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TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meeting Minutes: April 15, 2015
Vision: To improve the quality of life for those that live, work, and visit Tybee Island and enhance the cultural experience while preserving
the community's barrier island heritage.
The Mission of the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Program is to:
- facilitate efforts to revitalize, redevelop, and enhance that which improves the quality of life;
- 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.
ATTENDANCE
(Present) Director: Angela Caldwell, Bill Garbett, Vicki Hammons, Brenda Marion
Ex-Officio Director: Melissa Memory
Staff: Chantel Morton
(Absent) Director: Deana Harden, Steve Kellam, Ted Lynch
Ex-Officio Director: John Yarbrough
CALL TO ORDER
Vicki called the meeting to order at 6:13pm.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
Motion was made by Bill, which was seconded by Angela, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island
Development Authority / Main Street Board of Directors March 18, 2015 meeting. Motion carried.
ORGANIZATION
Budget Review
Directors reviewed the proposed operating budget for the program they received via email prior to the
meeting. Advertising expense increases are due to local advertising assistance not being available in the
coming year from the Tourism Council for Third Thursdays and Tybee for the Holidays and for additions
recommended by the Promotions Committee for Movies in the Park. Supplies and Materials expense
increases are for Movies in the Park and additional décor and lights for the Christmas tree and Lights on
for Tybee Celebration. The South Beach Business District expenses are for American flags for the city to
hang on street poles and for replacement holiday swags for above Highway 80/1st St. /Butler Avenue.
Bill confirmed Chantel should consult with the city manager and finance director regarding if the public
hearing notice fees and mailing expenses should be included in the Main Street budget or Planning &
Zoning budget.
DDA Training
Vicki confirmed that Ted and Steve still need to attend the required training prior to August. Chantel will
follow up with them.
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National Main Street Conference Report
Melissa reported that her experience at the conference was beyond her expectations. She discussed
innovative concepts, how towns are utilizing place making to return to their community roots with
downtowns as the heart of their community, and the use of underutilized areas and tax credits. A full
spectrum of Main Street cities (i.e. demographics, population size, etc.) were represented at the
conference. Chantel and she discussed with Directors the opportunities of using the four points with
Tybee’s Main Street program serving as the hub with the City and local groups.
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE
Vicki confirmed that the next Merchant Meet-Up will be April 29 at 9am. The topic for discussion will be
about the Locals Appreciation Card and options to make changes. Chantel confirmed the Guard House is
reserved for the Meet-Up.
DESIGN COMMITTEE
Vicki and Bill reported that that committee met on Tybrisa to develop a concept for a mural project on the
wall located on the north side of the street. The mural project will complement the revised sign
ordinance that allows murals. Members discussed themes, professional artists/muralist, and materials.
Directors will be presented a proposal for consideration once more details are outlined and a
recommendation is made by the committee. Chantel confirmed she is gathering information from
Hapeville, Rome, and other communities that have successfully implemented murals in their town.
OTHER BUSINESS / NEWS
Brenda announced the MRS is doing a chicken dinner fundraiser for the Maritime Academy. Chantel
announced that Bubba Gumbo’s is due to open Friday and that Tybee Beach Massage is now open.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:07pm.