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The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting.
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Aaron Adams called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Members, A. Adams, T. Tallman, C. Tomaszewski, K. Hill, D.
Gaume, and D. Wilks were in attendance. S. Rodocker entered the meeting at 9:30 AM.
Staff in attendance: Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager.
Guests in attendance: None.
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 9:00 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 December 11, 2020 board meeting minutes – Aaron
Adams, Board Chair.
Motion by K. Hill to approve the minutes as presented. Second by T. Tallman.
Approved: 6-0
D. Discussion and possible action on the Annual Main Street Accreditation - Aaron Adams, Board Chair & Kim
McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff reviewed the annual accreditation packet with the board for consideration of approval to submit to Texas
Main Street office. The self-evaluation and attached documentation is complete unless any modifications were
suggested. After review, no changes were made.
Motion by C. Tomaszewski to approve submission of the annual accreditation packet to the Texas Main Street
office as written. Second by D. Wilks.
Approved: 6-0
E. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits
a. Fundraising Team – K. Hill reported that we sold all of the ornaments and made $4,718.78 in
profits. We also sold all of the cards but we only made $85.74. The team is rethinking some of
the marketing and fundraising efforts for future.
b. Breakfast Bites – no updates, March will be the next one. We do not have a program set up yet.
We need to schedule a meeting.
c. Georgetown Swirl – C. Tomaszewski reported on the upcoming Swirl meeting and plans for an
alternative event for Swirl, a “Swirl To-Go” in place of the typical event. Next meeting will be on
January 20th at 4pm.
d. BRE visits – No visits this month, reaching out to a couple that are due. Talked with To Have &
To Hold, they are available on Jan 21st at 10:00 am. Reached out to Buffalo Seven and received
Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, January 8, 2021
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an email back from her. Want to follow back up because it sounds like she might be movin g to
online only operations.
S. Rodocker entered the meeting at 9:30 AM.
F. Staff Report – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff gave a report on the status of the façade grant budget.
New developments: The Exchange of Georgetown has moved, Mikey V’s Taco shop has moved, Hydrate
Smoothies, Juice and Sandwich Shop has announced their second location in downtown. Good Folks, city Post
and District Six are under construction. Nightingale Bistro has opened, all seating is outside in the beer garden, but
order can still take place at the counter inside.
Adjourn
Motion by C. Tomaszewski to adjourn the meeting. Second by, K. Hill. The meeting was adjourned at 10:01 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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2/12/2021
on behalf of the Main Street Advisory Board