CITY OF HOSCHTON HOSCHTON  DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 at 6:00PM 65 CITY SQUARE, HOSCHTON  DOwNTOWN DEVELOPMENT HOSCHTON AUTHORITY  COMMUNITY CENTER  MINUTES  1. Call to Order at 6:00pm by Co-Chair. Sri Kumar 2. Approval of Minutes: January 8, 2024 meeting  Motion to approve with no changes by Bentz, seconded by Vogt and all inj favor.  3. Business Items  a. Consideration of City Council recommendation to appoint Scott Courter to DDA Board The Oath of Office was administered to. Scott Courter by. Jen Williams. b. Lease Agreement with Atlanta Development Company, LLC regarding 29 E. Broad Street Motion to approve by Courter, seconded by Bentz, and all inj favor.  ntergovernmenta Agreement with City of Hoschton regarding 73 City Square and 4272  Highway 53  Motion to approve by Vogt, seconded by Courter, and all inj favor.  d. Discussion: Spring Gala location  Dr. Kumar stated that he is open to host the event at The Factory, but it will likely not be ready by April. Dr. Hunter brought up moving the event toi thej fall. Since this is aj first- time event, it will take some time to organize details to produce a high-quality event. e. Discussion: DDA participation in Council Retreat on 3/27/24, 9:00-11:30am At the retreat 1-, 3-, and 5-year projects/plans will be discussed. Dr. Kumar will circulate an email between DDA Board Members to gathert thoughts and agree on agenda topics  before the retreat.  Discussion: New mural location  The second mural has been budgeted and. shall be located in the alley adjacent to the stage/porch behind Hoschton Coffee. A third mural (not yet in the budget) shall be located on the end of the. Sliced restaurant building. Dr. Kumar mentioned his desire to revamp a Public. Arts Council, using Braselton as inspiration, which could contribute to establishing a cohesive theme for the murals. Mr. Vogt mentioned. needing to decide who  oversees the project. g. Update on clock    The clock was delivered this past week. One. street light will be removed and the clock shall be installed in its place. Mr. Vogt will consult with Public Works Director. Joe Hayes regarding installation, with a goal of having the clock in place by the end of March. This item is the final addition to the time capsule. Ms. Bentz will work on the edits and then let Tiffany Wheeler know when it is finished and ready to order.  h. Update on Shutterfly book for time capsule  Update on GDOT project  This project is still in the pre-engineering phase. Dr. Kumar is working with City Manager Jennifer Harrison, City Engineer. Jerry Hood, and City Planner Dr. Jerry Weitz on the next  step.  4. Other Business none  5. Chair Recap Dr. Kumari thanked everyone for their attendance and participation. 6. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 6:34pm by Vogt, seconded by Bentz, and all inj favor.  ROLLCALL Sri Kumar, Co-Chair Mariya Bentz Marsha Hunter Joe Vogt Scott Courter ABSENT  Tracy. Jordan, Chairperson  Approved:  3lu/2024 Date  Chairpérson  89.4  Assistant City Clerk  Ba