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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20171115DAMSBODminutes TIDA/MS BOD approved: 1/24/18 Page 1 of 2 TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING Meeting Minutes: November 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, Julie Livingston, Ted Lynch Ex-Officio Director: Angela Caldwell, Kelly Swope, Melissa Turner Program City Staff: Chantel Morton (Absent) Director: Diane Kaufman, Steve Kellam Ex-Officio Director: 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 Vicki, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Board of Directors September 27, 2017 meeting. Motion carried. COMMITTEE UPDATES Business Assistance Ted reported that Tybee Animal Care is still on hold to reopen. Chantel reported that Dr. Jenkins confirmed they are offering house calls on Tybee from their Whitemarsh location in the meantime. Ted shared that a candy manufacturing company has started to move equipment into the vacant location next to office at 203 First Street. Kelly shared that Sweet Magnolias has closed and the shop space is now available. The owner of Sweet Magnolias is helping AJ with the new deli that will be opening where Islands Pharmacy had been. Chantel confirmed there are other locations available for a pharmacy to operate on the island. Discussion ensued regarding types of businesses needed to serve residents year-round. Chantel confirmed that she has not received any further input from Directors regarding updates for the Locals Appreciation Card and availability to the USCG. Work on this item will continue. Design Chantel confirmed that the revised Façade Improvement Grant application has been posted on the website. Directors were encouraged to share with fellow merchants and commercial property owners. Chantel confirmed that Ted and she have been in communication with the applicant that was awarded $1000 for the façade improvement grant that he has until February to complete the work. TIDA/MS BOD approved: 1/24/18 Page 2 of 2 Chantel presented design concepts for improvements to the Park of Seven Flags at Butler and Tybrisa Street and the buildings surrounding the park. She explained that she engaged the Main Street design team thru the Office of Downtown Development based on discussions with the city manager when she gave him a tour of downtown in July. She confirmed that the design studio was engaged because they offer services to cities in the Main Street network at discounted prices. Directors reviewed the plans and discussed opportunities for various civic organizations to participate in aspects of the improvements (i.e. garden club with the plant selections and plantings, etc.). Discussion also ensured regarding the façade improvements and uses of the surrounding buildings. Chantel referenced the Southend Overlay District Policies and Procedure document. Sarah requested that Chantel send the document to Directors for them to review. They will work through the design committee to develop suggestions for incorporating design standards and incentives to attract needed services and that will be useful/beneficial for existing merchants. Once directors approve the recommendations they will present them to the Community Development Director, City Manager, and Elected Officials for incorporating and implementing. Organization Directors reviewed the Program’s updated annual work plan that Chantel sent them. The update is so the work plan reflects the new “Transformative Strategy Work Plan” format that the National Main Street Center has implemented. Discussion ensued regarding how the update blends the Program’s priorities, which are based on the vision and mission statement, with the City’s Master Plan. Chantel confirmed she is working on arrangements for a facilitator and/or consulting company to meet with Directors and partners early next year in order to develop the 2018 work plan. The current budget for the program will allow for this to take place. She will have more information at the next meeting. Directors discussed their meeting days and times. Motion was made by Sarah, which was seconded by Vicki, to have the December 2017 board meeting and the January thru April and September thru December of 2018 board meetings at 4:30pm and the board meetings May thru August of 2018 a 6pm. Motion carried. Promotions Sarah confirmed that she is picking up the ornaments from TIMA next week for decorating the Christmas tree on November 25. Everyone is encouraged to help. She also confirmed that everything is ready for the Lights on for Tybee Celebration. Chantel thanked Vicki and Kelly for preparing and distributing the materials for Community of Caring and Small Business Saturday with help from Laura and Ally at the YMCA. She confirmed that parade applications are coming in and that the holiday website has been updated with the most current information she has received. OTHER BUSINESS/NEWS Kelly inquired about a FB page for merchants. She and Chantel will discuss further. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.