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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_01.16.2003 CITY OF GEORGETOWN BOARD MEETING FOR THE GEORGETOWN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD Conference Room at City Offices 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 8:30 a.m.: Attending: Patty Eason, Bryant Boyd, Virginia Stubbs, Glenda Overfelt, Joshua McClure, Ellie Skross Absent: Judith Manriquez, Staff Present: Charlie Walker, Cari Miller Guests Present: Mark Silverstone I. Call to order – Meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. II. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of December 19, 2002, minutes – Minutes approved as presented. (Motion by Boyd, seconded by Stubbs.) III. Discussion and possible action regarding Tax Increment Financing District issues Walker distributed an example ordinance to the Board and informed the Board that a Resolution must come first. Walker will meet with Judge John Doerfler on Friday, January 17th and will present the results from that meeting at the February 20th Board meeting. IV. Discussion and possible action regarding work to be completed by January 2003: a. Plans for establishment of Development Corporation Mark Silverstone discussed his research on TIFs and development corporations and will continue to move forward with research on the development corporation. b. Plans for 2003 Red Poppy Festival Overfelt reported on the status of festival planning. The planning and work is on target at this point. Meetings are now being held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. c. Façade Fund Applications Selection Six applications have been received. Item will be on agenda for the February 20th meeting.. d. Provision of education and technical assistance services No discussion was held on this item. e. Development of business recruitment assistance information Walker reported that Matthew & Company is working to develop an Economic Development Brochure that will be used as a Capital Investment Portfolio. V. Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners Overfelt gave a brief presention on her research on banner guidelines. Item will be on the agenda for the February 20th meeting. VI. Staff Report Walker gave an update on the hiring process for the new Main Street Manager/Tourism Coordinator. Two members of the Board will be asked to participate on the interview panel. Walker hopes to have the position filled by March 1st. VII. Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for the next meeting of the Board. Discussion and possible action regarding TIF issues. Discussion of guidelines for banners. Façade Fund Selection Update VIII. Adjourn The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. at the Conference Room at City Offices, 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at about 10:30 a.m. Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, January 16, 2003 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 16, 2003. Board Members Present: Patty Eason, Bryant Boyd, Virginia Stubbs, Glenda Overfelt, Joshua McClure, Ellie Skross Board Members Absent: Judith Manriquez Staff Present: Charlie Walker, Cari Miller Minutes Regular Meeting I.Call to order – Meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. II.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of December 19, 2002, minutes – Minutes approved as presented. (Motion by Boyd, seconded by Stubbs.) III.Discussion and possible action regarding Tax Increment Financing District issues Walker distributed an example ordinance to the Board and informed the Board that a Resolution must come first. Walker will meet with Judge John Doerfler on Friday, January 17th and will present the results from that meeting at the February 20th Board meeting. IV.Discussion and possible action regarding work to be completed by January 2003: a.Plans for establishment of Development Corporation Mark Silverstone discussed his research on TIFs and development corporations and will continue to move forward with research on the development corporation. b.Plans for 2003 Red Poppy Festival Overfelt reported on the status of festival planning. The planning and work is on target at this point. Meetings are now being held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. c.Façade Fund Applications Selection Six applications have been received. Item will be on agenda for the February 20th meeting.. d.Provision of education and technical assistance services No discussion was held on this item. e.Development of business recruitment assistance information Walker reported that Matthew & Company is working to develop an Economic Development Brochure that will be used as a Capital Investment Portfolio. V.Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners Overfelt gave a brief presention on her research on banner guidelines. Item will be on the agenda for the February 20th meeting. VI.Staff Report Walker gave an update on the hiring process for the new Main Street Manager/Tourism Coordinator. Two members of the Board will be asked to participate on the interview panel. Walker hopes to have the position filled by March 1st. VII.Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for the next meeting of the Board. Discussion and possible action regarding TIF issues. Discussion of guidelines for banners. Façade Fund Selection Update VIII.Adjourn The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. at the Conference Room at City Offices, 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at about 10:30 a.m. Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, January 16, 2003 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 16, 2003. Board Members Present: Bryant Boyd Chairman, Joshua McClure Vice Chair, Bob Weimer Secretary, Shannon Baldridge Main Street Manager, members Glenda Overfelt, Nancy Rister, Liz Atherton and Becky Sellers Williamson County Sun. Board Members Absent: Ellie Skross Staff Present: Shannon Baldridge Minutes Regular Meeting Bryant called meeting to order at 8:10am Sept. 18th 2003. MINUTES were read and correction and suggestions made. All approved minutes in content and Bob W. will forwarded corrected minutes to Shannon for posting and file. STAFF REPORT: Shannon, New Admin Assistant is hired. A new EDC Manager has been hired and will take position about Oct.1. State architect will hold a workshop 10/27. A notice will be sent to the 9-block downtown area businesses for all to attend if interested. Visitors Center awning and repainting of façade is being funded. State office will offer a window dressing workshop all info TBA. A brief discussion of the 2004 Poppy Fest needs ensued. Location of the Council workshop will be announced at a later date. Josh McClure offered an explanation of the Council “Tool Box” workshop held September 9th. Shannon reported that 6 to 7 thousand people attended the Fiddle Fest weekend event. Conversation ensued surrounding the Texas Downtown Grant forms and process. Further information can be obtained from Bryant or Glenda. Nancy indicated that Court House renovation would begin late fall of 2003. Bob Weimer and Glenda Overfelt reported on the Managed Parking meeting that was held with City Staff on Sept. 17th. Bob shared the time line prepared by City Manager Paul Brandenberg. Information meeting dates with the County and downtown Business partners will be coming in the next month. Liz Atherton provided a brief report on the press release plan. Liz indicated that since good Main Street coverage has been given recently that no additional releases were needed. Bryant suggested that a Main Street “Story” be developed and a publication provided to also include the Mission and Vision statements. Shannon will continue to communicate with City Information Manager so that all Main Street Board activities are passed on in publication of the City Reporter. Bryant also suggested that Façade funding events be published and photo’s passed on for publication in the Williamson County Sun. There were no ACTION ITEMS or MOTIONS produced from this meeting. Agenda items for the October 16 meeting include Main Street Brochure and County issues and Main Street Training sessions. Bryant adjourned this meeting at 9:25am September 18th 2003.