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REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2014
Prior to calling the regular meeting to order, Commissioners had the opportunity to meet
with those requesting funds for special projects from 1-2 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Ching Mong, Matt Behrend, Bobby Ferrell, Matthew Petty, Justin
Tenant and Hannah Withers.
Commissioner Absent: Tim Freeman
Staff Present: Marilyn Heifner, Mario Priest, and Sandra Bennett
The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. at the Fayetteville Town Center by Chairman
Ching Mong.
MINUTES
Moved by Ferrell, second by Withers to approve the minutes of the September 2014
meeting.
FINANCIAL REPORT
• Marilyn reported that HMR collections for the month were up 3.36% ($233,695) over last
September. Year to date $2,009,943 has been collected, a 3.10% increase over last year.
Sally Fisher presented the financials.
In the absence of City Attorney Kit Williams, Marilyn reviewed the prosecutor collections.
REPORTS
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM
Clinton House hosted 161 guests in September. Sweet Magnolia Tours visited the house.
A Dutch television production company is doing a documentary on Hillary Clinton for the
Netherlands Public Broadcasting Network. The House has celebrated the arrival of
Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky, first grandchild of the Clintons.
CONVENTION VISITOR BUREAU
Three events were completed by CVB staff. The Arkansas Association for Food Protection
annual conference, tri-state volleyball challenge, and the Banff Film Festival brought in an
estimated $454.590 in economic impact. Staff has worked on 11 future events with an
economic impact of $1,846,650.
TOWN CENTER
Twenty-eight events were completed in September. Collections were $35,641.62.
• OLD BUSINESS
None
• NEW BUSINESS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel issue
Moved by Petty, second by Behrend to go into executive session to discuss personnel issue.
Motion carried
Commission adjourned to Executive Session.
Moved by Petty, second by Ferrell to return to regular meeting. Motion carried.
It was reported that Commissioners are reviewing applicants received. Applications will be
accepted until the end of the month. At their next meeting, Commissioners will select a
short list to interview.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Heifner
Executive Director, Fayetteville A & P Commission
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