CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
July 14, 2009
A REGULAR SESSION of the Cultural Arts Board of the City of The Colony was called
to order by Chair Lux at 7:08pm
Present:
Joan Lux Place 5
Robert Lux Place 1
Timothy Martin Place 3
Laron Cheek Place 4
Absent:
Claudia Stooksberry Place 7 (excused)
Cindy Marshall Place 2 (excused)
Liz Ripperger Place 6 (excused)
1. Citizen Input
None.
2. Minutes
Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Cultural Arts Board meetings held
May 20, 2009 and June 10, 2009.
Approved as presented.
3. Welcome to and discussion of new Council Liaison: Mayor Joe McCourry
Mayor McCourry introduced himself, He informed the board that he will attend
meetings when possible, will observe and offer input when asked.
4. Welcome to new member Laron Cheek
All board members introduced themselvek.
5. Discussion and consideration of Lakeside CWmunity Theater's request to use
equipment.
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Approved unanimously.
6. Discussion of City Council's decisions affecting CAB
The CAB discussed how the City Council's decisions may affect the board,
including giving CAB the ability to give recommendations based on a budget..
What the parameters and final decision power will be have yet to be decided by
Council.
CAB will form guidelines for the funds. For example, what would happen if one
group requests all funds.
CAB discussed the need to add officer positions to the board, including a financial
officer and possibly a recording secretary; and the fact that all facets of the board
are now up for reconsideration.
7. Discussion and consideration of City Council's request for guidelines for funding
by CAB
Covered in discussion of item 6.
8. Discussion of CAB's involvement with Community Development Corporation
(CDC)
The board discussed Community Development Corporation projects with
Community Services Director Pam Nelson, and how they might like to be
involved, including the possibility of getting involved in a project for a new
building, public art projects, and arts master plan - including a feasibility study,
and the development of a "town center".
The board discussed the possibility of having a special meeting with CDC, and
possibly with City Council as well.
9. Discussion, update and consideration of 2009 Pirate Days multi-media contest
All members discussed the status of the contest entries.
10. Discussion and consideration of Lakeside Arts Center issues
a. Rules of use
b. Process for disputes
Any disputes should come before CAB.
C. Current problems/complaints
Member Martin suggested that CAB members regularly "look in
on" the facility, to keep tabs on any unreported problems.
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Expressed that fire inspection, which is currently required, is one
level of care, that real safety is yet another.
Member Cheek expressed concern about American Legion's
limited use of building during Lakeside Community Theater's
productions.
11. Discussion and consideration of Lakeside Arts Center issues on agendas
Tabled.
12. Discussion and consideration of website
Member Martin brought up the possibility of incorporating a website into the new
plan for CAB. He will contact the City Manager about the possibility of the city
purchasing a URL for CAB to use.
13. Discussion of CAB's strategic direction
Discussed with items b and 8.
14. Discussion and consideration of work session and regular session scheduling.
No changes or new plans at this time
The meeti adjourned at 9:17 pm
Kate Margolis, Acti ecret an Lux, Chair
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