HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_05.09.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
May 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM
at the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S. Main St.,
Georgetown, Texas
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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/Welcome guests
B Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the April 11th board meeting minutes
C Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications
D Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner
E Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2014-15 Board Strategic Action Plan
F Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports
G Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
H Set agenda items for June 13th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times,
on the ______ day of __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72
continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Call to order/Welcome guests
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the April 11th board meeting minutes
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
December 2013 Minutes Cover Memo
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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
6:00 P.M. – MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013
EL MONUMENTO, 205 W. 2ND ST.
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Linda McCalla, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman,
Jim Wilson and Cindy Harrington
Board Member Absent: Julie Laderach and Amanda Parr
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Matt
Synatschk, Historic Planner; Jack Daly, Exec.
Assistant
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Cindy moved to approve the November 15th board meeting minutes, Jim
seconded. All board members present approved (4-0, Marcy was not present).
3. Matt gave the HARC update. The Tribal Impressions building’s façade
renovation at 108 W. 8th St. was approved by HARC at the December meeting. He
will be bringing the final draft of the Downtown Master Plan to the board in
January in the hopes that they give a positive recommendation for city council
approval. Avalon Monuments has not resubmitted their sign application.
4. Committee Reports:
a. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported that Breakfast Bites was a success
with around 65 people attending. Small Business Saturday on November 30
was also a success and promoted very well. Participants included All Things
Kids, the CVB, and the Chamber. The dedication of the Three Legged Willie
statue and the Lighting of the Square all helped to contribute to a successful
Black Friday. The Southwestern pep rally and homecoming parade is
scheduled to be an annual event. Next year they would like to have local
businesses sponsor floats in the parade.
The February 19th Breakfast Bites will potentially preview and educate
people on the upcoming X-Games in Austin.
b. Promotion: Cindy reported that Ladies Night Out was a success. They will
be having a wrap-up meeting, but over 270 bags were sold, which is great
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for a first-time event. Next year the board needs to work on promoting
businesses off the square.
Swirl has 8 or 9 participating businesses. The board will be working the first
of January to recruit more. Focus magazine will be doing a story on the
Swirl. The board also needs to discuss future Main Street Star Award
recipients.
c. Design: David reported that there are approximately 50 holiday ornaments
and 223 calendars left. The current feedback from the calendars is that
people do not like the people posed in them and many people do not know
who the people in the calendar are.
The Light Up the Square fund at Chisholm Trail has approximately $16,000.
That coupled with other fundraisers should cover the board’s share of the
fundraising.
The board will soon be launching a call for artist for the mural program.
d. Organization: David reported that the board needs to recruit strong
committee members up to the board to replace Linda.
6. Shelly reported that she heard the Lighting of the Square was a success from the
merchants. Several board members flipped switches at the event and heard it was
a great weekend for merchants. Several people had concerns about the sound
system and not being able to hear.
Upcoming events to remember are the January 15 Downtown Low-Down at
Roots and the next advisory board meeting is on January 10th.
7. David moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
____________________________ ____________________
Marcy Urban, Board Secretary Date
____________________________ ____________________
David Kellerman, Board Chair Date
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications
ITEM SUMMARY:
Tabled from Nov. 13 board meeting, Lois & Larry Townsend with Avalon Monuments - 1004 S. Austin
Ave.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$1,125 from GL 226-5-0653-51-268 pending board approval.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Avalon Monuments Facade Application Cover Memo
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Historical and Architectural Review Commission update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2014-15 Board Strategic Action Plan
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports
ITEM SUMMARY:
a) Organization (David, Amanda): City Council presentation – 4 p.m.? on May 27; Expansion of
website; Alternative fundraiser; National Preservation Month; Consolidating sign-up process;
Involvement with other local organizations; updates on other action plan projects
b) Design (Amanda, Julie, Cindy, David): Main Street Mural unveiling reception on May 29; 2014
ornament; 8th St. Courtyard project; Creation of uniform storefront signage; Realtor training; Streamline
holiday lighting contest; Screening utility boxes/trash; updates on other action plan projects
c) Promotion (Cindy, Marcy, Jim, Vicki): Review Georgetown Swirl Wrap-up Reception and Toast of the
Town Awards; Ladies Nite Out/Shop Small – Nov. 20; Cooperative downtown marketing efforts; updates
on other action plan projects
d) Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie, Vicki): Upcoming Façade & Sign Grant presentations;
Breakfast Bites-June 18?; Review New Braunfels Trip; College Town Committee; Welcome new
businesses; Downtown database; Cash Mob/Monthly Luncheon; Target downtown buildings; Next
downtown visit; updates on other action plan projects
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
“The Life & Art of Don Snell” exhibit at Art Center – (May 2 – June 1) with reception May 10 (2-5 p.m.);
SU Commencement – May 10; Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Little Tim's Barber Shop – 12:15 p.m. on
May 12; National Preservation Month Proclamation with Mayor – 6 p.m. on May 13; Vetapalooza – May
18; National Main Streets Conference – May 18-20, Detroit
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for June 13th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly