HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_01.12.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
January 13, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Georgetown Public Library,
Classroom, 402 W. 8th St
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Board Members Present: Karen Curry; A Parker; Vicki Jackimiec; Cindy Harrington; Jim Wilson;
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair and Blake Nicholson
City Staff Present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair, called meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with the exception of Vicki
Jackimiec who arrived during the discussion of Item A, and Wayne Reed arrived during the
discussion of Item D.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Discussion and possible action on updates for the Historic Preservation Program and
Downtown Projects — Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
M. Synatschk gave an update on upcoming HARC applications and information on adding a
tie -rod canopy for Sincerely Yours 1848, Palace Theatre Children's Theatre, Austin Ave.
Bridges public meeting in March or April, $3.6 million bond for downtown sidewalk
enhancements on 8th and Rock Streets and near Founder's Park at 9th and Church.
Downtown West project meeting for final layout. No action required.
A Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 9th board meeting minutes
— Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by K. Curry to approve meeting minutes, second by B. Nicholson. Approved 6-0.
(Jackimiec absent).
D Discussion of current board member terms and board member applicants — Shelly Hargrove,
Main Street Manager and Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Taylor mentioned 17 board applicants with three board openings. Outgoing board lunch
after February board meeting. No action required.
B Discussion and possible action regarding Main Street Fagade & Sign Grant update — Shelly
Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Taylor gave overview of the meeting and review process taken from Denton's application
with his edits. The board discussed several items under Review Process criteria.
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E Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports — Taylor Kidd, Board
Chair
Progress on Committee reports was discussed.
a) B. Nicholson reported on Organization Committee in regards to Table on Main going
forward as an event in support of local restaurants, not as a fundraiser. Tentative
budget is coming. Beth Wade hired under Communications so will discuss social
media in the future. No action required.
b) V. Jackimiec discussed Promotions Committee progress with Swirl in sending out
retail and restaurant emails to potential participants. Michael working on new
wineries instead of participants from past years. Lucas creating PowerPoint for
fagade and sign grant in VIP. Gratis Swirl tickets offered to mayor and city council
members. No action required.
c) J. Wilson gave an update on the Economic Vitality Committee with K. Curry
discussing February 22 Breakfast Bites to focus with male entrepreneurs as seen in
Denton, 3rd Monday Main Street Happy Hour at The Hollow, Fagade grants to One
Happy Basket, Seasons Floral, Mode Design and Dimmitt Bldg. Commercial real
estate forum on hold and the Texas Historical Commission discussed a new
statewide Downtown, TX database. Dream Team idea from San Marcos Main Street
visit in discussion with Southwestern University. No action required.
d) T. Kidd reported that the Design Committee did not meet in January. Request for
number of ornaments sold at next board meeting. No action required.
F Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report — Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager
S. Hargrove was out sick so no update was given. No action required.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:50 a.m. by V. Jackimiec, second by J. Wilson. Approved 7-0.
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