Ottawa Visitors Center Board met January 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Subject; Discussion; Decision; Next Steps – Motion:
Public Comments; n/a; n/a; n/a
Chamber Report Palmer; Finalists in Project Columbus, company to produce syrup from sugar beets interested.; n/a; n/a
City Report Wilson; 2017 was a good year for Ottawa, Street Lights on Columbus being installed, New businesses and events, New hotel project, New TIF IL River Byway new website in March, medical professional building; n/a; n/a
Next Board Meeting; February 19, 2018; n/a; n/a
Next Committee Meetings; Wednesday, February 14th, 2018– Operations 2p, Marketing 3p, Funding 4p, Finance emailed; n/a; n/a
Review of Minutes; ;1. Moved by Kevin Steward 2nd by Scott Struchen; 1. Motion to accept the meeting minutes from December 18th, 2017. Motion carried
Old Business; 1. CLE, L-D Mural – DeWayne gave an update from meeting with Nathan Watson, Discussion about the process of the mural being taken down, stored and reinstalled at new location TBD. Contact Stevenson Transfer for quote on transporting and storage.
2. New/ Renew board members – Nominations for Officers and Board members to submit to the city after elections in February. Karen and DeWayne to keep prospective positions.;
1. Moved by Kevin Steward 2nd by Mary Olson
2. Moved by Kevin Steward 2nd by Karen Zemann
A. Moved by DeWayne Cronkright 2nd by Mary Olson;
1. Motion to authorize email voting concerning mural storage before next meeting. Motion Carried
2. Motion to nominate Matt Skelly as new Board Chair. Motion Carried
A. Motion to nominate Hank Wolf as new Vice Chair. Motion Carried
New Business; 1. Attorney Rich Burton Bill
2. Consideration of Security Agreement
3. Cantlin Law Recording Fee for 628 Columbus with City of Ottawa.
4. OVC Board meeting – Meeting to be held February 19th because of Gov Conference on the 26th
5. OVC Building Space – Will review the space after moved in and settled.;
1. Moved by Kevin Steward 2nd by DeWayne Cronkright
2. Moved by Kevin Steward 2nd by Matt Skelly
3. Moved by Matt Skelly 2nd by Kevin Bressendorf;
1. Motion to pay Attorney Richard Burton bill. Motion carried.
2. Motion to consider agreement. Motion carried
3. Motion to pay Cantlin Law. Motion carried
Directors Report;
Chicago Production to film in Ottawa, Curt to set up interviews and location, Reminiscent Magazine looking for photos for article, Neighborhood Tourist Magazine needed info on Ottawa for article, Gov. Conference Feb 26 – 28 – up for 3 awards. Moose Cones wants to bring in tour busses.; n/a; n/a
Committee Report;
Operations – Kevin B.
Marketing – Scott S.
Finance emailed - Sent
Funding Committee – talked about building purchase and next steps for 2018+ budget, presentation to City;
Moved by Matt Skelly; 2nd by Mary Olson;
Motion to place Finance report on file. Motion carried.
Adjournment; 6:33 pm; Moved by Kevin Steward; 2nd by Karen Zemann; Motion to adjourn. Motion carried
Executive Session
http://www.cityofottawa.org/document-library/boards-and-commissions/ottawa-visitors-center/2018-ottawa-visitors-center-board-minutes/3227-01-22-2018-ottawa-visitors-center-board-minutes/file
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