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The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, December 11, 2020, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting.
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Aaron Adams called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. 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, and Sharon Parker, Administrative Assistant.
Guests in attendance: Ken Horak and Jennifer Tullis.
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 9:02 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.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the November 13, 2020 board meeting minutes – Kim
McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Motion by T. Tallman. to approve the minutes as presented. Second by C. Tomasewski.
Approved: 7-0
D. Discussion and possible action regarding a Facade application request for 108 W. 8th Street – Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
Staff reported on a Main Street Facade Grant Fund application request for the property located at 108 W. 8th
Street. The planned improvements include reroofing the building due to hail damage. The applicant will be
investing $8,590 in facade related improvements at this time. The applicant has selected D&G Quality Roofing
to perform the required work for the improvements. The estimate provided by applicant totals $8,590 and
applicant seeks a grant for the maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $4,295
Motion by T. Tallman to approve an award of $4,295.00, as determined by the scoring matrix for a maximum
award of 50% or up to $10,000. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 6-0 (D. Wilks recused himself because he has personal connection to applicant)
E. Discussion and possible action regarding a Facade application request for 703 Main Street Street – Kim
McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff reported on a Main Street Facade Grant Fund application request for the property located at 703 S. Main
Street. The planned improvements include reroofing the building due to hail damage. The applicant will be
investing $14,245 in facade related improvements at this time. The applicant has selected D&G Quality
Roofing to perform the required work for the improvements. The estimate provided by applicant totals $14,245
and applicant seeks a grant for the maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $7,122.50.
Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, December 11, 2020
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Motion by K. Hill to approve an award of $7,122.50, as determined by the scoring matrix for a maximum award
of 50% or up to $10,000. Second by S. Rodocker.
Approved: 6-0 (D. Wilks recused himself because he has personal connection to applicant)
F. Discussion and possible action regarding a Facade application request for 705 Main Street – Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
Staff reported on a Main Street Facade Grant Fund application request for the property located at 705 S. Main
Street. The planned improvements include reroofing the building due to hail damage. The applicant will be
investing $11,168 in facade related improvements at this time. The applicant has selected D&G Quality
Roofing to perform the required work for the improvements. The estimate provided by applicant totals $11,168
and applicant seeks a grant for the maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $5,584.
Motion by T. Tallman to approve an award of $5,584.00, as determined by the scoring matrix for a maximum
award of 50% or up to $10,000. Second by A. Adams.
Approved: 6-0 (D. Wilks recused himself because he has personal connection to applicant)
G. Discussion and possible action regarding a Facade application request for 119 W. 7th Street – Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
Staff reported on a Main Street Facade Grant Fund application request for the property located at 119 W. 7th
Street. The planned improvements include replacing the second-floor windows, restoring the first-floor
windows, and adding fabric awnings to the front façade of the building. The applicant will be investing
$178,889 in facade related improvements at this time. The applicant has selected S. Watts Group to manage
the project and to perform the required work for the improvements. The estimate provided by applicant totals
$178,889 and applicant seeks a grant for the maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $20,000.
Motion by S. Rodocker to approve an award of $20,000, as determined by the scoring matrix for a maximum
award of 50% or up to $20,000. Second by T. Tallman
Approved: 7-0
H. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits
a. Fundraising Team – Ornament sales are looking good, less than 150 left. Greeting cards had
only 23 left as of last Friday. No raffle ticket sales yet but hoping for this weekend to be a big
push. Tickets are $5.00 each, drawing on December 22nd. Must come in person to purchase.
b. Breakfast Bites – Went well, smaller crowd. Very informative. Approximately 15-20 online and
12-15 in person. December is traditionally low attendance. May need to consider skipping
December next year.
c. Shop Small – weather was terrible, low attendance. The game worked but there were not that
many participants signed up. Continuing to promote shop small and to have people send in
receipts for drawings through December.
d. BRE visits – none since last meeting working on getting one scheduled with Buffalo Seven.
I. Staff Report – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff gave a report on the status of the façade grant budget. Email sent with the most current totals. $3,000.00
needs to be reserved for signage grant requests.
New developments: New restaurant planned for old Burger U space, the name is Good Folks and it will feature
southern cuisine. A new restaurant is in the works at 601 S. Austin Avenue. City Post and District Six restaurants
are both still under construction but plan to be open before the end of the year. The Exchange of Georgetown is
moving from the square to 8th street at the end of the year, they are excited to open in their new location in
January. The Nightingale Bistro has opened in Lark & Owl. All seating is outside in the beer garden for the time
being, but ordering can still take place at the counter inside.
Upcoming Events – Jingle Georgetown Artisans Market tomorrow at the Arts Center & Artisans Connect Gallery
from 10-5
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Adjourn
Motion by A. Adams to adjourn the meeting. Second by C. Tomasewski, The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 AM.
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Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
Date
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Main Street Advisory Board Chair Main Street Advisory Board Secretary
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on behalf of the Main Street Advisory Board
01/08/2021