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Better Hometown Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
December 15, 2010
Directors Present: Cullen Chambers, Judy Malins, Stephen Palmer, Monty Parks, Dick Smith, Peggy Stone,
John Yarbrough
Directors Absent: Shirley Sessions, Patricia Miller Wann
Guests Present: Chantel reported that Mark Boswell had intended to attend the meeting to discuss
involvement from the board regarding a Tybee resident wanting to put in a driveway at
their historic location. He was not able to attend the meeting and Chantel will follow up
with him.
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chair Cullen Chambers.
Welcome
Cullen welcomed everyone.
Committee Work Plans/Updates
Design
Chantel reported that there are no updates regarding the Memorial Bench Plaque program.
Cullen requested that the program be promoted through the BHT newsletter in order to raise
awareness.
Cullen and Chantel discussed the research to date for better trash container pricing. Victor
Stanley 24-gallon containers are currently being proposed to the City Manager contingent on a
rust warrantee. The smaller containers would be helpful along the corridor where there is less
pedestrian traffic. The price difference between the current containers and the quote from
Victor Stanley is $300. There is an expressed need from shop owners at Tybee Oaks for a trash
container to be placed in front of Tybee Oaks. Chantel will work on this with the City Manager.
Economic Restructuring
Judy and Chantel reported that the Locals Appreciation Cards are going out to residents coming in
to obtain their cards from Chantel. The in store displays have been delivered to participants.
Organization
The revised by-laws were reviewed by the board. The number of directors has been changed to
nine (9). A majority will be five (5). Six of the nine will have an economic interest in the
corridor and three of the nine will represent arts and cultural interests. The terms will remain at
two (2) years. Monty made the motion to approve the revised by-laws. Judy seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Cullen signed the revised by-laws as the Chairman. The terms for
John and Judy expire in January 2011. The remainder of the board has terms until 2012.
Promotions
Chantel reported that $2,000 was allotted by the Tybee Island Tourism Council for promoting
Tybee for the Holidays. Other costs came from the Better Hometown budget. Additional
funding will be sought from the Tybee Island Tourism Council for promoting the 2011 Tybee for
the Holidays and Third Thursdays on Tybee. Funds from the Tourism Council are strictly for
advertisement because they cannot provide funds for events. Heads in beds is a requirement
set by the Tourism Council for providing funding. Cullen inquired about impact of feet on the
streets. Cullen suggested we request the media do a drive through of the island during the
holidays to showcase how wonderful the island looks with all the decorations and lights.
Stephen agreed to contact television stations. Lights on for Tybee was extremely successful with
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Gretchen Greene School of Dance performers and the choir. The Holiday parade had
approximately 50 participants, which is a record high compared to years past. Stephen reported
that 25 nursing home residents rode on the trolley and wants to continue the momentum to
include them in parades and BHT. He commented that having the two events in one weekend
adds for future success.
Chantel confirmed that the deadline for businesses to complete the Parking Survey is December
27.
New Business
Chantel reported to the board that the ribbon cutting at The Savannah Bank was December 11 and was
well attended. Bank representatives were pleased with the turnout. Dick extended his gratitude to
Chantel for her hard work. Chantel is coordinating a meeting with The Savannah Bank and SBAC for
businesses.
Stephen discussed the need for a meeting with businesses prior to the busy season to address parking
issues and beautification issues. He would like to implement a program to fill in “dead space” on a wall
along Tybrisa. The wall could be a “wall of fame” or a “great wall of Tybee” with murals. He is going to
check on who owns the wall with Jonathan Lynn.
Adjourn
Monty made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50pm. Stephen seconded the motion. All were in
favor.