HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-09 - Minutes• GROUP: ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION
DATE: July 9, 2001
PRESENT: Bob Davis, Joe Fennel, John Gilliam, Curtis Shipley, Kevin Santos, Steve Davis,
Denise Bembenek, and Marilyn Johnson.
ABSENT: Ching Mong
The regular meeting of the Advertising and Promotion Commission was called to order at the
Fayetteville Town Center conference room at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Fennel.
MINUTES
Moved by Shipley, second by Davis to approve the minutes of the June 11 meeting. Motion
carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Steve Davis presented the financial report for June. Collections for the month were down -
1.62% with total collections of $106,217. Year to date collections totaled $616,340, a 0.48%
decrease. June expenses were $83,083, with largest expenditures for furniture, fixtures and
equipment for the Town Center. Moved by Shipley, second by Davis to approve the financial
report. Motion carried.
• CONVENTION AND VISITOR DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Much work this month has been spent on moving into the Town Center. The Brumley Gospel
sing is August 1-4. ServSafe Training had 40 participants with the increase in awareness for
restaurant owners by postcards sent by this office.
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Denise reviewed her activities related to Town Center sales.
Shipley requested that on the next agenda the issues of pro and cons of a CVB be addressed and
the relationship of the A & P with the City, Chamber and standing alone.
BLACKWOOD/MARTIN/CJRW REPORT
Brad Ruth and Lisa Murphy presented the mid -year recap for advertising and responses
generated.
Old Business
TOWN CENTER - Parking
Sharon Crosson from the city addressed issues relating to parking. Consideration should be
given to the City operating the deck and collecting the money. Marilyn will pursue with the city
options for long term parking, handling money, handling maintenance, and where the money
goes. Because of the lease between Bradbury and the City, he will be given 1 space in the deck.
ABC Permit
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The Town Center has received a letter indicating that we have been granted an alcoholic
beverage permit for the facility pending final inspection of fire exit signs and completion date
sent to them. This has been completed.
KAMINSKY FOUNTAIN
Hank Kaminsky addressed the Commission regarding the cost of maintaining the fountain. It is
estimated that the maintenance will take approximately 30 minutes a day and would run about
$250 month ($3,000 per year) Chlorine will cost about $50 per year. The size of the sphere is
10 feet in diameter and an additional three feet on each side would be needed for the fountain.
The expenses of alteration of the area will be the responsibility of the artist. Moved by Santos,
second by Gazzola that the A & P Commission will assume the maintenance of the fountain.
Motion carried.
New Business
CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU
Commissioners requested information on the operation of a Convention Visitor's Bureau and
how to work with the Chamber, parks and recreation, the U of A, and businesses.
ARKANSAS TRAILS AND GREENWAYS FORUM
Terry Easton reported on this conference that will bnng together policy and public officials.
They wish to use the Town Center on October 25 for a reception from 5-6 p.m. Dale Bumpers
has been invited to be a keynote speaker. They requested free use of the space.
Moved by Gilliam, second by Santos that the City and the A & P cosponsor the event and
split the cost of rental of the space with the Trails forum paying the taxes and surcharge. Motion
carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grand Opening will be Saturday at loam beginning with ribbon cutting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn Johnson
Director
Convention and Visitor Development