Downtown Development Authority

TYRONE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES July 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM Billy Campbell, Chairman Nathan Reese, Vice-Chair Luci McDuffie, Treasurer Brandon Perkins, Town Manager Ernie Johnson Phillip Trocquet, Asst. Town Manager John Kaufman Ciara Willis, Secretary Jeni Mount E. Allison Ivey Cox, Town Attorney Adam She Absent: Ernie Johnson, Board Member Nathan Reese, Vice-Chair Also Present: Krista McClenny, Recreation Assistant Lynda Owens, Recreation Manager I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The first public comment period is reserved for non-agenda items. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Please state your name & address. Comments that require a response may not be answered during this time. The DDA or staff may respond at a later date. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made to approve the agenda. Motion made by Treasurer McDuffie, Seconded by Board Member Mount. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. VII. PRESENTATIONS Downtown Development Authority Page 1 of 4 July 14, 2025 VIII. OLD BUSINESS 2. Consideration to approve a service agreement contract with Simply Awesome Entertainment, LLC for an additional $300 for a total amount of $1,500 for the June First Friday event. Mr. Trocquet stated that this event had already occurred and that the contract was identical to our previous agreement with Simply Awesome Entertainment, LLC, of the prior year. This item was subsequently approved at the June 9th meeting, but for an incorrect amount of $1,200, which was $300 less than the actual contract amount. He added that an additional payment for this contract amount was made and required DDA’s approval. A motion was made to approve the service contract with Simply Awesome Entertainment, LLC, for an additional $300, bringing the total amount to $1,500 for the June First Friday event. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. 3. Discussion regarding direction for 935 Senoia Road, Food Truck Park. Mr. Trocquet shared that staff recently had a meeting with Willow Dell, LLC, concerning the anticipated food truck property at 935 Senoia Road. He added that the discussion focused on narrowing the scope and reducing the cost. He also noted that the project would be over $200,000 with the reductions. Mr. Trocquet requested input on a proof-of-concept truck park at Shamrock Park on a trial basis. He pointed out that if the board decided to go in a different direction, they would be responsible for the services rendered regarding the food truck park project at 935 Senoia Road. He stated that he would verify the amount with Willow Dell, LLC, and present the information at the next meeting. Chairman Campbell stated that a pop-up food truck park was a good decision. The other board members concurred. A motion was made to approve a pop-up food truck park at Shamrock Park. Motion made by Chairman Campbell, Seconded by Board Member Mount. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. IX. NEW BUSINESS 4. Consideration to approve a Southside Band agreement for the First Friday event at Shamrock Park on August 1, 2025. Page 2 of 4  Mr. Trocquet presented the item and stated that the booking fee was $600.00. The band would perform on August 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A motion was made to approve the Southside Band agreement for the First Friday event at Shamrock Park on August 1, 2025 for $600.00. Motion made by Treasurer McDuffie, Seconded by Board Member Mount. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. 5. Consideration to approve an Adiquest Music agreement for DJ services for the First Friday event at Shamrock Park on August 1, 2025. Mr. Trocquet stated that this performance agreement was for DJ services and sound for the Southside Band for the DDA First Friday event on August 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A motion was made to approve the Adiquest Music agreement for DJ services for the First Friday event at Shamrock Park on August 1, 2025 for $1,129.99. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. X. PUBLIC COMMENTS XI. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Trocquet requested feedback on the September First Friday event that was earmarked for the grand opening of the food truck park at 935 Senoia Road. He stated that the allocated funds for the event could be used for alternative services or goods to support proof of concept for the pilot food truck park at Shamrock Park. The pop-up food truck park at Shamrock Park was tentatively scheduled to start in August 2025. A motion was made to procure DJ services for the August pop-up food truck park opener in an amount not to exceed $500.00. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. Ms. McClenny highlighted details regarding the August First Friday event. The event would be a back-to-school bash featuring vendors tailored to kids’ needs. XII. BOARD COMMENTS XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION XIV. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 4  A motion was made to adjourn. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. The meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m. By: Attest: Billy Campbell, Chairman Ciara Willis, Secretary Page 4 of 4