HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-27 KCVB MinutesCALL TO ORDER at 5:45 pm
Kenai Visitors Convention Bureau, Inc
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ron Malston Presiding
MINUTES
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
Present: Directors Braun, Malston, Steckel, Nelson, Maltby, Wheeler and Brower.
Also present: Councilman Boyle, liaison from City of Kenai and Natasha Ala,
Executive Director. Excused Absence: Directors West and Ortiz.
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as distributed
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of April 28, 2008 were approved as distributed
D. PERSON PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None
E. FINANCIAL REPORT
1. Board reviewed the 2008 First Quarter Report and unanimously accepted
the report as submitted
F.
UNFINISHED BUISNESS
Building Maintenance and Repairs
The Board discussed the cities current plans for renovating the heating
system in the building. Concerns were raised regarding the possibility of
having to vacate the building during the renovation of the heating system.
Specific concerns include removing, handling and storage of delicate
taxidermies and museum objects as well as the logistics of relocating all
the office equipment and computer systems. The issue was also raised
about the federal permitting required to remove the eleven eagles from the
Visitors Cultural Center. Ala was asked to arrange a meeting between
the KCVB BOD, Mayor Porter and the City Manager to discuss the
logistics involved in possibly relocating for the winter months.
2. Summer Art Show /Gala Wrap -Up
It was discussed that the opening reception for the art show was well
attended and the public response was favorable. A record number of
artwork was sold.
G. NEW BUISNESS
1. Kenai Rec Guide
The KCVB, in partnership with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, has
researched the logistics of producing a `2009 Guide to Kenai' which the
KCVB would use to promote Kenai as a destination for tourists, and
would be used by the Kenai Chamber for business and residential
relocation packets. Based on production cost, the KCVB staff has
determined the amount of advertising needed to produce the guide in time
for the '09 visitor season.
MOTION: Director Steckel motioned to approve the plans set forth by Ala in moving
forward on the creation of a 2009 Guide to Kenai, second by Director
Brower. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H. REPORTS
Ala provided a summery of her report.
L BOARD COMMENTS
1. Mike Boyle- good reception on May 9'
2. Director Steckel- good building of teamwork between staff and
giving them control over their departments.
3. Director Brower -good write -up in the Clarion about the Saturday
Market. Enjoyed the Gala.
4. Director Wheeler good Gala reception.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:14 pm
The next scheduled KCVB Board meeting will take place on
Monday, June 30, 2008.