COLUMBUS IRON WORKS CONVENTION
AND
TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING
APRIL 24, 2008
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, April 24. 2008
Authority Members Present: Chairman, Frank Etheridge, Vice Chairman Lori Auten
and Mr. James Cantrell.
Authority Members Absent: Mr. Jed Harris, and Mr. Colin Martin
Administrative Members Present: Mr. Larry Campbell, Executive Director, Ms.
Cindy Ware, Finance Manager and Ms. Chasity Hall, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
At 12:20 P.M., Chairman Frank Etheridge called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman, Frank Etheridge asked if all members present had received and read
the minutes from the last meeting. With no corrections or additions to be
made, Mr. James Cantrell made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 27,
2008 meeting. Vice Chairman Lori Auten seconded the motion and the minutes were
accepted as written.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK Larry shared with the Authority that
National Public Service Recognition Week would be coming up in a couple of
weeks, and the city would be participating. Larry stated that the city had
several activities planned for the employees spread out over the week. Larry
added that the city also took this time to honor the employees receiving
Service Award Pins for their tenure. Larry stated that the Trade Center had
three employees that would receive pins. Christy Chapman, for twenty-five years
of service as well as Ernice Bell and Kathy Rogers who both would receive
ten-year pins.
ARAMARK CATERING SALES MANAGER Larry informed the Authority that Aramark
had began interviewing for the position of Catering Sales Manager. Larry
stated that he was actively involved in the interviewing process and that he
and Aramark, General Manager, Tom Trierwieler had narrowed their decision to
two people. Larry added that hopefully by the next meeting the decision would
be made and the new Catering Sales Manager could be introduced.
OLD BUSINESS
A. CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL / REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Larry stated
that the last changes to the Request for Proposal had been sent to the
Development Authority Attorney, Ed Sprouse for review. Once he agreed to the
wording it would officially be ready to send out to the potential developers.
Larry added that Tony Peterman with Strategic Advisory Group continued to
receive calls from interested investors. Larry again stated he would keep the
member updated on any progress with the project.
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. MARCH 2008 See attached report.
A motion was made by Mr. James Cantrell and seconded by Vice-Chairman
Lori Auten to approve the financial report as prepared and presented by Ms.
Cindy Ware.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items of business to discuss, Chairman Frank Etheridge
adjourned the meeting at 1:25 pm. The next regular meeting, which is held the
fourth Thursday of each month, will be Thursday, May 22, 2008 in the Board Room
of the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center.
Frank Etheridge, Chairman Larry Campbell,
Executive Director
Trade Center Authority Columbus, GA
Convention and Trade Center
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