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MINUTES
Downtown Plainview Main Street Program & Tourism Coordinating Board
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 – 11:30 a.m.
Board Members Present: Terra James, Emily Parker, Ellysa Harris, Leslie Harkins, JoAnn Rey, Sheila McKay, Hari
Kotaiya,
Board Members Absent: Rachel Salazar, Sabrie Villegas
City of Plainview, Downtown Plainview Main Street Representatives: Sara Stevens, Kristi Aday
1. Call to Order 11:44 a.m.
2. October Board Minutes – Review and Approve
Leslie Harkins motioned to approve the October Board minutes. Terra James voiced the second. The motion to
approve the October 2024 minutes passed with a 6-0 vote as JoAnn Rey was not yet present at the time of this
vote.
3. Approval of October 2024 Friends of Downtown Budget Report
Sara Stevens presented the October Friends of Downtown Budget Report. Sheila McKay made a motion to approve
the October Budget Report. Hari Kotaiya voiced the second and the motion passed with a 7-0 vote.
4. Updates on Window Activation Strategy and Discussions with Property Owners
Sara Stevens reviewed the Design Committee meeting held on November 1st, 2024 and gave updates on the
conversations that have begun with property owners. JoAnn Rey also gave an update on an upcoming possible
project with PISD to decorate windows.
5. Christmas Under the Stars – Holiday Committee
Terra James led discussion on the final preparations needed for the Christmas Open House event on Saturday,
November 16th. Hari Kotaiya offered a hotel room for the raffle. Sheila McKay volunteered to coordinate student
volunteers. The Board discussed the schedule for the date and where their assistance would be most needed.
6. Discussion on Board Leadership for 2025
Emily Parker led a short discussion, informing the Board that she would not be reapplying for appointment.
7. Review Annual Main Street America Accreditation Assessment
Sara Stevens reviewed the baseline requirements and six grading standards for the Main Street America
Accreditation Assessment. The board was asked to review the assessment tool for the December meeting. Action
items for next meeting include drafting responses for the assessment.
13. Adjourn Time: 12:42 p.m.
Next Meeting: December 2, 2024
Sara Stevens - Main Street Coordinator