HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_12.14.2018Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, December 14, 201
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the Georgetown Public Library
Classroom, 402 W. 81h Street.
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. All Board members were in attendance. D. Gaume entered the
meeting at 9:07.
No guests in attendance.
Staff in attendance, Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director and Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development
Manager.
Regular Session
(This regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by
the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to order at 9:00 a.m.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the November 2, 2018 board meeting minutes— Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by B. Nicholson to approve the minutes as presented. Second by K. Curry.:
Approved: 6-0
C. Chair Report
T. Tallman guided discussion for the Annual Ten Criteria Report. The board reviewed each section of the
report to verify the activities documented. The board agreed to the information that was included in the report
and helped to complete the section required of the board.
The board took a brief recess from 9:18 to 9:21
D. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
T. Tallman reported on the Breakfast Bites program that took place on Tuesday, she said it was a good
presentation by both of the chiefs. The next program will be on March 20, 2019.
Staff reported the latest on the ornament fundraiser. There are less than 50 ornaments left, and expect these
to sell out very soon. Taking the time to have a table out for special events seemed to be helpful for pushing
sales with this year. The greeting cards were also discussed and several requests have been made to create
holiday greeting cards. The team will look to do an art contest for this for 2019.
T. Tallman reported on the Swirl and she has secured the top $3,000 event sponsor. Cindy and Jim Harrington
have been selected to be this year's honorary co-chairs. Staff gave a ticket sales update, we are way ahead
on ticket sales for this year's event as compared to last year.
The gateway signage team will start meeting in January. B. Nicholson and D. Gaume will serve on that project.
A. Adams reported on Shop Small. It was a good event. A suggestion for next year is to have "ask me for help"
signs up with the ambassadors on the corners. The team has not held the wrap up meeting yet, but will soon.
E. Staff Report
Staff reported on new business additions and relocations in downtown. The board asked if staff could request
anupdate unthe Red Poppy Festival from CehMiller edthe January orFebruary meeting inanticipation ufthe
' 2OmAnniversary for the event.
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