HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_09.11.2020Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, September 11, 2020
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, September 11, 2020, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting.
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Aaron Adams called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. All members, A Adams, T. Tallman, S. Rodocker, C. Tomasewski,
K. Hill, D. Gaume, and D. Wilks were 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 9:01 a.m
B. Discussion on how this virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public comments and how
the public may address the Commission — Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff reviewed the virtual conduct for the meeting, reminded the board that the meeting was open and visible
to the public and would be recorded. There were no guests or public comments.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the August 14, 2020 board meeting minutes — Aaron
Adams, Board Chair
Motion by C. Tomasewski. to approve the minutes as presented. Second by D. Wilks
Approved: 7-0
D. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the September 3, 2020 board meeting minutes —Aaron
Adams, Board Chair
Motion by K. Hill to approve the minutes as presented. Second by C. Tomasewski.
Approved: 7-0
E. Discussion and possible action on the Annual Main Street Workplan -Aaron Adams, Board Chair and Kim
McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
The board continued their review of the annual Main Street Workplan and specifically reviewed the Promotions
portion of the plan. The consensus was to add the Labor Day weekend promotional campaign and sidewalk
sale to the workplan in addition to the items already on there from past years. The board will make a final
review and consider approval of the 2020-2021 Workplan at the October meeting.
F. Discussion and possible action on the Main Street Sign Grant policy, application, and review process - Kim
McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
The board reviewed the Sign Grant guidelines section of the Main Street Facade & Sign Grant Program. With
some feedback from businesses about the current guidelines and needing board approval before installing a
new sign (even with COA approval), the board considered making a change to the process that would allow for
more time for businesses to apply for a grant. They want to be supportive to businesses and this would allow
for flexibility when a new business is trying to open and misses a step in the permit and approval process.
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Motion by T. Tallman to amend the guidelines and allow for up to 30 days after a COA is approved to consider
a grant request. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 7-0
G. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits
a. Fundraising Team — No major updates, but the ornament art draft is in process.
b. Breakfast Bites — Staff reported that the September program is still planned and we will look to
have David Morgan speak and Michaela Dollar speak about being PoppyStrong in the
Pandemic. We will offer a hybrid program and have a virtual and in -person option at the Council
Chambers building. The December topic is still in the works and may be over one of the topics
that was scheduled for earlier in the year.
c. Swirl Team - C. Tomasewski reported that we have a meeting scheduled for the following week
and she will share any updates at the next board meeting.
d. Volunteer Lunch — C. Tomasewski planed a lunch for September 21 at Blue Corn Harvest.
e. BRE visits — There is a BRE with TrueCore Fitness scheduled today. C. Tomasewski will
accompany staff for this visit.
H. Staff Report — Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff gave a very short report on new developments in downtown, including new business openings, and new
leads that may announce more details soon.
Adjourn
Motion by C. Tomaszewski to adjourn the meeting. Second by S. Rodocker. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00
AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
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Main Street Advisory Board Chair Main Street Advisory Board Secretary
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