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Main Street Advisory Board <br /> August 27, 2003 <br /> Page 2 <br /> <br />6. Discussion of Streetscape Project: Terry Townsend gave an overview for <br /> the new board members as to what the Streetscape Project will entail. He <br /> commented that the Streetscape Project is an effort to make improvements <br /> on the downtown square. The Streetscape Project will concentrate on issues <br /> such as pouring new concrete, landscaping and street lighting. It will also <br /> include stamped asphalt crosswalks. Townsend also discussed the ADA <br /> requirements, regarding the additional handicap parking spaces that will be <br /> added in the square. Additionally, Terry Townsend explained that due to <br /> Oncor standards, the gas meters that are currently in the sidewalk will have <br /> to come out and be installed above ground. Sixteen merchants could be <br /> affected, due to the replumbing of the meters. Pike Burkhart suggested that <br /> an air test be done prior to the actual test in order to help prevent any major <br /> complications. <br /> <br /> 7. Discussion of Christmas Decorations: Suzy Harper suggested that more <br /> Christmas banners be made. The board agreed to have lights in the trees <br /> again this year. David House discussed the idea of having lights lining the <br /> outside of each building on a year round basis. Terry Townsend commented <br /> that the lights would have to be metered on the comer which could be the <br /> city' s responsibility to maintain in order to have each building aesthetically <br /> consistent. No further discussion was made during the meeting. <br /> <br />8. Discussion of Removing Old Signs from Non Existing Buildings: Barbara <br /> Wilson asked if there was an ordinance that would help rid the problem of <br /> defunct restaurant and bUsiness signs which are visible in the downtown <br /> area. Lindsey Harper said she would research other cities that have set <br /> ordinances regarding this issue. <br /> <br />9. Discussion of Possible Trash Pick-up Solutions: Bally Gant, Cari Johnson <br /> and Zach Saffle informed the board on how they handle the trash pick-up <br /> within their stores. David House stated that many business owners have <br /> massive amounts of trash ( large boxes, etc. ) and have no where to keep it <br /> before discarding of it. Barbara Wilson suggested we work with the <br /> merchants to find a reasonable solution. Suzy Harper said she would call <br /> Barney Bray and consult him on the issue. <br /> <br /> <br />