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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20161019DAMSBODminutes TIDA/MS BOD approved: 11/16/16 Page 1 of 2 TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Minutes: October 19, 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: Vicki Hammons, Steve Kellam, Ted Lynch, Brenda Marion Ex-Officio Director: Sarah Bernzott Program City Staff: Chantel Morton (Absent) Director: Angela Caldwell, Diane Kaufman, Julie Livingston Ex-Officio Director: Melissa Memory, Melissa Turner CALL TO ORDER Ted called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. OPEN RECORDS/MEETING LAW INFORMATION Chantel will email the open records/meeting law information from the Clerk of Council to directors. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Motion was made by Brenda, which was seconded by Steve, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Board of Directors September 21, 2016 meeting. Motion carried. COMMITTEE UPDATES Design Vicki confirmed the first of the three public murals is getting one to two more coats of anti-graffiti and will be ready to be unveiled on November 5 at the Interactive Art Street Party. Sarah confirmed a photographer is donating their time to take pictures at the event for the program. Vicki reported that the committee met to review the scope for the second and third murals since items for these were included on the first mural. The committee recommends that the second mural be a beach theme to include the pier and pavilion as the focal point with a picture of the Ferris wheel ride that used to be operational, and photos of beachgoers that graduate from the past to current period. The committee also recommends that the third mural be a nature and recreation theme to include Memorial Park, sea turtles, birds, kayaking, etc. Both murals will continue to have the bike path to tie all three of them together. The third mural will have the Come Back Again sign that you see when leaving Tybee. Committee representatives with the Arts Association are talking with artists to do these next two murals with more public involvement. Brenda made a motion, which was seconded by Vicki, to approve the committee’s recommendations as presented. Motion carried. TIDA/MS BOD approved: 11/16/16 Page 2 of 2 Promotions Brenda reviewed final details for the November 5 Interactive Art Street Party. She is posting a call for volunteers on United Way of Coastal Empire’s Hands on Savannah website. She is writing a blog for Visit Tybee about murals on the island which will include information about the November 5 event. She requested Vicki and Chantel send her background information about the mural guidelines and public mural project. Once she submits the blog, she will email it to Chantel to forward to directors. Business Assistance Ted encouraged all directors to attend the November 1 Merchant Meetup at the Guard House. He suggested that, in addition to discussing the holidays, the hurricane be included as a discussion topic for the meetup. Brenda suggested that meetup be titled Hurricane Impact & Holiday Forecast. Directors agreed. Chantel confirmed she will include this information on the information that is sent to merchants. PROPOSED PROJECT PRESENTATION REVIEW FOR THE 10/27 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Chantel reported that the City Council Workshop for 10/27 may be cancelled. She will follow up with directors once she has more information. Directors reviewed the presentation Chantel prepared based on their previous recommendations and discussions. Discussion ensued regarding the flow of the presentation, increased funding for the façade improvement grant with design guidelines, and benefits of proposing short term and long term uses of properties for sustainable economic development. Vicki expressed the importance of having the procedural structures in place ahead of time for city budgeting, agreements, etc. as has been discussed previously with her, Chantel, Council member Doyle, and City Manager Schleicher. Directors also reviewed the information received from the Office of Downtown Development’s Design Studio for pedestrian friendly and visual enhancements for Tybrisa Street. Chantel will bring an overview of all concepts on one page for the joint workshop. OTHER BUSINESS Vicki shared that Rich and she are opening a third location of Lighthouse Pizza on Wilmington Island. Directors congratulated her. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:51pm.