QDC board gets downtown update
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The Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) heard a report from Executive Director Rodney Kieke last week on activity going on in downtown Quitman.
The building at 107 Lipscomb has been sold …
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QDC board gets downtown update
The Quitman Development Corporation (QDC) heard a report from Executive Director Rodney Kieke last week on activity going on in downtown Quitman.
The building at 107 Lipscomb has been sold to local attorney Mark Breding. The current occupants, Bella Floral, will be moving to a new site in the former Duke Propane building on Goode St.
“It will get away from being retail,” Kieke said. “Hopefully we will get some property tax on it. He (Breding) is going to expand to that building and enlarge his law firm.”
The sign and facade grant program is still alive and well. Whiskey Ray’s Boutique on East Goode St. used the grant for their signage.
The cost on the complete project with painting and installing the sign was $1,235, so the business qualified for 75% of that or $926.
The QDC has used just over $18,000 of the $26,000 set aside for the program.
The board discussed involvement in Stitchin’ Heaven’s big fall festival in October. The quilt festival will be bringing people to Quitman. Stitchin’ Heaven is sponsoring a concert given by one of the top tribute bands in the country, The Long Run, which honors the Eagles rock group.
After a lengthy discussion, the board approved up to $4,000 to help pay for the logistics of the event which includes lighting and possible shuttle availability.
The board discussed possible action to appoint members to the board.
Long-time board member Quitman Mayor Randy Dunn said, “I’ve been on here about 20 years. I think it’s time to bring in somebody else with new perspectives for the board.”
Board President Martha Scroggins said she would like to continue service on the board. The board will be seeking a replacement for Dunn.
Scroggins discussed the Wood County Economic Development Commission’s (WCEDC) desire to put all the county’s $8.8 million from the American Rescue Plan to the broadband initiative for the county.
Scroggins spoke with Lee Smith of the WCEDC about the money. Smith was seeking a letter of support from the group to back the WCEDC’s efforts.
The board discussed it but did not make any commitment.
