Griffin Main Street Program Board

AFTER AGENDA GRIFFIN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 22, 2026 100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL 8:15 AM Present: Ross DeBono, Jason Chance, Jessica O'Connor, Brian Miller, Josh Abernathy, Doug Hollberg, Kizzy M Watts, Reginald Watts, Danielle Hancock Absent: Cindy Jones, Gloria Berry, Kenneth M Moore, Roxane C Wulf Kenda Woodard-Amin, Griffin-Spalding Business and Tourism Association Executive Director, was in attendance, along with Michelle Haynes, City of Griffin Director of Planning & Development. Call to Order Quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Jason Chance at 8:16 a.m. Approval of Minutes Consider the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting Motion/second to approve by Hollberg/Miller carried 7-0. Citizen Comment Financial Report Review of the Main Street Program Fund ending June 30, 2026 Motion/second to approve by Hollberg/Watts carried 7-0. Old and New Business Update on Main Street Workplan projects, Working Committees, and other topics from the Main Street Board Chair. Jason Chance gave an update on the interview process for the open Main Street Program Manager & Downtown Engagement Coordinator position. He also provided a recap of his review of the Main Street Workplan with City staff to ensure a smooth transition for the incoming manager. He also mentioned upcoming training opportunities on August 12th and August 13th. Registration is required for both events. Partner Updates Update from Downtown Development Authority Board Appointee Jason Chance gave an update for the Downtown Development Authority, including the approval of the Flex Grant Program. Update from Historic Preservation Commission Appointee No Historic Preservation update for this month. Update from City of Griffin Commission Appointee Doug Hollberg gave an update for the City of Griffin Commission, including successfully completing the FY26 budget year, the filming taking place in Downtown Griffin, the success of the 250th/175th Celebration events that took place in partnership with Spalding County early this month, and provided an update on the Griffin Downtown Council for the remainder of 2026. He also acknowledged the passing of former Main Street Chair Bonnie Moret and recognized her service to the community and the Historic Preservation Board. Update from Spalding County Commission Appointee Reginald Watts gave an update for the Spalding County Commission, including the property at 117 East Solomon Street, the naming of Heritage Park gym to the Fairmont Event Center, and noted that, at this time, not one of the three data centers that have been approved by Spalding County has started any developments due to the ordinance their board has put in place. Update from Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce No Griffin-Spalding Chamber update this month. Adjourn Motion/second to adjourn by Watts/DeBono carried -0.