Organization Committee

Updated 04/01/2008 - The Organization Committee authorized Executive Director, Brenda Weatherly, to attend the California Main Street Alliance networking meeting in Sacramento in February; many new and interesting ideas were discussed and will be incorporated into future HDA activities.  The Board's annual Retreat will be held on April 25th and Rachael Snedecor from the Livermore Downtown Association will be the facilitator.

Chair - Marilyn Ferriera, President (Intero Real Estate)

Current committee members: Yvonne Caporgno, HDA Treasurer (Bianchi Lorincz, Huey, Hudson & Co., LLP), Rick Maddux (Maddux Jewelry), Sheila Stevens, President (She's), Brenda Weatherly (HDA)

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Promotion Committee

Updated 04/01/2008 - The Promotion Committee is currently working with KBAY and Mix 106.5 on a program proposal suited to the economic restrictions of downtown Hollister that will be successful with participation from as few as seven merchants and the HDA.  The newest Membership Brochures are currently being distributed, and additional copies are available at the HDA office.  A Press Release Kit is being prepared, including a piece on each of the HDA's significant events and the media options with contact information and deadlines.  This will enable timely Press Releases in the future.

Chair - Barbara Scott
Co-Chair - Kate Fosgett (DMB-El Rancho San Benito)

Current committee members: Geri Johnson (City of Hollister), Brian Marsmaker (Maddux Jewelry), Marla Pleyte (Attorney at Law), Kathy Schipper (Schipper Design), Liz Smith (K&S Properties), Sharlene Van Rooy (HDA), Brenda Weatherly (HDA), Deborah Wood (Drapoel/Teezerz)

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Design Committee

Updated 04/01/2008 - The Design Committee is happy to endorse the new facade plans provided by Symmetry Design for buildings owned by Clarice Felice in the 700 Block of San Benito Street.  New information for the Keeping Hollister Clean brochure is being formatted, and then a final letter from Public Works will complete this project.  Distribution is expected to merchants by June.  The Committee has been directed by the Board to provide City Council Members with information concerning the Mills Act during the next Study Session where time is available.

Chair - Gordon Machado (Rustic Turtle Embroidery Works)

Current committee members: Richard Ferreira, Jason Guerra, David Huboi (Huboi Architectural Services), Mary Paxton (City of Hollister Planning Department), Abraham Prado (City Planning), Jose Olivarez (Paxton O'Brien Attorneys), Sharlene Van Rooy (HDA)

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Economic Restructuring Committee

Updated 04/01/2008 - The Economic Restructuring Committee recommended to the HDA Board that a letter in favor of a downtown location for the new court house (rather than the State Advisory Committee's recommendation of a site on Flynn Road) be sent to State Representatives.  The Committee also agreed that the city of Hollister needs a new RFP for the 400 Block project.  The campaign for the Measure U exemption for downtown is moving forward.  Hopefully, it will be on the November ballot.

Chair - Jerry Muenzer (Muenzer's Cyclery & Sports Center)

Current committee members: Tod DuBois (DuBois Redevelopment), Gordon Machado (Rustic Turtle Embroidery Works), Rick Maddux (Maddux Jewelry), Mark Paxton (The Pinnacle Newspaper), Ray Pierce (Coldwell Banker Real Estate), Jeff Pyle (City of Hollister RDA), Liz Smith (K&S Properties), Liz Sparling (SBC Chamber of Commerce, Susan Thompson (San Benito County), Brenda Weatherly (HDA)

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