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Meeting Minutes --- September 14, 2006
Parks & Recreation Administration Building
Rob Hardy, Florence Gould, Taunya Vessels, Ben Grimes, Holly Tissier,
Chris Dyer, Randy Lesseps, Betty Ann Sensabaugh
RC Lumpkin, Peggy Pryde-Enriquez
Shelly Hargrove, Tourism Director
Konrad Bouffard, Sharon Beadles, and Isaac Dill
Ca11 to Order
Chairman Rob Hardy called the meeting to order at 6:33 prn.
2. Minutes & Board Action
Minutes from the August 3, 2006 meeting were reviewed.
A MOTION was made and seconded to approve the minutes as presented
(Lesseps/Grimes).
3. Presentation by Konrad Bouffard of Classroom on Wheels - Tour of the Town
Program
Similar tour concept as Austin Duck Adventure Tour. Would focus on the historical
aspects of the town. A MOTION was made to support the project and was seconded
(Lesseps/Benold). Motion passed.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding new HOT Reimbursement Grant Follow-up
Report by Randy Lesseps
A MOTION was made and seconded to add the document as part of the HOT
Reimbursement Grant application (Gould/Benold). Motion passed, all in favor.
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5. Update from Board Task Forces
a) Marketing- Reviewed proposed Marketing Plan outline.
b) Local Awareness Campaign - met for discussion, but need some clarification of
objectives. Are updating the civic groups contact list.
c) Local Retail Shopping Mecca -Primary objective of this taskforce has been
completed.
d) Visitor Information Centers -The taskforce has requested to be included in
planning of the new location for the Visitor Information Center.
5. Discussion regarding recommendation to staff to allocate portion of 2006-07
advertising budget to public relations efforts.
1/12 of advertising budget (as suggested by Jon Schallert) recommended to be
allocated to public relations/publicity. A MOTION was made and seconded to
accept the recommendation (Benold/Grimes). Motion carried.
5. Staff Report
Shelly Hargrove reporting:
x Texas Downtown Association Presidents' Awards - Best Promotional Event
x Downtown Projects Update - Holiday Co-op Marketing with Palace Theatre,
DGA, GHS, and Wolf Ranch
x Upcoming dates to remember:
• TTIA Summit - Sept. 24-27
• Vacation - Sept. 27-Oct. 7
« ICSC Texas Deal Making Conference - Oct. 10-12
At 8:10 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
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Rob Hardy //Board Chair!
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Shelly Hargr ve f Ling Secretary
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