HomeMy WebLinkAboutMSTAB_Agenda&Minutes_2007Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess; Bob
Hewgley, Cheri Thanos
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications –
1)David Rothenberg , CarQuest Block - 909 S. Austin Ave. and 904 S. Main St;
2)Donnie O’Neal with RunTex , 809 Main St.;
3)Lee Nash - 718 S. Austin Ave. and 209 W. 8th Street
3.Set any new agenda items or newsworthy items for next meeting/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess; Bob
Hewgley; Cheri Thanos
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the November 7th meeting
minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding board terms and 2008 board officers
4.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update – Robbie Wyler
5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
6.Update status of progress on annual 2007/08 Program of Work committee goals–
Committee Chairs
a.Economic Restructuring: Gordon
b.Design: Bev
c.Promotion: Cheri , Ellen
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri
7.Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , December 12,
2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess; Bob
Hewgley
Board Members Absent:
Cheri Thanos
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner
Minutes
Regular Meeting
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.
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.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Terri Countess; Cheri Thanos,
Beverly Adam; Gary Leissner, Bob Hewgley
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome/Introduction of new board member Bob Hewgley
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the October 10th meeting minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant application – Chris Dyer,
Williamson County Historical Museum
4.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update – Robbie Wyler
5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
6.Update status of progress on annual 2007/08 Program of Work committee goals–Committee Chairs
a.Economic Restructuring: Gordon
b.Design: Bev
c.Promotion: Cheri , Ellen
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri
7.Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice-chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Terri Countess; Cheri Thanos,
Beverly Adam; Gary Leissner
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the September 12th meeting minutes
3.Introduction of Wolf Ranch Marketing Manager – Janine Butler
4.Consideration and possible action to appoint a member of the Main Street Advisory Board to
serve on a panel of the Arts and Culture Board to select a sculpture that will be placed in the
downtown - Eric Lashley, Library Services Director
5.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant application – Novita Spa, Megan
Di Martino, Francisco Mendoza
6.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update – Elizabeth Cook
7.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
8.Review status of progress on annual 2007/08 Program of Work goals for each Committee –
Committee Chairs
a.Economic Restructuring: Gordon
b.Design: Bev
c.Promotion: Cheri , Ellen
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri
9.Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , October 10,
2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Terri Countess; Cheri Thanos
Board Members Absent:
Beverly Adam; Gary Leissner
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Cari Miller, CVB Coordinator; Elizabeth
Cook, Planning Department
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.The meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker.
2.Kirk made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 12 meeting and
Cheri seconded it. The minutes were approved by all present.
3.Megan Martino and Francisco Mendoza presented an application for a Façade
Fund Grant for Novita Spa. The business is requesting $475 for a sign for their new
location. Kirk made a motion to approve their request and Cheri seconded it.
4.Eric Lashley and Ruth Roberts told the board about the Artsand Culture Board’s
plans to commission some public art for downtown. The board has $70,000 from the
city to spend this year and would like to commission some bovine sculptures. The
Arts and Culture Board would like a representative from the Main Street Board to
be on the subcommittee that reviews the proposals. Cheri volunteered to do this.
5.Elizabeth Cook gave an update on HARC activities. Of particular interest to the
Main Street Program is the fact that the owner of the building at the corner of Austin
Avenue and 8th Street wants to take the stucco off the façade of that building and
expose the windows. Oct. 15 is the deadline for comments about the historic
resources survey. The finished product is expected at the end of October.
6.Carrie and Shelly presented the staff report. Shelly said there are plans to hold a
citywide garage sale next spring that would benefit the façade fund. Carrie
distributed assignments for 2008 Red Poppy Festival sponsorship calls. She would
like everyone to make their calls by Friday.
7.Promotion Committee report: Cheri said 11 downtown business owners
participated in the Chisholm Trail promotion event Sat. 29.
8.The November meeting was moved to Nov. 7 because several board members
said they would be unable to attend a Nov. 14 meeting.
9.The courthouse re-opening celebration is now scheduled for Dec. 8.
10.Meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess;
Gary Leissner
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the August 8th meeting minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update – Elizabeth Cook
4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on 2007/08 Program of Work
goals:
a.Economic Restructuring: Gary , Gordon
b.Design: Bev
c.Promotion: Ellen
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri
6.Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , September 12,
2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice-chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Terri Countess; Cheri Thanos
Board Members Absent:
Beverly Adam; Gary Leissner
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Cari Miller, CVB Coordinator
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.The meeting was called to order at 8:02 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker. Gordon
welcomed new board member Cheri Thanos.
