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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1995
11:30 A.M.
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AGENDA
ill I. CALL TO ORDER
d II. OATH OF OFFICE
j III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 18, 1995 MEETING
I IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. BUDGET UPDATE - Warren Dearing
B. MARKETING UPDATE - Greg Saunders
Ce C. OTHER
j V. NEW BUSINESS
A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
IC. OTHER
✓ VI. SALES AND MARKETING REPORT
✓ VII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT
1 VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Board of Directors Meeting
June 15, 1995
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OLD BUSINESS
Budget Update: Mr. Gary Blagg reviewed budgets with Mr. Paul W. McCallum and
Ms. Fran Fairchild earlier. He reported that the numbers this year were conservative.
Mr. Blagg commented that only one item stood out. The Lumis contract of $250.00
a month for the security purpose of transfering daily cash deposits from the
Convention Center to the bank when at the most only $400.00 is being transfered
in cash. The budget goes before Council on June 21 and 22.
NEW BUSINESS
Tourism/Economic Development Committee Appointments: Last board meeting Mr.
Greg Saunders suggested that there be a total economic development package
presented by members of the CVB Board of Directors to a Council Worshop at
the same time the PKF Study results are presented. Mr. Bigbie appointed Mr. Greg
Saunders to chair the committee. Mr. Bruce Crouch and Mr. Phil Parker will also be
on the committee.
SALES AND MARKETING REPORT
Sales and Marketing Highlights: Paul W. McCallum reported that the Main Street Days
Fam was the largest ever. It has generated four hot leads to date.
The number of site inspections are growing steadly resulting in increased bookings.
The Convention and Visitors Bureau held three writer tours that led to publicity in
metro, state, and national publications. Mr. McCallum commented on how La Buena
Vida adds to the Grapevine experience.
The Visitor Information Center had a soft opening during Main Street Days. An official
opening date will be set when the parking lot and landscaping is completed.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT
• Palace Update: Mr. McCallum reported that the Palace Theater Gala, chaired by Fala
Crouch, was a successful event. The Gala was to launch the fund raising for the
Palace restoration. Mr. McCallum went over the plans for the Palace restoration.
The Liberty Park Plaza final designs of the fountain are in. In the next couple of
months the bidding process will start and it will go in front of Council.
The Heritage Center landscaping will continue as follows. Looking for alternatives to
the black top that was originally planned. The Sharecropper's House is on site.
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7, hk9ie'SouthwesteBluegrass Club holds a meeting every third Sunday of the month and
j �' ��r� i) plays bluegrass music following free of charge to the public. They would like a
,. month trial in Grapevine. The CVB would fund the Palace Theater $1600.00 to
liI �� 62 sver expenses for six Sundays. Mr. McCallum asked the Board to give some thought
4 4ethis proposal. Since there will be no meeting in July, the Board can make a
,;q1, ecision via fax.
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N u;�* - teens on food traitors during festivals. This is no state requirement and takes away
ma I ,Gq , ze relationship between vendor and customers. Mr. Bigbie asked for consensus of
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a hard on this issue: Board was unanimous in pursuing city management to remove
40. tequirem ent from Grapevine festivals.
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a ''"kI;�,Warren Dearing made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; Gary Blagg seconded
°' the motion. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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