Town Business Liaison Committee

127 Center Street S Town of Vienna Vienna, VA. 22180 p. 703-255-6300 TTY 8111 Action Summary - Final Town Business Liaison Committee Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:00 PM Vienna Police Department, 215 Center St. South 1 Roll Call Members present: Jennifer Morrow; Tim Fricker; JoAnn Hazard; Robert Holland; Peggy James Absent: Mark Lander Staff Present: Natalie Monkou, Director, Economic Development; Hallie Willis, Economic Development; Lily Widman, Special Events Coordinator, Parks and Recreation. 2. Approval of the Minutes The minutes of October 13, 2022; November 10, 2022; and December 8, 2022 were accepted as presented. Motion, Peggy James; second Tim Fricker. Motion carried unanimously. A. TBLC-23259 ACCEPT OCTOBER MEETING MINUTES B. TBLC-23260 ACCEPT NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES C. TBLC-23261 ACCEPT DECEMBER MEETING MINUTES 3. Regular Business A. TBLC-23255 HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST Chairman Morrow provided a wrap up of the 2022 Holiday Decorating contest. Historical numbers were shared which revealed a strong growth in participation over the past three years. Total participation registered at forty-nine (eighteen businesses and thirty-one homes) with 1001 votes submitted. The following ideas were presented for consideration going forward: • Consider providing more in depth criteria; • Consider altering the timeline; Church Street Stroll too early in season – consider aligning with Mayor’s reception; • Flyers were not as effective as hoped; Consider outdoor placards to indicate participation. Director Monkou reminded the Committee that this coming years’ funding request will need to be made immediately upon commencement of the 2023-2024 budget cycle July 1, 2023. Lily Widman volunteered to draft a 2023 timeline that will include the Mayor’s reception as kick off. B. TBLC-23256 CELEBRATING BUSINESS MILESTONES Town of Vienna Page 1 Printed on 2/3/2023 Town Business Liaison Committee Action Summary - Final January 12, 2023 Chairman Morrow introduced the item indicating that a decision must be made as to which years will be recognized as milestones and in what way. Ideas were presented as follows: • Request recognition by Delegate; • Consider a proclamation; • Best to recognize in five year increments – suggest beginning in the twentieth year, but may consider earlier; • Director Monkou will provide a list of all businesses that fall within the designated parameters; • Designate a particular month for recognition that culminates with a gala; May 2023 was presented as the option; • May include presentation of the Robert Leggett Service award at the event; • May consider greater use of the Facebook platform by repeating the “Best of” awards; • A subcommittee will be formed to further plan the gala. Following additional discussion, it was suggested that the short time frame may pose too many obstacles. It was suggested that the Committee focus attention on developing the Business Milestones project. C. TBLC-23257 JAMES MADISON WINGS PROGRAM Chairman Morrow reminded the Committee that the WINGS program was passed to the VBA who will look to the TBLC for assistance in promotion D. TBLC-23258 CODE CREATE COMMERCIAL DISCUSSION Chairman Morrow presented the item reminding Committee Members of the impact of decisions made for inclusion in the Code rewrite (Code Create). Last updated in 1969, the Code serves to define how property is used (including issues such as signage; land use; setback; etc.). It becomes critical for members to actively participate in upcoming discussions. Planning and Zoning will host two in person and one online session designed to gather input from businesses on big impactful issues. A Town Council Conference Session will be held on January 30, 2023 (observation only). Director Monkou will provide a list of all session dates to the committee. 4. Economic Development Division Updates Chairman Morrow recognized Director Monkou to provide an update. The parking study is scheduled for release in February 2023. Committee members are asked to push it out to all their customers for participation. The website will be launched on March 2, 2023 during a networking event. Vienna will host restaurant week March 3-12, 2023. An interest survey has been sent to potential participants. 5. TBLC Member Updates Chairman Morrow presented names of potential members and noted those who have submitted applications. Town of Vienna Page 2 Printed on 2/3/2023 Town Business Liaison Committee Action Summary - Final January 12, 2023 In additional business the Committee thanked Robert Holland for his enthusiastic participation throughout his tenure with TBLC. 6. Meeting Adjournment Chairman Morrow called for a motion to adjourn at 8:15 PM. Motion, Robert Holland; second, Tim Fricker. 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 2/3/2023