2.Kirk made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 8 meeting and Terri
seconded it. The minutes were approved by all present.
3.Holly King and Ron Marx presented an application for a Façade Fund Grant for
Heritage Printing & Office Supplies. The business is requesting $2,567.50 to fix rotted
wood and repaint their building. Terri made a motion to approve their request and
Kirk seconded it, all in favor.
4.The board held a discussion about a Façade Fund Grant from Nonna’s Cucina.
Since the applicant was not present at the meeting, no action was taken on the
application. Ellen noted that the owner of this business had already received a
Façade Fund Grant within the past three years. She said she did not like to set a
precedent of approving additional funds for the same business within three years.
Kirk said he agreed with this. The board agreed it needed more information on the
building’s situation to determine whether this was truly an emergency that required
breaking precedent. It was also noted that HARC had not approved any work on
this building yet.
5.Cari distributed a handout from Elizabeth Cook giving an update on HARC
activities.
6.Cari distributed a staff report. Shelly noted that she expects quite a few Façade
Fund Grant applications to be coming in soon. Potential applicants include the
Williamson County Historical Museum, the Palace Theatre, Novita Spa and owner
of the building that formerly housed Cianfrani’s Coffee Shop.
7.Promotion Committee report: Cheri said she has written a letter to downtown
merchants encouraging them to participate in activities surrounding the Chisholm
Trail event Sat. 29. She asked for assistance in distributing her letter to downtown
merchants. Cheri said she also has divided up the list of past Red Poppy Festival
sponsors for board members to solicit this year. The city will be hiring a person to
secure new sponsors. This person will receive a percentage of the funds raised.
Gordon suggested increasing the commission if the person reaches certain targets.
8.The meeting ended with a report from Gordon on his efforts to convince the City
Council to hire a separate staff person to focus on the Main Street Program. He said
council members did not seem willing to make a recommendation to the city
manager. A long discussion followed on the role of city advisory boards.
9.Meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the Williamson
County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Gary Leissner; Janlyn Ross, Kirk Kriegel, vice
chair; Terri Countess
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the July 11th meeting minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade Fund Grant application – Quenan’s Jewelry
4.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update – Elizabeth Cook
5.Discussion of attendance report filed with the Mayor
6.Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendations to the City Council to re-establish
two positions - one for Tourism and one for the Main Street Program
7.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
8.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on 2007/08 Program of Work
goals:
a.Economic Restructuring: Gary , Gordon
b.Design: Bev
c.Promotion: Ellen
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri
9.Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the Grace
Heritage Center, 811 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Texas, 78626.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess; Gary
Leissner; Janlyn Ross
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
Notice is hereby given that the Main Street Advisory Board established by the Georgetown
City Council will attend a Retail Merchandising and Window Display Workshop at 8:00
a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the Grace Heritage Center, located at 811 S. Main
Street, Georgetown, Texas, 78626.
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the Williamson
County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess; Gary
Leissner; Janlyn Ross
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 13th meeting minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding revision of Main Street Advisory Board
bylaws
4.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update – Elizabeth Cook
5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on goals:
a.Promotion: Ellen – Red Poppy Festival Wrap-up Report-Cari
b.Economic Restructuring: Gary , Gordon
c.Design: Bev – THC Design Assistance Workshop – July 26
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri – 2007/08 Program of Work
7.Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , July 11, 2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Gary Leissner; Janlyn Ross
Board Members Absent:
Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Terri Countess
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Cari Miller, CVB Coordinator; Elizabeth
Cook, Planning Department
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.The meeting was called to order at 8:40 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker. Prior to the
official start of the meeting, representatives from the Georgetown Heritage Society
presented the board with an $8,000 check that represented proceeds from the Main
Street 25th Anniversary celebration. Gordon also thanked Janlyn for her service on
the board since this was her last meeting.
2.Gary made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 13 meeting and Beverly
seconded it. The minutes were approved by all present.
3.Gary made a motion to approve the revised bylaws for the Main Street Advisory
Board. Beverly seconded it, and the motion was approved by all present.
