What: the charge and membership policy of the Public Arts Commission, and the first slate of members under it.
Where it stands: on 2026-07-22 the Council approved the proposed membership policy and appointed the commission as proposed, both unanimously. Place 6 remains vacant.
Next: a future appointment to Place 6. A single appointment to the body in August is recorded under Advisory Committee Appointments.
Details
Agenda item 2026-296, "Public Arts Commission Charge & Membership". Matt Jelacic took part in the discussion and Stephen Whitaker offered comments.
Motion 1: Councilor Pelin Kohn moved to approve the proposed Public Art Commission membership policy; Councilor Cary Brown seconded; carried unanimously.
Motion 2: Councilor Sal Alfano moved to appoint the members as proposed; Councilor Kohn seconded; carried unanimously.
Members and terms (each expires on Town Meeting Day): Place 1 Elliot Burg, 2029; Place 2 Ward Joyce, 2028; Place 3 Megan Riley, 2029; Place 4 Rob Hitzig, 2028; Place 5 Jesse Jacobs, 2029; Place 7 Katie Trautz, nominated by Montpelier Alive, continuing seat. Place 6 is vacant pending a future appointment.
The City Manager had listed Public Art Committee updates as an upcoming item at the 2026-07-08 meeting (2026-07-08 - City Council).