COLUMBUS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
900 FRONT AVENUE, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Commissioners Present: Scott Ressmeyer, Chair, Bruce Smith, Secretary &
Treasurer, Brian Plemmons, Allen Woodall, James Smith, Teresa Tomlinson, John
Shinkle and Elizabeth Barker.
Ex-Officio Members Present: Richard Bishop, Larry Campbell, Cyndy Cerbin,
Isaiah Hugley, and Mayor Jim Wetherington.
Ex-officio Members Absent: Herbert Greene, Mike Gaymon, Dale Hester, and
Enoch Morris.
Staff Present: Peter Bowden, Shelby Guest, Kimberly Parker, LaTivia Rivers,
Laura Walker, Ashley Woitena and Linda Olvera.
Special Guest: Maggie Potter, GDEcD
Call to Order: Peter Bowden called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
Nominating Committee Report: Cyndy Cerbin presented the 2009 slate of
officers: Chair, Bruce Smith, Vice Chair, John Shinkle, Treasurer, Brian
Plemmons and Secretary, Elizabeth Barker.
Peter Bowden asked for any additions to the slate, none were forthcoming and a
vote was taken. Mayor Wetherington made a motion that the vote (for the slate
of officers offered) be approved and the motion was seconded by Allen Woodall.
A vote was taken and the motion was passed.
Peter Bowden adjourned the meeting at 3:34 p.m.
Call to Order: Bruce Smith, new Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
Approval of Minutes and Treasurer?s Report: Bruce Smith presented the minutes
of the January 27th Board meeting. A motion to accept the minutes was made by
Brian Plemmons, seconded by Teresa Tomlinson. A vote was taken and the motion
passed. Mr. Smith then presented the financial statements for the month of
February. Brian Plemmons requested that the expense line item for the credit
card fees exclude the regonline fees (which will become a new expense line
item.) He also requested the monthly balance sheet from the previous year be
presented. Scott Ressmeyer made a motion to accept the statements as
presented, Mayor Wetherington seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed.
FY 2010Budget Presentation: The task force (Scott Ressmeyer, Bruce Smith, Jack
Basset, Brian Plemmons and Ben Williams) reviewed the budget and recommended a
budget of $1.6 million (an 8.37% reduction from FY 2009) based on the following:
Georgia Department of Economic Development grants may not be available through
FY 2010 and should be taken out of the budget.
Reduction in advertising-based similarly on FY 2009 reductions; more strategic
placement will be considered-research driven-to maximize return on investment.
Reduction in Special-On-going-based similarly on FY 2009 reductions.
Reduction in Travel-based similarly on FY 2009 reductions-travel will be based
on market segment research and considered on a case by case request and Staff
request.
A motion to accept the budget was made by John Shinkle, seconded by Teresa
Tomlinson. A vote was taken and the motion passed.
Chair?s Report:
Board commitment agreement-Teresa Tomlinson requested a change in the wording
of the agreement pertaining to length of service. The change will be made and
the forms e-mailed to Board members. A question pertaining to excused absences
by Board members was raised. A review of the by-laws and discussion by the
Executive Board will take place to make any changes.
Sales Report: Laura Walker presented the sales report for January. Copies are
attached.
Marketing Report: Shelby Guest introduced Maggie Potter, GDEcD, who gave a
brief report on the film crew from China who visited Columbus.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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