HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_05.14.2003Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , May 14, 2003.
Board Members Present:
Bryant Boyd Chairman, Joshua McClure , Bob Weimer, Ellie Skross, Glenda Overfelt.
Board Members Absent:
Liz Atherton
Staff Present:
Shannon Baldridge
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order by Chairman Bryant Boyd at 8:11am
Minutes from January 16th, April 17th and April 28th were reviewed. Ellie Skross
motioned to accept minutes as presented. Bob Weimer 2nd the motion. No discussion
and minutes were unanimously approved.
Shannon Baldridge presented Staff Report, after review and discussion the Board
accepted the Staff Report.
During a discussion with EDC Chairman Swain, Bryant asked that MSB Member Josh
McMlure be added to EDC Board when an appropriate time came about.
Poppy Fest report was given by Glenda Overfelt. It was noted that the 2003 Poppy
Fest will provide $17k in profits. Also it was suggested that Glenda prepare ASAP to
get the 2004 dates ready to request at the soonest City Council meeting. A further
discussion continued telling that the Façade Funds will benefit from 2003 profits, but
that a “seed” fund is established for future events. Ellie Skross and Liz Atherton will
head the 2004 Poppy Fest weekend.
Bryant opened a discussion calling for the need to have permanent funding for the
Main Street Board programs. Paul Brandenburg suggested monies come from a
percentage of sales taxes. Paul also was very positive about the Georgetown Boards
working together to find ways to bring new people to the Square. He also listed again
three sources that were taken to a Council Workshop by MSB Chairman Boyd. These
are a TIF Sales Tax percentage and allocated monies from the General Fund. Paul
offered to work with City Staff and legal counsel regarding overlay maps, TIF, and any
Main Street Master Plan issues. A question asked—can MSB gain funding for a capped
time period from the new Simon Property (Wolf Ranch)? Bryant noted that any funds
needed to be liquid in nature and not locked into a specific project. All projects will be
budgeted however, per the Mayors suggestion, and this is included in a 2003/2004
MSB Budget presentation.
Paul Brandenburg started a discussion on managed parking on the Square. City Staff
can be quickly involved and a committee needs to be appointed.
Bob W. offered a motion to establish a Parking Management Task Force to create a
parking plan to present to MSB. Virginia Stubbs will be asked to chair the task force
Glenda and Bob are to be MSB Representatives. Motion was 2nd by Ellie Skross. No
further discussion. All approved the motion.
Joshua McClure offered a motion that Bryant Boyd presents a letter to the City
Council asking the Downtown Master Plan be included for a future action item. Ellie
2nds. No further discussion All approved.
Glenda offered a motion that MSB send a letter to Developmental Services suggesting
that they adopt Banner Guidelines as presented to and accepted by MSB. Ellie 2nds,
motions passed unanimously.
Additional action items:
MSB needs to further investigate County Funds and a County person to sit on MSB,
Establish a budget to cover education and marketing of Façade Fund. That Façade
Funds be included in a MSB directed budget. MSB, to establish a criteria and
mechanism for Facade funding
Bryant suggested the topic of our own (MSB) promotion be put on the next agenda.
Next meeting June 19th 8am.
This meeting adjourned at 10:05am
Minutes respectfully submitted by Sec Bob Weimer