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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_10.11.2013L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2013\13-10-11 M.doc MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES 8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2013 WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST. 2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Board Members Present: Julie Laderach, Linda McCalla, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman, Amanda Parr and Cindy Harrington Board Member Absent: Jim Wilson Guests Present: Kevin Cummins, Sweet Lemon, 812 Church St. City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Laurie Brewer, Asst. City Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman. 2. Linda moved to approve the September 13th board meeting minutes, Julie seconded. All board members present approved (5-0), Cindy Harrington was not present until next agenda item and Jim was absent. 3. Guest Kevin Cummins with Sweet Lemon Café and Inn (812 Church St.) is applying for a façade ($10,000) and sign ($500) grants totaling $10,500 to repair foundation and skirting, repaint exterior and add new signage on front of house, one pole sign in the front yard, and two parking signs in the rear. The café will only be open for breakfast and lunch. HARC reviews it at their October 24 meeting so final grant approval is pending on HARC approval. Linda moved to approve the $10,500 façade and sign grants, Amanda seconded. All board members present approved (6-0), Jim was absent. Camille Sweezy with Camille’s (706 S. Austin Ave.) wasn’t able to make the meeting to present due to previous commitments but notified David in advance of board meeting. She is applying for a sign grant for $361.25 for a double-sided hanging sign; vinyl lettering of logo and store hours on windows and door; main signboard and chalk board A-frame sign. Amanda moved to approve the $361.25 sign grants, Linda seconded. All board members present approved (6-0), Jim was absent. L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2013\13-10-11 M.doc Kacey Pond with ReNew Med Spa (402 W. University Ave.) wasn’t present at the board meeting but was applying for a façade ($1100) and sign ($375) grants totaling $1475 for signage in front yard, as well as sanding and repainting two porches and ADA compliant ramp. Work had already been completed since she was confused about the grant application process. Matt and Shelly had met with her in person at Cianfrani’s Coffee Co. several months prior to discuss the rules and guidelines for both HARC and Main Street. She completed HARC requirements but didn’t apply for Main Street grant till October. Discussion included the board’s concern about applying for grant after work that had already been finished even though staff members met with her in person to walk her through the rules, and no questions were raised following the meeting. Also the point that the application didn’t include a before photo showing what the building looked like before the work began. The board couldn’t see any significant changes were done, more like maintenance to the building. Julie moved to disapprove the grant application, Amanda seconded. All board members present approved (6-0), Jim was absent. 4. David reminded board members about refraining from emailing all board members with email addresses visible. Also, make sure it’s not discussing business that the board hasn’t voted on yet, and that if you do email all board members, then blind cc everyone except one so it doesn’t break any rules with the Open Meetings Act or create a walking quorum if someone hits “Reply all”. Marcy leaves the board meeting. 5. Matt gave HARC update on what is being reviewed at the October 24 meeting: Union on 8th is returning to amend their original application by adding a door and scuppers; the Dimmitt Building lowered and will screen the HVAC units on the roof; Rachel and Kevin Cummins with Sweet Lemon will go for review; and plans for the new construction project of a seven-room inn at the north east corner of Church and 9th St. Larry Olson has started the North Old Town Neighborhood Association that includes properties bordering Austin Ave., University Ave, the River and Southwestern University. Books on Tap is coming to get the addition of two new windows to the back façade of their building at the southwest corner of Austin Ave. and 8th St. 6. Committee Reports: a. Organization: David reported that we are looking for any corrections on Main Street’s new website. Ornaments will be sold at the November Market Days by partnering with the Williamson Museum an at the Christmas Stroll. b. Promotion: Cindy reported that Charity Night at El Bar will be Trick-or- Treat for Main Street from 5-9 p.m. on Wed, October 16 to raise funds for Light Up the Square. Ladies Nite Out will be 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 21. L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2013\13-10-11 M.doc c. Design: Amanda gave update on Light Up the Square holiday contest deadline to participate is November 15. Discussion about what money would cover the approximate $15,000 gap that the board wasn’t going to raise to match city council for the holiday lighting. Laurie mentioned city vendors that the board could contact for additional funds since the electrical providers didn’t contribute much. In regards to the mural contract, property owner Eric Visser is requesting final approval of the mural design to be in the contract. David mentioned he spoke to County Commissioner Valerie Covey about uplighting the county courthouse trees for approximately $14,000. It was suggested to add to the grant application, MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION PREVIOUS TO WORK COMMENCEMENT to avoid future grant submittals after work is completed. d. Economic Restructuring: Marcy and Jim were both absent so a reminder about the next quarterly Breakfast Bites on November 13 will be on social media. There is also discussion of partnering with the Chamber on raising awareness of Small Business Saturday on November 30. 6. Laurie gave a staff report on Nore Winter has been contracted to start work with city on the police station property around November 19 about turning those blocks into a civic center/campus, need ideas for what to call the area. A new bike share program will begin in the new year with the CVB and library for people to check out red bikes for free. Valerie Covey is also working with city on surface parking lot where current blue and brown county buildings are located near the library. Shelly reminded board about All Things Kids expanding to The Domain; the second annual Gallery Georgetown was well attended with approximately 400 people at the new art center; the next Downtown Low Down meeting is next Wednesday at Roots Bistro; and the Art Center’s official ribbon cutting is Saturday of Art in the Square at 11 a.m. TDA Conference will be in Bastrop Nov. 5-8 and Georgetown is up for two awards, Best Downtown Business with All Things Kids and Best New Construction with El Monumento. 7. David moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m. Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ ____________________ Marcy Urban, Board Secretary Date ____________________________ ____________________ David Kellerman, Board Chair Date