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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
6:00 P.M. – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014
EATS ON 8TH , 204 E. 8TH STREET,
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78626
Board Members Present: Cindy Harrington, Vicki Jackimiec, Julie Laderach, Amanda Parr,
Marcy Urban, David Kellerman and Jim Wilson
Guest Present: Jennifer Lyons
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Jack Daly, Exec. Assistant;
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner;
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Jim moved to approve the November 14th board meeting minutes, Julie seconded. All board members
present approved (7-0).
3. Matt Synatschk gave the monthly Historic and Architectural Review Commission report. At the
December HARC meeting, the commission approved CDCs for Pinot’s Palette and 211 W. 11th Street.
211 W. Street is also working through the rezoning process and will be a residence with an art studio.
The small building at 209 E. 8th Street has also been rezoned to mixed-use downtown. The Chisholm
Trail Inn has submitted construction documents, but still needs to submit a site plan.
Matt asked the board to review and approve the proposed sidewalk accessibility ordinance. This
ordinance will give the City the authority to enforce accessibility standards, and specifically addresses
obstructions, smoking, and the installation of art work. The ordinance will be reviewed by the ADA
Task Force and will go to Council in February. Jim mentioned that the banners on Austin Ave. are too
low. Amanda moved to approve the ordinance as written, Vickie seconded. All board members
present approved (7-0).
4. Committee Reports:
a. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported that the Shop Small Spree was a success. The gift basket
was worth over $1,500 and 79 people entered the drawing. According the Ladies Nite Out
survey, 61% of respondents said they would return to the square to shop. The monthly Main
Street luncheon was held of December 15 at Dos Salsas. The next luncheon was moved to
Tuesday, January 20 at The Hollow. The Denton site visit is scheduled for January 30th and 31st.
The board will need to have a headcount for who wants to spend the night, and Jack will drive.
Julie reported that the trifold for new businesses will be out January 21st and Vicki reported that
the downtown database will go live in 30 days.
b. Promotion: Cindy reported that the survey for Ladies Nite Out has been completed. The event
netted $4,000. The event was sold out and only 10 goodie bags were not picked up. Things to
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address next year are driving attendees off the square, providing more goodie/shopping bags,
and more volunteers standing on the corners directing people off the square.
The retail forms for Swirl will go out in an email blast. Trisha Tallman is already letting retailers
know. Vicki spoke with the mayor regarding a new Swirl tradition. Cindy will contact the
Quenans once the mayor approves the new tradition. The committee is working on securing a
jazz band for the event and a guitarist for the VIP area. They have also secured a $3,000 sponsor
for the wine glass (Beacon Construction).
c. Organization: David reported that the committee selected “The Table on Main” as the title for a
new May fundraiser. Cindy moved to approve the name , Amanda seconded. All board
members present approved (7-0).
The co-chairs for the event are Diane Gaume, Jacque Smith, and Lauryl Kays. A formal plan will
be presented in January and 104 tickets will be made available.
d. Design: Amanda reported that the ornament sold out on Friday. Next year they will order 350.
The board has raised $14,000 for the holiday lights (excluding Ladies Nite Out, GUS
contribution, and ornament proceeds). The window contest winners include: All Things Kids,
Paint With Me Kimberly Keller, DIVA, Divine Patina and La Bella Casa. The awards made by
Minuteman Press were well received. The committee also received feedback on how to improve
the holiday form for next year.
6. Staff Report: Shelly reported that the Lighting of the Square went well, and thanked the board
members who help flip the switches. The Advisory Board meeting will be moved to Wednesday,
January 7th at 8:30 at the courthouse due to a work travel conflict with Shelly. The committee meetings
will remain on January 5th and 6th. Agendas will be due on Tuesday, December 30th. The Downtown
Low Down is on January 21st at 8:30 at Roots. The Chrysler photo shoot is going on December 15th – 18th
and 21st – 22nd. There will be two board openings in March. Marcy and Julie are rolling off the board.
Cindy also needs to reapply.
7. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 7th. David adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. and the
board continued with their annual holiday dinner.
Respectfully submitted:
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Marcy Urban, Board Secretary Date
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David Kellerman, Board Chair Date