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TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONTHLY MEETING
Meeting Minutes: April 19, 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, Julie Livingston, Ted Lynch
Ex-Officio Director: Angela Caldwell, Melissa Memory, Melissa Turner
Program City Staff: Chantel Morton
(Absent) Director: Vicki Hammons, Diane Kaufman, Steve Kellam
CALL TO ORDER
Ted called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
Motion was made by Marianne, which was seconded by Julie, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island
Development Authority / Main Street Board of Directors March 15, 2017 meeting minutes. Motion
carried.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Business Assistance
Ted reported that the March 23 Merchant Meetup: Methods for Marketing Your Messages was
well attended and the information that was shared was helpful. Marianne voiced her agreement
with Ted’s assessment and her appreciation for the meeting. Ted shared that Diane Kaufman
brought up complementary parking that the city offers during the winter at the Meetup.
Merchants that were there agreed it will be helpful to have again. Julie commented that the
elected officials are aware of the desire to have complementary parking offered again and will
discuss it closer to the season.
Ted announced that the new business at Tybee Oaks is open and it is a candy store. He will go by
again and introduce himself on behalf of the Program.
Chantel thanked Directors that assisted with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at A Touch of Tybee.
Julie shared that the new owner of Tybee Art Cottage was at the ceremony and is interested in
having a ribbon cutting as well. Chantel will follow up with her.
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Design
Sarah reported that Denise is making unbelievable progress with the two murals of the Public
Mural Project. Marianne concurred. Directors discussed options for dates to unveil the two
murals. Vicki, Sarah and Chantel will coordinate with Denise and follow up with Directors.
Chantel confirmed she has not yet received the property maintenance ordinances from the City
Marshal per the discussion held at the Design Committee meeting. She will forward to Directors
when she receives the information.
Organization
Chantel confirmed that a business owner has expressed an interest in the Ex-Officio position that
is available on the Board of Directors.
Promotions
Sarah provided a summary from the last Promotions Committee meeting. During the meeting, it
was suggested that the tagline with the Buy Local Tybee be curved under the logo. Chantel and
she will work with the print company for design options and recommendations prior to printing
stickers. Discussion ensued regarding possible applications for using the new logo on reusable
bags, in print ads, and meeting with Visit Tybee to request the logo be used with their ads in
Connect Savannah and DO!, and distribution of the stickers.
Sarah confirmed sponsorship packages for Movies in the Park are available. Julie and Angela
expressed interest in having their businesses being sponsors.
Julie requested that refillable water bottles be available at this year’s Community Day event.
Chantel confirmed that the YMCA has provided the water for Community Day in the past. Sarah
confirmed that Community Day is planned to be part of a street party in the fall. She will discuss
the suggestion for refillable water bottles at the next Promotions Committee when the event is
discussed and will report back at a future Board of Directors meeting.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPOSAL OF PROJECTS FOR THE CITY
Chantel confirmed she has not received any further information about a City Council Workshop for
Directors to present the detailed project proposals.
BUDGET UPDATE
Chantel confirmed that there are no updates about the budget since that last board meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS/NEWS
Melissa Memory reported that this week is Park Week. She also shared that there will be a turn lane for
Ft. Pulaski on Highway 80 when DOT repaves Highway 80. Ft. Pulaski has received a grant for
improvements to the rails to trails project. They also have a photo contest taking place in conjunction
with the National Parks Services. She will forward the information to Directors.
Melissa Turner confirmed the lineup of upcoming shows at the theater. She reviewed concerns regarding
show times and parking during the weekend(s) that Orange Crush is anticipated.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.