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Meeting Minutes: February 20, 2013
Directors Present: Katie Addis, Bill Garbett, Vicki Hammons,Ted Lynch, Monty Parks, Kelly Partridge,
Peggy Stone
Directors Absent: Jim Glass,Amy Kagan,John Yarbrough
Guest(s): N/A
CALL TO ORDER
Monty called the meeting to order at 6:06pm.
BETTER HOMETOWN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES: JANUARY 16, 2013
Katie made a motion to approve the Better Hometown Board of Directors January 16, 2013 minutes.
Vicki seconded the motion. Chantel confirmed Jim approved the minutes via email. The minutes were
approved unanimously.
WELCOME DIRECTORS APPOINTED FOR THE 2013—15 TERM
Chantel confirmed at the February 14 City Council meeting Jim,John and Katie were re-appointed and
Kelly Partridge with the Tybee Island Marine Science Center was appointed to serve on the Better
Hometown Board of Directors.
Monty welcomed Kelly to the Better Hometown Board of Directors. Kellie expressed her pleasure of
being on the board and desire to be more involved. Her Executive Director is encouraging staff to be
more involved with organizations on the Island.
COMMITTEE REVIEWS
Design
Chantel reported that the Butler Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project between 14th Street
and Tybrisa Street went well. The signage the Board funded was a benefit and the progress
pictures she posted throughout the project were helpful.
Chantel confirmed that the commercial recycling compactor downtown is now in operation.
Economic Restructuring
Ted reported that the Financial Workshop in February went well. Tony O'Reilly with the SBAC,
Alfie and he were able to share information with attendees about accounting,taxes and loan
programs. Katie expressed that the information was helpful.
Organization
Chantel reviewed the 2012—13 budget for the BHT Program and asked Directors if any
changes were recommended prior to her submitting the program's 2013-14 budget. Directors
expressed that additional money for staging would help if possible. Bill commented that
monies need to be well spent.
Chantel reminded the Directors that the pre-season business meeting is February 27 at 6pm at
the Guard House. She has forwarded topics she has received to the City Manager. The topics
thus far deal with rental trash pickup, H/M taxes, and parking concerns. Peggy expressed
interest in hearing from the Police Department regarding ticketing for speeders.
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Directors reviewed the Tybee Island Information Providers program,which is starting again
Memorial Day weekend. Kelly made a motion that community service hours be offered for
residents that are college freshmen age and that they train with Jim. Peggy seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion among Directors ensued regarding having the Annual Community Visioning
Workshop versus a Board Retreat/Work Planning Session. Attendance over the last three
years has tapered off and more focus is needed specific to work plans for the corridor in
accordance with the mission of the program. Vicki made a motion to have a retreat from
5:30pm—7pm in place of the May 15 Better Hometown Board of Directors meeting with a
planning session to follow from 7pm—8pm. Ted seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. Chantel will contact a local facilitator that works with Main Street/BHT
Communities to check her availability. Peggy offered to have Doc's cater. Directors will reach
out to stakeholders to participate in the planning session from 7pm—8pm.
Chantel reported that October weekends at Memorial Park are not available for Community
Day. Directors requested Chantel reserve Memorial Park one weekend in mid to late
September.
Promotions
Chantel reviewed the lineup for the 2013 Third Thursdays on Tybee series. The judges
reviewed submissions February 14. There were sixteen submissions this year. The judges
based their selection on originality, diversity, quality, experience, and first time performers.
Following is the lineup: March—Ogeechee River Rounders,April—Cecilia Witt, May—Alice
and Albert, September -Jamison Murphy, October—Roy Swindelle, November—Roger Moss
and Eric Jones. Ted confirmed he is working with Wet Willies regarding sponsorship. Monty
requested that Chantel resend the sponsorship package information to Directors.
OTHER BUSINESS
N/A
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:14pm.
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