10-G Main Street (9/24/03)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 20039 3:00 P.M.
50 WEST HICKORY STREET
1. Present Board Members:
Pike Burkhart Sr., Suzy Harper, Renee Harvey, David House,
Cari Johnson, Zach Saffle, Linda Suarez and Karen Wilkerson
Absent Board Members:
Patsy Davis, Bailey Gant and Barbara Wilson
2. Discussion of Pumpkin Festival Coordination
Lindsey Harper reported that the downtown merchants have
started decorating their storefronts. Posters for the festival will
be distributed at the end of the week and Millie McDonald and
Lisa Wright are to have a map detailing each vendor location
and event complete next week.
4. Discussion of the Potential Park/ Picnic Areas Downtown
Lindsey Harper provided The Board with a copy of the letter
from Structual Engineer, Steve Lucy, which was the assessment
of the Brown estate after the fire in 2001. Also, picures and ideas
of different pocket parks were included in the handouts to The
Board. Terry Townsend and Linda Suarez both reported talking
to Jerry Raper and indicated that the owner is in favor of giving
the property to the city but until the owner and her attorney take
any legal action, we are now at a stand still. Suzy Harper
suggested that in the mean time a grant should be written. Karen
Wilkerson suggested that the Texas Captial Fund grant should be
considered.
5. Discussion of Visitors Guide
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Lindsey Harper and Linda Suarez are updating map of stores in
the downtown district which will be included in the brochure.
6. Discussion of Streetscape Project
Terry Townsend reported that The Streetscape Project is to begin
in January. Plans were approved and the project will be bid outin
November. Construction is to begin around January lst.
However, a citizen brought up the recommendation of having
audible pedestrian signals to ensure safety for disabled citizens in
the downtown area. If the recommendation is in fact passed, the
approved Streetscape layout could have to be revised.
7. Review Downtown Trash Pick-Up Solutions
Suzy Harper informed The Board of her conversation with
David Dunn regarding trash collection times. Suzy reported that
different stores currently pay different monthly rates. The Board
had no conclusive facts on the reasoning for the different rates.
Pike Burkhart, Sr. suggested that the trash be picked-up daily or
have a specific location with a locked dumpster where each store
could dispense of their own trash. Also, having their trash picked
up three days a week at a particular time was suggested. Lindsey
Harper agreed to talk with the downtown merchants and hear
their concerns and suggestions for the trash pick-ups.
8. Discussion of Christmas Decorations
Suzy Harper and Karen Wilkerson suggested hanging colored
Christmas balls in the trees on the square like the ones in Ft.
Worth. Karen offered to check on quantity and pricing so The
Board can get an idea of the cost. Terry suggested that they be
ordered after the next meeting in order to receive them in plenty
of time to decorate the plaza.
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9. Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. Next month's meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, October 17 t'' at 3:00 p.m.