HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_05.10.2019Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, May 10, 2019
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM at Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 W. 61h Street
Ste. 101, Georgetown, TX 78626
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. T. Tallman, A. Adams, D. Gaume, K. Hill, K. Curry, S. Rodocker,
and C. Tomasewski were in attendance.
Guest in attendance, David Wilks.
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 9:01 a.m.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the March 8, 2019 board meeting minutes — Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
No action was taken on this item-
C. Fagade & Sign Grant Check Reimbursement— Lark & Owl Booksellers
The Main Street Advisory Board took a brief recess at 9:02 to present the owners of Lark & Owl Booksellers
with a "big check" for their Main Street Fagade & Sign Grant award.
D. National Accreditation Presentation
The Main Street Advisory Board was presented with the 2019 National Accreditation Certificates from the
Texas Historic Commission Main Street Program and the National Main Street Center.
T. Tallman reconvened the meeting at 9:10 a.m.
E. Consideration and possible action on a Main Street Sign Grant Request — 817 S. Austin Avenue
Staff provided an overview of the sign grant request for La Bella Casa, Too located at 817 S. Austin Avenue.
The sign request included a 45" x 96" single face painted MDO panel with vinyl letters and logo with
installation as well as vinyl letters applied to the window and door. The total cost for the project is $1,456.50
and the applicant has requested the maximum $500 grant.
A motion for approval, pending the historic planner's approval was made by K. Curry. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 7-0
F. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
The Breakfast Bites team has a program coming up on June 12. The theme is preservation and history of
downtown. Next dates are September 11 and December 12.
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The fundraising team reported on the 2019 ornament planning. The board gave the project team feedback on
their ideas and the team will meet soon to gather artwork.
This year Shop Small will be spearheaded by the Chamber and Main Street and the DGA will assist in
planning efforts. With the TDA Conference in Georgetown this fall, both organizations will be heavily involved
in that event.
There were no BRE updates for May. Staff requested suggestions for future visits.
G. Staff Report
Staff reported on new business additions and relocations in downtown. An update for the fagade grant totals
was given and over $123,000 remains in the fund to be used for future requests. There are likely to be
additional requests in this fiscal year but no more than $40,000 is anticipated.
Staff reminded the board that it is Preservation Month and activities are planned for the duration of the month.
Additionally, the Main Street Board Retreat is scheduled for next month on June 4 in La Grange.
Adjourn
Motion by A. Adams to adjourn the meeting. Second by S. Rodocker. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 9:55 AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
Main Street Advisory Board Chair
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