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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 16, 2026
6:30pm
Present: J. Gilligan, P. Mang, J. Sercu, L. Spence, P. Valentine
Absent: R. Kent, P. Van De Ven
Staff: Megan Duby
Motion 3-16-1: made by J. Gilligan and seconded by P. Valentine to approve the Meeting
Minutes of the meeting held February 17, 2026. Motion passed unanimously; minutes were
received and filed.
Treasurer’s Report: Commissioners reviewed the 2026 budget. No changes have been
made to the budget in the past month.
Motion 3-16-2: Motion made to accept the budget as presented by L. Spence and
seconded by J. Gilligan. Motion passed unanimously.
P. Valentine-City Hall: P. Valentine provided a list of artists in City Hall for 2026.
P. Mang-Gallery: P. Mang presented a 2026 schedule update and will send out reminder
emails to all commissioners when a reception will be held. It was reported that the Livonia
TV videos have been well received.
J. Sercu- MFTH: J. Sercu reported that the subcommittee will meet after this meeting to
decide which bands will be offered a contract for the 2026 MFTH schedule.
P. Mang-Fine Arts Show: Discussion tabled until April 20, 2026 meeting.
L. Spence-Kids Programs: L. Spence reported that she and P. Mang met with the Livonia
Community Theatre board to discuss plans for providing family art activities on 2 dates for
Shakespeare in the Park in July. Kids Art from the Heart will be held behind the Recreation
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Center on Saturday August 8.
R. Kent-Scholarships: The subcommittee will meet this evening to evaluate applications
and make their decision.
P. Van De Ven-FOLA Updates: In Van De Ven’s absence, J. Sercu announced that the next
FOLA meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026.
P. Mang-Grants: P. Mang reported that she submitted the Livonia Community Foundation
grant application for 3 AIR Art from the Heart events. It was also reported that after
consulting with a member of the LCF scholarship team, that a letter explaining the use of
the remaining grant awarded in 2025 was included with the 2026 application. The unused
balance of the 2025 grant is $2,766 and will be used for a dance program in April and a
music program completed by the end of June.
NEW/ONGOING BUSINESS:
3 in one Series- The Indian dance program is scheduled for April 30, 2026, from
6:30-8:00pm in the library auditorium. A reception will follow.
Kite Program: An email received from Steve Johnson and Vicki Johnson outlined
their ideas for a kite festival. The topic was tabled until more information is
received, including a detailed budget.
DIA Project Update: J. Sercu reported that an artist has been chosen by the DIA
committee and all 4 sides of a building located at Bicentennial Park will be painted.
The DIA will take over logistics and the selection committee will have final approval
of the design.
OTHER DISCUSSION:
Film Festival Update: J. Gilligan reported that he received the information from P.
Van De Ven and is looking at a date for 2027.
Food Truck Rally: J. Gilligan reported that he has been working with Justin Gooch, a
member of the Noble Task Force to develop a food truck rally. The concept is an
Octoberfest type of event with a possible wrestling ring and a cocktail/beer tent. A
budget and detailed plan is being developed and will be presented to the LAC
before moving forward.
Motion 3-16-3: Motion to adjourn made by L. Spence and seconded by P. Valentine
to adjourn at 7:06pm. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrice Mang, secretary
3/16/2026