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May 4, 2011 The Colony City Hall, 7:05 pm
CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
May 4, 2011
A REGULAR SESSION of the Cultural Arts Board of the City of The Colony was
called to order by Acting Chair Lux at 7:05 pin
PRESENT:
Robert Bourbon Place 1
Donna Arnold Place 3
Gail Kasek Place 4
Joan Lux Place 5
Kathy Costa Place 6
Casey Kidwell Place 7
ABSENT:
Liz Ripperger Place 2
1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order: 7:05 P.M.
2. The CAB shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071
of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE to seek legal advice from the City
Attorney regarding city personnel matters.
Reconvene to Open Session
3. Any action as a result of executive session regarding city personnel matters.
No action taken.
4. Discussion regarding Social Media usage by Board members as it relates to the
Texas open Meetings Act (City Attorney)
Presentation by City Attorney Jeff Moore regarding electronic/social media and Open
Meeting Act. Questions and discussion held among board and City Attorney.
5. Discussion of the appropriate usage of HOT Funds and how that relates to the
CAB (Staff)
Liaison Shallenburger explained that 15°io of HOT funds is being used for arts related
projects, but not by CAB.
6. Chair Report and Announcements
a. Announcements
None.
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7. Liaison Reports
a. Council Liaison
Council Liaison McCouriy discussed results of CAMP funding and operating
budgets from May 3, 2011 City Council meeting.
b. Staff Liaison
Staff Liaison Shallenburger noted that the Council will be sending thoughts on the
Cab to be presented at the next CAB meeting.
8. 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.
None.
9. Minutes
a. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Cultural Arts Board meeting
held April 6ti', 2011.
Motion by Bourbon, Second by Kidwell to accept the April 6"i, 2011 minutes as
printed; Approved 6-0
10. Cultural Arts Board/Community Development Corporation subcommittee
updates
a. Cultural Arts Master Plan (Lux)
None.
b. Kaleidoscapes (Ripperger)
None.
c. Sound Wall Art Panels (Kidwell)
Member Lux reported CDC suggestions regarding artwork
d. Stewarts Creek Park Artwork (Arnold)
None.
e. Mural (Kidwell)
None.
f. Mini-Event Committee (Ripperger)
Member Bourbon reported that events are on track; there will be no food vendor
at the first event. Member Kidwell will call and verify vendors; Committee will
meet on May 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the PARR conference room.
11. Discussion and consideration of planning for 2011 Mini-Events (Staff)
Combined with report from Mini-Event Committee; Member Costa reported that the
Royal Brush is willing to host meet and greet events such as wine tastings, etc.
12. Discussion regarding meetings with various local arts groups (Kidwell)
Combined with mini-events regarding wine and cheese events.
13. Discussion and consideration of revised Grant Fund Application (Staff)
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Liaison Shallenburger presented a new Grant Application Form for use by any entity
seeking city grants. Motion by Costa, second by Bourbon to approve the new grant
form; Approved 6-0.
14. Discussion and consideration of development of Friends of the Arts program
(Kidwell)
Discussion of how volunteers are to be used for mini-events. (Setup, scheduling,
takedown, etc.) Member Kidwell will meet with volunteers to prepare them.
15. Discussion regarding dedicated Cultural Arts Board website (Staff)
Liaison Shallenburger presented a "mockup" of a revised webpage for the CAB.
Members of the board to prepare suggestions for design of web page by June
meeting.
16. Board to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items
Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 from the May 6"' Agenda to be carried over to June 1st
meeting.
17. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Jo erez, Acting Scer~'~ry Liz i1 erger, C
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