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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_02.12.2021 The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Kate Hill called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM. Members, T. Tallman, K. Hill, D. Gaume, S. Rodocker and D. Wilks were in attendance. A Adams and C. Tomaszewski were absent. Staff in attendance: Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager, Sharon Parker, Board Liaison. Guests in attendance: Nathan Garcia, Interning with Economic Development and Amanda Still, Arts & Culture Coordinator 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 9:03 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 January 8, 2021 board meeting minutes – Kate Hill, Motion by T. Tallman to approve the minutes as presented. Second by D. Wilks. Approved: 5-0 A. Adams and C. Tomaszewski absent D. Sign application request for Hydrate, LLC – 711 S. Main Street - Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager Staff reported on the request for a sign grant with planned improvements to include creation and installation of a 1’x3” MDO digitally-printed blade sign and a 3”x6” primary wall sign. The applicant has Affordable Signs to perform the required work for the improvements. The estimate provided by applicant totals $1,183.71 and applicant seeks a grant for the maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $500. Motion by D. Gaume to approve an award of $500, as determined by the maximum award. Second by K. Hill. Approved: 5-0 A. Adams and C. Tomaszewski absent E. Discussion and possible action regarding a façade grant request for 711 S. Main Street - Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager Staff reported on the request for a grant with planned improvements to include replacing second-floor windows, replacing the interior double doors with a single aluminum door, and painting the front façade of the building. The applicant has selected Cris Cash Contracting to manage the project and perform the required Minutes of a Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, February 12, 2021 work. The applicant will be investing $24,415.71 in façade and sign related improvements at this time and seeks a grant for the maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $11,616.00. Motion by D. Wilks to approve an award of $10,000, as determined by the maximum eligible award based on scoring criteria, with the approval of the window repair and replacement contingent on the Texas Historical Commission’s recommendation. Second by K. Hill. Approved: 5-0 A. Adams and C. Tomaszewski absent F. Consider transferring mural administration of The Square mural from the Main Street Program to Arts & Culture – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager and Amanda Still, Arts & Culture Coordinator The mural was sponsored by the City of Georgetown’s Main Street Program, before the creation of the Arts & Culture Program. Main Street no longer does much administration of public art now it may be appropriate to transfer the administration to the Arts & Culture program. Motion by D. Gaume to transfer mural administration of The Square to the Arts & Culture program. Second by D. Wilks. Approved: 5-0 A. Adams and C. Tomaszewski absent G. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits a. Fundraising Team – K. McAuliffe reported that revenues from the sales of the ornaments and holiday cards has been deposited in the grant fund account. D. Gaume – we are looking for additional fundraisers and exploring using Pixil.com to have prints of buildings available for purchase. There are several buildings that are having significant anniversaries this year. We are diving in to get more details. b. Breakfast Bites – scheduled for March 25th. We are still looking to do a hybrid event where the council chambers would be utilized for up to 40 in person attendees and then a virtual option would be available. Guest speaker will be Sydney Decker from Hello Georgetown. c. Georgetown Swirl – K. McAuliffe reported we are working on “Swirl To-Go” and should have everything together in May. What we are looking into now is the packaging piece of things. d. BRE visits – We did visits with To Have & To Hold and Fuego Latino Gastropub, they both went well. Rescheduled Divine Treasures due to the weather. Also trying to get an appointment scheduled with Sweet Lemon and 6 Whiskey. H. Acknowledgement and appreciation for outgoing board members, Trisha Tallman and Diane Gaume for their service to the City of Georgetown Main Street Program – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager I. Staff Report – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager Department Changes – Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Arts & Culture Program are now under Economic Development. Introduced Nathan Garcia, Economic and Development Spring Intern. New developments: Hydrate is hoping to open by the 1st or 2nd week of March. City Post is looking to open their event venue. Poppy Fest has been moved to October 3rd. Adjourn Motion by T. Tallman to adjourn the meeting. Second by, D. Wilks. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 AM. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on Date _______________________ _ ________________________________ _ Main Street Advisory Board Chair Main Street Advisory Board Secretary on behalf of the Main Street Advisory Board 04-09-21