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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_05.09.2014L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2014\Minutes_MSTAB_05.09.2014.doc MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES 8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST. 2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Board Members Present: Julie Laderach, Vicki Jackimiec, Amanda Parr, Jim Wilson, Marcy Urban and David Kellerman Board Members Absent: Cindy Harrington Guest Present: Lois Townsend, Avalon Monuments City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Jack Daly, Exec. Assistant; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner 1. The meeting was called to order at 8:40 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman. 2. Jim moved to approve the April 11th board meeting minutes, Vicki seconded. All board members present approved (6-0, Cindy Harrington absent). 3. Guest Lois Townsend with Avalon Monuments (1004 S. Austin Ave.) is applying for a sign and facade grant totaling $1,125 to add a new awning on the east facing facade. This application was tabled at the November 13th Main Street Advisory Board meeting due to lack of applicant representation and board member questions. The work was completed after the application was submitted, and the awning has HARC approval. The applicant’s façade may exceed its permissible sign allotment with signage on the façade and on the awning. Staff will review HARC’s approval. Julie moved to approve the $559.08 sign grant, Amanda seconded. All board members present approved (6-0, Cindy Harrington absent). 4. Matt Synatschk gave the monthly HARC report. The May HARC meeting will have one demolition case for the properties located at the north east corner of Austin and 2nd Street. The Downtown Master Plan was formally adopted by Council in April. The first major project staff will be working on that came out of the Downtown Master Plan will be the “City Center” or “Downtown West” concept. Council has prioritized moving municipal court to a larger space. The police department will also be moving to the west side of town, so there will be additional vacant space by the old library. Finally, an agreement to build a parking lot at MLK and 8th is going to Council on May 13th. 5. The board reviewed the final draft of the 2013-14 Board Strategic Action Plan. All changes and clarifications are to be sent to Shelly by 5 p.m. The board discussed: developing plan alternates if funding was not approved; cleaning up the names on the action item lists; and, possibly changing “university town” to “college town”. Jim moved to approve the strategic plan, Julie seconded. All board members present approved (6-0, Cindy Harrington absent). L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2014\Minutes_MSTAB_05.09.2014.doc 6. Committee Reports: a. Organization: David reported the Main Street update would now go to Council on June 10th. The website strategic plan calls for adding additional items and information online. Two new fundraisers are proposed for next year. In the fall, there may be a “long table dinner” down Main Street on a Sunday evening. In May, there could be a picnic basket sale on the Courthouse lawn with music. May is National Preservation Month, and there will be a proclamation read at the May 13th Council meeting. The Chamber golf tournament in on May 16th and Lauryl Kays is filling in temporarily as the membership coordinator for the Chamber. All committee meetings need to be ADA compliant. b. Design: Amanda reported that the Main Street Mural unveiling will be on May 29th at 5:30. The board is to arrive at 4:30. Staff and committee members will receive an evite. The ornament for 2014 will be the old county jail. A rendering was shown with the old jail and a vintage police car. Progress has been made on the 8th Street Courtyard project. Mike Haggerty with ThunderCloud Subs appears to be onboard with the egress plan. The board plans to meet with Carolyn Martin to discuss the project and will work on developing lease options for property owners. Main Street will also work with the Arts and Culture Board to help design the project. The Design Committee is also working on developing uniform signage for vacant properties, realtor training (to be coordinated with HARC and the Heritage Society), streamlining the holiday fundraising forms, and screening utility boxes. c. Promotion: Vicki reported that there are plans to open up the 2nd floor of the courthouse for VIP ticket holders during next year’s Swirl. Kay Briggs and Janice Jacoby will be co-chairs for the 2014 Ladies’ Night Out. LNO will also have “man caves” available and a new theme this year. Shelly reported that the board will work with the CVB to develop cooperative downtown advertising, the Toast of the Town awards have been printed, and the Tyler, Texas Swirl is on June 28th. d. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported that Breakfast Bites will on June 18th. The theme will be “Starting and Re-Starting Your Business” to help people understand what it takes to establish a new business and what resources are available. There will be a four person panel made up of a CPA, a banker, a marketing professional, and an attorney. The board discussed who should sit on the panel and whether or not Breakfast Bites should move from Wednesdays to Thursdays. The committee luncheon will be at 600 Degrees on May 19 at 11:30 am. Committee chairs will notify the committee members each month on the new location. The board then discussed doing cash mobs on the 3rd Mondays after the committee luncheons. Jim also reported that the Downtown Diva software has been requested in the 2014/2015 budget. David clarified that the chief request for this coming fiscal year would be an administrative assistant for Shelly. This person would be able to maintain the database. Vicki emphasized that it would be more cost-effective for the Downtown Diva software to be purchased. Finally, Jim reported that the façade and sign grant photos for Goodwater and Southern Hippie will be at 10 am on June 10th. The College Town Committee is preparing for graduation on Saturday. Pennants went up around the square. It should be a busy weekend with graduation, Market Days, and Mother’s Day. The Pirate Ship from Red Poppy will return for Southwestern Homecoming. L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2014\Minutes_MSTAB_05.09.2014.doc 6. Staff Report: Shelly reported that the Little Tim’s Ribbon Cutting will be at 12:15 on Monday, May 12th. The Mayor will read the national preservation month proclamation at 6 p.m. on May 13th. The County will also be doing a proclamation that same day. Vet-a-palooza will be held on May 18th. Shelly will be out of the office May 19th thru May 28th. 7. David adjourned the meeting at 10:04 a.m. Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ ____________________ Marcy Urban, Board Secretary Date ____________________________ ____________________ David Kellerman, Board Chair Date