HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_10.12.2018Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, October 12, 2018
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the Georgetown Public Library, 402
W. 81h Street.
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM. Board members in attendance were, T. Tallman, K. Hill, K.
Curry, S. Rodocker, and D. Gaume. A. Adams and B. Nicholson were absent.
No guests in attendance.
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 at 9:04 a.m.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the September 14, 2018 board meeting minutes — Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Hill to approve the minutes as presented. Second by D. Gaume.
Approved: 5-0
C. Discussion and possible action on a Fagade Grant Request for 714 S. Austin Avenue — Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
Motion by T. Tallman to postpone action on this item until the November meeting. Second by D. Gaume.
Approved: 5-0
D. 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, S. Rodocker, and D. Gaume gave an update for the fundraising project team, collectible Christmas
ornament has been ordered and should be here by the first of November. The fall art coaster has been
postponed but the art will be used in a new way as part of a greeting card set. The fundraising items will be
sold at the Visitors Center and also at a table outside the Visitors Center during special events. A Meet the
Artist event will be held on November 2 at Artisans Connect and all board members are encouraged to attend
T. Tallman reported on this year's Small Business Saturday plans. The merchant letter was sent out, at this
time there are 21 sign ups and Aaron and Kim will be going door to door to remind merchants to sign up.
S. Rodocker and T. Tallman reported on the Swirl planning. Kate Hill will serve as Junior Chair 2019. The
team is continuing to work on details for the VIP portion of the event as well as logistics for the event.
E. 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
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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 K. Curry to adjourn the meeting. Second by S. Rodocker. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 10:12 AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
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