HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_08.12.2016Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
August 12, 2016 at 8:30 AM
Williamson County Courthouse,
2°d Floor Conference Room, 710 S. Main St.
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Board Members Present: Karen Curry; Cindy Harrington; JJ Parker; Vicki Jackimiec; Taylor Kidd,
Board Chair; Jim Wilson and Blake Nicholson
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street manager; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
and Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair, called meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Legislative Regular Agenda
2. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the July 8th and 15" board meeting
minutes — Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by J. Parker to amend minutes to add discussion on Breakfast Bites, no second.
Motion failed.
Motion by J. Wilson to approve July 8th board meeting minutes, second by V. Jackimiec.
Approved 6-1 (J. Parker opposed).
Discussion and possible action on updates for the Historic Preservation Program and
Downtown Projects Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
T. Kidd moved Fagade & Sign Grant program process agenda item under Design Committee
up to discuss while M. Synatschk was present. Board discussion on grant application text
under Standards of Rehabilitation. Motion by V. Jackimiec to approve staff recommended
changes to grant program, second by K. Curry. Approved 7-0.
M. Synatschk gave an update on HARC applications and downtown projects including street
sign sale and historic resource survey. No action required.
Discussion on Open Meetings requirements for city board members — Charlie McNabb, City
Attorney
C. McNabb discussed verbal vs. written information and the issue of deliberation in regards
to the Open Meetings Act and requirements. No action required.
Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports — Taylor Kidd, Board
Chair
Progress on Committee reports was discussed.
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a) J. Wilson and K. Curry gave an update on the Economic Vitality Committee including
Breakfast Bites topics, update of downtown guide, next 3rd Monday Main Street
lunch at Sheraton's Brix & Ale and realtor training in spring.
No action required.
b) C. Harrington and B. Nicholson reported on the progress made by the Organization
Committee including Table on Main beverage meeting, sponsorship letter online,
Austin Monthly ad and event rain plan.
No action required.
c) T. Kidd and J. Parker gave an update on the Design Committee including removal of
plan addressing safety from action plan, Austin Ave. Bridge project public meeting at
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No action required.
d) V. Jackimiec gave an update on the Promotions Committee.
Motion by V. Jackimiec to approve The Lesters for the Main Street Star Award,
second by C. Harrington. Approved 7-0.
Committee update included progress on 2017 Georgetown Swirl, Shop Small
filming with Daytripper theme in partnership with DGA and Chamber.
Motion by V. Jackimiec to approve Stephanie and Michael Blanck for the 8t"
Annual Georgetown Swirl Honorary Event Chairs, second by B. Nicholson,
Approved 7-0.
Discussion about Goodshop app for small businesses and request to email FAQs
to board.
Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report including SU Parent's Weekend, Best of
Georgetown, TX contest in September and Georgetown Art Centers exhibits — Shelly
Hargrove, Main Street manager
No action required.
7. Set agenda items for next board meeting
Discussion about changing next board meeting date due to conflicts, but kept it set for
September 9.
Adjournment
Request for update of Fagade Fund balance at next board meeting. Motion to adjourn meeting
at 9:37 a.m. by K. Curry, second by V. Jackimiec. Approved 7-0.
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