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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20170315DAMSBODminutes TIDA/MS BOD approved: 4/19/17 Page 1 of 2 TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING Meeting Minutes: March 15, 2017 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: Sarah Bernzott, Marianne Bramble, Vicki Hammons, Diane Kaufman, Julie Livingston, Ted Lynch Ex-Officio Director: Melissa Turner Program City Staff: Chantel Morton (Absent) Director: Steve Kellam Ex-Officio Director: Angela Caldwell, Melissa Memory CALL TO ORDER Ted called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Motion was made by Diane, which was seconded by Marianne, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Board of Directors February 15, 2017 meeting minutes. Motion carried. COMMITTEE UPDATES Business Assistance Ted confirmed that Jess and Hannah with Visit Tybee will be at the March 23 Merchant Meetup: Methods for Marketing Your Messages. The agenda for the meetup will be as follows: an overview of the new Buy Local Tybee tagline, an explanation of sharing business news in the Main Street Talk e-newsletter, then a review of the information Visit Tybee is looking for from merchants for their social media posts/blogs. Design Vicki confirmed that great progress with the murals is being made. Marianne inquired about moving the panels due to upcoming activities at the Arts Center. Sarah confirmed that she is working with Denise and others with TAA to ensure the murals are not in the way and that Denise has the access she needs. Sarah reported that help with painting from the community continues to be wonderful. Chantel confirmed she is posting “teaser” pictures of small sections of the murals on the Main Street Facebook page. Vicki confirmed communication has been sent to Mr. Patel regarding the board’s approval of the design committee’s recommendation to award the Façade Improvement match grant of $1,000. The communication included suggestions for litter maintenance. Directors discussed the outreach the can each do to increase awareness of the Façade Improvement Grant and the increase of the match that has been proposed. TIDA/MS BOD approved: 4/19/17 Page 2 of 2 Organization Chantel confirmed that one Ex-Officio position remains to be filled on the Board of Directors. Promotions Sarah reviewed the suggestions Brenda provided for the summer series of Movies in the Park. Sarah made a motion, which was seconded by Vicki, to approve showing Sing in June, Monster Trucks in July, and Lost & Found in August. Motion carried. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPOSAL OF PROJECTS FOR THE CITY Directors discussed that Property 1, which had been presented to council members with suggested uses in November, has been sold. Directors discussed that Property 2, as previously presented, is still an option. This property could have higher renovation costs due to its condition, but it that it would a viable property for the city to preserve and reuse as recommended. Chantel confirmed she has not received any further information from city council about having Directors present the prepared additional information at a City Council Workshop. BUDGET UPDATE Chantel confirmed that she has submitted the proposed Program’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the Interim City Manager. A line item for the proposed Façade Improvement Grant match of $10,000 will need to be established since the current line item being used is the donation line item. The Tybrisa Street improvements, which includes the proposed benches and self-watering hanging planters, has been included with the submission. She will provide Directors with updates regarding the budget process and timeline as she receives them. OTHER BUSINESS/NEWS Marianne inquired about code enforcement for commercial buildings that are in need of repair downtown. Discussion ensued among Directors. Julie confirmed she will talk with the Interim City Manager to have the City Marshal provide information regarding enforcement of residential and commercial property maintenance code. Vicki will call the City Marshal to see if he is available to attend a Design Committee meeting after the Merchant Meetup to explain how the code is enforced. Directors expressed a desire to be at this meeting. Directors confirmed the information will be reviewed so they may consider recommendation(s) to propose to the city for updating the code. Chantel or Vicki will email everyone once his availability is determined. Directors discussed availability of long-term rental housing and the need for such for staff working at island businesses. Ted confirmed that Kelly & Company is in their new location at 1207 E. Highway 80 and that a new business is going to be opening at the location that they were in at Tybee Oaks. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.