Town Business Liaison Committee

Town of Vienna 127 Center Street S Vienna, VA. 22180 p. 703-255-6300 TTY 8111 Meeting Minutes Town Business Liaison Committee Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:00 PM Charles A. Robinson, Jr. Town Hall, 127 Center Street, South 1 Roll Call Natalie Monkou, Manager, Economic Development called roll. Members present: Chairman Robert Leggett, Peggy James; Jennifer Kiefhaber; Mark Lander. Absent: Deepa Chakrapani; Robert Holland Staff Present: Natalie Monkou, Economic Development Manager. A. 2695 TBLC Electronic Participation Resolution The Resolution and Policy on Electronic Participation of Members of the Town Business Liaison Committee was approved through roll call vote. All present voted in favor. 2. New Business 3. Acceptance of Minutes A. TBLC-22159 Acceptance of December 9, 2021, Meeting Minutes The minutes of December 9, 2021 were approved with corrections. Motion, Jennifer Kiefhaber; second, Mark Lander. Motion carried by all present. New Business Chairman Leggett introduced the idea of gathering information on businesses that are “doing good” in the community and beyond. Suggest recognition for all such businesses, not just those selected for awards. The goal is to create a dynamic list that will evolve over time. Discussion of process followed. Action: Manager Monkou will share a copy of the Carole Wolfand award survey to Chairman Leggett for additions based on discussion. 4. Regular Business A. TBLC-21145 TBLC Membership Update Chairman Leggett recognized Peggy James who reported that Jennifer Morrow will be joining the Committee. Town of Vienna Page 1 Printed on 7/15/2022 Town Business Liaison Committee Meeting Minutes January 20, 2022 Discussion included: • Media options for circulating vacancies; • Representation from food service industry; • Urgency for filling vacancies; re: Mayor Colbert. Chairman Leggett reported that a list of initiatives and accomplishments have been submitted for the budget book. Now is the time to request project funding. TBLC is pooled with all Boards and Commissions so must compete for project funding. Funding requests are to be submitted directly to Town Clerk, Melanie Clark. B. TBLC-21147 Update on Window Dressing Contest Chairman Leggett reported on the 2021 contest. Additional observations: • Event seemed flat; TBLC should be more actively involved; • Consider ways to incentivize all Church Street businesses to participate; • Solicit Madison High School students to participate; Action: Mark Lander and Peggy James to develop plan for holiday night run with giveaways at business locations. C. TBLC-22156 Update on New Business Visits Chairman Leggett pointed out the need for a welcome letter to present to business owners at point of first visit. Action: Peggy James will provide letter for interim email use until official letter is designed and funding provided for printing. Action: Reports on assigned business visitations should be forwarded to Robby Holland. Action: Manager Monkou will investigate Town promotional items (i.e. calendars) to share with new businesses. D. TBLC-22157 Update on Madison High School Internship Effort Chairman Leggett has forwarded advance questions to Madison High School contacts. 5. Economic Development Manager Updates Manager Monkou reported that interviews with Council regarding the parking study have been completed. A meeting with the consultant is scheduled within the next two weeks. A. TBLC-22158 Update on 2022 Small Business Administration Awards Manager Monkou reported on the nominations as follows: • Small Business Person of the Year – Denise Lee, Social Burger • Phoenix Award for Small Business After Recovery – Jennifer McLaughlin, Caboose B. TBLC-21155 Discussion of TBLC Rankings and Priorities from Market Study and Town of Vienna Page 2 Printed on 7/15/2022 Town Business Liaison Committee Meeting Minutes January 20, 2022 Economic Development Strategy Manager Monkou reported that results of the study will be presented to Council on February 14, 2022. She indicated that this will provide focus for the Economic Development Department for the next twelve months. Manager Monkou followed with a list of the top five items provided by Council for Economic Development focus. Following discussion, the Committee concluded that as a Council advisory arm, it is appropriate for the TBLC, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development, to submit a collaborative priority list to Council prior to February 14. Action: Committee members will forward bulleted thoughts regarding the priority list and memo to Chairman Leggett. Action: Chairman Leggett will draft memo for review and forward to Council. Action: Manager Monkou will schedule special TBLC Zoom meeting in the next ten days. 6. Meeting Adjournment Chairman Leggett called for a motion to adjourn. Motion, Jennifer Kiefhaber; second, Mark Lander. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. THE TOWN OF VIENNA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (703) 255-6304, OR 711 VIRGINIA RELAY SERVICE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. Town of Vienna Page 3 Printed on 7/15/2022