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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
710 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Committee Members Present: Chris Dyer, chair, Connie Watson, secretary,
Mike Burton, Tiffany McLendon
Committee Members Absent: Judy Lester, Denise Jimenez, Trevor Dunham,
vice‐chair
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie
Wyler, Historic District Planner, Laurie Brewer
and Lori Lankford, Finance Department
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Chair Chris Dyer.
2. Mike moved to approve the January 8th minutes. The motion was seconded
by Chris. Minutes were approved by all present.
3. Finance Report: Sales tax is down six percent. It will be a tight budget year.
In looking at next year’s budget, any services we can cut or reduce in order to
fund other areas. Need to get priorities to the Council in April and can
participate in the citizen survey on‐line. There is no target reduction across
the board. Think about revenue generating events.
4. Robbie gave the HARC update. HARC approved a two‐sided canopy sign for
Three‐Legged Willie’s. Should open around Spring Break. Bringing 30‐50
jobs. Galaxy Cupcakes will be coming to HARC to expand into their
courtyard. On agenda for Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Whitestone Tires moving into old
gas station at Church and University. 703 & 705 Main Street adding paint,
security lights and sconces. Book Pride getting new signage. The Crowns
might open new children’s clothing store Poppy Tots..
5. Staff Report: Shelly gave the staff report.
a. Board Members: Trevor and Tiffany are outgoing board members. Linda
Turner and David Judkins are new board members.
b. Holiday 2010 Planning Meeting is Monday, February 22, 2 p.m. at Grace
Heritage. Board members welcome to attend.
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c. Texas Main Street Annual Meeting is Feb. 17‐19 in Waxahachie and Shelly
will be attending, followed by TWGGA 2010 Annual Conference & Trade
Show Feb 19‐20 in Richardson.
d. Texas Film Friendly Workshop is Feb 26 in Library Friend’s Room
e. Economic Development Quarterly Breakfast March 3 at 116 Halmar Cove,
7‐9 a.m.
f. Board Strategic Planning Meeting is March 12 following board meeting.
6. Committee Reports:
a. Promotion: The Georgetown Swirl is tonight. Shelly will ask Lucas to get
photos of wineries’ tables to send with thank you notes. Board needs to
help with set up and registration. Finance Dept. will send two employees
to handle money from silent auction.
b. Economic Restructuring/Organization: Chris will be leading this
committee now that Trevor is an outgoing board member. Had a
consultant speak on how to improve your business through word of
mouth and about 27 attended.
c. Design: Tiffany said Lisa McKenna with Pilates on the Square might
apply for a sign grant. She also said she would possibly be able to
continue on the design committee as a volunteer.
7. The next meeting is set for Friday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Chris Dyer, Board Chair Date
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Connie Watson, Board Secretary Date