HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.01.2021 Board MinutesMINUTES
Main Street Coordinating Board
Date: 02.01.2021
1. Call to Order: Ranada Jack, President
Time: 12:02 p.m.
Board Members Present: Tonya Keesee, Jordan Hrbecek, John Turpen, Ranada Jack, Carol Terrell, Diane
Martinez, Jay Givens, and Phyllis Wall.
2. November Board Minutes:
Jordan Hrbacek made a motion to approve the October Board minutes
The 2nd: was voiced by Tonya Keesee.
The motion passed with a 7-0 vote.
3. Staff Updates:
Melinda Brown, Main Street Director reported:
a. Meeting cancelations, dates and progress in regard to COVID-19.
b. Fapade Grant is open for applications until Friday, February 281" @ 5 p.m. The applications will be
presented to the Main street Board @ the April meeting to approve selected grant applications.
c. The Streetscape is on schedule with the irrigation and landscaping to go in on the 700 block -East side
soon. They are working on the Hale County Courthouse-500 Block -East side and the 600 Block -East side,
all on Broadway.
d. The Merger of the Plainview Downtown Association and Main Street is continually progressing. One of
the areas to be included is the "Friends of Downtown." The Main Street Board will strategically look at
the structure in March or April 2021.
e. The Main Street Board was encouraged to support and be a voice as the Champions of the City of
Plainview 'Historic Standards.'
Tori Huddleston, Main Street Special Projects Manager, reported:
a. Two of the Main street Board meetings fall on National Holidays, July and September. The group
selected to meet the second Monday of July and September.
4. Business Appreciation Day
Tori Huddleston reported that she has peanut patties for business owners labeled with "2020 was nuts,
thanks for sticking together." The board will deliver these in February as an appreciation to our
downtown business owners.
5. Committees:
a. Imaging and Branding
Tonya reported that Melinda Brown and she would meet with Walcot Studio of Canyon, Texas, and then
present suggestions to the committee and ultimately bring to the Main Street Board Spring of 2021.
b. Dining & Entertainment
Carol Terrell shared that the committee had to cancel their earlier events and are waiting for the City of
Plainview to open and release community partnership opportunities.
6. Promotion/Upcoming Events:
a. 2nd Saturday
Ranada Jack of Santa's Mercantile and More is the February 2nd Saturday sponsor and share her plans
for a fun day #outonthedowntown Her theme is "Queen of Hearts."
Tori Huddleston shared that she has contacted the March 2nd Saturday sponsor, Heart's Desire, and is
waiting to hear back from them.
7. CVB Report
a. Melinda Brown reported that the community "GO BIG" event is scheduled for May 14-15-16, 2021.
b. Melinda offered volunteer opportunities for the MS Board to be involved. Torri will follow up with these
as the date gets closer.
8. New Business
a. Carol Terrell, Foundation Director, for Covenant Health Plainview, shared an event happening
Saturday, April 241", 10-12, "Sugar Run." She asked for volunteers to host a downtown stop. The event is
an hour -and -a -half Diabetes awareness opportunity that will bring, motorcycle and car clubs into a fun
and educational drive with stops around the area, including Downtown Plainview.
b. Tonya Keesee reported that the City of Plainview along with the Hale County Economic
Development Corporation distributed a housing survey. It can be found on the Plainview Chamber of
Commerce Facebook page.
c. Melinda suggested that each MS board member create a list of 5 priorities for the future of
downtown.
d. John Turpen asked if those opening new business downtown would be included in the TIRZ Grant
process. Main Street Director, Melinda Brown, responded affirmatively.
9. Adjourn:
Time: 12:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
PIII Y IIIIiS wziIIII
Phyllis Wall, Secretary