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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_01.17.2002Page 1 of 2 City of Georgetown Economic Development Commission Meeting of January 17, 2002 MINUTES Members Present: Paula Boggs, Chair Will Moore Daniel Vasquez Henry Carr Ann Clarke Snell Kathryn Heidemann David Hayes Dr. Ronald Swain Members Absent: Scott LaGrone, Chairman Gordon Baker Bill Connor Jack Pittman David McLaughlin Clark Thurmond Staff Present: Charles Walker Tina Morris Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Chairperson Boggs called the Meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. DISCUSSION was held on the minutes from the October 18, 2001, and the November 8, 2001, meetings. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Snell, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2001, meeting. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Snell, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2001, special meeting. City Attorney, Trish Carls, reported to the Commission on legal requirements of Commissioner communications outside of Commission meetings. Ms. Carls explained that based on the Boards and Commissions structure organized by the City of Georgetown she would recommend that Commissioners limit their email communications to each other. Email communications are subject to open records. Ms. Carls also answered Commissioner questions regarding working group meetings. The Director of Development Services, Amelia Sondgeroth, spoke to the Commission regarding the role of Development Services in the City’s economic development. Ms. Sondgeroth informed the Commission of all the work in progress at Development Services including updating the City’s zoning maps, developing a web site, and streamlining the department. Ms. Sondgeroth reported on the recent survey of Georgetown residents and the Land Use meetings. Ms. Sondgeroth answered Commissioner questions and invited them to the next Land Use meeting. Renee Hanson presented an overview of the final Market Analysis Strategic Retail Plan and included ways to implement the plan. Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION was held on working group activities. Commissioner Moore explained that he would like to review the survey presented by Amelia before proceeding with the small commercial/retail working group survey. Commissioner Swain suggested that Southwestern University students be asked to help with the surveys. DISCUSSION was held on Commission vacancies. Each Commissioner interested in continuing to serve on the Commission must reapply by January 31st. Once the new Commission is seated, the Commission will discuss future meeting dates for workshops and working groups. The Manager of Economic Growth and Planning, Charlie Walker, presented his staff report. Mr. Walker updated the Commission on the activities of the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Board and the Main Street Advisory Board. DISCUSSION was held on agenda items for the next meeting of the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.