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02-01-2016
Minutes
The Main Street Program Coordinating Board met on February 1, 2016 in the City Council Chambers at
City Hall. Main Street Director, Melinda Brown, called the meeting to order at 12:05 P.M.
New members, Logan Pritchett, Cynthia Gregory, and Andrea Glenn met with Melinda before the
scheduled meeting to go over the basics of the Main Street Program and the procedures of the
meetings. For the scheduled meeting, members in attendance were Chris LeFevre, Dr. Graves, Tory
Huddleston, and Diane Book. Jeff Snyder and Susan Blackerby were also in attendance.
The minutes of the January meeting were reviewed. Logan moved to accept the minutes and Chris
seconded this motion. The motion passed.
Belinda Hinojosa was present to administer the Oath of Office the new members and the returning
members. Duty Affirmation Signatures were obtained and returned to Belinda.
Melinda reviewed with the members the Vision of the Program which is to preserve the downtown area
where citizens and visitors coming to Plainview can enjoy the hospitality while dining, shopping, living,
experiencing the arts, entertainment and events. Also reviewed was the Mission of the program which
will utilize the Four Point committee approach -organization, economic restructuring, design, and
promotion along with the revitalization of the area, encourage reinvestment, enhance cultural diversity,
preserve the historic integrity of the Main Street District, develop tourism, and recruit and retain
businesses to provide a solid economic base for Plainview.
Nominations were made for the offices of President, Vice President, and Secretary. A motion made by
Dr. Graves for President to accept Chris to fulfill this office. All agreed.
Chris nominated Paul Drager for Vice President and Logan seconded the nomination -no opposition and
for Secretary, Dr. Graves nominated Diane. Chris seconded and there was no opposition. All were
approved.
Melinda described the duties of each committee chairman. Andrea volunteered for Promotion
committee, Dr. Graves accepted chairman for Design Committee, Logan for Economic Committee and
Cynthia is chairman for Organization Committee. Diane moved to accept these persons as stated and
Andrea seconded the motion. All were approved.
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE - A final copy of the corrected revisions for the Downtown Area map was
provided to the members to review. Inkwell will print 500 copies to be distributed to the downtown
businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, and City offices.
A motion was made by Cynthia to accept this final copy as presented while a second was made by
Andrea. Downtown Association will be contacted by Melinda of their participation in the printing cost -if
so accepts, then their name will be included with Main Street on the back of the map.
DESIGN COMMITTEE - Melinda contacted the company that made the Christmas Snowflake lights as
some new lights need to be ordered. The company has no record of any order of the previously ordered
lights. She will search our accounting records for the order and then get back with them. Chris and Tory
will check on getting the transformers for the new lights.
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE - There was not anything to report on the January 2nd Friday. February
brings Valentine Date Night Downtown on 2nd Friday, February 12th. Plans are a movie "From Here to
Eternity' at the Fair Theater as well as several businesses will be having drinks, snacks, sales, or specials
at their business, serenading singers and music playing and flowers will be available for purchase.
Tentatively planned for the upcoming months: March -a craft night; March, May, July, and Sept-Artwalk;
April -People and Pets Fair by Covenant Health Systems; May -Ag Night; June -Dads Night; July -clearance
sales; August -Wine Night and September -Antique Show.
ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE - Tory is in the process of creating an Excel Sheet with correct
business names and email addresses. This contact information will be readily available.
There was no other questions or comments in regards to the meeting. A special thank you was offered
to new Board members and returning Board members for volunteering to fill the committee chairs as it
is beneficial to fulfilling the needs and successes of the Main Street Board.
Chris adjourned the meeting at 12:47 P.M.
Respectively submitted,
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Diane Book