HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_CVB_01.09.2020Minutes of Meeting of the
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 9, 2020
The mission of the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau is to increase the economic impact on
Georgetown by promoting the community as a tourist and meeting destination.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rachel Cummins, Christy Fisher, Rita Healy,
Karen Soeffker, Jim Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stephanie Blanck, Daniel Orozco,
STAFF PRESENT: Cari Miller
GUEST: Cindy Weigand
Chair Healy called the meeting to order 8:33 a.m.
Legislative Regular Session
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the November 14, 2019 minutes - Rita
Healy, CVB Board Chair
Motion by Fisher, second by Wilson to approve the November 14, 2018 minutes.
Approved 4-0 (Soeffker arrived following vote)
2. Discussion and possible action to approve Hotel Occupancy Tax Reimbursement Grant for
the Georgetown Film Festival & Conference — Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Following a lengthy discussion, the Board requested Weigand attend the February meeting and
present details on the Conference advertising plan.
No action was taken.
3. 2019 Texas Masters Pickleball Tournament Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Follow-up Report
Presentation - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Item pulled from agenda
4. Discussion and possible action to approve a Hotel Occupancy Tax Reimbursement Grant for Spring
2020 Texas Masters Pickleball Tournament— Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Item pulled from agenda
5. Discussion and possible action to approve a Transportation Grant application for the
Embroiderers' Guild South Central Region - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
Miller presented the grant application. The funds will be used for transportation to an offsite
activity in Georgetown.
Motion by Wilson, second by Soeffker to approve the grant application for a maximum of
$1,736.28.
Approved 4-0 (Healy abstained)
Discussion and possible action to approve a Transportation Grant application for the Texas PTA
Lonestar Leadership Meeting - Cari Miller, Tourism
Miller presented the grant application. After discussion, the following motion was made.
Motion by Fisher, second by Cummins to approve the grant application as requested for a
maximum of $376.32.
Motion amended by Wilson, second by Soeffker to approve the grant application for a
maximum of $376.32 to include that funds must be used for transportation within
Georgetown.
The amended motion was approved 4-0 (Healy abstained). The original motion was
approved with the amendment.
Discussion and possible action to approve a Transportation Grant application for the Mennonite
Disaster Service Unit Meeting - Cari Miller, Tourism
Miller presented the grant application. The funds will be used for transportation to/from the
Austin -Bergstrom International Airport.
Motion by Fisher, second by Soeffker to approve the grant application for a maximum of
$2,500.00.
Approved 4-0 (Healy abstained)
7. Discussion and possible action regarding advertising and media exposure and dates of
upcoming events - Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
No Action was taken.
Adjournment
Motion by Fisher, second by Cummins to adjourn at 9:40 a.m.
Approved 5-0
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Rita Healy, Chair
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Cari Miller, Tourism Manager
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