HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_10.12.2018Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Adv isory Board and the gov erning body
of the City of Georgetown
October 12, 2018 at 9:00 AM
at Georgetown Public Library, Classroom, 402 W. 8th Street
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Regular Session
(This Regular S es s io n may, at any time, b e rec es s ed to convene an Exec utive S es s io n fo r any p urpose
authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.)
A Call to ord er
B Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n o n the minutes o f the Septemb er 14, 2018 board meeting - Trish a
Ta llma n , Boa rd C h a ir
C Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n o n a Sign Grant R eq uest for 714 S. Aus tin Ave., S uite 101 - Kim
McAu liffe, Downtown Development Man a g er
D Pro ject Team & Partner Updates
E Staff Repo rt
Adjournment
Ad jo urnment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times ,
on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2018, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72
c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting.
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
Call to o rd er
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
KM
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion on the minutes of the S ep tember 14, 2018 b o ard meeting - Trisha Tallman ,
Board Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes Cover Memo
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The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Boomtown Escapes, 215 W. 8th Street.
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 113 East 8th Street for additional
information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Board members in attendance were, T. Tallman, K. Hill, B.
Nicholson, A. Adams, K. Curry and S. Rodocker. D. Gaume entered the meeting at 9:03 AM.
Guests in attendance, Georgene Richaud, Marilyn Messick, Kristopher Kasper, Linda McCalla, Jane Estes, Misty Adair.
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
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the August 3, 2018 board meeting minutes – Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Curry to approve the minutes as presented. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 6-0
C. Discussion and possible action on a Façade Grant Request for 706 S. Austin Avenue – Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
The applicant has requested a façade grant for window repairs and replacement, including installation, paint,
and materials. The applicant seeks an award for $5,750.00
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve the request. Second by S. Rodocker.
Approved: 7-0
D. Discussion and possible action on a Façade Grant Request for 604 S. Church Street – Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
The applicant has requested a façade grant for roof repairs and replacement, exterior trim repairs, paint, and
new fencing on the street facing facade. The applicant seeks an award for $8,498.74.
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve the request. Second by D. Gaume.
Approved: 7-0
E. Discussion and possible action on a Façade Grant Request for 500 S. Austin Avenue – Kim McAuliffe,
Downtown Development Manager
The applicant has requested a façade grant a completely redesigned façade that removes the existing garage
door and replaces it with new storefront windows, stucco, art deco style doors, ceramic tile, vintage lighting, an
awning, and a door actuator for ADA accessibility. The applicant seeks an award for the maximum request,
$20,000.00
Motion by D. Gaume to approve the request. Second by K. Hill.
Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, September 14, 2018
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Approved: 7-0
F. Discussion and possible action on a Sign Grant Request for 500 S. Austin Avenue – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown
Development Manager
The applicant has requested a sign grant that will include channel lettering above a new awning. The applicant
seeks an award for the maximum amount, $500.00
Motion by D. Gaume to approve the request. Second by S. Rodocker.
Approved: 7-0
G. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
K. Curry reported on the Breakfast Bites program that took place on Wednesday. There was a good turnout
with 100 attendees. The next program will be December 12 and will feature Chief Sullivan and Chief Nero.
K. Hill and D. Gaume gave an update for the fundraising project team, collectible Christmas ornament has
been selected and Kim will be ordering that this month. The fall art coaster is in process, Diane showed the
artist rendering and will be working to get the image scanned to begin production. The fundraising items will be
sold at the Visitors Center and also at a table outside the Visitors Center during special events.
A. Adams reported on this year’s Small Business Saturday plans. This year’s theme is superheroes, and the
tag line is “Be a Hero, Shop Small”. The team is working on marketing videos and a social media campaign.
S. Rodocker and T. Tallman reported on the Swirl planning. All of the subcommittees are working on event
preparation and leads.
H. Staff Report
Staff reported on new business additions and relocations in downtown. She also invited the board to attend
the business appreciation lunch and bowl event at the end of the month. While she still cannot say who is
going into the city buildings, there will be an announcement in the next month about the projects. One of the
applicants will be attending the HARC meeting at the end of September and it is likely that their plan will be
discussed during that meeting.
Adjourn
Motion by S. Rodocker, second by B. Nicholson to adjourn the meeting. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 10:15
AM.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on ____________ _________________
Date
_______________________ _ ________________________________ _
Main Street Advisory Board Chair Main Street Advisory Board Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion on a Sign Grant Reques t fo r 714 S. Austin Ave., Suite 101 - Kim
McAuliffe, Dow n town Develop men t Ma n ager
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Fac ad e & Sign Grant Ac count
SUBMITTED BY:
KM
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Application Backup Material
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- COVERSHEET -
MAIN STREET PROGRAM – FAÇADE & SIGN GRANT FUND
8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
OO LA LA GIFTS – 714 S. AUSTIN AVENUE, SUITE 101
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Discussion and possible action on a Main Street Sign Grant Fund application request for the property located
at 714 S. Austin Avenue, Suite 101. The planned signage improvements include 18”x24” vinyl window
signage, 96” x 24” primary business signage over awning, and a 48”x12” sign board below the awning.
The Applicant will be working with Minuteman Press. The estimate provided by applicant totals $1,140.96 and
applicant seeks a sign grant for the maximum award of 50% or - $500.00
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
• Business Name: Oo La La Gifts
• Applicant: Lisa Jackens
• Property Owner: Eric Visser
• Property Address: 714 S. Austin Avenue, Suite 101
• Historical/Current Building Name: NA
• Historic Overlay: Williamson County Courthouse District
• Application History: This is the first review for this application
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Extended hours of operation: Yes
First Floor Use: Yes
Occupy a Vacant Structure: No
Sales Subject to Sales Tax: Yes
Capital Expenditures: $1140.96 towards signage, not including business finishout improvements
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Date of construction: Circa 1889
2016 Historic Resources Survey Level of Priority: High Priority
National Register Designation: NA
Texas Historical Commission Designation: NA
LOCATION
On the Square vs. Off the Square: The property does face the Courthouse and is considered to be On the
Square
STAFF ANALYSIS
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Staff has met with applicant and reviewed the application in its entirety. Staff finds that the request is complete
and eligible for funding consideration by the Main Street Advisory Board.
ATTACHMENTS
Sign Application
Supplemental Materials
SUBMITTED BY
Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
Projec t Team & P artner Up d ates
ITEM SUMMARY:
Breakfas t Bites
Fundrais ing
Geo rgetown Swirl
Sho p Small
Partner Up d ates
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Kim McAuliffe
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
Staff Rep o rt
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Kim McAuliffe
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 12, 2018
SUBJECT:
Adjournment
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
KM
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