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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20160316DAMSBODminutes TIDA/MS BOD approved: 4/20/16 Page 1 of 2 TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Minutes: March 16, 2016 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, Diane Kaufman, Julie Livingston, Ted Lynch, Brenda Marion Ex-Officio Director: Sarah Bernzott, Melissa Turner Staff: Chantel Morton (Absent) Director: Vicki Hammons, Steve Kellam Ex-Officio Director: Melissa Memory CALL TO ORDER Ted called the meeting to order at 6:10pm. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Motion was made by Brenda, which was seconded by Diane, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Board of Directors February 17, 2016 meeting. Motion carried. TYBEE COMMUNITY DAY Brenda announced that Memorial Park Pavilion is already reserved on the original selected date of September 25 for Tybee Community Day. She suggested having Tybee Community Day on September 18. Motion was made by Julie, which was seconded by Ted, to host this year’s Tybee Community Day on Sunday, September 18 instead of Sunday, September 25. Motion carried. ORGANIZATION Chantel reviewed the handout listing the Program’s Board of Directors’ positions and terms and noted that there is one ex-officio opening for a merchant to fill since John’s term ended in 2016. Directors discussed Director Seats with terms expiring at the end of 2016 and opportunities to renew and agreed to reach out to others to fill the ex-officio position. Directors reviewed the Program’s Vision and Mission Statement. All were in agreement to no changes since both are thorough and representative of the Program. Chantel handed out the 2015 Community Impact Report that DCA compiled based on the monthly reports she does for the Program. Sarah requested a comparison of 2015 to 2014. Diane inquired about the number of events and volunteer hours tracking. Chantel confirmed these numbers are tracked based on event applications approved by the City and information she receives from various organizers. Chantel reviewed the National Main Street Center’s Four Point Refresh information and the 2015 Standards for Accreditation versus the 2016 Standards for Accreditation DCA has for Main Street Communities. A few differences for 2016 are as follows: 1) the number of volunteers is no longer capped at ten in the Broad-Based Community Support section; 2) there are more options for soliciting input from TIDA/MS BOD approved: 4/20/16 Page 2 of 2 the community in the Comprehensive Work Plan section; 3) utilizing the media for educating the community about history and cultural significance, having a façade grant program for local businesses, having a sign ordinance specific to the historic commercial district, and having design guidelines for the commercial historic district were added and additional community awareness measures if any demos occur were included to the Historic Preservation Ethic section; and 3) additional training opportunities for Board and Committee members were added to the Active Board and Committees section. COMMITTEES Ted reviewed the goals and actions of the Business Assistance Committee 2015-16 Work Plan. Directors discussed and agreed to continue with the same goals and actions for the 2016-17 Work Plan. Directors discussed the May 2 Merchant Meetup and agreed to review the Community Impact Report with merchants and have the meeting focus on means for measurable successes for businesses year-round. Ted and Chantel will work on identifying quarterly meeting dates for Merchant Meetups. Chantel reviewed the goals and actions of the Design Committee 2015-16 Work Plan in Vicki’s absence. Directors discussed and agreed to continue with the same goals and actions and add the Public Mural Project to the list for the 2016-17 Work Plan. Brenda reviewed the goals and actions of the Promotions Committee 2015-16 Work Plan. Directors discussed and agreed to continue with the same goals and actions, but change Third Thursdays on Tybee to a Fall Street Party for the 2016-17 Work Plan. Brenda reviewed the concerns mentioned at the last Promo Committee meeting regarding closing Tybrisa for a street party. Directors discussed and expressed their support to pursue a family friendly art themed street party this year. Sarah provided an update about the progress of the Public Mural Project based on the last Tybee Arts Association meeting. She still needs to confer with Vicki, but confirmed that the artists agree the murals need to tell a story, there will be a blend of historic and current pictures used, at least twenty people will be asked to help paint once the grid has been done on the 12’ x 4’ pieces of marine plywood from the rendered sketch the artist prepares. Directors agreed that community participation in painting a small portion of each mural will tie in nicely with one of the project’s goals to instill community pride. Diane suggested that unveiling at least one of the Public Murals during the street party will add to the community excitement. Brenda will review at the next Promotions Committee meeting. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:25pm.