HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_04.08.2016 WorkshopNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
April 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM
Historic Light & Water Works Bldg.
Large Conference Room, 406 W. 8th St.
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Board Members Present: Taylor Kidd, Board Chair; Karen Curry; Cindy Harrington; Vicki Jackimiec;
A Parker; Blake Nicholson; and Jim Wilson
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Board Liaison/Main Street Manager; Matt Synatschk,
Historic Planner; and Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Guest(s) Present: Catherine Sak, Texas Downtown Association Executive Director; and
Susan Firth, Georgetown Heritage Society
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair, called meeting to order at 8:36am.
Policy Development/Review Workshop
A Annual Board Retreat:
1. Introduction
2. Overview of the Day
3. Review Board Member Responsibilities & Expectations
4. SWOT Analysis
5. Review mission and vision statements
6. Review of 2015-16 Accomplishments
7. Strategies for 2016-17
8. Action Items for each committee
9. Action Plan for each committee based on identified issues - Catherine Sak, Texas
Downtown Association Executive Director
C. Sak discussed the Annual Board Retreat.
No action required.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the March l V' board meeting minutes —
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by J. Wilson to approve minutes, second by V. Jackimiec. Approved 7-0.
C Discussion and possible action regarding sign grant applications — Matt Synatschk, Historic
Planner
Motion by JJ Parker to approve the $217.50 sign grant for Georgetown Heritage Society,
second by K. Curry. Approved 6-1-0, (J. Wilson recused himself from vote since he works for
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Minuteman Press who is producing the sign.)
D Discussion and possible action on updates for the Historic Preservation Program and
Downtown Projects — Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
M. Synatschk gave a report regarding HARC activity including upcoming public
meetings.
No action required.
E Discussion and possible action to draft changes to the Main Street Advisory Board Bylaws,
Article VI. Subcommittees to reflect the definition of Working Groups — Shelly Hargrove,
Main Street Manager
S. Hargrove discussed the Working Groups definition and gave board feedback.
No action required.
F Discussion on the differences between city and non-profit accounting practices and Main Street
Fapade Fund Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Wayne Reed, Assistant City
Manager
S. Hargrove and W. Reed reviewed Fagade Fund revenues and expenses and
public/private partnerships with the Fagade and Sign Grant Program.
No action required.
G Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports Taylor Kidd, Board
Chair
Progress on Committee reports was discussed.
T. Kidd gave an update on the Design Committee. No action required
V. Jackimiec reported on the progress made by the Promotions Committee. Motion by
K. Curry to move Ladies Nite Out to the Downtown Georgetown Association, second by
C. Harrington. Approved 7-0.
J. Wilson gave an update on the Economic Vitality Committee. No action required
T. Kidd left the board meeting but returned.
C. Harrington reported on the progress made by the Organization Committee. Motion
by K. Curry to sell 240 tickets for $125 each for The Table on Main, second by V.
Jackimiec. Approved 7-0.
H Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report Shelly Hargrove, Board Liaison
S. Hargrove delivered staff report to board.
No action required.
I Set agenda items for next board meeting
Next board meeting is set for May 13.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 10:40am by JJ Parker, second by B. Nicholson. Approved 7-0.
Taylor Kidd Date
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Board Chair
JJ Parker
Board Secretary
Shelly Hargrove
Board Liaison
Date
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