4. Elizabeth Cook gave a brief update on HARC activities. New projects include an
Italian restaurant planned for the white stucco building at the intersection of
University and Church streets. The owner of the building at 10th and Austin streets
hopes to turn it into a coffee bar once the current tire shop tenants leave.
5.Shelly gave her staff report. She said the new ShopCentralTexas.com website
received 9,332 hits in its first month of operation. She also distributed bound copies
of the annual board work plan.
6.Janlyn gave a report on Wolf Ranch . She said it is now 80 percent leased. New
stores/restaurants coming include Wing Stop and Select Comfort. Cotton Patch Café
and a drive-thru Starbucks may also be coming.
7.Cari gave a final report on the Red Poppy Festival. She said it raised $6,102.37
this year. Letters to solicit sponsors for 2008 are going out soon. Board members
need to follow up with potential sponsors by the September meeting . The 2008
Poppy Festival will be held April 26-27. Planning meetings will be held the 4th
Thursday of the month starting in September.
8.The Design Committee is hosting a workshop for store owners on Wednesday ,
July 25 from 8-9 a.m. at Grace Heritage Center.
9.Meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the Williamson
County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Gary Leissner, Janlyn Ross, Beverly
Adam, Terri Countess
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the May 15th meeting minutes
3.Introduction of Media Relations Professional - Margie Ranc, Ranc Associates
4.Presentation of an overview of the Downtown Master Plan and TIF District - Tom
Yantis
5.Presentation and discussion on Wayfinding Signage - Michael Seery
6.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update - Rebecca Rowe
7.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
8.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on goals:
a.Promotion: Janlyn , Ellen – Red Poppy Wrap-up and Main Street 25th
b.Economic Restructuring: Gary , Gordon
c.Design: Bev
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri – 2007/08 Program of Work
Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , June 13, 2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess;
Gary Leissner; Janlyn Ross
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Rebecca Rowe, Historic District Planner;
Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Michael Seery, Capital Improvements Project Manager
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.Meeting called to order at 8:03 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker .
2.Gary made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 15 meeting and Janlyn
seconded it. The minutes were approved by all present.
3.Shelly introduced Margie Ranc. Margie has been hired on a contract basis through the
end of September to do media relations for the CVB. The goal of her work is to help attract
visitors who live within a 50-200 mile radius.
4.Tom Yantis gave an update on the Downtown Master Plan and the TIF District. He said
the Master Plan is achieving what the Main Street Program set out to do 25 years ago by
providing an overarching plan to guide development of downtown. He said much has
happened to implement the plan in the past three years. Work on the Main Street
streetscape project should be completed in August. Parking is the hardest part of the plan.
He said the city may work with the county to fund a parking garage near downtown. The
TIF will eventually finance improvements in the Master Plan. For the next 20 years, any tax
revenue over the amount collected in 2005 will go back into this district.
5.Michael Seery gave a presentation on the city’s new wayfinding signage. The first
“monument” sign has been placed on Highway 29 near D.B. Wood Road. Other signs will
be made to direct people to downtown and to help people find their way around
downtown. Final decisions are being made on design of these signs.
6.Larry McCormick gave an informational slide show about Hill Country Art Space’s
proposal to develop the alley space behind the buildings on 8th Street. HCAS want to try
and make this space, along with an adjacent warehouse, available to artists. At a future
meeting, he would like to get the board’s input on whether we would approve grants to
help building owners restore the facades that face this alley .
7.Rebecca Rowe passed around drawings of projects that have recently been brought
before HARC . She said the owner of the Car Quest building that fronts Main and Austin
Streets wants to improve this property and divide it up for several businesses, including a
restaurant. She said the new sign subcommittee created by HARC is not working. Rebecca
also said that a new Historic Resource Survey was started on Monday. The same firm that
did the original survey in 1984 is doing it again. All buildings that are over 50 years old will
be documented. The survey should be complete in October or November. It could lead to
the creation of one to three more historic overlay districts in town. June 15 is Rebecca’s last
day with the city. Elizabeth Cook will take over her duties.
8.Committee Reports: All committees have recruited volunteers. The first meeting of the
Promotions Committee was held June 8. The Design Committee hopes to bring in a speaker
in for a breakfast workshop on July 25. Business owners would be invited to learn about
how to maximize their window space.
