COLUMBUS IRON WORKS CONVENTION AND
TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING
MARCH 22, 2012
12:00 NOON
The monthly meeting of the Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center
Authority was held in the Board Room of the facility, at 12:00 noon, on
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Authority Members Present: Chairman Jed Harris, Vice Chairman Colin Martin, Ms.
Gloria Strode, and Dr. Kim Peters
Authority Members Absent: Mr. Robert Nobles
Administrative Members Present: Mr. Larry Campbell, Executive Director, Ms.
Cindy Ware, Finance Manager and Ms. Chasity Hall, Secretary
Guest Present: Cunningham Center for Leadership Development Assistant Director,
Shana Young
CALL TO ORDER
At 11:59 P.M., Chairman Jed Harris called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jed Harris asked if all members present had received and read the
minutes from the previous meeting. With no corrections or additions to be
made, Dr. Kim Peters made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 23,
2012 meeting as written. Ms. Gloria Strode seconded the motion and the minutes
were accepted as written.
NEW BUSINESS
WORKER?S COMPENSATION Mr. Larry Campbell reported to the Authority that in
dealing with an employee that had been put out of work on an injury, it was
brought to his attention that the Trade Center had not been paying its portion
of the city?s worker?s compensation insurance. Ms. Cindy Ware stated that
since finding out about the issue she has been working with Pam Hodge to get it
resolved. Cindy added that it was strictly a money issue and that the
employees do have coverage. She added that HR stated that the Trade Center has
two options, pay through cost allocation or get their own policy. Adding that
the later of the two would most likely be the best option. Cindy continued that
she had contacted two similar departments for guidance. The Airport Authority,
which has their own policy and the Water Works that is self-insured. Cindy went
on to say that she had also spoke with an agent from J. Smith Lanier who was
working on getting her a quote. Upon receiving the quote as well as a breakdown
of the cost allocation, a more informed decision could be made on which option
would be more cost effective for the Trade Center. Cindy remarked that at some
point the submitted budget would have to be amended to cover the additional
money. She them assured the members that she would keep them informed as
additional information became available.
TRANSITION / INTERIM DIRECTOR Chairman Jed Harris stated that based on the
organization chart, the assistant director would fill in during the absence of
the director. With this said, Assistant Director, David Bevans would the acting
/interim director at his existing salary for a period not to exceed 90 days.
OLD BUSINESS
CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL Larry Campbell reported that the convention center
hotel project had been among the topics discussed at several meeting he had
attended lately and there seemed to be a renewed interest with the Development
Authority. Larry stated that Columbus recently lost the Robotics Military
Conference to Atlanta because of the lack of hotel rooms in walking distance of
the facility.
CUNNINGHAM CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Cunningham Center for
Leadership Development Assistant Director, Ms. Shana Young appeared before the
Authority to give them an update on the search for the new Trade Center
executive director. Ms. Young passed out a copy of the salary study that had
been conducted for the member?s review. Shana stated that the information had
been complied using information obtained from several comparable facilities.
After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Kim Peters to post the
executive director position with a pay range of $100-125 thousand with a
minimum of 6 years experience. Ms. Gloria Strode seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried by all members present. Ms. Young concluded her
presentation by stating that once the position was posted it would be a 30 day
process of reviewing and narrowing of the applicants and that she should have
some potential interviewees at the next board meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On behalf of the Trade Center Authority, Chairman Jed Harris presented
retiring Executive Director, Larry Campbell with an engraved mantel clock. This
traditional gift was given as a token of their appreciation for his years of
service to the Authority.
FINANCIAL REPORT
FEBRUARY 2012 See attached report.
On a motion made by Ms. Gloria Strode and seconded by, Dr. Kim Peters the
financial report was approved as prepared and presented by Ms. Cindy Ware.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items of business to discuss, Chairman Jed Harris adjourned the
meeting at 2:12 p.m. The next regular meeting, which is held the fourth
Thursday of the month, will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 12:00 noon. in
the Board Room of the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center.
Jed Harris, Chairman Larry Campbell,
Executive Director
Trade Center Authority Columbus, GA Convention
and Trade Center
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