February 13, 2017
The Rock Port Tourism Board met Monday, February 13, 2017, at 5:10 p.m. at Rock Port City Hall. Members present were Donnie Parsons, Chris Shimmel, Denton Melvin, Candy Jennings and Angela Mace. Also present were Jim Clodfelter and City Clerk Ashtin Paris.
Candy Jennings called the meeting to order.
Jim Clodfelter was present on behalf of the Rock Port Chamber to request advertising funding for Old Fashioned Saturday Night and the Christmas Mall. Jim presented expenses for both events to the board.
Donnie Parsons moved to approve $750 in advertising funding for the Rock Port Chamber. Angela Mace seconded. Donnie Parsons, Denton Melvin, Candy Jennings and Angela Mace voted aye. Chris Shimmel abstained.
Chris Shimmel moved to approve the October 24, 2016, meeting minutes. Angela Mace seconded. All votes aye.
Chris Shimmel moved to approve the October 2016 financials. Candy Jennings seconded. All votes aye.
Chris Shimmel moved to approve the November 2016 financials. Denton Melvin seconded. All votes aye.
Denton Melvin moved to approve the December 2016 financials. Donnie Parsons seconded. All votes aye.
Denton Melvin moved to approve the January 2017 financials. Donnie Parsons seconded. All votes aye.
Candy Jennings reported great feedback on the welcome signs. Several people have suggested landscaping around the signs. Clerk Paris reported that all sign expenses have been paid.
The board discussed focusing on the signage for the turbine site and improving the site during 2017.
The first event scheduled for 2017 is the 4th of July.
The next meeting will be held Monday, March 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Angela Mace moved to adjourn. Chris Shimmel seconded. All votes aye.