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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST.
2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Vicki Jackimiec, JJ Parker, Amanda Parr, David Kellerman, Taylor
Kidd and Jim Wilson
Board Members Absent: Cindy Harrington
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Laurie Brewer, Asst. City
Manager; Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Jack Daly, Exec. Assistant
Guests Present : John Montgomery, Robert’s Printing; Shari White, Sunshine West
Vintiques; Carl Hain, Mercado
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Jim moved to approve the April 10th board meeting minutes, Amanda seconded. All board
members present approved (6-0).
3. David clarified the process for granting façade and sign grant applications and explained
where the funding for the grants comes from. Matt Synatschk clarified that all these signs were
previously approved by HARC.
John Montgomery, with Robert’s Printing, is applying for a sign grant totaling $500 for a larger channel
lit sign. Amanda moved to approve the application as submitted, Taylor seconded. All board members
present approved (6-0).
Shari White, with Sunshine West Vintiques, is applying for a sign grant totaling $500 for a new awning
sign to replace the one currently on the building. Jim moved to approve the application as submitted,
Vicki seconded. All board members present approved (6-0).
Carl Hain, with Mercado, is applying for a sign grant totaling $500 for a new sign to replace the
temporary one currently on the building. Taylor moved to approve the application as submitted,
Amanda seconded. All board members present approved (6-0).
4. Matt Synatschk gave the HARC report. The UDC changes affecting historic preservation were
approved by Council on first reading. Council has proposed developing a subcommittee and
the amendments shift some items to administrative review. A marker rehabilitation project is
scheduled for May 16th. Council approved the sidewalk accessibility ordinance in April. The
ordinance allows the City to ensure accessibility, as well as enforce a smoking ban downtown.
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Laurie Brewer updated the board on the city center project. Staff is close to contracting with an
architect for design services related to the GCAT and old library. Construction should begin in
2016.
5. The board reviewed the proposed action plan for 2015-2016. JJ expressed concern regarding
the proposed increase from last year, specifically, increased costs associated with Ladies Nite
Out and the Table on Main. The board discussed costs associated with each fundraiser. The
members will encourage each committee to secure bids prior to selecting vendors and will
monitor fundraiser expense ratios. The board then discussed the importance of ensuring
funding is available for façade grants. Taylor moved to approve the board’s action plan as
submitted, Vicki seconded. The motion passed (5-1) with JJ opposed.
6. Progress on Committee Reports:
a. Organization: David reported that he will be presenting to Council on May 12. The
national preservation month proclamation will also be presented at Council and
Commissioner’s Court. 136 Table on Main tickets are accounted for, and the Mayor and
City Manager will be in attendance. Ticket cutoff is on May 11th.
b. Promotion: Vicki reported that Becca Huggins and Kay Briggs will be the Ladies Nite
Out co-chairs. The theme will be “Paint the Town Red” to celebrate the 25th Anniversary
of being the Red Poppy Capital of Texas and will partner with the painting businesses
around the squa re. There will be food trucks around the square and two-tiers of bags
sold.
c. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported that there are two new members, Daniel Orozco
from Southwestern and Jeff Baker from First Texas Bank. The May 20th Breakfast Bites
will center on capitalizing on the cultural district designation. Jane Estes will moderate.
The 3rd Monday lunch will be at ThunderCloud. Vicki reported that progress is being
made on the downtown database. It will mirror WCAD’s reports. The board also
discussed presenting the façade checks at a more public venue. The next site visit is
tentatively scheduled for Ft. Worth. The next Breakfast Bites theme will be second floor
use. Southwestern raised $150 for the pirate bikes on the square. Graduation is on May
9th.
d. Design: Amanda reported that they are looking at wayfinding signs. Taylor is working
on the Keep Texas Beautiful action plan. Will focus on poppies and downtown flower
beds. The committee will hold a stakeholder meeting for the 8th Street Courtyard and
work on developing a name for the project. The committee is also planning a light walk
in the fall to look for street lights that are not working.
7. Staff Report: Shelly reported that an urban planner from China will be visiting as part of the
Texas Historical Commissions international leadership exchange. The board meeting in
September will be on the 18th.
8. The next meeting will be on Friday, June 12. Vicki moved to adjourn, Taylor seconded. All board
members present approved (6-0). David adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
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Respectfully submitted:
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Jim Wilson, Board Secretary Date
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David Kellerman, Board Chair Date