HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_01.07.2002City of Georgetown
Convention and Visitors' Bureau Board
Special Meeting of January 7, 2002
MINUTES
Members Present: Ken Mellender
Kent Huntsman
Judith Ryan
Members Absent: Rusty Winkstern, Chairman
Gael Dillard
Staff Present: Verna Browning
Lorraine Crowley
Carolyn Martin
John Wiley
Susana Pukys
Scherry Chapman
Tina Morris
Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Board Member Mellender, called
the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION was held regarding the minutes of the December 5, 2001, regular meeting
of the Board. There were no minutes for the January 2, 2002, regular meeting as the meeting
was canceled due to lack of a quorum.
On a MOTION duly made by Board Member Mellender and seconded by Board
Member Huntsman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the December 5, 2001, minutes.
Carolyn Endsley of the Williamson County Historical Museum, who requested HOT
funds from the Board at a previous meeting, updated the Board on the progress of the museum.
Ms. Endsley presented copies of a signed lease contract between the museum and Williamson
County. DISCUSSION was held on Ms. Endsley's request considering the new information.
All Board Members expressed approval of allocating funds to the museum, however, the Board
believes the amount should be lower than the requested amount. The Board suggested that Ms.
Endsley return to the Board near the end of the 2001/2002 budget cycle to request additional
funds.
On a MOTION duly made by Board Member Martin and seconded by Board Member
Huntsman, the Board voted unanimously to present a recommendation to City Council that
$22,000.00 of the Hotel Occupancy Tax funds budgeted for historic preservation be allocated to
the Williamson County Historical Museum.
Tina Morris informed the Board that the City Council did not accept the HOT fund
application. Council members made several suggestions for changes to the application. The
application has been revised to incorporate Council's suggestions and will be presented to
Council on the 22nd of January. Ms. Morris also informed the Board that several Board member
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terms will expire at the end of the month. Those Board members eligible to reapply must do so
by January 31, 2002.
DISCUSSION was held on agenda item E, Board budget, policies, and procedures. This
item was deferred to the next meeting of the Board.
Verna Browning presented the staff report. Ms. Browning gave the Board updated visitor
information and monetary benchmarks. Ms. Browning informed the Board of her experience at
the Main Street training program.
DISCUSSION was held on agenda items for the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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