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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
8 A.M. – DECEMBER 12, 2007
WILLIAMSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Board Members Present: Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen
Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess; Bob
Hewgley
Board Members Absent: Cheri Thanos
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street
Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker.
2. Bob made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 7 meeting and
Terri seconded it. The minutes were approved by all present.
3. The Board discussed board terms and officers for 2008. Two terms need to be
“reset” to start in 2008 due to the downsizing of the Board. Gordon made a
motion that his position (position #1) and Bob Hewgley’s position (position
#5) be reset. Position #5 will be eligible to be reappointed. Bev seconded the
motion and it was approved by all present. Officers for 2008 will be voted on
at the March meeting. The Mayor is responsible for appointing the Board
Chair. Gordon said he is recommending Kirk for this position.
4. Robbie Wyler gave an update on HARC activities. He noted that RunTex has
moved in to the building at 809 Main Street. They want to replace the
awnings on that building. HARC continues to work with the Quenan’s
regarding their new building on Austin Avenue.
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5. Committee updates:
a. Design: Bob is going to help Beverly put together a “permit
process” list for prospective new business owners. It will include
information such as realistic timelines and anticipated expenses.
b. Economic Restructuring: There was discussion about several new
mixed‐use projects coming to Georgetown, including a large mall
at the site of the current Candle Factory and condos and retail on
the San Gabriel Motor Court site. Shelly said the city is wrestling
with the issue of whether regional and national chain stores should
be recruited for the historic downtown square. Fredericksburg is
dealing with the same issue. Shelly met with downtown building
owner Cheryl Lanfear to discuss potential business mix.
c. No reports for Organization or Promotions.
6. Staff Report: Shelly said sales of the courthouse ornaments are going well.
Proceeds will go toward holiday lighting. Board members are invited to
attend the Texas Main Street Manager’s Reception in the courthouse from
5:15‐6:30 p.m. on Jan. 7. A special called meeting is needed to consider three
grant applications that were not completed in time for this month’s regular
meeting. Board members tentatively agreed on Wednesday, Dec. 19 for this
meeting.
7. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
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Gordon Baker, Board Chair Date
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Ellen Davis, Board Secretary Date