07-14-2009 Board of Directors Minutesn, Inc
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SALINA DOWNTOWN, INC.
Board of Directors
Tuesday, July 14,3:30 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 120 W. Ash
DRAFT MINUTES
I. President Clark Renfro called the meeting to order.
II. Roll Call: Present: Clark Renfro, Robin Cates, Ken Rinke, Steve Howe, Ken
Jennison, Beth Vinson, Christy Lauer, Russ Prophet, Mike Forristal, Melissa Goetz.
Absent: Jerry Hinrikus, Tony Dong, Brian Richardson. Staff: Phyllis Klima and Cindy
Lamer.
III. Recognition of guests —Jason Gage, Troy Vancil
IV. Additions or changes to the agenda — None
V. Approval of minutes - Beth Vinson moved to approve the minutes from June 9,
2999 meeting. Robin Cates seconded motion. Motion carried.
V I . Board Committee Reports
• Friends of the River — Troy Vancil shared the map regarding master plan.
All of downtown is included. 215 surverys filled out 96% agreed
something needs to happen. Phase I will be complete after presenting to
the City Commission.
• Business Incentive Package — Group has not met this month. Need a
replacement for Jim Sergeant. Board calls are going well. Office will have
a list for next Board meeting of calls made.
• Holiday Lighting — 40% return on agreement. Need volunteers to make
some calls. Have received $5666.66 from an estate and &1000.00 from
Westar.
• Nominations - Ballots have been mailed.
VIII. Standing Committee/Task Force Reports — See attached
Business Support and Recruitment — Project Open awarded four grants and
four 0% loans from State. E -Community designation also awarded. Next
round applications due August 3. Russ Prophet volunteered to serve on DIP
review committee.
C & A — Bids are in for wayfinding signage. Installation should begin in 8
weeks. Phyll presented financials to City Commission. No fee structure
change requested.
Destination Marketing --Buddy's Block Party will be July 16. Event permit
is in to City. SRHC has given $1000.00 for use with Breast Cancer
Awareness event. Long McArthur will be involved again this year.
Christmas committee will meet again next month.
Chamber/SDI Task Force — Warren Ediger was awarded bid on office
construction at Chamber. Lease agreement — Questions regarding repairs
& maintenance. No termination plan for SDI if wanting to get out of lease.
90 day termination of lease by either party. Automatic renewal question as
well. Russ Prophet will help iron out issues. All Stakeholders meeting is
July 23-7:36 am and 5:36 pm. SDI/Chamber volunteers will run the
meeting. Phillips will have a short presentation on Take Charge replacing
the lighting downtown.
Director's Report — See attached. Very happy with Project Open..
Action Items
Request for additional funding to help with Phase I of Friends of the River
project. Consider $3666.66 to Phase I and also consider a substantial
aonatioin to City for Phase II. Jason Gage said to make sure there is going to be a
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Phase II before giving donation to city. Consider giving your dollars to Friends of the
River for Phase II community support. Tabled until next month.
XI. Additional Items — objectives for the year. Executive session next month
XII. Robin Cates moved to adjourn. Ken Jennison seconded. Motion carried and
meeting adjourned at 5:55.