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TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING
Meeting Minutes: September 22, 2018
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: Tim Arnold, Angela Caldwell, Melissa Memory, Kelly Swope
Program City Staff: Chantel Morton
Guest: Hope Barton, Gordon Matthews, Karen Penick, Marsha Thomas
Crystal Travaille
(Absent) Director: Steve Kellam
CALL TO ORDER
Ted called the meeting to order at 6pm. Introductions were provided by all individuals present.
GUEST PRESENTATION
Gordon Matthews and Crystal Travaille presented information about the concept of Dark Sky Month on
Tybee. Crystal provided examples of artwork that has been produced with the presence of dark skies. Gordon
provided ideas for economic development with this concept regarding business involvement and potential
promotional activities at the Post Theater, involvement of other local and regional groups, and WTOC-TV.
Diane inquired who the point of contact would be and what action was being requested from directors.
Gordon explained that the presentation was to initiate the conversation and gage interest for someone or
an organization to take the concept and expand on it. Directors thanked Gordon and Crystal for sharing
the information and invited them to come to additional meetings to continue the discussion.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES
Sarah joined the meeting as the agenda item regarding meeting minutes started. Motion was made by
Julie, which was seconded by Vicki, to approve the minutes of the Tybee Island Development Authority /
Main Street Board of Directors August 22, 2018 meeting minutes. Motion carried.
2018-19 WORK PLAN/COMMITTEE UPDATE
Historic Preservation and Education
Vicki provided the latest update regarding the text amendment for design standards in the South End
Overlay District. A workshop was held with the Planning Commission, City Council, core group, and
consultants. Support and understanding was discussed in detail and the consensus was to move forward
with strengthening the demolition and relocation sections of the amendment. There is still support to
continue with the grant that will provide design guidelines for that district. Chantel confirmed that the
grant work has been delayed so that the text amendment receives the necessary attention.
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Ecotourism and Active Lifestyle
Chantel reported that Kelly has requested to only serve as part of the team that is working on the image
campaign and asked if another Director would like to assist with the program’s Ecotourism and Active
Lifestyle priority goal. Julie confirmed that improvements are being worked on for the bike route. The
bike route signs are much larger and will be installed soon.
Image Campaign
Ted confirmed that Kelly and he will meet with Chantel in early October to discuss the image campaign
work plan items with a focus on the survye.
Ongoing Outreach & Events
Sarah provide updates about Tybee Community Day.
Sarah and Chantel confirmed information is coming in for updating the holiday website. Promotional
pieces are being designed and activities are being reconfirmed for Lights on for Tybee Celebration and the
Parade.
OTHER BUSINESS
Sarah confirmed that the Beach Bum Parade is still on the radar for the promotions committee to discuss.
PARTNER UPDATES
Melissa shared that there is a National Park Pick Up (litter) Day at Fort Pulaski September 29 from 8am
until 12pm. She also confirmed that the Candlelantren Tours during the holidays will be happening. She
will send information to Chantel once details are confirmed.
Hope shared that the Historical Society will begin their Sunset Parties for members on Saturday.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:15pm.