HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_03.10.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
March 10, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Georgetown Public ]Library,
Classroom, 402 W. 8th St
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Board Members Present: Karen Curry; Diane Gaume; Vicki Jackimiec; Trisha Tallman; Jeff Baker,
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair; and Blake Nicholson
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager, Tina Dunbar, Economic
Development; Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director; John
Sullivan, Fire Chief; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Wayne Reed,
Assistant City Manager
Guests Present: Sarah Marshall, Texas Main Street Assistant State Coordinator; Ken
Horak, 704 S. Austin Ave.
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair, called meeting to order at 8:39 a.m. with the exception of Sarah
Marshall who arrived during the discussion of Item H.
Legislative Regular Agenda
A Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the February I Oth board meeting minutes
— Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve meeting minutes, second by V. Jackimiec. Approved 7-0.
B Discussion and possible action regarding Main Street Fagade Fund Grant Application — Ken
Horak - 704 S. Austin Ave. - Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by B. Nicholson to conditionally approve grant for $20,000 for fire sprinkler system
in 704 S. Austin Ave. if required by code, second by J. Baker. Approved 7-0.
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 new mixed use project at Perry's Garage location, public
meeting on draft of historic survey, Founder's Park will start construction after Red Poppy
Festival, historic district street signs should be going up in May, National Preservation
Month celebrate 20th anniversary of Great American Main Street Award. No action
required.
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D Discussion and possible action of Main Street Advisory Board purpose and by-laws — Taylor
Kidd, Board Chair
No action required.
E Discussion and possible action of the City Council Attendance Policy for Board Members —
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Two absences per year allowed and absences not counted against special called meetings.
No action required.
F Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of Board Vice -Chair and
Secretary — Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by T. Kidd to nominate and approve V. Jackimiec as Board Vice -Chair, second by T.
Tallman and B. Nicholson as Board Secretary, second by D. Gaume. Approved 7-0.
G Discussion and possible action regarding setting the time and date for 2017 Main Street
Advisory Board meetings and recommended meeting procedures — Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
No action required.
H Discussion of and possible action regarding Main Street Facade & Sign Grant update —Taylor
Kidd, Board Chair
Discussion with board on changing first come, first serve grant process to review process
with measurable criteria. Board will dive more into criteria in April and return to city
council in June. No action required.
Discussion of an overview of the Main Street Four -Point Approach — Sarah Marshall, Texas
Main Street Assistant State Coordinator
No action required.
J Review and discussion of Georgetown Texas Main Street Board Mission and Vision
Statements and Core Values — Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
No action required.
K 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 wrap up with Swirl. No action
required.
b) K. Curry gave an update on the Economic Vitality Committee discussing moving next
quarterly Breakfast Bites date to June, 3rd Monday Main Street Happy Hour at
Mesquite Creek Outfitters on March 20. No action required.
c) B. Nicholson reported that the Organization Committee did not meet in March. No
action required.
d) T. Kidd reported that the Design Committee did not meet in March. No action
required.
L Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report — Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager
S. Hargrove gave the board an update on that her going away reception will be April 4 (4-6
p.m.) at El Monumento, posting of the Main Street position will take place in April. No
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action required.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 10:20 a.m. by V. Jackimiec, second by B. Nicholson. Approved 7-
0.
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