Main Street Advisory Board
Regular MeetingHuntsville, TX · September 20, 2019
Minutes
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES – September 20, 2019
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Present: Cheryl Spencer Chair, Heike Ness, Sandra Gray, Helen Belcher, Laura Bruns, Gaye Clements,
Caroline Crimm, Michelle Lyons, Bert Lyle
Absent:
Staff: Tammy Gann, Tracy Chappell, Linda Pease, Erin Hill, Brittney Flores, John Hobbs, Darren Parker
Chair Spencer called the meeting to order at 12:34pm.
Consideration and possible action on approval of August 16, 2019 minutes.
MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR AUGUST 16, 2019 WITH A CHANGE TO THE
ATTENDANCE TO ADD BERT LYLE AS A GUEST AND REMOVE SANDRA GRAY AND GAYE CLEMENTS AS
PRESENT.
LYLE/BELCHER/UNANIMOUS
Main Street Coordinator Report: Chappell and Gann gave an update on the following:
12th St Lampposts and Sidewalks Grant
Success of Touch-a-Truck
Huntsville Fire Department: Darren Parker from the HFD discussed the efforts that are being made to
start approaching downtown businesses to make sure that their employees and customers are safe in
their buildings. The HFD will be meeting with business owners to address and major concerns or
preventative measures that can be taken.
Promotions Committee Report: Bruns discussed upcoming events including Scare on the Square, and
Shop Small.
Downtown Business Alliance Report: Bruns also gave an update for the HDBA including efforts being
made to host a “Party After the Parade” and an art walk.
Consider the artwork for Ernst Jewelers new signage:
MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE ARTWORK FOR ERNST JEWELERS SIGNAGE
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Public Comments: Bert Lyle discussed his concern of downtown parking and the citations that
customers who spend money on the square have been receiving. Lyle suggested the ability for the
county to exempt citations when a receipt can be presented showing that the customer spent money on
the square during the time of the citation. The board had concerns in this based on the fact the change
in ordinance to no longer allow exemptions for jurors. It was also mentioned that these citations are a
part of county revenue and there may be legal implications in keeping them from allowing the
exemption.
Items of Interest: No items of community interest.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
BRUNS/BELCHER/UNANIMOUS
MSAB Minutes
August 16, 2019
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES – September 20, 2019
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MSAB Minutes
August 16, 2019
Agenda
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Mayor Andy Brauninger
Cheryl Spencer, Chair Caroline Crimm
Linda Pease, Ex-Officio Sandra Gray
Helen Belcher Bert Lyle
Laura Bruns Michelle Lyons
Gaye Clements Heike Ness
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 at 12:30 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM | 1212 AVE M, HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77340
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Main
Street Program Office, at 936-291-5920 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSIDER the minutes of the August 16, 2019 meeting.
3. UPDATE from Main Street Program Coordinator
4. PRESENTATION from Huntsville Fire Department
5. PRESENTATION of committee reports.
a. Promotions Committee
b. Downtown Business Alliance
6. CONSIDER artwork for Ernst Jewelers new signage
7. CONSIDER Sign Grant Application from Ernst Jewelers
8. CONSIDER options for public restrooms
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
10. ITEMS OF INTEREST - Hear announcements concerning items of community interest from the Board and
City Staff for which no action will be discussed or taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the Main Street Advisory Board determines
that a Closed or Executive session of the Commission is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas
Government Code, Chapter 551, Sections: 551.071 – consultation with counsel on legal matters; 551.072 – deliberation regarding
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; 551.073 – deliberation regarding a prospective gift; 551.074 – personnel
matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee; 551.076 – implementation of security personnel or devices; 551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development
negotiation; and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code.
CERTIFICATE
I, Brenda Poe, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the September 20, 2019, Main Street Advisory Board Agenda was posted
on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website,
www.HuntsvilleTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
DATE OF POSTING: 9/17/19______________________
TIME OF POSTING: 12:00 pm_____________________ Brenda Poe
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Brenda Poe, City Secretary
TAKEN DOWN: _____________________ am/pm
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