Town and Gown Committee

Town and Gown Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Lawson Conference Room, 8th Floor City Hall MINUTES I. Call to Order – Chair Raymond Tripp called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm. II. Roll Call – Roll was called with the following attendees: Ann Bane, Mary Fugere, Evelyn Graham, Kellie Goral, Tracy Hanger, Tommy Hunnicutt, Steven Lynch, James “Pete” Peterson, Pamela Richardson, Chad Smith, Raymond Tripp, Mayor Donnie Tuck, Toni Williams, Novelle Dickenson, and Brenda Bailey (recorder) Guests: Selene Guerrero, Robin McCormick, and Darren Robinson III. Approve May 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes – Tommy moved to approve the minutes as presented, Novelle seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. IV. Nominating Committee Update – Mary advised that while the committee has not had an opportunity to meet, they will bring nominee names forward at the July meeting; Mary and Raymond will meet prior to the July meeting to discuss current by-laws and potential nominees. V. Strategic Direction Subcommittees Goals & Objectives Update Communication/Community Education – Mary distributed the June 5th meeting minutes and reviewed the discussion topics. Kellie stated one correction in the subcommittee meeting minutes is necessary: “HCS Connect” should read “HCS Connects”. Tracy mentioned that recent Dominion Energy commercials address the retention of local workforce; Toni stated results from a new study were announced on WTKR/WTEV where Newport News was ranked 6th, Norfolk was ranked 9th and Virginia Beach was ranked 10th. VI. Key Updates Since the May 8, 2018 Town & Gown Committee Meeting Steve announced the Speakeasy Escape Room (1920’s themed) is now open at 26 W Queens Way; Ooozlefinch Craft Brewery won gold in American wild ales category of the Virginia Beer Cup and Bull Island Brewing Co took gold in the pale bitter European beer category; Economic Development participated with a sponsorship in a one-on-one event with US Navy decision- makers and six local businesses, the event was held in Virginia Beach and Steve plans to work towards having future events held in Hampton; Jersey Mike’s will be opening this fall at 2101 Coliseum Drive in Coliseum Crossing Shopping Center; Eye to Eye Optical opened at 1 Coliseum Drive in Coliseum Crossing Shopping Center; leasing of smaller spaces in Downtown has been on the increase; the agreement between the City of Hampton and WVS/Saunders + Crouse for development in downtown Hampton has been approved and will be finalized at the June 13th Council meeting; the VA Tech AREC project is progressing with grant approval from Virginia General Assembly, no dollar amount has been determined  Selene advised she is seeking participants for Round Robin sessions; forward all event announcements to Marketing Inc. and they will be added to the city calendar Chad announced the collaboration between Hampton City Schools (HCS) and Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) for the 3rd Annual Hampton City Schools Run for the Stage 5K was a success with 194 registered entrants; Robert “Robbie” Edwards was selected as a first team National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III All-Region 10 catcher for the second year, the Kecoughtan High School graduate has been accepted to Radford University, Norfolk State University, Virginia Wesleyan, Liberty University and Virginia Commonwealth University; Chad met with Brooks Hierstein of Hampton Convention and Visitor Bureau to coordinate future NJCAA games at War Memorial Stadium Pamela stated the 3rd Annual Hampton University Hall of Fame on June 2nd at Crowne Plaza was a successful and touching event; she reminded the committee of the September 29th City of Hampton Day football game and will provide more details as the date approaches Ann announced high school graduations are scheduled for June 14, 15 and 16; she thanked TNCC for their support and participation in Run for the Stage Robin encouraged everyone to see City events and updates on hampton.gov Kellie acknowledged the full page Daily Press article highlighting dual enrollment programs offered at Hampton City Schools high schools, two students are graduating with their high school and Associates degrees Toni advised Partnership for a New Phoebus website phoebusva.com is now live Mary reminded the group of the 9a-1p Buckroe Beach Farmers Market on Saturdays through November; “Music by the Bay” scheduled on Fort Monroe on Thursdays at 7p; Peninsula Town Center’s Summer Concert Series 6-9p every Tuesday through August 28; see www.downtownhampton.com/calendar for summer nights live entertainment at the Hampton waterfront; in partnership with Hampton Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services and Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau (HCVB) the “Scuttle Bus” will employ dedicated drivers; to alleviate parking issues, a FREE shuttle bus is available which loops about every 25 minutes on Saturdays from 11a-7p, Sundays from 11a-9p and July Fourth from 11a-7p between Jones Magnet Middle School 1819 Nickerson Blvd to the end of Buckroe Avenue at the beach Raymond advised $4.50 movies at Movie Bistro will end June 13; Peninsula Town Center Town Square Imagination Play Day 10a-2p Thursdays from June 7-August 30; Avenue Blue features live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, see www.avenueblueva.com for the entertainment schedule Mayor Tuck presented City of Hampton Higher Education coins to Pete Peterson and Tracy Hanger in honor of their pending retirements at the end of June and thanked them for their many contributions and service to the City of Hampton VII. Next Meeting: July 10, 2018 VIII. Adjournment – there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm