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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_09.16.2004L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2004\04-9-16 M.doc MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 8 A.M. - SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 CITY HALL MAIN FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Attendees: Bryant Boyd, chair; Bob Weimer, vice-chair; Nancy Rister, secretary; Tim Thompson, Josh McClure, Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Mark Thomas, ED Director 1. Called to order at 8:05 a.m. by chair Bryant Boyd. 2. Mark Thomas presented an update on the Georgetown retail market and retail leakage analysis. He presented a chart of the retail trade area and the retail market profile, including proposed businesses. There was hand out on feedback from other economic development organizations across the state in regards to what they do for downtown retail recruitment, expansion and retention. 3. Bob Weimer moved that the minutes from July 15th be accepted. Tim Thompson seconded. Motion carried. The August meeting was not recorded as there was not a quorum. 4. David Osmar’s Façade Grant Application was reviewed. It was noted that the request was for more than 50% of the total expense. Josh McClure moved that we approve the application for the grant with the qualification that Mr. Osmar provide proof of the expenditure not to exceed 50% of the final cost or a maximum of $2,000. Tim Thompson seconded. Motion carried. Tim Thompson moved that we authorize the Design Committee to review and update the façade fund grant application and bring it to the October meeting for approval. Josh McClure seconded. Motion carried. 5. Laura Eliel was discussed as a new Board member representing a downtown business owner. Bob Weimer moved that we recommend her to the City Council. Josh McClure seconded the motion. Motion carried. 6. The Advisory Board Work Plan was reviewed until it was noticed that we did not have the most current version. We are to receive an updated version to review before the next meeting. 7. Staff Report was distributed. 8. New Business L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2004\04-9-16 M.doc 9. Items and objectives for the next meeting: Updated versions of the Façade Fund Grant Application and the Work Plan for the Board for 2004-2005 to be reviewed and approved. Also still pending was the bylaw and charter change to add 2 more members to our present body. Josh McClure had to leave at 8:40 a.m. and quorum was broken. __________________________ Nancy Rister, Board Secretary __________________________ Bryant Boyd, Board Chair Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, September 16, 2004 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , September 16, 2004. Board Members Present: Bryant Boyd, chair; Bob Weimer, vice-chair; Nancy Rister, secretary; Tim Thompson, Josh McClure Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Mark Thomas, ED Director Minutes Regular Meeting 1. Called to order at 8:05 a.m. by chair Bryant Boyd. 2. Mark Thomas presented an update on the Georgetown retail market and retail leakage analysis. He presented a chart of the retail trade area and the retail market profile, including proposed businesses. There was hand out on feedback from other economic development organizations across the state in regards to what they do for downtown retail recruitment, expansion and retention. 3. Bob Weimer moved that the minutes from July 15th be accepted. Tim Thompson seconded. Motion carried. The August meeting was not recorded as there was not a quorum. 4. David Osmar’s Façade Grant Application was reviewed. It was noted that the request was for more than 50% of the total expense. Josh McClure moved that we approve the application for the grant with the qualification that Mr. Osmar provide proof of the expenditure not to exceed 50% of the final cost or a maximum of $2,000. Tim Thompson seconded. Motion carried. Tim Thompson moved that we authorize the Design Committee to review and update the façade fund grant application and bring it to the October meeting for approval. Josh McClure seconded. Motion carried. 5. Laura Eliel was discussed as a new Board member representing a downtown business owner. Bob Weimer moved that we recommend her to the City Council. Josh McClure seconded the motion. Motion carried. 6. The Advisory Board Work Plan was reviewed until it was noticed that we did not have the most current version. We are to receive an updated version to review before the next meeting. 7. Staff Report was distributed. 8. New Business 9. Items and objectives for the next meeting: Updated versions of the Façade Fund Grant Application and the Work Plan for the Board for 2004-2005 to be reviewed and approved. Also still pending was the bylaw and charter change to add 2 more members to our present body. Josh McClure had to leave at 8:40 a.m. and quorum was broken.