HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_02.10.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
February 10, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Georgetown Public Library,
Classroom, 402 W. 8th St
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Board Members Present: Karen Curry; Vicki Jackimiec; JJ Parker; Taylor Kidd, Board Chair; Blake
Nicholson and Jim Wilson
Board Member Absent: Cindy Harrington
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Matt Synatschk, Historic
Planner; Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair, called meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. with the exception of Wayne
Reed who arrived during the discussion of Item B.
Legislative Regular Agenda
A Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the February 10" board meeting minutes
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve meeting minutes, second by J. Wilson. Approved 6-0.
(Harrington absent).
B Discussion of and possible action regarding Main Street Facade & Sign Grant update —Taylor
Kidd, Board Chair
Discussion on potential review process criteria for grants including: Economic Impact,
Historic Preservation, Location and Other. Categories should be measureable, so historic
preservation could be rated through historic survey, location reviewed through Downtown
Master Plan areas. Possibly not approve grant until building permit submitted. No action
required.
C Discussion and possible action on updates for the Historic Preservation Program and
Downtown Projects — Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
M. Synatschk gave an update tie -rod canopy for Sincerely Yours 1848 was approved, Palace
Theatre's Smith Performance Center was approved, other discussion on fixed route bus
system and Downtown West progress. No action required.
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D Discussion of City Board FAQ — Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager
Overview of the draft FAQ from previous board meeting discussions with City Attorney
Charlie McNabb. No action required.
E Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports — Taylor Kidd, Board
Chair
Progress on Committee reports was discussed.
a) V. Jackimiec discussed Promotions Committee progress with Swirl in Lucas creating
PowerPoint for fagade and sign grant in VIP. Gratis Swirl tickets offered to city
manager, mayor and city council members. No action required.
b) K. Curry gave an update on the Economic Vitality Committee with J. Wilson
discussing February 22 Breakfast Bites to focus with male entrepreneurs, 3"
Monday Main Street Happy Hour at Mesquite Creek Outfitters. No action required.
c) B. Nicholson reported on Organization Committee that Diane Gaume will present
her marketing program concept at next meeting. No action required.
d) T. Kidd reported that the Design Committee did not meet in February. No action
required.
F Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report — Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager
S. Hargrove gave the board an update on the downtown gateway project that TxDOT would
not approve attached signage to traffic signals so the project will have to have separate
poles. No action required.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:58 a.m. by V. Jackimiec, second by K. Curry. Approved 6-0.
CTa idd Chair
Board Secretary
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