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8-03-2015
Minutes
The Main Street Program Coordinating Board met on August 3, 2015 in the City Council Chambers at City
Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Chris LeFevre at 12:06 P.M. Board members in
attendance were: Chris LeFevre, Beverly McCaskill, Debbie McPherson, Phil Shackleford, Dr. Michael
Graves, and Diane Book. Also in attendance were Director Melinda Brown, Dr. Charles Starnes and Susan
Blackerby.
The minutes of the July meeting was reviewed by the Board. Beverly made the motion to accept the
minutes while Dr. Graves seconded the motion. All accepted.
Oath of Office- Dr. Graves was sworn into office by Belinda Hinojosa.
Hot Grants - One request from Hale on Wheels was submitted to the Board in the amount of $750 for a
cycling event to be held on September 19, 2015. This event is held in conjunction with Cowboy Days and
Crimestoppers. Phil made the motion to approve this request and it was seconded by Beverly. The
motion passed. A copy of the program was also submitted.
Facade Grant - The Board received an application from Donald Alcala/Christopher Perez doing business
under the name of RUDC Studio at 620 Ash Street. They are seeking a Grant for $500- with an estimate
figured at the amount of $525. Pending meeting all criteria, Phil made a motion and Beverly seconded
the motion to approve receiving their request. A copy of the business sign was also submitted.
Organization committee - Beverly reported this committee met Thursday the week before on July 25th
to design a map for downtown area. The idea of design with the map being a trifold on slick stock
featuring the map on the inside with a list of downtown businesses. Wanting to use a local designer,
they looked at Master Graphics and Inkwell. Inkwell employs a designer that predesigns for a fee of $25
with a printing cost of $1.28 both sides and no extra charge to make changes as needed for updates on
the map. These maps will be distributed through the Chamber, motels/hotels in Plainview and the
businesses in town. The Board will need to approve the final design so no motion at this time.
Economic Restructuring - Phil gave the Task Force update reporting at this time 1665 people responded
to the opinion survey. Andrew will put together a Power Point presentation to show the breakdown of
the voting areas on September 14th to this Board and the Downtown Association.
Committee Recruitment - Phil suggested that members be recruited from our faith community, the
Chamber and some business owners. Two persons that he has talked to - Andrea Glenn from Rusty Rose
and Becky Summers would be possibly interested in this committee.
Phil announced that he will retire from organizing the 2nd Friday event ending on August 14th.
He suggested that a non -business owner organize this successful event -one that will work with owners
and that has a desire to keep the event alive and active.
Promotion Committee - A second Wine Walk will be held in the downtown area on August 14th. In
conjunction with 2nd Friday. A band is scheduled to play at the Fair Theater. Businesses need to report if
they will be serving wine at their business.
Design Committee - Melinda reported that as a fall project, this committee will start contacting those at
Texas Tech that can and will help with the plan for the downtown area. Signs need to be updated and
repainting them will help these.
No further discussions for this meeting. The meeting was adjourned by Chris at 12:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Book