Garland Cultural Arts Commission
July 21, 2009
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Garland met at 4:00 p.m. in regular session on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in the Patty Granville Arts Center meeting room.
Members Present: DeAnne Driver, Chairman
Howard Gay
Blanca Sanchez
Harlan Seagren
Sheri Stevens
JoAnn Traylor
Members Absent: Reta Day, Sandra Lockhart
Staff Present: Jim Stone, Managing Director
of Parks Recreation and Cultural Services
Patty Granville, Director of Cultural Facilities
Raycheal Shaheed, GAC Administrative Asst.
Dolores Smith, GAC Business Manager
Visitors: Jane Samford, Austin Academy
Orchestra Director
1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chairman Driver.
2. MINUTES Motion was made by Blanca Sanchez, seconded by Harlan Seagren, to accept the minutes as submitted. Motion carried – unanimous.
3. AUSTIN ACADEMY Jane Samford, Austin Academy Orchestra requested a reduction in rental fees for a special program the school will be hosting at the Granville Arts Center. After discussion, Motion was made by Blanca Sanchez, seconded by Howard Gay, recommending that Austin Academy Orchestra apply for a Youth Subsidy Grant, to be consistent with other Garland School District special programs. Motion carried – unanimous.
4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Monthly Reports for March, April and May were included in the Director’s Report. Patty Granville reported that revenues combined for the Arts Center, Atrium, Plaza Theatre and Pace House are still tracking close to last year.
5. ADJOURN There being no further business; Motion was made by Howard Gay, seconded by Harlan Seagren, to adjourn. Motion carried – unanimous.
Submitted By: Approved By:
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Patty Granville, Secretary DeAnne Driver, Chairman