Development Authority/Main Street Board of Directors

Main Street/ Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Date & Time: June 15, 2022 4PM Absent: Sarah Bernzott, Sue Jackson Present: Beth Martin, Michael Flores, Observers: Carol Nathan Charissa Murray, Cassidi Kendrick, Maria Lancaster, Cate Campbell, Dillon Patel, Location: Public Safety Conference Room Kelly Swope, Maggie Wright Bill Garbett, Susan Kelleher Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:02PM.. Approval of Minutes Minutes for the May 18, 2022 meeting passed with a motion from Michael Flores and a second from Cate Campbell. Old Business Proposed Board Guidelines- The board decided to revisit this at the next board meeting in August. New Business Committee Updates Promotion- The Main Street Meet Up at Tybee Oaks was a success, the promotion committee had good feedback to share and business owners seemed to agree the event was successful. The next meet up event will be held at Admirals Inn in September. The historic landmark scavenger hunt for HPC has not been very successful, the date for completion has been extended until the end of summer. Economic Vitality- The parking incentive for Tybee Businesses to share with their employees is almost done. Cassidi has been working with parking services and city leadership to finalize this incentive. The committee is still working on the special event application and ordinance recommendations as well as recommendations for food trucks/mobile businesses. Design- Pressure washing of sidewalks was completed by a new contractor just in time for July 4th. Cassidi will send an email to follow up on the status of the new light poles for the south end. Jay said he will assist with securing funding for additional pressure cleanings of the south end business district. Upcoming Events/Announcements - June 18-19th, Tybee MLK Juneteenth Celebration - June 21- Doug White Benefit - July 4- Independence Day Fireworks Adjournment- Meeting adjourned at 5:15PM, Motion by Cate C. and second by Michael F.