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