City of Ottawa Special Events Committee met March 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Present: Michael Dougherty, Sherra Blakley, Peggy Schneider, and Jim Reilly.
Absent: Alaina Rivers, Candy Moore, Don Gillette, Wayne Eichelkraut, Jani Eichelkraut, and Nancy Stisser.
Funding Requests:.
1) Wide Waters Yacht Club at Starved Rock Marina withdrew its $2,000 request for the Miss River Bottom contest after learning from Wayne that the SEC was limited to events within the city limits and directed at city residents in allocating funds. Meanwhile, Michael had received clarification and confirmation to that effect from Nancy and Mayor Bob Eschbach.
2) LaSalle County Cruisers’ request for an increase to its allocation to $3,000 was tabled to next month when more members could be present to consider it.
Minutes: On a motion by Jim and second by Sherra, minutes from the February meeting were approved.
Financial Report: About $3,000 remains unallocated in the committee’s budget. In discussing financial issues, Michael reported he was told that SEC’s budget next year would be limited to line items from this year, with no contingency fund or money for new requests.
Action: On a motion by Jim and second by Sherra, the financial report was approved.
Old Business:
Spring Movie: Members learned that a flyer prepared to advertise the movie was redone to reflect the correct title of the movie. On April 2, Roxy Cinemas will open at 9 a.m. for a 10 a.m. movie and Ottawa children will be treated to free admission, drinks and popcorn.
Music in the Park: With a finalized music lineup, members established the host assignments as follows: Peggy (Rockin’ Fenderskirts, July 7); Sherra (Westward Road, July 14); the Eichelkrauts (The Sting Rays, July 21); Sherra JIM (Templetons, July 28); Don (Jim Markum Band, Aug. 11); Michael (Class Act II, Aug. 18), and Alaina and Jim (Ray’s Rockets, Aug. 25). *** Members who did not attend the meeting were assigned to fill the lineup – if you wish to change the assignment or join the lineup, let us all know and it can be worked out. ***
The 807 Building continues to be an alternate indoor location in case of rain.
Adjournment: 6:15 p.m.
http://www.cityofottawa.org/document-library/boards-and-commissions/special-events-committee/2018-special-events-committee-minutes/3294-03-15-2018-special-events-committee-minutes/file
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