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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_02.20.2003 CITY OF GEORGETOWN BOARD MEETING FOR THE GEORGETOWN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 8:30 a.m. Main Street Offices Conference Room Attending: Patty Eason, Virginia Stubbs, Ellie Skross, Judith Manriquez, Joshua McClure Absent: Bryant Boyd, Glenda Overfelt Staff Present: Charlie Walker, Cari Miller Guests Present: Mark Silverstone, Bob Weimer, Becky Sellers, John Kirby I. Call to order at 8:37 a.m. II. Approved the minutes for January with September 19, 2002 put on hold until the next meeting. McClure moved and Skross seconded for approval. Passed without opposition. III. Discussion and possible action regarding Tax Increment Financing District Issues Walker reported that County Commissioners has mentioned that they were in support. Discussions are underway with ISD and City Staff to clarify questions and secure support. Awaiting more specific direction from the Downtown Master Plan as it related to development issues. Process: Council would call for a resolution to call for a TIF that opens public discussion. Then it would be required to notify property owners. Are waiting to take this to the Council due to confirming process and detailed facts on how to present. IV. Discussion and possible action regarding: a. Plans for establishment of Development Corporation Details will be available at the March meeting. b. Plans for 2003 Red Poppy Fest Walker reports that we will be partnering with the Palace. We are about $11,000 behind on collections when compared with last year but also have not spent any resources. We are in the process of securing sponsors. On entertainment, there will be two stages. Our weak area with be the Sunday church on the square due to scheduling conflicts. Other promotions will be a radio station attendance and a flyer in the Sun. c. Façade Fund Application Update Boyd was unable to attend but reported through the chair that he only received copies of the applications yesterday and his review indicates that there are huge gaps in information. d. Provision of educational technical assistance services Brief discussion on the fact that the Chamber is holding a lunch and learn on how to compete with Big Boys. e. Development of business recruitment assistance information Walker reported an on the progress of the development of the brochure. Work with Matthew and Company is progressing and it is scheduled for completion in March. V. Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners No discussion until March meeting. VI. Staff Report An offer has been made to Shannon Baldridge. She has accepted and will be starting on February 26. She will be focused on tourism and development for Main Street. VII. Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for the next meeting Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners Nominations and appointments to for officers and committees VIII. Meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m. Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, February 20, 2003 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , February 20, 2003. Board Members Present: Patty Eason, Virginia Stubbs, Ellie Skross, Judith Manriquez, Joshua McClure Board Members Absent: Bryant Boyd, Glenda Overfelt Staff Present: Charlie Walker, Cari Miller Minutes Regular Meeting I.Call to order at 8:37 a.m. II.Approved the minutes for January with September 19, 2002 put on hold until the next meeting. McClure moved and Skross seconded for approval. Passed without opposition. III.Discussion and possible action regarding Tax Increment Financing District Issues Walker reported that County Commissioners has mentioned that they were in support. Discussions are underway with ISD and City Staff to clarify questions and secure support. Awaiting more specific direction from the Downtown Master Plan as it related to development issues. Process: Council would call for a resolution to call for a TIF that opens public discussion. Then it would be required to notify property owners. Are waiting to take this to the Council due to confirming process and detailed facts on how to present. IV.Discussion and possible action regarding: a.Plans for establishment of Development Corporation Details will be available at the March meeting. b.Plans for 2003 Red Poppy Fest Walker reports that we will be partnering with the Palace. We are about $11,000 behind on collections when compared with last year but also have not spent any resources. We are in the process of securing sponsors. On entertainment, there will be two stages. Our weak area with be the Sunday church on the square due to scheduling conflicts. Other promotions will be a radio station attendance and a flyer in the Sun. c.Façade Fund Application Update Boyd was unable to attend but reported through the chair that he only received copies of the applications yesterday and his review indicates that there are huge gaps in information. d.Provision of educational technical assistance services Brief discussion on the fact that the Chamber is holding a lunch and learn on how to compete with Big Boys. e.Development of business recruitment assistance information Walker reported an on the progress of the development of the brochure. Work with Matthew and Company is progressing and it is scheduled for completion in March. V.Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners No discussion until March meeting. VI.Staff Report An offer has been made to Shannon Baldridge. She has accepted and will be starting on February 26. She will be focused on tourism and development for Main Street. VII.Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for the next meeting Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners Nominations and appointments to for officers and committees VIII.Meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.