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Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 17, 2026
6:30pm
Present: J. Gilligan, M. Katafias, P. Mang, J. Sercu, L. Spence, P. Valentine, P. Van De Ven
Absent: R. Kent
Staff: Megan Duby, M. Koppin
Motion 8-17-1: made by J. Gilligan and seconded by P. Valentine to approve the Meeting
Minutes of the meeting held July 20, 2026. Motion passed unanimously; minutes were
received and filed.
Treasurer’s Report: Commissioners reviewed the 2026 budget. Noted that Art from the
Heart and grant from Livonia Community Foundation was added to the budget ledger.
Motion 8-17-2 : Motion made to accept the budget as presented by J. Sercu and seconded
by P. Valentine. Motion passed unanimously.
P. Mang-Gallery: P. Mang announced that the 2027 schedule was complete and there is a
need for a full-length tablecloth for the gallery that will be purchased using gallery funds.
P. Valentine-City Hall: P. Valentine provided a list of artists in City Hall for 2026. All is
going well at the City Hall gallery space.
J. Sercu/L. Spence- MFTH: J. Sercu reported that the MFTH has enjoyed a positive turnout
and favorable response to the new location. J. Gilligan added that the Funk-it-Out Fries
food truck was pleased with the success at the last show and he is working with a BBQ
truck for next week.
Fine Arts Show: No discussion, moved to 2027.
L. Spence-Kids Programs: L. Spence reported that Kids Art from the Heart had an
unusually low turnout. It was noted that there was no advertising in the Connections
Magazine or the city calendar as well as a lack of street signage. This will be corrected for
next year.
R. Kent-Scholarships: R. Kent was absent, no report at this time.
P. Van De Ven-FOLA Updates-Sonatas in the Shadows: P. Van De Ven stated a meeting
would take place on Wednesday to further discuss FOLA’s assistance with this program.
P. Mang-Grants: P. Mang reported that she and M. Duby met and set the dates for the AIR
th
Kids Art from the Heart programs. They will take place November 14th, February 6 and
April 10th and will include art, food and family resources.
NEW/ONGOING BUSINESS:
Walk-in Items:
1. The 2 turbine swings for Sheldon Park have been purchased.
2. The Corn Roast is coming up, volunteers signed up to help with the LAC Booth
3. The city has changed direction with the sculpture the LAC was asked to
purchase and approved, additionally that specific sculpture is not available.
Motion 8-17-3: Motion to rescind motion 6-22-3 which provided funds for a wooden
sculpture in the Senior Center was made by P. Mang and seconded by J. Sercu. Motion
passed unanimously.
4. Margaret Katafias was introduced as the newest Livonia Arts Commission
member.
5. Michell Koppin was introduced as the new Parks and Recreation
Superintendent. She has been with the Parks and Recreation department for 10
years and looks forward to overseeing the LAC. M. Koppin shared that the DIA
Inside/Outside art application has been submitted.
6. J. Gilligan stated the Holiday Maker Market would not be able to use space in the
Senior Center. Suggestions to try the library, Greenmead Historic Park or
Schoolcraft College were given.
MOTION 8-17-4: A motion to adjourn was made by J. Gilligan and seconded by J. Sercur at
7:43 pm. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrice Mang
Secretary for Livonia Arts Commission
8/17/2026