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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20170517DAMSBODminutes TIDA/MS BOD approved: 8/16/17 Page 1 of 2 TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING Meeting Minutes: May 17, 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, Ted Lynch Ex-Officio Director: Angela Caldwell, Melissa Turner Program City Staff: Chantel Morton (Absent) Director: Julie Livingston, Steve Kellam Ex-Officio Director: Angela Caldwell, Melissa Memory CALL TO ORDER Ted called the meeting to order at 6pm. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Motion was made by Marianne, which was seconded by Diane, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Board of Directors April 19, 2017 meeting minutes. Motion carried. COMMITTEE UPDATES Business Assistance Ted reported that Sugar Magnolia has opened at the Shops at Tybee Oaks. Chantel reported that she met with the owner of Tybee Cottage Art Gallery and a ribbon cutting/open house will be held in September. Marianne reported that Will is working on opening a business where the airbrush store was on Butler Avenue next to Sunrise Restaurant. She will have Will contact Chantel regarding the possibility of a ribbon cutting. Directors discussed other businesses that have opened and/or are planning to open. Ted requested input from Directors regarding the date and topic for the next Merchant Meetup. Directors agreed to have the next Merchant Meetup on June 19 to discuss how the season is going for merchants. Discussion ensued about covering topics that pertain to what is and what is not working for merchants, Y-T-D traffic count, and cleanliness of downtown. Ted and Chantel will finalize details based on this feedback and send out the notice within a couple of weeks. Chantel reported that the list of businesses honoring the Locals Appreciation Card has been updated. Design Sarah reported that Denise is finishing the two murals for the Public Mural Project this week. Chantel has sent the press release for the May 23 unveiling. Sarah is working with Denise in TIDA/MS BOD approved: 8/16/17 Page 2 of 2 finding an anti-graffiti product, other than what was used for the first mural, which she will use. She will apply the anti-graffiti after the unveiling. These two murals have been a true community project with people helping Denise paint the murals. Marianne stated that an appreciation gathering needs to be held at the Arts Center and that cost for refreshments should be shared by the Program. Directors agreed that an appreciation gathering is important to recognize the individuals that helped bring this project to fruition. Sarah will work with Marianne and Denise to set a date and time in June and follow up with Chantel so that she can send an invitation to Directors and Elected Officials. Chantel confirmed Directors should have received the property maintenance code information she received from the City Marshal. Directors will review. Organization Ted and Chantel introduced Kelly Swope, owner of Kelly & Company. Ted confirmed that there is still an ex-officio positon to be filled. Kelly submitted a letter of interest to serve on the Development Authority/Main Street Board of Directors, which Chantel forwarded to Directors. Motion was made by Marianne, which was seconded by Vicki, to appoint Kelly Swope to serve as an ex-officio on the Development Authority/Main Street Board of Directors. Motion carried. Promotions Sarah presented the promotional flyer for the Movies in the Park series. Diane requested that more information regarding the exact location of Memorial Park and time of the showings be added so that she may share with lodging partners and guests. Directors agreed to help distribute the flyers to locations on the island. EMPLOYEE PARKING Melissa reported that she met with Chantel to discuss opportunities for employee parking to help with employee retention for local businesses where staff has to pay to park. Although this topic was visited a few years ago by Program Directors, she is requesting the Directors review and develop a plan to present to city management for consideration. Directors discussed discounted decal fees, temporary or discounted passes, a location specific for employee parking, logistics, and potential city budget and legal restrictions. Discussion will continue following the Merchant Meetup to develop an organized and thorough plan to present. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPOSAL OF PROJECTS FOR THE CITY Information has not been provided about Directors and staff presenting at a City Council Workshop to follow up on details regarding projects proposed to City Officials in November. BUDGET UPDATE Chantel provided a follow up report about the holiday ground decorations that she had emailed to Directors on May 4. She has received a quote for lit ground decorations that includes 3 seals, 6 polar bears, a gingerbread man on a sled with huskies, and a toyland train. The total to be included in the public works department budget is $20,400, which she submitted to her supervisor, finance director, and public works director. OTHER BUSINESS/NEWS Directors discussed the need for city trash containers to be cleaned for the season and the street sweeping schedule. Chantel will follow up with her supervisor. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:11pm.