HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-09 - MinutesADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION
• REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2014
Commissioners Present: Ching Mong, Matt Behrend, Bobby Ferrell, Tim Freeman, Matthew
Petty, Justin Tenant, and Hannah Withers
Commissioner Absent: None
Staff Present: Marilyn Heifner, Jerri Kuburich, Mario Priest, and Sandra Bennett
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by Chairman Ching Mong.
MINUTES
Moved by Withers, second by Ferrell to approve the minutes of the May 2014 meeting.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Marilyn reported that HMR collections for the month were the highest so far this year,
$236,098, a 3.42% increase over last May. Year to date $1,085,747 has been collected, a
1.53% increase over last year.
Jerri Kuburich presented the financials. The $500,000 donation to the UA Performance
Hall was made in May.
• Kit Williams reported that the Prosecutor's Office collected $9,023.30 in overdue HMR
taxes during May. Commissioners discussed owners who were delinquent and then
opened up another business such as food trucks. Food trucks are required to get business
licenses which should be able to control the situation. The $17,449 delinquent balance of
Louie's Grill and Bar which closed should be taken care of at the trial on 7/9/14.
REPORTS
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM
May visitors numbered 460. Four groups toured the house. Kate Johnson was given the
Partners in Preservation Award, one of the Mayor's Awards for Historic Preservation, given
by the Fayetteville Historic District Commission.
The Museum is also featured in the new book by the Chamber, Good Night Fayetteville.
We're selling the book at the CVB Store.
CONVENTION VISITOR BUREAU
Six groups were tracked in May. The economic impact was $3,458,840 with 1,280 rooms
used.
Future events booked will be attended by approximately 10,121 people, 750 rooms and
economic impact of $2,485,547.
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Inquiries for Insider Guide came from 6 sources and resulted in 2,959 guides sent out. Top
• states were Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
TOWN CENTER
13 contracts were returned in May and 25 events were held at the Town Center. Sales for
the contracts were $34,515, a 54% increase and collections were $42,003.63 for the
month. Average per events sales increased 30% to $2,655.00.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Marilyn invited Commissioners to National V. A. Golden Age Games Sponsor Reception.
She asked Commissioners to respond if they wanted to attend.
A new Insider Guide and new Ale Trail Passport were distributed to the Commissioners.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A. Hiring an A & P Attorney
Three law firms responded to the Request for Qualifications: 1) Wright, Lindsey &
Jennings, LLP, 2) Bassett Law Firm LLP, and 3) Davis Law Firm. Commissioners discussed
the firms.
• Moved by Ferrell, second by Freeman to hire the Bassett Law Firm. Motion carried.
B. Meeting in July
Marilyn pointed out that there was no business which required Commission action in July
and asked if the Commission would like to cancel that meeting. All agreed to cancel
meeting and Chairman Mong announced that there would be no July meeting. Reports will
still be distributed to Commission through email.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Heifner
Executive Director, Fayetteville A & P Commission
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