HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_04.17.2003Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, April 17, 2003
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , April 17, 2003.
Board Members Present:
Patty Eason, Bryant Boyd, Virginia Stubbs, Glenda Overfelt, Joshua McClure, Ellie Skross
Guests Present:Mark Silverstone
Board Members Absent:
Judith Manriquez
Staff Present:
Charlie Walker, Cari Miller
Minutes
Regular Meeting
I.Call to order – Meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
II.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of December 19, 2002, minutes – Minutes
approved as presented. (Motion by Boyd, seconded by Stubbs.)
III.Discussion and possible action regarding Tax Increment Financing District issues
Walker distributed an example ordinance to the Board and informed the Board that a Resolution
must come first. Walker will meet with Judge John Doerfler on Friday, January 17th and will
present the results from that meeting at the February 20th Board meeting.
IV.Discussion and possible action regarding work to be completed by January 2003:
a.Plans for establishment of Development Corporation
Mark Silverstone discussed his research on TIFs and development corporations and will
continue to move forward with research on the development corporation.
b.Plans for 2003 Red Poppy Festival
Overfelt reported on the status of festival planning. The planning and work is on target at
this point. Meetings are now being held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at
8:30 a.m.
c.Façade Fund Applications Selection
Six applications have been received. Item will be on agenda for the February 20th
meeting..
d.Provision of education and technical assistance services
No discussion was held on this item.
e.Development of business recruitment assistance information
Walker reported that Matthew & Company is working to develop an Economic
Development Brochure that will be used as a Capital Investment Portfolio.
V.Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners
Overfelt gave a brief presention on her research on banner guidelines. Item will be on the agenda
for the February 20th meeting.
VI.Staff Report
Walker gave an update on the hiring process for the new Main Street Manager/Tourism
Coordinator. Two members of the Board will be asked to participate on the interview panel.
Walker hopes to have the position filled by March 1st.
VII.Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for the next meeting of the Board.
Discussion and possible action regarding TIF issues.
Discussion of guidelines for banners.
Façade Fund Selection Update
VIII.Adjourn
The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. at the Conference Room at City
Offices, 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at about 10:30 a.m.