Arts and Culture Advisory Board
Regular MeetingFrisco, TX · September 8, 2025
Minutes
MEETING OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD
THE GROVE AT FRISCO COMMONS
GAME ROOM C
8300 MCKINNEY ROAD
FRISCO, TEXAS 75034
6:30 PM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Suad Bejtovic called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Chairman Suad Bejtovic Present
Vice Chairman Jeb Matulich Present
Board Member Laverne Forwark Present
Board Member Zahra Jahanyfard Present
Board Member Kamal Bansi Present
Board Member Jenn Cooley Present
Board Member Charlotte McKenzie Absent
Representing Staff: Michelle Norris, Cultural Affairs Manager; Stephen Ross, Public Art
Administrator.
1. ROLL CALL
CITIZEN INPUT
None
REPORTS
2. Play Frisco report on activities related to arts, culture, events, park
development and operations, natural resources, and recreation services.
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A. Council Report
Cultural Affairs Manager Michelle Norris reviewed the report with the board.
B. Monthly reports on the status of Public Art projects and Heritage Center
maintenance.
Public Art Administrator Stephen Ross reviewed the monthly report with the
board.
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Consider and act upon the approval of the August 4, 2025, Arts and Culture
Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.
Board Member Jeb Matulich moved to approve the minutes for the August 4,
2025 meeting of the Arts and Culture Advisory Board. Board Member Kamal
Bansi seconded the motion.
Passed
Vote: 6 - 0
For: Chairman Suad Bejtovic, Vice Chairman Jeb Matulich,
Board Member Laverne Forwark, Board Member Zahra
Jahanyfard, Board Member Kamal Bansi, Board Member
Jenn Cooley
Against: (None)
4. Artist and artwork ideation.
Chairman Suad Bejtovic reviewed future artist selection committee ideas.
5. Cultural Affairs update.
Cultural Affairs Manager Michelle Norris gave updates on upcoming events.
6. Public art maintenance and conservation update.
Public Art Administrator Stephen Ross updated the Board on current projects
and updates underway.
7. Recommendation for future agenda topics.
None.
ADJOURN
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Board Member Jenn Cooley moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Board
Member Laverne Forwark seconded the motion.
Passed
Vote: 6 - 0
For: Chairman Suad Bejtovic, Vice Chairman Jeb Matulich,
Board Member Laverne Forwark, Board Member Zahra
Jahanyfard, Board Member Kamal Bansi, Board Member
Jenn Cooley
Against: (None)
ATTEST:
_______________________ _______________________
Board Chairman Board Secretary
Please note these are preliminary results and are not official until approved at the next
scheduled meeting. Approved/signed minutes are available at
https://agenda.friscotexas.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/.
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Agenda
MEETING OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD
THE GROVE AT FRISCO COMMONS
GAME ROOM C
8300 MCKINNEY ROAD
FRISCO, TEXAS 75034
6:30 PM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
CITIZEN INPUT
REPORTS
2. Play Frisco report on activities related to arts, culture, events, park development
and operations, natural resources, and recreation services.
A. Council Report
B. Monthly reports on the status of Public Art projects and Heritage Center
maintenance.
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Consider and act upon the approval of the August 4, 2025, Arts and Culture
Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.
4. Artist and artwork ideation.
5. Cultural Affairs update.
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6. Public art maintenance and conservation update.
7. Recommendation for future agenda topics.
ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
Shannon Coates, Director of Parks and Recreation, certifies that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the outside bulletin board, at the
City Hall of the City of Frisco, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was
posted on the following date and time:
By Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. and remained so posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was
convened.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Arts and Culture Advisory Board should determine that a closed or
executive meeting or session of the Arts and Culture Advisory Board or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is
required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Arts and Culture Advisory Board at the date, hour and place
given in this notice as the Arts and Culture Advisory Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or
consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but
not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with the attorney for the City.
§ 551.072 – Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
§ 551.074 – Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
NOTICE
Pursuant to City of Frisco Ordinance Number 19-10-87 each member of the public wishing to address the Public Art Board shall be
entitled to speak for up to five (5) minutes, unless ten (10) or more members of the public are present to speak on a single agenda
item, in which case the Public Art Board may by majority vote reduce the allotted time from five (5) minutes to three (3) minutes per
speaker to ensure that as many people as possible have an opportunity to speak, subject to the requirements of other law.
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Grove at Frisco Commons is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the primary south
entrance facing McKinney Road. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services
such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s
Office at least 48-hours prior to the meeting. Please e-mail your request to: CitySec@friscotexas.gov or call (972) 292-5020. BRAILLE IS
NOT AVAILABLE.
Date Removed: _____________________________ Removed By: ______________________________
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