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Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 28, 2026
6:30pm
Present: J. Gilligan, M. Katafias, R. Kent, P. Mang, L. Spence, P. Valentine
Absent: J. Sercu, P. Van De Ven
Staff: Megan Duby
Motion 9-28-1: made by J. Gilligan and seconded by P. Valentine to approve the Meeting Minutes of
the meeting held August 17, 2026. Motion passed unanimously; minutes were received and filed.
Treasurer’s Report: Commissioners reviewed the 2026 budget and discussed remaining funds
available for 2026 programming.
Motion 9-28-2: Motion made to accept the budget as presented by R. Kent and seconded by P.
Valentine. Motion passed unanimously.
P. Mang-Gallery: P. Mang reported that new hanging hardware was going to be ordered using the
gallery budget.
P. Valentine-City Hall: P. Valentine reported that Keith and Terri Haranczak will be October artists
and the 2027 shows are all scheduled.
J. Sercu/L. Spence- MFTH: Nothing to report currently
Fine Arts Show: No discussion, moved to 2027.
L. Spence-Kids Programs: L. Spence reported that a supply list will be provided at the next
meeting. The children's art programs will be included in the spring Connections Magazine.
R. Kent-Scholarships: R. Nothing to report currently.
P. Van De Ven-FOLA Updates-Sonatas in the Shadows: P. Van De Ven reported that the library is
under construction, so the program is postponed.
P. Mang-Grants: Dates for the AIR programs were discussed, and a request for volunteers was
made for 10:30-1:30pm on November 14, 2026.
NEW/ONGOING BUSINESS:
Walk-in Items:
1. DIA Indoor/Outdoor placements were decided at a meeting held on 9/22/2026. J. Sercu
and P. Mang represented the LAC. Eight locations were chosen by the committee.
2. The Corn Roast had a good turnout, and the LAC booth was a success.
3. The need for an amphitheater and the possibility of writing a grant to partner with the city
was discussed. P. Mang will investigate available grants and report back to the
committee.
4. The committee discussed hosting another dance program on a Sunday in November.
Motion 9-28-3: Motion to provide up to $7,500 for a dance convention in 2026 was made by P.
Mang and seconded by L. Spence. Motion passed unanimously.
The Poetry Project-ESG Creative Placemaking for Community Wellbeing: Information
was provided and requested to review for discussion at the October meeting.
Livonia Arts Commission Community Arts Grant Program: The document was reviewed
and revised.
Motion 9-28-4: Motion to proceed with the grant application as revised, for up to $8,000 in 2026
fiscal year was made by R. Kent and seconded by L. Spence. Motion passed unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Updates: To have events included in the spring publication of the
Connections Magazine, please send the request to M. Duby as soon as possible.
Motion 9-28-5 A motion to adjourn was made by R. Kent and seconded by J. Gilligan at 7:50 pm.
Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrice Mang
Secretary for Livonia Arts Commission
9/28/2026