2024-04-23 SLAC MinutesCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 23, 2024
LOCATION: The Marq Southlake
Legends Hall- Traditions III Ballroom
285 Shady Oaks Blvd.
Southlake, Texas 76092
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL PRESENT: Chair Tamara McMillan, Vice Chair Leslie
Walker, Secretary Julie Doyle, and Southlake Arts Council members Terri Messing,
Alison Viktorin, Susan Steinbrecher, and Milan Georgia (Alt 1)
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL ABSENT: Arts Council Member Tim Sabo
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant to the Director Milenka Lopez
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley
REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Southlake Arts Council Chair Tamara McMillan called the meeting to order at 6:02
P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair McMillan opened the Public Forum at 6:02 P.M.
There being no one to speak, the Public Forum was closed at 6:02 P.M.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 26, 2024, SOUTHLAKE
ARTS COUNCIL MEETING
Chair Tamara McMillan presented item 3A, approval of the minutes from
the March 26, 2024, Southlake Arts Council meeting.
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2024,
Southlake Arts Council meeting as presented.
Motion: Walker
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the April 23, 2024
Southlake Arts Council Meeting
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Second:
Georgia
Ayes:
Walker, Doyle, Messing, Steinbrecher, McMillan, Georgia
Nays:
None
Abstain:
Viktorin (not present for the vote)
Vote:
6-0
Motion passed.
4. DISCUSSION
4A. ORDINANCE 1228B UPDATE AND CREATION OF SLAC BYLAWS
Assistant to the Director Milenka Lopez presented the changes made to the
operations of Boards and Commissions by Ordinance 1228B and was available
to answer questions. The creation of bylaws for the Southlake Arts Council was
discussed.
Direction to Staff: Make proposed changes to the draft SLAC Bylaws and place it
on the agenda to vote on next month.
4B. DPS WEST ART
Assistant to the Director Milenka Lopez presented an update on the DPS West
Art project and was available to answer questions.
Direction to Staff: NA.
4C. SOUTHLAKE PRESENTS UPDATE
Assistant to the Director Milenka Lopez presented an update on the Southlake
Presents Exhibit and Reception. A selected artist had sold a piece that was chosen
and provided the Arts Council with alternative options.
Direction to Staff: Contact the artist and let him know the Arts Council wants to
display the owl painting.
4D. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM UPDATE
Assistant to the Director Milenka Lopez presented a brief update on the Bob Jones
Exhibit panels and was available to answer questions.
Direction to Staff: NA
4E. APEX UPDATES
APEX Chair Terri Messing provided an update on upcoming APEX events and was
available to answer questions.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Minutes of the April 23, 2024
Southlake Arts Council Meeting
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Direction to Staff: NA
5. ADJOURNMENT
Southlake Arts Council Chair McMillan adjourned the meeting at 6.41 P.M.
Attest:
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Tamara McMillan, hair ommunity Services Department
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork