Downtown Development Association

2012 Meeting Schedule (PDF)

The Downtown Development Association is an advisory committee for making decisions, formulating plans, and implementing of projects to the enhancement and protection of Downtown Clayton and is made up of representatives appointed proportionally from citizens inside the town limits, business persons with interests in the Downtown Clayton area, property owners within the Downtown District of Clayton, or other persons with knowledge or abilities deemed beneficial to the purpose of the Association by the Town Council. An ex-officio member of a board or committee is one who is a member of the board or committee by virtue of holding some particular office in the Town. Regular and alternate members shall be appointed for three (3) year terms. Vacancies occurring for reasons other than the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term only by the legislative body responsible for original appointment.

The Association works on behalf of the Town of Clayton and serves the Town's interests and desires in relation to the goals and priorities established by the Town Council for the Town of Clayton. The purpose of the Association shall be to preserve the character of the Downtown Clayton area; to protect the historic significance of the buildings, facilities, and spaces within Downtown Clayton; to educate citizens and business people about the value of the history of Downtown Clayton; to promote Downtown Clayton as a place to invest for the preservation and promotion of historic quality, unique features and historic landmarks.

Regular meetings shall be held by the Association monthly on a date and at a time established by the membership. In the event no business is pending and no agenda developed a meeting may be canceled except that no more than two consecutive meetings may be canceled.

MEMBERS

Margaret Lee
704 Charleston
Clayton, NC 27527
Term Expires - December 31, 2012
Serving Since - November 2, 2009

Rob Baker

43 Oakfield Terrace

Clayton, NC 27520

Term Expires - December 31, 2013

Serving Since - March 1, 2010

Janice "Jan" Hardison

475 East Second Street

Clayton, NC 27520
Term Expires - December 31, 2014
Serving Since - January 01, 2012

Jessica A. Creech
304 Neuse Ridge Drive
Clayton, NC 27527
Term Expires - December 31, 2012
Serving Since - January 1, 2012

Leslie Hubbard
[VC - Economic Restructuring]

315 Barnes St

Clayton, NC 27520

Term Expires - December 31, 2012

Serving Since - June 18, 2007

Donna Steele
204 Parkridge Drive

Clayton, NC 27527
Term Expires - December 31, 2013
Serving Since - November 1, 2010

Michael Sims
617 Charles Street

Clayton, NC 27520
Term Expires - December 31, 2014
Serving Since - December 01, 2008

Debra Austermuehle

139 Lake Point Drive
Clayton, NC 27527
Term Expires - December 31, 2012

Serving Since - November 2, 2009

Betsy Grannis [VC-Organization]
507 East Second Street
Clayton, NC 27520
Term Expires - December 31, 2012
Serving Since - December 04, 2006

Richard Rairigh [Chair]

121 Sleepy Creek Drive

Clayton, NC 27520

Term Expires - December 31, 2014

Serving Since - December 01, 2008

Deborahann Romano

511 Kershaw Lane

Clayton, NC 27520

Term Expires - Decebmer 31, 2013

Serving Since - November 1, 2010

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Michael Grannis, Mayor Pro Tem
507 East Second Street
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8547 (Home)
(919) 306-4102 (Cell)

Steve Biggs, Town Manager
(919) 553-5002 (Work)
(919) 553-8919 (Fax)

David DeYoung, Planning Director

(919) 553-1545, ext 5400

(919) 553-1720 (Fax)

Bruce Naegelen, Downtown Development Coordinator
(919) 553-1545 (Work)
(919) 553-1720 (Fax)