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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST.
2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman,
Jim Wilson, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Cindy
Harrington
Guests Present: Joseph Aubin, J Paul Aubin Real Estate; Diane
Guame, Artisans Connect Gallery; Nettie Castillo,
Re-Imagine
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street manager; Matt
Synatschk, historic planner; Laurie Brewer, assistant
city manager; Jack Daly, executive assistant to the
assistant city manager
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Jim moved to approve the March 15th board meeting minutes with the correction
of adding an “n” to Southwestern under the ER Committee report, Linda
seconded. All board members present approved. (7-0).
3. Joseph Aubin presented his façade and sign grant application for $8,133.18.
Improvements included a new roof, removing air conditioner units from transom
windows and replacing, removing paint from brick, repairing windows,
repainting storefront and rebuilding canopy. There was board discussion about
why Joseph didn’t apply for the grant the façade work. The board has full
discretion to look at each application individually depending on the merits of the
project and how it impacts downtown. Linda moved to approve the façade and
sign grant for $8,133.18 contingent about HARC approval of signage, Amanda
seconded. All board members present approved. (7-0).
Diane Gaume with Artisans Connect Gallery presented her sign grant to include
frosted white vinyl lettering and logo on door, logo painted on the sign frieze
area of the building, A-frame sign, and painting edge of canopy Clinton Brown.
Amanda moved to approve the $500 sign grant, Julie seconded. All board
members present approved. (7-0).
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Nettie with Re-Imagine presented her sign grant for $331.79 for a printed
aluminum sign 12’ x 2.5’ in size. Linda moved to accept the grant contingent
upon HARC’s approval, Marcy seconded. All board members present approved.
(7-0).
4. Matt gave a HARC report of four signage projects including Gracy Title,
Hummingbird Hollow, The Hollow and Re-New Med Spa. Little Caesar’s gas
station project tabled until May. RFP is due for master plan update so hope to
start in June. Design guidelines have been formally approved and posted on
historic.georgetown.org. He is also funding downtown banners with historic
photos for National Preservation Month in May.
5. David passed out a form listing on the confirmed board committee member and
co-chair commitments. Cindy decided to join the Organization Committee as her
secondary committee. Discussion about listing these as subcommittees not
appointed by city council for agenda postings.
6. Committee Reports:
a. Design: Amanda said committee is focused on mural and call for art details
with an early August deadline; still planning to unveil mural for Gallery
Georgetown on October 12. Linda, Amanda and Laurie had a good meeting
with Jim Briggs and there is discussion about him approaching the five
electrical suppliers for funding for the holiday lights to help reduce Main
Street’s match. Also needing the 501c3 status for fundraising.
b. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported that Southwestern University
athletic coaches like Joe Austin, lacrosse and volleyball coaches will be on
the panel on May 2 Breakfast Bites. Will discuss the two pep rallies and the
Homecoming parade downtown. There was some concern brought up by
Linda about food vendors at pep rallies since downtown restaurants are so
busy on First Fridays. Chet Garner has joined the ER Committee.
c. Promotion: Cindy updated that Justin Bohls has joined the committee and
that the committee is looking for a fundraising contact for Swirl. Discussing
about possibility of a fall fundraiser.
d. Organization: no report
6. Shelly and Laurie reported on Downtown Low Down meeting and idea was
brought up of possibly rotating the location. July 10 is the projected finish date
for the arts center according to the contractor John Hughes. Laurie mentioned
that the city is discussing possibly applying conditions to the sale of the
Albertson’s building. Cindy mentioned the need for Red Poppy Festival parking
shuttle signs directing people to Albertson’s for folks coming into town.
7. Linda requested GHS historic district and block captains be added to the May
agenda. Eric will also be coming to board for support letter for TCA Cultural
District designation. As well as City Council May 14 presentation information.
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May board meeting is being moved to Thursday, May 9 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting
adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Marcy Urban, Board Secretary Date
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David Kellerman, Board Chair Date