HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_09.14.2018Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, September 14, 2018
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Boomtown Escapes, 215 W. 811 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, A. Adams, K. Curry and S. Rodocker. D. Gaume entered the meeting at 9:03 AM.
Guests in attendance, Georgene Richaud, Marilyn Messick, Kristopher Kasper, Linda McCalla, Jane Estes, Misty Adair.
Staff in attendance, 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 August 3, 2018 board meeting minutes — Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Curry to approve the minutes as presented. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 6-0
C. Discussion and possible action on a Fagade Grant Request for 706 S. Austin Avenue —Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
The applicant has requested a fagade grant for window repairs and replacement, including installation, paint,
and materials. The applicant seeks an award for $5,750.00
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve the request. Second by S. Rodocker.
Approved: 7-0
D. Discussion and possible action on a Fagade Grant Request for 604 S. Church Street —Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
The applicant has requested a fagade grant for roof repairs and replacement, exterior trim repairs, paint, and
new fencing on the street facing facade. The applicant seeks an award for $8,498.74.
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve the request. Second by D. Gaume.
Approved: 7-0
E. Discussion and possible action on a Fagade Grant Request for 500 S. Austin Avenue — Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
The applicant has requested a fagade grant a completely redesigned fagade that removes the existing garage
door and replaces it with new storefront windows, stucco, art deco style doors, ceramic tile, vintage lighting, an
awning, and a door actuator for ADA accessibility. The applicant seeks an award for the maximum request,
$20,000.00
Motion by D. Gaume to approve the request. Second by K. Hill.
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Approved: 7-0
F. Discussion and possible action on a Sign Grant Request for 500 S. Austin Avenue — Kim McAuliffe, Downtown
Development Manager
The applicant has requested a sign grant that will include channel lettering above a new awning. The applicant
seeks an award for the maximum amount, $500.00
Motion by D. Gaume to approve the request. Second by S. Rodocker.
Approved: 7-0
G. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
K. Curry reported on the Breakfast Bites program that took place on Wednesday. There was a good turnout
with 100 attendees. The next program will be December 12 and will feature Chief Sullivan and Chief Nero.
K. Hill and D. Gaume gave an update for the fundraising project team, collectible Christmas ornament has
been selected and Kim will be ordering that this month. The fall art coaster is in process, Diane showed the
artist rendering and will be working to get the image scanned to begin production. The fundraising items will be
sold at the Visitors Center and also at a table outside the Visitors Center during special events.
A. Adams reported on this year's Small Business Saturday plans. This year's theme is superheroes, and the
tag line is "Be a Hero, Shop Small". The team is working on marketing videos and a social media campaign.
S. Rodocker and T. Tallman reported on the Swirl planning. All of the subcommittees are working on event
preparation and leads.
H. Staff Report
Staff reported on new business additions and relocations in downtown. She also invited the board to attend
the business appreciation lunch and bowl event at the end of the month. While she still cannot say who is
going into the city buildings, there will be an announcement in the next month about the projects. One of the
applicants will be attending the HARC meeting at the end of September and it is likely that their plan will be
discussed during that meeting.
Adjourn
Motion by S. Rodocker, second by B. Nicholson to adjourn the meeting. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 10:15
AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
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Main Street Advisory Board Chair
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