Norcross — Public Arts Commission Regular Meeting, July 29, 2025
The Norcross Public Arts Commission held an official regular meeting on July 29, 2025. The commission approved previous meeting minutes, re-appropriated $950 for Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) supplies, and authorized $950 for maintenance of metal sculptures. Additionally, board members discussed and deferred action on several public art initiatives and by-laws drafting until the August meeting.
Topics
- Finance
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - Jun 24, 2025
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Nicole Morgan · Second: Jacques Murphy
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Approval of Special Called Meeting Minutes - Jul 10, 2025
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Nicole Morgan · Second: Jacques Murphy
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Re-appropriate FLAG supplies funding
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · $950 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Michael MacManus
Re-appropriate $950. Discussion regarding the supplies for FLAG (Free Little Art Gallery).
25-7238 — Maintenance of Metal Sculptures Mantis and George
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · $950 · Motion: Yamily Mijes-O’Reilly · Second: Michael MacManus
$950 to complete both sculptures. Refurbish scheduled to be completed in August. Agree vendor can move forward with Sculpture refurbish
25-7338 — Greetings from Norcross Mural Refresh
No action taken
Jacques is working with vendor to complete the mural. Nicole is assisting with recommendations to add a female to the mural. Designer is donating their time. The vinyl is being donated too. RESULT: DISCUSSED
25-7251 — Norcross Forever Stamp Program
Deferred
Conversations on various boxes and the best themes and focus. Conversation regarding QR codes. Each member working through a traffic light box RESULT: THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO Next: 8/26/2025 6:30 PM
25-7252 — White Squirrels of Norcross
Deferred
Continuing to work through. Must determine how to collect funds. Conversation regarding the pose for putting a squirrel at the Betty Maudlin part fountain. Selection of the pose. RESULT: THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO Next: 8/26/2025 6:30 PM
25-7369 — White Squirrels of Norcross Fundraiser Ideas
Deferred
Resin version of the squirrel for sale. $145/squirrel cost to NPAC. Potential cost to public $350 (covers cost and raises money for the project). RESULT: THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO Next: 8/26/2025 6:30 PM
25-7405 — NPAC By-Laws
Deferred
Jacques, Nicole working together to provide a draft for August meeting. We need formal by-laws as we are currently governed by Ordinance. RESULT: THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO Next: 8/26/2025 6:30 PM
25-7426 — Norcross Art Tour Booklet - Motion to add item from the floor
Approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Jacques Murphy · Second: Yamily Mijes-O’Reilly
Conversation regarding creating a tourist art tour booklet for use in the Welcome Center. A motion to add this item from the floor: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record: