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Freeport Historical Commission & Main Street Advisory Board — Meeting Summary (Feb 19, 2026)

FreeportFeb 19, 20262 min read

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The board approved the January 15, 2026 minutes and unanimously adopted the FY26 Freeport Transformation Strategy Work Plan; received staff updates (museum, Main Street America video, DowntownTX vacant buildings registry), was given the MSA Board Handbook binder, and planned upcoming events including Move & Groove Downtown (Mar 21, 2026) and the Reimagining Main Street workshop (Apr 18, 2026).

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Approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Sandra Leavey, seconded by James Wood; unanimous).
Approved the FY26 Freeport Transformation Strategy Work Plan as presented (motion by Edith Fischer, seconded by Betty Lopez; unanimous).
Distributed the newly compiled MSA Board Handbook binder to board members for review and future additions.
Confirmed next regular meeting for March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:48 PM (motion by Betty Lopez, seconded by James Wood; unanimous).

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Historical And Main Street Advisory

Feb 19, 2026, 6:00 PM311 E Park Ave, The Nat Hickey Education Center, Freeport Texas 77541completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER:
1. Call to Order
Decision: CALL TO ORDER:
2. Invocation/Pledge
Decision: CALL TO ORDER:
3. Public Comments - This is an opportunity for citizens and visitors to address the Freeport Historical Commission & Main Street Advisory Board on any agenda or non-agenda item. Individuals must register in advance and adhere to a (4) two-minute time limit.
Decision: CALL TO ORDER:
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Main Street America-Main Streets in Action
Decision: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2. Staff Announcements
Decision: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2a Museum Update
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2b Main Street Update
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3. Chair Comments/Announcements
Decision: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BUSINESS-REGULAR SESSION:
1. Consideration and possible action to approve the January 15, 2025, meeting minutes.
Decision: BUSINESS-REGULAR SESSION:
2. Distribution and discussion of the MSA Board Handbook.
Decision: BUSINESS-REGULAR SESSION:
3. Introduction of the Freeport Downtown Flag Pole Restoration Project/Campaign.
Decision: BUSINESS-REGULAR SESSION:
4. Discussion on the DowntownTX.org vacant buildings registry.
Decision: BUSINESS-REGULAR SESSION:
5. Discussion and consideration of the FY26 Freeport Transformation Strategy Work Plan.
Decision: BUSINESS-REGULAR SESSION:
COMMITTEE UPDATES:
1. Economic Vitality Subcommittee
Decision: COMMITTEE UPDATES:
2. Promotion & Organization Subcommittee
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3. Design Subcommittee
Decision: COMMITTEE UPDATES:
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING/UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. The next Freeport Historical Commission & Main Street Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026.
Decision: NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING/UPCOMING EVENTS:
2. Move & Groove Downtown 3.21.26
Decision: NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING/UPCOMING EVENTS:
3. Reimagining Main Street: Preservation & Occupancy Workshop 4.18.26
Decision: NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING/UPCOMING EVENTS:
ADJOURNMENT