Monthly Minutes
January 2008 Minutes
2008-01-17
Minutes of Monthly Meeting -- Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Highway Department Conference Room
Meeting was called to order at 11:32 a.m.
Members present: Charlie Swanson, Ann Miller, Storme Nelson, Dan Frase, Dick Fankhauser, Betty Jo Brown and
Fred Galan
Absent: Tara Heckel, Greg Krantz and Mike BobinOthers present: Chris Waldron, Lou Schneider, Ruth Skeie
Previous Minutes
Minutes of the Dec. 11, 2007 and Nov 13, 2007 meetings were circulated. Storme Nelson motioned to approve the Dec. 11, minutes, seconded by Dick Fankhauser. Storme Nelson motioned to approve the Nov. 13, minutes, seconded by Dick Fankhauser. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
December Treasurer’s Report and Profit and Loss Statement were circulated for review. Dan Frase motioned to approve. Storme Nelson seconded. File pending audit. Motion carried.
Old Business:
- Sports Shows
The board discussed having a header made for the Indianapolis show after viewing a bid for the project. Dan Frase motioned that two separate signs be made and that the cost for WCTA not exceed $200.00 and that the Interim Director look around for the best cost. Storme Nelson seconded. Motion Carried.
Executive Director Report:(See attached report)
New Business:
- Articles of Incorporation
Lou Schneider of Economic Development talked about the possibility of adding Economic Development to WCTA’s Purpose Statement for economic reasons. The board decided that the discussion should be tabled until further information is acquired at next meeting. The vote will be at the next meeting.
- Bylaws:
The board reviewed the proposed bylaw changes. Dick Fankhauser motioned to approve. Ann Miller seconded. Motion carried.
- Chamber Dollars:
The board considered a request by the Spooner Chamber to help sell chamber dollars while Chamber Director is unavailable. Ann Miller motioned that Tourism staff should help sell Chamber Dollars as long as “the Tourism Director and Chamber Director account for money at the beginning and end of each day”. Dan Frase seconded. Dick Fankhauser motioned to amend decision by adding, “only when Tourism Staff sells Chamber Dollars”. Dan Frase seconded. Motion carried.
- Website Changes
The board considered an estimate for website changes. Dick Fankhauser motioned that discussion be tabled until the Website Committee can meet and look at proposed changes. Dan Frase seconded. Motion carried.
- Snowtracks/ATV Tracks
The board discussed whether or not to continue with Snowtracks and whether or not to add ATV tracks. Ruth Skeie mentioned that the Spooner Chamber had paid for this season. The board also discussed other ways to promote trails in Washburn County. Storme Nelson motioned to drop snowtracks and not pay for ATV tracks. Dan Frase seconded. Motion carried.
- Payroll
The board looked at two bids for 2008 payroll. Dick Fankhauser motioned to use Anderson, Hager and Moe for one year and then re-evaluate. Dan Frase seconded. Motion Carried.
Correspondences:
- The board reviewed a thank you letter from Heritage Passage concerning a donated laptop.
- Dick Fankhauser mentioned an agreement between Rodeo and Tourism. A formal vote will take place at the next meeting.
Storme Nelson motion to adjourn at 1:33 p.m., seconded by Betty Jo Brown. Motion carried.
February Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 12th, 2008, 11:30am
Location: Washburn County Highway Department Conference Room