9.Shelly presented her staff report. She said invoices are still coming in for the 25th
anniversary celebration, but the event may have raised about $8,000 for the Main Street
Program’s Facade and Sign Grant Program. The Program of Work for 2007-08 is being
printed and there will be extra copies to give to City Council. July 27 is the deadline to
submit entries for the Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards. Georgetown has
eight projects that could be winners. Sept. 8 is the new date for the courthouse opening.
10.Meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the Williamson
County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Beverly Adam; Terri Countess; Ellen Davis,
secretary; Gary Leissner; Janlyn Ross
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the April 11th meeting minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update - Rebecca Rowe
4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
5.Discussion and possible action reviewing 2007-08 Plan of Work
6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on goals:
a.Promotion: Janlyn , Ellen – Main Street 25th Anniversary
b.Economic Restructuring: Gary , Gordon
c.Design: Bev
d.Organization: Kirk , Terri
7.Set agenda items for next month/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , May 15, 2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, vice chair; Ellen Davis, secretary; Gary Leissner, Janlyn Ross
Board Members Absent:
Beverly Adam, Terri Countess
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Rebecca Rowe, Historic District Planner
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.Meeting called to order at 8:15 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker.
2.Kirk made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 11 meeting and Janlyn
seconded it. The minutes were approved by all present.
3.Rebecca Rowe passed around drawings of projects that have recently been
approved by HARC. These included new signs for the Whitestone Tire Center at
1007 S. Austin Ave., Linda McCalla Interiors at 605 S. Church St., the Collector in the
former Williamson Co. Art Guild Building, Yoga Sol at 809 S. Main St., and
American Homepatient at 501 Austin Ave. The board also discussed plans for the
property at Church and 9th Streets and the new Monument Café at 500 Austin Ave.
The historic but dilapidated house currently at Church and 9th streets is going to be
moved to make way for a new office and B&B. The new Monument Café is going to
have a 26-foot “biotower composter” that is supposed to be the first of its kind in the
country.
4.Shelly presented her staff report. She said Larry McCormick would like to
develop the alley behind businesses on 8th Street to be a courtyard featuring artists.
He wants to present his plan to us at our next meeting. Shelly also showed a new
cooperative shopping guide that is being done with Salado and Round Rock. She
said the city seemed receptive to funding a marketing campaign to promote
downtown businesses. Shelly also said she has hired Margie Ranc of Ranc Associates
to focus on outreach to travel and tourism publications. Shelly mentioned the
tentative service line budget recommendations from the city manager for the 2007-08
fiscal year. She said the board’s request for an additional director position for either
the Main Street Program or the CVB was turned down , however, $25,000 total for
the façade grant program and $15,000 for downtown lights (i.e. Christmas) was
recommended.
5.Janlyn said the May 11 event for military spouses from Fort Hood went well.
About 150 spouses came to Wolf Ranch. Janlyn also asked members to sign up to
work at the ice cream social at the city council chambers the afternoon of Saturday ,
May 19. This is part of the Main Street 25th anniversary.
6. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 13.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the Georgetown
Public Library’s Friends Community Room, located at 402 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, Beverly Adam, Terri Countess, Ellen Davis, Gary Leissner, Janlyn Ross
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the March 21st meeting minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Reimbursement Grant
application – Katie Barton – Yoga Sol – 809 Main Street
4.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update - Rebecca Rowe
5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on goals:
a.Promotion: Red Poppy Festival & Website– Cari ; Main Street 25th Anniversary
b.Economic Restructuring:
c.Design:
d.Organization:
7.Review items for next month’s agenda/Adjourn
BREAK
8.Board Retreat
11:00am2006 Accomplishments Shelly Hargrove
Welcome/Purpose Gordon Baker
11:05amIntroductions/Expectations
Facilitator: Alysia Cook, LCRA Community and Economic
Development
11:15amBoard Member Orientation
NoonLunch catered
12:30pmVision 2010
Issues Identification
Goal Development/Prioritization
2:00pmSmall Group Action Planning
4:30pmReporting/Expectations Review
5:00pmWrap-Up & Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 10:00 AM in the
Georgetown Public Library’s Friends Community Room, located at 402 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Janlyn Ross, Gary Leissner, Kirk Kriegel, Terri Countess, Beverly Adam, Ellen Davis
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 10:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of Board
Vice-Chair and Secretary
3.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the February 7th meeting minutes
4.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update - Rebecca Rowe
5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on goals:
a.Promotion: Red Poppy Festival & Website– Cari ; Main Street 25th Anniversary
b.Economic Restructuring:
c.Design:
d.Organization:
7.Review items for next month’s agenda/Adjourn
BREAK
8.Board Retreat
11:00am2006 Accomplishments Shelly Hargrove
Welcome/Purpose Gordon Baker
11:05amIntroductions/Expectations
Facilitator:
Alysia Cook
LCRA Community and Economic Development
11:15amBoard Member Orientation
NoonLunch catered
12:30pmVision 2010
Issues Identification
Goal Development/Prioritization
2:00pmSmall Group Action Planning
4:30pmReporting/Expectations Review
5:00pmWrap-Up & Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , March 21, 2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Kirk Kriegel, Beverly Adam, Terri Countess, Ellen Davis, Gary Leissner, Janlyn
Ross
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Cari Miller, CVB Coordinator; Rebecca
Rowe, Historic District Planner
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.Meeting called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker.
