HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_11.08.2019Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, November 8, 2019
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Georgetown City Hall, Community
Room, 808 Martin Luther King St.
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. T. Tallman, A. Adams, S. Rodocker, C. Tomasewski, K. Hill,
and D. Gaume were in attendance. K. Curry was absent.
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 October 11, 2019 board meeting minutes— Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Hill to approve the minutes as presented. Second by A. Adams
Approved: 6-0
C. Discussion and possible action on a Fagade Grant request for 712 S. Austin Avenue — Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
Staff provided a project overview and summary of the grant request to the board. The applicant is planning to
install a fire suppression system in the building which includes connecting to an underground fire line, as well
as adding sprinklers to the first and second floors of the property. The project estimate is over $50,000 for the
fire suppression work, and the owner plans to make additional building improvements totaling over $200,000
to the building once complete. The project was scored and qualifies for the maximum award amount of
$20,000.
A. Adams made a motion to grant the request for a fagade grant to cover 50% of the reimbursement costs
pending a final estimate. The motion also includes for an extension to begin work from the standard 90 days to
180 days to account for the current tenant vacating the property at the end of the year. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 6-0
D. Annual Main Street Community Accreditation Report— Trisha Tallman, Board Chair
The board reviewed the report document and contributed feedback to incorporate into the document. Staff will
complete the remainder of the document and submit to the state once it is finished.
E. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
T. Tallman reported on attending the College Town Meeting last month. The quarterly meeting included
updates from various community organizations including the Palace Theater who is interested in applying for a
fagade grant from Main Street.
A. Adams reported on the Breakfast Bites event planning for future programs. The December program will
feature the Georgetown 2030 Comp Plan with Nat and Susan from the Planning Department.
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D. Gaume reported on the fundraising team's activities. The ornaments and holiday greeting cards are on sale
now at the Georgetown Visitors Center. To date, there are over 200 ornaments sold and expect to sell out
before Christmas. The greeting cards are also selling well and a special event is being planned to celebrate
the artists who were selected for this project.
A. Adams reported on the Shop Small — Small Business Saturday event. Everything seems to be underway
and looking positive. There are over 30 businesses participating this year. We will request to have Mayor Ross
issue a proclamation for the event during the kick-off event at the Visitors Center.
K. Hill reported on the Georgetown Swirl. We are seeking sponsors for this event and the board is encouraged
to help share this information with potential leads.
C. Tomaszewski reported on the volunteer lunch. The last one was at Blue Corn Harvest and the November
lunch will be at Lark & Owl Bistro. The holiday lunch is planned, the December "ugly sweater" party will be at
Wildfire as in year's past.
Staff reported on the BRE at Handcrafts Unlimited. The organization is a non-profit and has items from over
200 vendors in the store. They requested some assistance with regards to the sidewalk and drainage area in
front of the store.
F. Staff Report
Staff gave a brief report on upcoming event dates. These include the holiday greeting card artist celebration
event, a thank you for those that helped with the TDA event, and the Main Street Christmas Party. Details will
be sent out via e-mail and calendar invites for the board. The meeting in December will be moved to
December 6 and instead be a Christmas Party for the board.
Adjourn
Motion by D. Gaume to adjourn the meeting. Second by S. Rodocker. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 10:23 AM.
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