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TYBEE ISLAND MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Minutes: June 18, 2014
Vision: To improve the quality of life for those that live, work,and visit Tybee Island through a healthy business corridor and enhance the
cultural experience while preserving the community's barrier island heritage.
The Mission of the Tybee Island Main Street Program is to:
-facilitate efforts to revitalize,redevelop,and enhance the business corridor;
-create a sense of place and improve the quality of life for residents,business owners,and visitors using the Main Street Four Point
Approach;
-encourage quality economic growth and development while preserving Tybee Island's unique architectural and community heritage;
-support and encourage the arts as a cultural endeavor and economic engine on the Island.
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DIRECTORS PRESENT Angela Caldwell, Bill Garbett,Jim Glass,Vicki Hammons, Deana Harden,Ted Lynch,
Brenda Marion, Melissa Memory, Kelly Partridge
DIRECTORS ABSENT Steve Kellam, Kelly Partridge,John Yarbrough
CALL TO ORDER
Ted called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
Brenda made a motion to approve the Main Street Board of Directors May 21, 2014 minutes. Vicki
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ORGANIZATION
Directors discussed the recommendation by DCA to expand the Main Street Boundaries to City limits.
Billy and Jessica will be at the June 20 meeting from 9— 10am to meet with MS Directors. Angela,Jim,
Melissa,Vicki, and Ted are confirmed to attend so far. The discussions will continue from 10am—12pm
with city officials. Chantel confirmed they will also be reviewing the opportunity to activate the
Downtown Development Authority for Tybee again.
Ted confirmed the Business Assistance Committee is gathering information about Main Street becoming a
non-profit organization. The City Attorney is also researching.
Directors agreed to cancel the regular Board of Directors meeting in July.
DESIGN COMMITTEE
Vicki reported the Design Committee met on June 10. She reviewed the Facade Improvement Grant
application again and confirmed the design guidelines will apply for those seeking funding.
Directors reviewed the mural guidelines as recommended by the Design Committee. All agreed that the
Design Committee will make recommendations to the Main Street Board of Directors for consideration of
proposed mural applications. Melissa will send Chantel verbiage to include with Item 3 as an explanation
of reasoning for plywood for maintaining the integrity of a building. The City of Tybee Island's Sign
Ordinance is being revised to include allowance of murals. The Planning Commission passed the proposed
wording at their meeting yesterday,which Chantel and Vicki attended and answered questions. City
Council will consider the first reading at their July 10 meeting.
Vicki made a motion to approve the mural guidelines with the verbiage Melissa provides and the design
guidelines that will apply to Façade Improvement Grant applications. Brenda seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
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BUSINESS ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Ted reported that the Business Assistance Committee will be meeting every other month. He would like
others to tell Chantel and/or him if they are interested in participating. The Financial Opportunities
brochure is being finalized. Information about the low interest loans (2%) available through Main Street
will be included and the 10% credit for commercial buildings constructed prior to 1936. Directors
discussed federal tax credits for properties listed on the National Historic Register.
The owners of Tybee Social Club, Sarah and Kurtis, have officially opened Tybee Fish Camp. Chantel
arranged a ribbon cutting ceremony for them on June 20 at 4:30pm.
Chantel is working on setting up a meeting with those that are buying the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort to
discuss the function of Main Street, etc.
Angela confirmed that Miriam will be closing Island Blossom at the end of July. Becky with Shell Art will
be expanding to include a workshop space in Miriam's space. Directors discussed the need for shops to
have consistent hours of operation for an inviting and thriving business environment.
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
Brenda reminded Directors that this Saturday's movie for Movies in the Park will be Frozen. She has the
canvas for the screen to be attached to the gym wall. A press release was sent out about the movie, the
Main Street FB page has information and others are sharing. Chantel and she have an interview on WJCL
Friday morning. Directors discussed activities for the children prior to the movie starting. Directors
discussed the logistics of allowing vending and agreed that no vendors should be permitted this first
season, but will be discussed again at a later date. The next Promotions Committee meeting is set for
June 25 at 6pm.
NEWS FROM DIRECTORS
Directors discussed the Mermaid Parade receiving media attention. Chantel confirmed the organizer has
done something similar at Coney Island. Based on the information the organizer conveyed to Chantel,
they were not required to go through the special event application process.
Vicki shared that Lighthouse Pizza has a new sign that is retro in design in order to complement the age of
the building and the downtown area.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.
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