2.Gordon made a motion to nominate Kirk Kriegel as Vice Chair of the Board.
Ellen Davis seconded the motion, and it was approved by all present. Gordon then
made a motion to elect Ellen as Secretary of the Board. Gary Leissner seconded the
motion, and it was approved by all present.
3.Rebecca gave an overview of happenings with HARC. She shared the Main
Street streetscape redevelopment plans with the board. These include putting
utilities underground, improving sidewalks, more convenient parking and more
greenery. The improvements are expected to be completed late this summer.
Gordon noted that this is just the beginning of projects to come about as a result of
the Downtown Master Plan that was completed in 2003. Rebecca also showed the
plans for the building Quenan’s is remodeling on Austin Avenue. Shelly said they
plan to apply for a façade grant. Finally, Rebecca said she hopes to start quarterly
public training sessions this summer for business owners. The purpose of these
sessions would be to answer questions about HARC, the Downtown Overlay
District, etc. She distributed a survey to get feedback on which topics are of most
interest for these sessions.
4.Gordon asked if there were any revisions to the minutes of the February 7th
meeting. Gary had one correction on item #6, change “they” to “that” in the last
sentence. Terri made a motion to approve the minutes as revised , and Beverly
seconded it. The revised minutes were approved by all present.
5.Cari gave a report on the Red Poppy Festival on behalf of the Promotions
Committee. She said sponsorships are currently only at $12,450, and they need
$20,000. She offered to send a list of past sponsors. She showed mock-ups of the
event poster and t-shirt.
6.Shelly presented her staff report. The board retreat will need to be rescheduled ,
possibly to April 11. She also distributed several brochures of interest. She explained
the upcoming election issue related to alcohol sales downtown and reminded board
members that the board is not able to promote this or other election items. She
showed some recent ad placements and told members about the 25th anniversary
celebration of the Main Street Program , which is scheduled for May 18-19. She said
the city received two proposals in response to its RFQ for a media relations
specialist. They hope to have a firm/individual selected by the next board meeting.
7.Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, March 7, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, March 7, 2007 at 10:00 AM in the Williamson
County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Cindy Locke, vice-chair; Larry McCormick, secretary; Dana Wood, Kirk Kriegel, Terri
Countess, Beverly Adam
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 10:00 AM
I.Introduction to THC’s Regional Main Street Board Training
II.Presentation
·History and Background of the Main Street Program
·Board and Manager Roles
·Main Street Four Point Approach
·Committee Responsibilities and Suggested Projects
III.Review and Close
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Cindy Locke, vice-chair; Larry McCormick, secretary; Dana Wood, Kirk Kriegel, Terri
Countess, Beverly Adam
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the January 10th meeting minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding HARC Update - Rebecca Rowe
4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
5.Discussion and possible action regarding joint presentation by CVB and Main Street
Advisory Boards to City Council on budget priorities
6.Discussion and possible action regarding “Georgetown Main Street 25th–A Sterling
Celebration” – Linda McCalla – an event recognizing the 25th year of Main Street Program and 75th
birthday for City Hall/old Post Office
7.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on actionable goals:
a.Economic Restructuring: Larry , Terri, Gordon, Beverly – HCAS/Artspace Visit
b.Organization: Dana , Beverly, Kirk – THC Regional Main Street Board Training
c.Design: Red Poppy Bike Racks – Kendall Smith
d.Promotion: Cindy , Dana - Red Poppy Festival & Website
8.Set agenda items for next meeting/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , February 7, 2007
.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Cindy Locke, vice-chair; Larry McCormick, secretary; Dana Wood, Kirk Kriegel,
Terri Countess, Beverly Adam
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information
Officer; Rebecca Rowe, Historic District Planner
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.Meeting called to order at 8:04 am by Chair Gordon Baker
2.Motion to approve the minutes of the January 10th meeting of the Main Street
Advisory Board was made by Cindy Locke , and seconded by Kirk Kriegel and
approved as revised, by all present.
