Draft Minutes

Denison Tourism Board

Regular Quarterly Meeting -Tuesday July 14, 2015

Cronks Cafe, Denison Iowa

Chairperson Jim Barnes called the meeting to order at 12:00

Roll call: Roll call was answered by board members Lori Brotherton, Pat Fleshner, Sue Bergamo, Tim Weber, Jim Barnes and Duane Zenk., Annie Schrum was absent. Others in attendance: Tracie Miller-City of Denison Admin Asst, Tiffany Nichols - City of Denison Admin Asst, Norma Nichols, Michelle Ertz Tourism Coordinator, Tim Tracy - Donna Reed Theater, Patti Boettger and Suzi Barnes representing P.E.O. Chapter of Denison.

Tim Weber moved to approve the 4-14-15 board minutes. Lori Brotherton seconded the motion and all board members voted in favor of the motion.

Tracie Miller-City of Denison Administrative Assistant informed the board that effective August 14, 2015 she will no longer be employed by the City of Denison and that Tiffany Nichols - had been hired as her replacement. Tracie also informed the board that the city council had replaced Pat Fleshner on the Tourism Board with Norma Nichols and introduced Norma to the other board members.

Tracie thanked Pat Fleshner for her service on the Tourism Board since its origination in 2001. Tourism Board members also thanked Pat for her service and welcomed Norma.

After review and discussion of the Financial Report, Sue Bergamo moved to approve the report as emailed, 2nd by Tim Weber with all voting in favor.

Tourism Coordinator Report Michele Ertz reviewed the report with the board (copy attached). Tim Weber moved to approve the report as emailed, 2nd by Sue Bergamo with all voting in favor.

DISCUSSIONS Michele reviewed Independence day expenditures and revenue.

FUNDING REQUESTS

A funding request from the CDC requesting $$25,005.28 to fund the Tourism Coordinator Position for 2015/2016 was reviewed. Duane Zenk moved to approve the request in the amount of $25,005.28 which was 2nd by Sue Bergamo with all voting in favor.

A funding request from the CDC in the amount of $5,000 for promotion and advertising during the 2015/2016 fiscal year was reviewed, Lori Brotherton moved to approve the request in the amount of $5,000, the motion was 2nd by Norma Nichols and all board members were in favor of the motion.

A funding request from the Donna Reed Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to promote the American Icon series was reviewed. Tim Weber moved to approve funding $8,000, Lori Brotherton 2nd this motion which carried unanimously.

The next funding request was from the P.E.O. Denison Chapter to promote a (Fall Frolic) luncheon and conference in Denison. The funding request was in the amount of $500. After discussion Tim Weber moved to approve the request in the amount of $500. Lori Brotherton 2nd this motion. All board members were in favor of the motion.

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The next funding request was from the Mary Morgan in the amount of $1,370 to promote a (Inspirational Poetry Workshop) in Denison. After discussion Duane Zenk moved to deny the request, Tim Weber 2nd this motion. All board members were in favor of the motion.

CONSIDERATIONS None

Citizens Comments: None

With no other considerations, discussions, presentations or citizens comments, Chairperson Barnes adjourned the meeting at 12:59.

Draft edition Duane Zenk, Secretary