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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Chamber of Commerce (39) Laurel Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Minutes The Meeting was held on February 11, 2016 at Sid's. In attendance were: Executive Board Members: President- Holly Anderson,VP-Amanda Powell,Treasurer- Molly Conrad and executive secretary- Marcia Hafner. Directors: Donnie McVee, Brent Renier, Mary Lou Batalden,Annie Seaman,Ann Soares, Cindy Drake, Rob Lowe, and Sandy Reese. Members: David Keyes, Heidi Jensen,and Noel Eaton. Holly called the meeting to order. The minutes were approved: moved to approve - Mary Lou, 2"d-Annie. The finandal report was approved and bills were presented for payment: Guest Sneaker - David Keyes came and spoke about the Outlook's Welcome Wagon idea. Several questions came up about where we would get the list of new residents. He also spoke about the All-year Year Book that is being printed. It should go to press in the middle of March. Old BUSINESS • New Board Members- Binders were handed out to board members that had not received a binder. • Annual Meeting - Marcia reported on finances. The Chamber made $3,228 on the raffle and silent auctions that will combine with last year's for building improvements. • By-Laws - There were a couple of changes that were discussed. It was decided that the Budget and Audit Committee should be different people. The audit committee would do an internal audit and if needed, would recommend an external audit. Audit must be finished by April 15"'. Brent, Sandy and Bruce were volunteered for the committee. It was moved to accept the By-Laws with the revisions decided at this meeting. Moved to approve- Molly, 2"d -Mary Lou. • Laurel Alive - Molly reported on the meeting. 2 motions were made at that meeting: o Motion: The Chamber agrees to pay the past due lease and electricity for the Caboose. Moved by Amanda, 2"d-Sandy. Approved o Motion: In order to make a more informed derision for the future,the Chamber would like to see the finandals for the Caboose and Rock the Block from Laurel Alive by March 1st. Moved by Mary Lou, 2"d-Molly. Approved • Sign -Amanda's husband is still working on the sign. Heidi mentioned that we need a sign permit and she will send us the City Sign Specs. New BUSINESS • New Members- Darla Soto - Nerium Independent Partner. • Governor's Conference on Tourism - Marcia presented the information. She would like to go again this year. Expected cost is about $450. Molly said $500, for this purpose, has been placed in the Budget. Moved to approve- Annie, 2nd - Mary Lou, passed. OPEN FORUM • Thank you card from the Jaycees. • LURA - Applications for the large grant program are at the city. They are due in April. • Business after Hours -. o March - o April - MasterLube o May - Adult Resource Alliance o June - Meetino Adjourned Next meeting - March 10. 2016 KC's Palace Agenda Laurel Chamber of Commerce March 10th, 2016 at KC's Palace Moment of Silence Presentation of minutes: Financial Report - Yellowstone Checking - $ 47,193.13 Altana CD $ 8,003.45 Altana Saving $ 747.81 Christmas Repair Fund $ 2,562.68 TOTAL $ 58,507.07 Bills to be presented forpavment: - done to date OLD BUSINESS • Laurel Alive - We have not been contacted and financials have not been submitted. • Sign - We have received the sign code from Heidi. Amanda will report. • Annual Audit- Due by next meeting. NEW BUSINESS - • Visitor Brochures - • July 4th- Call a pre-4t meeting. We have 9 food vendors and 3 craft vendors signed up for this year. Ribbon Cuttings KC's Palace ---Today OPEN FORUM - • LURA- Marcia put the grant information in the Newsletter. Business After Hours - If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber. April - MasterLube May - Adult Resource Alliance Next Meeting Aprill4th Where?