3.Rebecca Rowe reviewed pending signage applications as well as HARC
applications from Cianfrani’s and Dos Salsas. The issue of the limited parking
around Dos Salsas was discussed. When the Main Street streetscaping project is
completed, there will be even less parking than now exists and illegal parking will
be more difficult. Bev Adam suggested that the pedestrian passage on the
southwest corner of Austin and 7th was difficult and perhaps dangerous to navigate
due to construction features. Rebecca Rowe indicated that she would refer that
problem to Mark Mller for his consideration.
4. Staff Report:
a. Shelly reported on the City Council workshop for Dr. Jim Petrick at 4:00 pm
on Monday, Feb.26, with a reception following at Cianfrani’s
b. Main Street Advisory Board annual retreat will commence at 11:30 am
March 21 in the Friends room at the new public library.
c. Board members need to consider new board officer positions for next year.
d. Ads have run in Texas Monthly and four more will appear by September.
New ad will be in Texas Heritage magazine.
e. Calendar of important dates was reviewed.
f. Board will be reduced to seven from nine members.
5. Linda McCalla and Keith Hutchinson reviewed outlines for the Main Street 25th
Anniversary Celebration and the 75th birthday of the Post Office/ City Hall. Events
might include a reception at the old fire station on the evening of Friday, May 18 to
be followed on Saturday by speakers at Grace Heritage Church and the museum ,
tours of historic downtown buildings and an ice cream social in the afternoon. There
might be a juried art contest using historic buildings as subjects in the show. Anita
Perry was invited to the Friday night festivities as a guest of honor. A draft letter of
the invitation was presented that was cosigned by Linda McCalla and Shelly
Hargrove. Cindy Locke suggested that the events might include a kid’s art show
and Gordon suggested that we should honor those individuals that have played a
major role in the revitalization of downtown. Both ideas were well received. The
presentation concluded with a viewing of a CD prepared by Lucas Adams showing
before and after photos that have taken place in the downtown between 1982 and
2007.
6. Kendall Smith presented a design for artistic bike racks to be used in the
downtown. Everyone agreed they the design was excellent.
7. Committee reports
a. Organization: Dana Wood discussed the need to continue the breakfast
meetings with downtown businesses
a. Promotion: Cindy Locke continues to work with Cari Miller to increase
sponsorships for the Poppy Festival. They now stand at $10,000 and $20,000 is
needed
c. Economic Restructuring: Larry McCormick reported on the success of the Hill
Country Art Space Meetings (HCAS). He distributed several documents related
to the meetings and one document outlining how the board might restructure
itself to promote greater productivity in the future.
d. Design: No report given
Gordon reported on the presentation given to City Council regarding the
need for additional staff to handle matters before CVB and MSAB in the new
fiscal year, starting October 1. He moved that the board prepare a letter
supporting the recommendation made before City Council to establish
separate staff positions for CVB and MSAB. Terri Countess seconded the
motion and it was passed by all present.
Gordon Baker offered thanks to Cindy Locke and Larry McCormick for their
service on the Board. After discussion it was generally agreed that in the
future there should be periodic reports to the City Council from the Main
Street Advisory Board.
