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Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on August 9 at Sid's Eastside Grill. In attendance were: Executive Board
Members: President - John Mataisz, VP- Steve Yates, Secretary Joanne Flynn and her assistant Marcia
Hafner. Directors: Bryan Wood, Angela Hughes, and Alternate Joe Statser. Members: Dan Dart.
John called the meeting to order We do not have a quorum present.
The minutes were approved by those present: moved to approve - Angela, 2nd - Steve.
The financial report was also approved by those present and bills were presented for payment: moved to
approve - Bryan, 2n - Steve. .
NEW BUSINESS
• New Members - none
• Replacement Board Members- . Congratulations to Ed Madrid and Janelle Crowley who
were elected in a ballot and email ballot vote. Nominees were: Ed Madrid, Janelle
Crowley, Jennifer Ries, Celeste Wagner and Bob Grover
• Ribbon Cutting - Dan Dart & Associates, today at 1:00.
OLD BUSINESS
• Spotlight on Business - Always looking for new.
• Farmers' Market - Income: week 1 - $58, week 2 - $118, week 3 - $135. 3 new
banners are in place (Banners cost $245) and a new ad has been made for the Outlook.
• Repair the Sign Project - After a closer look at the rotted logs, it has been suggested
that we return to our original plan of having the sign restored or removed. Angela moved
to tear the big sign down and Joe 2n It was agreed on by the group, but will need a vote.
Angela also suggested we look into the cost of fixing the walkway, informational signs.
OPEN FORUM
• Christmas Decorations - We have an account for repairs. We need suggestions for what
repairs /replacements need to be done. A committee was formed to see how bad they are
and what should be done. Angela, John, and Steve volunteered. It was also mentioned
that Jim be on this committee. The date to go to boxcar will be Tuesday, the 21s at 10
am.
• Newspapers -it was moved to donate $25 to sponsor a weeks of newspapers to the
schools. Bryan moved, Joe 2nd
• Business after Hours -.
o Aug. 23 " - A Haus of Realty.
o Sept. 27 - Christmas to Remember.
o Oct. 25 - Cellular Plus.
o Nov. 29 - Emma's & U- Stor -It.
o Dec. ? - Chamber Christmas Open House.
Meeting Adjourned
Next meeting - August 23 , 2012
Emma's Kitchen
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
August 23 2012
Emma's Kitchen
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Financial Report
Yellowstone Checking $ 27,771.63 via on line
Altana Checking $ 405.58
Altana Saving $ 5,336.35
Christmas Repair Fund $ 982.00
TOTAL $ 33,523.38
Bills to be presented for payment: -
Hassler - quarterly $ 53.85
MDU $ 10.40
NEW BUSINESS
• Replacement Board Members - Congratulations to Ed Madrid and Janelle Crowley!
• New Members - Su Sherrie's Treasures - Constance Macaroeg
• Farmers Market Income - Last week $122.
• Chamber Meetings Discussion - a suggestion has been made that the Chamber
consider holding monthly meetings during the summer instead of bi- monthly meeting.
• Christmas Decorations _committee looked at decorations on Tuesday. We have an account for
repairs need suggestions for repairs &/or replacements. (replacements cost
about $250.00 + or -)
•
OLD BUSINESS -
. Repair the sign project
• Spotlight on Business -
• Business after Hours -
o Aug 23 - A Haus of Realty
OPEN FORUM -
• Ribbon Cutting - Dan Dart and Associates - Allstate Ins. 1:00
• Rock the Biock - Aug 24 - Homeward
Sept 7 - 7 Avenue
Next Meeting
Sept. 13" 2012