Public Art Board Meeting
Regular MeetingFrisco, TX · September 4, 2019
Minutes
MEETING OF THE PUBLIC ART BOARD
6827 MAIN STREET
FRISCO, TEXAS 75034
6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
MINUTES
Citizens are welcome to speak during Citizen’s Input or during an Agenda item. Please fill out a comment card prior
to the meeting, indicating when you would like to speak and submit it to staff. You will be given up to 5 minutes.
During Citizen’s Input, the Board can listen, but they cannot provide feedback at that time. During the Agenda item,
the Board can comment or ask questions regarding your input.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Moroch called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Chairman Robert Moroch Present
Vice Chairman Troy Pelias Present
Secretary Amy Hardin Present
Board Member Ann Anderson Present
Board Member Peter Burns Present
Board Member Nazanin Ahmady Arrived at 6:41 p.m.
Board Member Carole Gilmore Present
Representing Staff: Bret Gaither, Arts, Culture & Special Events Manager; Stephen
Ross, Public Art Coordinator; Ani Simmons, Arts & Culture Educator
CITIZEN INPUT
Brad Sharp of 4230 Artisan Park Frisco, TX 75034, Dennie Franklin and Donna
Schmittler of 7037 White Rock Court Frisco, TX 75036, Brian Thomson of 8554
Davis Dr Frisco, TX 75034 and Maria Matos of 10675 Red Cedar Drive, Frisco,
TX 75035 introduced themselves, but did not speak on agenda topics.
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REPORTS
2. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report regarding Parks and Trail Development,
Facilities, Special Events, and Youth Development.
Public Art Coordinator Stephen Ross discussed the Public Art portions of the
report. Arts, Culture & Special Events Manager Bret Gaither described the new
dance rehearsal space at the Discovery Center and progress on The Grove at
Frisco Commons construction project.
3. Monthly report on status of Public Art projects.
Public Art Coordinator Stephen Ross updated the Board on the status of public
art projects at Fire Station #3, Monarch View Park, Pearson Acres Park and the
Main Street traffic controller signal boxes.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-controversial. The
Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A majority of the Board is required to remove any item for
discussion and separate action. Board members may vote nay on any single item without comment and may submit
written comments as part of the official record.)
4. Consider and act upon approval of Minutes.
A. August 5, 2019 Meeting of the Public Art Board.
Board Member Peter Burns moved to approve Minutes from the August 5, 2019
Meeting of the Public Art Board. Board Member Ann Anderson seconded the
motion.
Passed
Vote: 7 - 0
For: Chairman Robert Moroch, Vice Chairman Troy Pelias,
Secretary Amy Hardin, Board Member Ann Anderson,
Board Member Nazanin Ahmady, Board Member Carole
Gilmore, Board Member Peter Burns
Against: (None)
REGULAR AGENDA
5. Art in the Atrium 19 update.
Public Art Coordinator Stephen Ross thanked the Board for completing artwork
scoring. Mr. Ross described plans for the next Board meeting to begin at 6 pm
on Monday, October 7, followed by the exhibition reception at 6:30 pm.
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6. Consider and act upon Fire Station #3 public art dedication date.
Board Member Ann Anderson moved to approve staff sending the Board a
dedication date when available. Board Member Carole Gilmore seconded the
motion.
Passed
Vote: 7 - 0
For: Chairman Robert Moroch, Vice Chairman Troy Pelias,
Secretary Amy Hardin, Board Member Ann Anderson,
Board Member Nazanin Ahmady, Board Member Carole
Gilmore, Board Member Peter Burns
Against: (None)
7. Public Art Program strategic planning/recommendations for future agenda
topics.
Arts, Culture & Special Events Manager Bret Gaither asked the Board for topics
to be discussed at future Board meetings.
8. Recognition of outgoing Board member Troy Pelias.
Arts, Culture & Special Events Manager Bret Gaither and Public Art Coordinator
Stephen Ross thanked Mr. Pelias for his service on the Board.
ADJOURN
Board Member Peter Burns moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 pm.
Board Member Ann Anderson seconded the motion.
Passed
Vote: 7 - 0
For: Chairman Robert Moroch, Vice Chairman Troy Pelias,
Secretary Amy Hardin, Board Member Ann Anderson,
Board Member Nazanin Ahmady, Board Member Carole
Gilmore, Board Member Peter Burns
Against: (None)
ATTEST:
_______________________ _______________________
Board Chairman Board Secretary
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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 PUBLIC ART BOARD
6827 MAIN STREET
FRISCO, TEXAS 75034
6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
AGENDA
Citizens are welcome to speak during Citizen’s Input or during an Agenda item. Please fill out a comment card prior
to the meeting, indicating when you would like to speak and submit it to staff. You will be given up to 5 minutes.
During Citizen’s Input, the Board can listen, but they cannot provide feedback at that time. During the Agenda item,
the Board can comment or ask questions regarding your input.
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
CITIZEN INPUT
REPORTS
2. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report regarding Parks and Trail Development,
Facilities, Special Events, and Youth Development.
3. Monthly report on status of Public Art projects.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-controversial. The
Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A majority of the Board is required to remove any item for
discussion and separate action. Board members may vote nay on any single item without comment and may submit
written comments as part of the official record.)
4. Consider and act upon approval of Minutes.
A. August 5, 2019 Meeting of the Public Art Board.
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REGULAR AGENDA
5. Art in the Atrium 19 update.
6. Consider and act upon Fire Station #3 public art dedication date.
7. Public Art Program strategic planning/recommendations for future agenda
topics.
8. Recognition of outgoing Board member Troy Pelias.
ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
Shannon Keleher, 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 September 1, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. and remained so posted at least 72 hours before meeting was convened.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Public Art Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or
session of the Public Art 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 Public Art Board at the date, hour and place given in this notice as the Public Art 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 01-04-29 all speakers other than City of Frisco Staff are limited to five (5) minutes per
item except by prior consent of the Public Art Board.
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Parks & Recreation building on Main Street is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at
the primary south entrance facing Elm Street. 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 (972) 292-5025 or by FAX (972) 292-5028. BRAILLE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Date Removed: _____________________________ Removed By: ______________________________
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