8.Meeting adjourned at 10 a.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 04:00 PM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Cindy Locke, vice-chair; Larry McCormick, secretary; Dana Wood, Kirk Kriegel, Terri
Countess, Beverly Adam
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 04:00 PM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion regarding joint presentation by Convention and Visitors Bureau and
Main Street Advisory Boards at the Jan. 22 City Council Workshop
3.Set agenda items and newsworthy items for next meeting/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 08:00 AM in the
Williamson County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Cindy Locke, vice-chair; Larry McCormick, secretary; Beverly Adam, Dana Wood
and Kirk Kriegel, Terri Countess
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 08:00 AM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 13th meeting
minutes
3.Discussion and possible action regarding the 07/08 budget process and priorities - Micki
Rundell
4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
5.Discussion and possible action regarding board terms and officer positions
6.Discussion and possible action regarding pros and cons on CVB and Main Street
Advisory Boards possible merger idea
7.Discussion and possible action regarding “Georgetown Past and Future” event
recognizing the 25th year of Main Street and 75th birthday for City Hall/ old Post Office
8.Discussion and possible action regarding progress by committees on actionable goals:
a.Organization: Dana , Beverly, Kirk –
b.Design:
c.Promotion: Cindy , Dana, Cari – Red Poppy Festival Update
d.Economic Restructuring: Larry, Terri, Gordon, Beverly
9.Set agenda items for next meeting/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , January 10,
2007.
Board Members Present:
Gordon Baker, chair; Cindy Locke, vice-chair; Larry McCormick, secretary; Beverly Adam, Dana Wood
and Kirk Kriegel
Board Members Absent:
Terri Countess
Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director and Main Street Manager; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information
Officer;
Micki Rundell, Finance Director; Leticia Zavala, Accounting Manager
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.Meeting called to order at 8:04 a.m. by Chair Gordon Baker
2.Motion to approve the minutes of the December 13th meeting of the Main Street
Advisory Board was made by Cindy Locke , seconded by Dana Wood and approved
by all.
3.Micki Rundell, City Finance Director, distributed questionnaire regarding board
input for 07/08 budget and requested they be completed promptly .
4. Staff Report: Shelly Hargrove reported the need to reschedule the date for the
Main Street Board Retreat. She discussed the co-op ad with the Palace Theatre
appearing in February’s Texas Monthly . Tamiro Ventures LTD project has broken
ground on their new project which is reported to be 80% occupied. Renovations
are nearing completion on the Lanfear building on 8th Street and construction
has begun on the new location for Quenan’s Jewelers. In addition, construction
is moving forward on the new Monument Café location. Wednesday. March 7th
was announced as the date for the Regional Main Street Board Training session
for new board members in the area.
5. Gordon Baker introduced discussion regarding board terms and officers positions
pointing out that consideration should be given to the positions of vice-president
and secretary.
6. Keith Hutchinson introduced a discussion of the Celebration of the 25th
Anniversary of the Georgetown Main Street Program and the 75th Anniversary of
the Post Office/City Hall. Mention was made of including recognition of the Old
Jail and Fire Station #1, but the general feeling seemed to favor restricting the
recognition to the Main Street Program and the Post Office/City Hall. Cindy Locke
suggested a preview of the new courthouse be included in the celebration, and
Larry McCormick suggested having tours of the historic buildings on the square.
Gordon Baker indicated that the Texas Downtown Association was considering
making a history documentary and suggested we might help them raise money to
cause them to do it in Georgetown. Gordon Baker asked the membership to email
him if they wish to help with the effort to organize the celebration. Cindy Locke
volunteered to coordinate a committee to consider this issue.
6. Shelly Hargrove introduced Janlyn Ross , the marketing manager for Wolf Ranch.
Janlyn reported that the retail space was 80% filled and she distributed handouts
with a list of current Wolf Ranch tenants as well as a flyer giving information on
Grand Openings about to occur.
7. Gordon Baker reported that the group considering consolidation of CVB and
MSAB had met and recommended that the City consider employing another staff
member so that there would be one person with primary responsibility for the
CVB and another person with the primary responsibility for the MSAB.
Kirk Kriegel moved that the Main Street Advisory Board partner with the CVB to
present a recommendation to City Council that a new person be hired allowing
responsibilities for CVB and the MSAB to be divided between two people. Cindy
Locke seconded the motion and the motion was passed with a vote of 5 yeas and 1
nay.
8) Meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m.
Notice of Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, January 5, 2007
The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, January 5, 2007 at 03:30 PM in the Williamson
County Historical Museum, located at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Main Street Advisory Board Members:
Gordon Baker, chair; Cindy Locke, vice-chair; Larry McCormick, secretary; Dana Wood, Kirk Kriegel, Terri
Countess, Beverly Adam
Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified.
Call to Order at 03:30 PM
1.Call to order/Welcome
2.Discussion regarding the idea of merging both the Main Street Advisory Board and the
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
3.Set agenda items and newsworthy items for next meeting/Adjourn
Certificate of Posting
I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2007, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Sandra Lee, City Secretary