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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_05.10.2012Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, May 10, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , May 10, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Mark Thomas, ED Director and Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Linda moved to approve the April 5 th board meeting minutes, Denise seconded. All board members voted to approve (6-0). 3.Karina Loyo with MiBoHe Wellness Center at 501 S. Austin Ave., Bldg. 2 presented her sign grant application in conjunction with Georgetown Barbershop for $500 which included window signage, signboard and sandwich board signs. Denise moved to accept, Marcy seconded. All board members voted to approve (6-0). Amy Vanderford with Divine Patina at 1005 S. Austin Ave. presented her burgundy awning sign grant application for $500. Linda moved to accept, Denise seconded. All board members voted to approve (6-0). Brady Clark with The Co-op 78626 at 308 W. 8 th St. presented his $1400 façade and sign grant application of repainting building white and adding a projecting black sign with white lettering and stained wooden horizontal slats above the canopy. Denise moved to accept contingent upon HARC approval , Amanda seconded. All board members voted to approve (6-0). 4.Robbie gave a HARC update of working on subdividing the old firehouse and the fire station bays for ThunderCloud Subs. The Austin Ave. sidewalk expansion project should begin in June, and signage for Roots Bistro has been reviewed for approval. Hill Country Bookstore is moving. Hat Creek Burger’s special-use permit goes to council on May 22 and to HARC on May 24. 5.Shelly reviewed board members’ primary and secondary committees they are interested in serving on for the upcoming year. 6.Staff Report: Mark gave an update on Grape Creek Vineyards’ progress with the structural and flooring testing. ThunderCloud Subs building also has some hidden challenges with electrical lines running through that location. The Albertson’s building received a bid on May 1 that would have 200-300 jobs, but is being reviewed for feasibility for incentives. The Rivery should be announcing their conference hotel in the new few weeks since EB5 funding is moving it forward. A license plate survey will be taking place downtown by The Retail Coach. 7.Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported that $1850 was raised by the community for SU’s Pirate Bike Awareness Day; SU Football Coach Joe Austin spoke at Chamber event b.Design: no report, meeting was postponed · Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy reported that next Art Alliance meeting is May 22 and Eric Lashley presents at city council for the art center funding c. Promotion: no report, meeting was postponed d.Organization: no report 8.The meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m.