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Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on September 19th at Emma's. In attendance were: Executive Board Members:
President - John Mataisz, Secretary Joanne Flynn and her assistant Marcia Hafner. Directors: Tim Bronk,
Janelle Crowley, Dan Dart, Jennifer Ries, and Christy Williams. Members: Beth Hofferber. Guest speaker:
Jillann Knutson from Beartooth RC&D.
John called the meeting to order.
The minutes were approved: moved to approve - Tim, 2" - Dan, passed.
The financial report was approved and bills were presented for payment: moved to approve - Janelle, 2" -
Dan, passed.
NEW BUSINESS
• Guest Speaker- Jillann Knutson spoke about Beartooth RC&D. It is a non - profit economic
development group. They have lots of programs to offer. There is a revolving loan
division for small businesses, marketing grants, and business assistance programs. They
also work with the Incumbent Workers Training Grants.
• New Members - None.
• Transfer of Funds - Joanne suggested we move $10,000 from checking to savings.
Moved to approve - Tim, 2 " Christy, passed.
• Farmers Market Report - Joanne reported that last week we had several new vendors,
but support from the community could be better. The Market does not get a lot of
customers after the initial rush.
• Lunch & Learn =Entre technologies will be presenting a seminar on Customer Service.
Lunch will be Subway boxes and the cost will cover the lunches. This is for all members
and employees.
OLD BUSINESS
• Spotlight on Business - Always looking for new.
• New Sign - Dynamic Designs has placed a bid of about $750, with a material that is
guaranteed for 5 years. He will send a proof to the board before it is completed. Moved to
approve -Dan, 2nd — Tim, passed.
• Large sign - It is down.
OPEN FORUM
• Changed time - Christy brought up that noon meetings are extremely difficult for her to
make. She would like an early morning meeting or an evening meeting. Joanne said she
would poll the board.
• Business after Hours -.
o September - Montana Diet Center & Chiropractic Plus
o October - Christmas to Remember
o November - The school will provide the food if another business would like to
provide the place and the beverages.
Meeting Adjourned
Next meeting - Oct 17th, 2013
The Palace
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Oct 17 2013
At the Palace
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Financial Report -
Yellowstone Checking - $ 22,273.95 Reconciliation Attached
Altana Checking $ 15,719.02
Altana Saving $ 25.00
Christmas Repair Fund $ 513.50 - After $800 to Dennis
TOTAL $38,531.47
Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date
N.W. Energy $ 64.57
MDU $ 19.86
Century Link $ 68.43
Rimrock Computer $ 50.00 Acrobat Software
Rimrock Computer $ 79.95 Repair Virus
Bottom Line Accounting $ 90.00
Laurel Outlook $ 83.40
NEW BUSINESS
• 4 New Members -
Hiah Tech Electric (Nick Carlson) Mr Fix It (James Armstrong)
Uniauely You Planning (Wendy Means) and Ray Landscaping (Dirk Ray)
• New Digital Postal Meter Ordered
• Farmers Market Report - Joanne Last 2 weeks very slow due to rain - Total for year $1,133
OLD BUSINESS -
• New Sian - Samples from Don
Ribbon Cuttings None
OPEN FORUM -
• Laurel Revitalization League $ 110.00 Use of Town Square for Farmers Market
• LURA - Marcia -
Business After Hours -
If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber.
October - Christmas to Remember Oct 17 2013
November - School /Woods
December 12 - Chamber Christmas Open House
Next Meeting
Nov. 21S 2013
At Guadalajara