The Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation voted Thursday to approve three financial awards connected to 313 Westmore — the building that will house a new venue called Terrell Social — and to reimburse property work at 115 North Francis.

Board members approved a $13,039.56 reimbursement to property owner Hector Torres for roof, HVAC and gas-line repairs; a $50,000 matching grant toward a larger $228,400 renovation budget for 313 Westmore; and a 12‑month lease incentive of $10,240 to tenant Jonathan (Terrell Social). The board also approved a separate $5,775 reimbursement for exterior door, awning and paint work at 115 North Francis (the RE/MAX building), which staff said will be maintained as office space.

The approvals were made by voice vote during the meeting after staff presentations and public remarks from Torres and Jonathan, who described plans for an indoor bar, a back patio with a stage and food‑truck space, and a year‑one opening target of Aug. 1. "We're excited to present our vision for Terrell Social," Jonathan told the board, describing tentative plans for music nights, a patio stage and rotating food trucks.

Why it matters: The awards combine direct building reimbursements and an incentive to help a locally owned business open downtown, and board members said the decisions support a larger downtown revitalization strategy. Staff told the board the $50,000 construction grant recommendation is intended to cover a portion of planned work while the lease incentive and rent reimbursement are meant to help the tenant reach opening and pay early rent.

What board members asked: Members pressed for budget and timing details. Board member questions included whether reimbursements would be paid this fiscal year and whether the tenant and owner were both applying for grants for the same building (staff and the applicants confirmed they were). Staff said construction reimbursements are paid on certificate of occupancy and that the 12‑month lease reimbursement could be rolled into next year if needed.

Other details: Staff recommended a $13,039.56 reimbursement for Torres for work already completed after a storm, and the board approved that staff recommendation. The board also approved a $50,000 matching grant (staff noted the payment would be on CO) and the $10,240 lease incentive; all motions passed by voice vote.

The board president closed the discussion by encouraging the applicants, and multiple members expressed optimism about the project and about activating the vacant lot adjacent to the property for future events.

Ending: The venue organizers announced a downtown event this Saturday at 5 p.m. at Francis and Moore; board members said they will continue to monitor downtown applications and reminded members that grant payments tied to construction would follow required inspections and certificate‑of‑occupancy procedures.