HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_08.03.2018Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, August 3, 2018
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Georgetown Public Library Classroom,
402 W. 8 1 Street.
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Board members in attendance were, T. Tallman, K. Hill, B.
Nicholson, D. Gaume, K. Curry and S. Rodocker. A. Adams entered the meeting at 9:05 AM. Staff in attendance,
Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director and Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager.
Regular Session
(This regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by
the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to order
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the July 20, 2018 board meeting minutes —Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Hill to approve the minutes as presented. Second by B. Nicholson.
Approved: 6-0
C. Discussion and possible action on a Fagade Request for 101 W. 7w Street —Trisha Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve the request. Second by S. Rodocker.
Approved: 7-0
D. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
D. Gaume gave an update for the fundraising project team, the artist is available for a meet and greet after
September. The team will meet later this month to continue work on the ornament and fall coaster.
Block captain BR&E update from S. Rodocker. She met with The Exchange owners and staff earlier this week
to talk about their business.
K. Curry reported on attending the HARC meeting in July. The 200 E. 8m Street development was approved at
the meeting. The design makes the entrance to face Church Street, the building will be two stories and include
parking in the rear of the property. The materials to be used reflect the same in surrounding buildings with both
brick and limestone.
K. McAuliffe gave an Arts & Culture update. At this time, requests for proposals are open for the new City
facilities.
E. Staff Report
Staff reported on the status of the city building sales and reported that there will likely be announcements later
in the fall. It is likely that city staff will be moved into the new city facilities in January and the buildings we are
selling will then be ready for the new owners to take possession. Upcoming events were announced as well as
Southwestern New Student Orientation in August. Development updates and available spaces were
announced, staff is working with the owners to find tenants for the spaces. Antiques & Artisans is closing at the
end of the year, which is a great space for a new business, staff will work to help promote that space
availability. Upcoming downtown partner meeting dates were provided for the coming weeks.
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Adjourn
Motion by K. Curry, second by K. Hill to adjourn the meeting. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 9:50 AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on I I S
Main Street Advisory Board Chair
Bate
Main Street Adv ory Board Secretary
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