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GEORGETOWN
TEXAS
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
8:30 A.M. - FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST.
2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Cindy Harrington, Vicki Jackimiec, JJ Parker, Amanda Parr, David
Kellerman, Taylor Kidd and Jim Wilson
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Matt Synatschk, Historic
Planner; Wayne Reed, Asst. City Manager
1. The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Taylor moved to approve the November 13th board meeting minutes, Vicki seconded. All
board members approved (7-0). Jim moved to approve the December 15th board meeting
minutes, Taylor seconded. All board members approved (7-0).
3. Matt Synatschk mentioned there were no January downtown cases for HARC. An update of
the Historic Resource Survey is an upcoming big project and the kick off meeting is 5:30 p.m.
on Thursday, February 4 at the new Planning department's conference room. There will also
be an Open House of the Light & Water Works Building on Wednesday, February 3. Justin
Bohl's second reading of rezoning and special -use permit (SUP) will take place on February 9 if
anyone wants to sign up to speak individually.
4. Progress on Committee Reports:
a. Organization: Due to David needing to leave the meeting early, he moved the
Organization Committee report up on the agenda. He mentioned several upcoming
events going on with our downtown partner organizations and that The Table on Main
has tentatively been moved to Sunday, October 2. He reviewed the list of Main Street
Facade & Sign Grants over the last two years and mentioned the Main Street Facade
Fund has a total balance of around $72,000 which includes revenue from ornament,
special events like The Table on Main and Ladies Nite Out. JJ requested a breakdown of
the revenue, and mentioned inviting City Councilmember Rachael Jonrowe since there
was previous discussion on city board grant programs.
b. Economic Restructuring: Jim reviewed the Sheraton Hard Hat Tour and his
understanding of the scope of the project more. Five facade and sign grant recipients
were awarded at the January Downtown Low Down meeting. Extended hours is being
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discussed as the next Breakfast Bites topic with the topics of Hillwood development and
transportation as other topics. Third Monday Main Street Lunch was at La Playa with a
decent crowd and Jim, Karen Curry and Jeff Baker attended New Texas Main Street
Manager training on the Economic Vitality session and learned a lot. David excused
himself from the board meeting so Board Vice Chairman Vicki Jackimiec took over
facilitation of the board meeting. DGA/Chamber/SU and Main Street have a survey out
about the Holiday Hours campaign and have received positive feedback on being open
Sundays. Chet Garner bought the Scentchips building so we'll email him the 81h St.
Alley project feasibility support form. College Town Committee met and discussing
possibility of an Earth Day partnership. SU Homecoming dates are Nov. 4-6.
New Assistant City Manager Wayne Reed showed up shortly after and introduced himself and
his background.
Promotion: Vicki mentioned Cindy had a family emergency so couldn't make it, but
mentioned the final Ladies Nite Out budget with a profit of $1373. JJ mentioned her
concerns about the book that was put into the Ladies Nite Out bags offending people
with this being a city event, not a private event. Progress is being made on Swirl with a
$3000 cash sponsorship from RD Commercial Paving. Michael Walton is heading up the
VIP food and wine pairings. General admission ticket registration is being moved to the
Municipal Court along with VIP parking in the lot behind.
d. Design: Amanda reported that there was no meeting in January, but reviewing
property owners who have signed feasibility forms and push more out. The Coleys have
applied for a Special Events permit to open a new downtown farmer's market planning
to open in March. The light walk report will be discussed at the February Design
Committee report. Earth Day plans to work with SU students to plant before Red
Poppy Festival and map storm water runoff inlets with medallions in the Downtown
Overlay District.
5. Staff Report: Shelly reviewed the New Texas Main Street Manager training held in Georgetown
and how they are interested in moving it here every year.
6. Vicki reminded board of next board meeting on February 12. Taylor moved to adjourn the
meeting at 10:05 a.m., Jim seconded. All board members approved T-0).
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David K� rman, Board Chair
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