HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_09.18.2003Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, September 18, 2003
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , September 18,
2003.
Board Members Present:
Bryant Boyd Chairman, Joshua McClure Vice Chair, Bob Weimer Secretary, members Glenda Overfelt,
Nancy Rister, Liz Atherton and Becky Sellers
Board Members Absent:
Ellie Skross
Staff Present:
Shannon Baldridge Main Street Manager
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Bryant called meeting to order at 8:10am Sept. 18th 2003.
MINUTES were read and correction and suggestions made. All approved minutes in content and
Bob W. will forwarded corrected minutes to Shannon for posting and file.
STAFF REPORT: Shannon,
New Admin Assistant is hired. A new EDC Manager has been hired and will take position about
Oct.1. State architect will hold a workshop 10/27. A notice will be sent to the 9-block downtown
area businesses for all to attend if interested.
Visitors Center awning and repainting of façade is being funded. State office will offer a window
dressing workshop all info TBA. A brief discussion of the 2004 Poppy Fest needs ensued.
Location of the Council workshop will be announced at a later date. Josh McClure offered an
explanation of the Council “Tool Box” workshop held September 9th.
Shannon reported that 6 to 7 thousand people attended the Fiddle Fest weekend event.
Conversation ensued surrounding the Texas Downtown Grant forms and process. Further
information can be obtained from Bryant or Glenda.
Nancy indicated that Court House renovation would begin late fall of 2003.
Bob Weimer and Glenda Overfelt reported on the Managed Parking meeting that was held with
City Staff on Sept. 17th. Bob shared the time line prepared by City Manager Paul Brandenberg.
Information meeting dates with the County and downtown Business partners will be coming in
the next month.
Liz Atherton provided a brief report on the press release plan. Liz indicated that since good Main
Street coverage has been given recently that no additional releases were needed. Bryant
suggested that a Main Street “Story” be developed and a publication provided to also include the
Mission and Vision statements. Shannon will continue to communicate with City Information
Manager so that all Main Street Board activities are passed on in publication of the City
Reporter. Bryant also suggested that Façade funding events be published and photo’s passed on
for publication in the Williamson County Sun.
There were no ACTION ITEMS or MOTIONS produced from this meeting.
Agenda items for the October 16 meeting include Main Street Brochure and County issues and
Main Street Training sessions.
Bryant adjourned this meeting at 9:25am September 18th 2003.