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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20130116minutes.pdfApproved: 2/20/13 Page 1 of 2 BETTER HOMETOWN BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Minutes: January 16, 2013 Directors Present: Bill Garbett, Jim Glass, Vicki Hammons, Amy Kagan, Monty Parks, John Yarbrough Directors Absent: Katie Addis, Ted Lynch, Peggy Stone, Dicky Trotter, Guest(s): N/A CALL TO ORDER Monty called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. BETTER HOMETOWN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES: NOVEMBER 20, 2012 Jim made a motion to approve the Better Hometown Board of Directors December 19, 2012 minutes. Amy seconded the motion. Chantel confirmed Ted approved the minutes via email. The minutes were approved unanimously. COMMITTEE REVIEWS Design Chantel reported that the Butler Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project along between 14th Street and Tybrisa Street began January 2. The project is moving along smoothly. She has been posting progress pictures on the Better Hometown Facebook page. Chantel reported that she has not received an update regarding when recycling at the Atlantic compactor will be implemented. She has sent two emails and has suggested the businesses be updated as soon as possible. Economic Restructuring Chantel reported that she is working on potential financing projects with Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Georgia Cities Foundation. The two targeted projects are the Post Theater and the Carbo House. She has met with a representative from GCF and will report updates to the board as they occur. Ted and Chantel are going to meet soon to finalize a meeting for the businesses to review tax changes and financing options. Organization Chantel reminded Directors that applications for the 2013 – 15 Better Hometown Board of Directors available positions are being accepted until February 6. Promotions Amy provided an overview of items discussed at the January 9, 2013 Promotions Committee meeting (attached). Amy made a motion to have Lights on for Tybee Friday, December 6 and the Christmas Parade Saturday, December 7. John seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion ensued regarding the placement of the Christmas tree. Directors agreed the Tybrisa / Strand Roundabout is the best location. All agreed children are a main focus for the weekend of celebration. Chantel has confirmed December 6 with Gretchen Greene School of Dance. Their director confirmed a 16’ wide stage will suffice for their performance. Directors reviewed the 2013 Third Thursdays on Tybee sponsorship Chantel presented based on the levels of $500 and $1,000 as directed at the last meeting. John suggested $150 Approved: 2/20/13 Page 2 of 2 be a level for more participation. Discussion ensued regarding speaking with the restaurants which serve as the rain locations first and other possible sponsors. Monty offered to speak with the owner of The Rock House. Directors suggested Chantel pursue sponsorships. Chantel will revise the sponsorship package and send to Directors for input. Directors discussed having a banner hang at the performance location with logos of that month’s sponsoring businesses. John will send Chantel information for these types of banners. Bill inquired about businesses participation to date. Chantel confirmed $2,000 in advertising assistance was awarded from the Tybee Island Tourism Council for help during the fall series last year. During that series, she did secure participation from a few businesses that highlighted specials they had and / or staying open during the performance times. These items were posted on the Third Thursdays on Tybee Facebook page and promoted in a general way with the radio advertisement. She commented that with assistance for more promotion may draw more people and in turn more business participation. OTHER BUSINESS N/A ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:50pm.