HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_01.08.2010Minutes of the Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , January 8, 2010.
Board Members Present:
Chris Dyer, chair, Connie Watson, secretary, Trevor Dunham, vice-chair, Mike Burton, Denise Jimenez,
Judy Lester
Board Members Absent:
Tiffany McLendon
Staff Present:
Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1.The meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. by Chair Chris Dyer.
2.Trevor moved to approve the December minutes. The motion was seconded by
Mike. Minutes were approved by all present.
3.Façade and Sign Grant Applications:
a.Ken Horak, 704 S. Austin Ave. – Chris moved to award $10,000 in façade grant to
Mr. Horak. Connie seconded. Motion was approved.
b.Bob Kostka, Georgetown Palace Theater Annex (Tin Barn) – It is the façade facing
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street. It was approved by HARC in September 2008. Project will be
completed by end of 2010. Trevor moved to award $6,166.00 to the Palace.
Seconded by Judy. Motion was approved.
4.Robbie gave the HARC update. La Maison has a sign application for January 28.
820 S. Austin by Wildfire going for façade changes. Kappy’s Photography going for
approval. It went to P&Z and will go to council on 26
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for rezoning from office to
mixed-use to add retail.
5.Staff Report: Chris gave the report for Shelly.
a.Paint on Austin Ave bridges not adhering, so the dedication of the First Lady’s
Texas Treasurers sign will be after work is completed.
b.Texas Main Street Managers Reception is January 20. Invite board to greet group
at Landmark Tavern at 5:15 p.m.
6.Committee Reports:
a. Economic Restructuring/Organization: Trevor said they will have
Building Business Through Word of Mouth Training on Feb. 2
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for a $25/fee. Working
to finalize the Film Friendly designation with the state. Billboards have gone up.
b.Promotion: Sponsors for the Georgetown Swirl include $500 First Texas
Bank, $250 from Georgetown Title and $250 Merrill Lynch. Committee has
recommended approving a contract with Marlene McMichael to solicit sponsors for the
Swirl. Connie made a motion to approve the contract to pay Marlene 10% for up to
$3,000 in new sponsorships and 15% after that amount. Judy seconded. Motion was
approved.
c.Design: Tiffany has asked the design committee to help with the Swirl
event.
7.The Board needs to look at their calendars for a board strategic planning date and
time. Fridays still seem to work best for the board. The meeting was adjourned at
9:30 a.m. The next meeting is set for Friday, February 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the
Courthouse.