MEMBERS: Mr. Mark McGiboney, Chair; Ms.
Loren Roberts, Vice-Chair; Mr. Brian Barnard, Mr. Jonathan Eady, Ms. Martha
Molyneux, Dr. Melvin Baker, and Ms. Kendra Mayfield.
STAFF: Robert Jordan, city engineer; Matthew
Pepper, assistant city manager and DDA secretary/treasurer.
GUESTS: There were no guests.
OPENING: Mr. McGiboney called the meeting to
order at 7:02 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Ms. Molyneux, seconded
by Mr. Eady, the minutes for the meeting on September 27, 2017 were approved as
presented. The vote was 7 – 0.
E. CLARK
STREET EXTENSION PROJECT: Mr. Jordan led a discussion on the E. Clark
Extension Project. The DDA members would propose that the City defer the
extension project until a formal development plan is in place, or truncate the
street in order to maximize flexibility for future development.
MASTER
PLANNER DISCUSSION: The DDA members had a discussion on whether or not to
hire a facilitator to assist with creating a strategic plan. It was decided
that the DDA would not hire a strategic planner as the action plan written by
Mr. Eady captured the DDA’s mission and vision.
OTHER
BUSINESS: Mr. Pepper stated the city’s interest in moving forward with
development along E. Clark Street in anticipation of the 2020 Census.
DDA
ASSIGNMENTS: Before the next meeting, the DDA will complete the following
assignments:
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Mr. Barnard will invite Historical Concepts to make a presentation at
the DDA’s next meeting in November.
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Mr. McGiboney will speak with Josephine Kelly, Main Street Director for
the City of Porterdale, regarding potential master planners for the project.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr.
McGiboney adjourned the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Approved by:
Matthew
Pepper, Secretary/Treasurer