HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-28 KCVB MinutesKenai Convention Visitors Bureau
Kenai, AK
Regular Meeting
February 28, 2005
President Fred Braun called a work session for the regular meeting of the Kenai CVB to order at
5:40 p.m., February 28, 2005, in the Kenai CVB Conference Room. A quorum was present at
6:00 p.m., after which official business was conducted. Roll call was taken and the following
members were present:
Members Robin West Sasha Lindgren Ron Malston
Jacquie Steckel Fred Braun
Absent Jerry Dunn Robert Fulton
Excused Sharon Brower Marion Nelson David Edwards -Smith
Visitors Present: James Givens, Co- Owner /Operator of Upper Kenai River Inn, Mya Renken,
KCVB Executive Director, and Lisa Strother, KCVB Administrative Specialist
Approval of Agenda:
Ron Malston moved to approve the agenda, Robin West seconded.
Vote: Unanimous
Approval of Minutes:
Jacquie Steckel moved to approve the agenda, Ron Malston seconded.
Vote: Unanimous
Executive Directors Report
Discussion: KPTM.0 requested accommodations listing for all members for AWG promotions.
ATIA will be creating a new Kenai Peninsula region for travel guides. All peninsula cities will
be listed alphabetically, separate from Anchorage and Mat -Su regions. Mya Renken was
contacted regarding the flying/hunting proposal, stated that the KCVB has no current stand on
the issue because any position KCVB takes will be determined by economic impact not wildlife
management. Members are testing the effectiveness of the leads program versus other
organizations' programs. KCVB received thank you's from the photo guild for the use of the
facility, job shadow participant, and KCHS for support with the graduation ceremony location
controversy. We have been receiving quotes for the price of printing visitor guides. The only
member business, Printworks in Homer, offers to do all of the sales, setup and printing and
leaves the editorial to the KCVB, downside is that KCVB receives no profit from ad sales. New
MASST hire will start this week at the KCVB and will work through the summer. Staff is
looking forward to the Dena'ina Institute art and culture events on June 10. Senate bill 107
Sport fish export license, would require any non resident to purchase a export license in order to
ship any fish out of state. AWRTA asked Mya to consider becoming a board member, at this
time Mya has opted to decline the offer as the KCVB duties consume the majority of her time
and efforts.
(Official call to order at 6:OOp.m. after a quorum was reached.)
Financial Report
Discussion: Mya Renken presented the 2004 year end totals as well as the January 2005 totals.
It was mentioned that the 2004 year end total for Old Town Bingo was the highest ever and that
January 2005 was the worst month on record.
Unfinished Business
Board of Directors elections to be completed by March meeting
New Business
Bed Tax
Discussion: Is an 8% bed tax on top of a 5% sales tax too much? One concern is a 13%
combined sales and bed tax may drive away business. Will RV's be taxed? How to ensure
every RV is included in the tax. First of three public hearings will begin March 1, 2005 and we
will wait for public feedback before any further discussion.
Resignation of directors
Discussion: Received a resignation letter from Sandra Vozar in January. Fred Braun requested
letters be received from inactive directors as well; Jerry Dunn and Robert Fulton. Mya Renken
will contact them.
Comments:
Robin, Sasha, Jacquie, Ron: Great meeting, short and sweet!
Schedule Next Meeting:
The next regular board of directors meeting will be on March 28, 2005 at 5:30p.m.
Adjournment:
Move to adjourn at 6:25p.m.
Minutes prepared by Lisa Strother