Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Oct. 2

Brays Oaks Management District Business & Economic Development Committee met Oct. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Brays Oaks Management District Business and Economic Development Committee held a meeting via Zoom video conference on October 02, 2024, at 10:00 am.

District Board and Committee members present: Sheri Cortez, Ralph Rieger, Marsha Fisk

Staff members present: Josh Hawes, Cosme Garcia, Natali Hurtado

Public present: Eddie Espinosa, Lindsey Pollack, Cynthia Demery, Brenda Jackson, Carolina Gambrel – SNR Creative, Gwen Smith-Johnson

Committee Chair Sheri Cortez called the meeting to order at 10:01 AM, and the committee meeting adjourned at 10:26 AM.

THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING:

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comment

a. No public comments were received.

3. Minutes of 9/04/24 B&ED Committee Meeting

a. Committee meeting minutes submitted for reference.

4. District Updates & Recommendations

a. Development Properties

i. Director of Services Garcia shared photos of Brays Oaks Crossing.

ii. Cmte. Chair Cortez advised that Starbucks is planning to open the first week of December additionally she is going to speak with the developer regarding the landscaping.

iii. Cmte. Chair Cortez advised that Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robins may be looking at a location in the district.

b. Branding – SNR Creative

i. Ms. Gambrel requested an update on National Night Out. Director of Services Garcia gave the cmte. an update on NNO activities and turnout.

ii. Executive Director Hawes advised there may be more branding opportunities for advertisement items.

c. Permits & Platting

1. Permits

a. Executive Director Hawes reviewed the permits. A detailed report is included in the committee packet.

2. Platting

a. Executive Director Hawes advised that the district has no new platting activity.

d. Business PIP

i. Director Cortez is working with Sgt. Juarez to plan a meeting.

e. Business Incentives Program

i. Director of Services Garcia advised that the district plans to recognize Harova Market.

f. METRO

i. Executive Director Hawes advised that he is working to schedule a meeting. All projects are on hold and are focused on road repair.

g. Discuss Economic Development Initiatives

i. Executive Director Hawes gave a presentation on the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program and its impact in other management districts. The program will be built into the budget.

5. Adjourn

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:

• The committee had no recommendations

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