HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_11.20.2003MAIN STREET NOV. 20, 2003
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 8AM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Those In attendance, Ellie Skross, Nancy Ristor, Glenda Overfelt, Josh McClure Board
Vice Chair, Bob Weimer Board Secretary, Shannon Baldridge Board Chairman Bryant
Boyd, Liz Atherton not in attendance.
Josh McClure Vice Chair called meeting to order at 8:10 am.
Minutes read type-o’s corrected minutes accepted. Ellie Skross moved to approve Nancy
Rister offered 2nd. All approved.
Shannon indicated her replacement has been hired and will begin work Dec.8, 2003
Discussion ensued around the Kleso article in the Austin Statesman around how
Georgetown was portrayed. The Georgetown slogan was mentioned.
The possibility of Alamo Draft House moving to the Square in the Gold’s building was
discussed.
Bob Weimer reported that the Managed Parking Plan was moving along well and that
the first reading of the new ordinance would be done in Dec. Tom Yantis will provide the
date. City Manager will proceed with the educational meetings of the Downtown owners
and the County Employee’s in Dec. The Downtown meeting is scheduled for Dec. 4th.
Glenda reported that the P&Z meeting is in the initial stages and that she would keep the
Board informed. A packet was included in the minutes for filing.
Shannon will investigate the budget from City Council (40k) and how to re-apply for
next budget. Also is the question of Red Poppy Fest net profits that may be applied to
Main Streets Budget. Shannon will report back.
MOTION; Josh called for a motion to have Shannon meet with Tom Yantis Asst. City
Mgr. To get a clear understanding of the Branding process and on-going funding. Ellie
Skross offered the 2nd and 3-0 all approved.
Nancy Rister reported that the County had received a grant to renovate the Court House.
This is to begin in May 2004. This item may be dropped from the agenda line item list.
Glenda reported that the Downtown Development Corp. is moving forward with a goal
of July 1st to have the private, non-profit organization in place. Projects for this group
will include, Liquor issues, TIF, recruitment for Downtown and to keep Downtown and
the Square a priority. An Executive Director will be appointed.
Other #9 items were discussed with no action taken.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 am
Minutes respectfully submitted by Bob Weimer Board Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, November 20, 2003
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , November 20, 2003
.
Board Members Present:
Ellie Skross, Nancy Ristor, Glenda Overfelt, Josh McClure Board Vice Chair, Bob Weimer Board
Secretary, Board Chairman Bryant Boyd
Board Members Absent:
Liz Atherton
Staff Present:
Shannon Baldridge
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Josh McClure Vice Chair called meeting to order at 8:10 am.
Minutes read type-o’s corrected minutes accepted. Ellie Skross moved to approve Nancy Rister
offered 2nd. All approved.
Shannon indicated her replacement has been hired and will begin work Dec.8, 2003
Discussion ensued around the Kleso article in the Austin Statesman around how Georgetown was
portrayed. The Georgetown slogan was mentioned.
The possibility of Alamo Draft House moving to the Square in the Gold’s building was
discussed.
Bob Weimer reported that the Managed Parking Plan was moving along well and that the first
reading of the new ordinance would be done in Dec. Tom Yantis will provide the date. City
Manager will proceed with the educational meetings of the Downtown owners and the County
Employee’s in Dec. The Downtown meeting is scheduled for Dec. 4th.
Glenda reported that the P&Z meeting is in the initial stages and that she would keep the Board
informed. A packet was included in the minutes for filing.
Shannon will investigate the budget from City Council (40k) and how to re-apply for next
budget. Also is the question of Red Poppy Fest net profits that may be applied to Main Streets
Budget. Shannon will report back.
MOTION; Josh called for a motion to have Shannon meet with Tom Yantis Asst. City Mgr. To
get a clear understanding of the Branding process and on-going funding. Ellie Skross offered the
2nd and 3-0 all approved.
Nancy Rister reported that the County had received a grant to renovate the Court House. This is
to begin in May 2004. This item may be dropped from the agenda line item list.
Glenda reported that the Downtown Development Corp. is moving forward with a goal of July
1st to have the private, non-profit organization in place. Projects for this group will include,
Liquor issues, TIF, recruitment for Downtown and to keep Downtown and the Square a priority.
An Executive Director will be appointed.
Other #9 items were discussed with no action taken.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 am