Business Improvement District

Business Improvement District Board Minutes Noon, August 20, 2019 Grace Church 109 East 6th Street 2nd Floor Board Present, Bob Missel Bill Parks, Vince O'Connor, Howard Krasne, Kevin Main, JJ Bixby Absent: Glen Ellis Richard Register Jerry Johnson, Tom Coday Roxie Kracl Guests: Brian Newton and Cortney Schafer, John Battiato, Susan Jacobus, Bill Spagnotti 1. Meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Missel. It was noted that a copy of the Open Public Meeting Act was available in the room. 2. Motion was made to approve the minutes of the July 16th 2019 meeting by Bixby. Motion carried 3. Acting Chairman Missel opened the floor for comments or discussion from the public. John Batitiato read a statement. (This was given to Acting Chairman Missel after the statement was read.) Mr. Battiato would like graffiti removed and or prevented from buildings downtown. 4. Discussion on the City Billing BID for services. It has been consistently between $222-$250 for each hanging of the flags. $3200 was budgeted. There was no action taken. 5. Committee Reports Financial Committee – No report. Did have some discussion that about 5% of budget has not been collected Maintenance – No Report Marketing - Krasne reported that Media Solutions owes us some work. We are currently under budget. O'Connor mentioned adds in some various publications paid for by the CBB. Krasne mentioned that he has paid for some maintenance repairs on his lights and that Brad’s Electric has been behind on making fixes due to the flood work. Future Projects -No report. Design/Christmas Decorations Bid are due by the end of the week. Plan for 65 historic poles this year wooden poles next year 6. Approval of Expenses: New bill for newsletter is needed since the BID is tax exempt  7. MainStreet report Schafer reported that Summer Fest went well Distrx is up and running. She also handed out information about how to set up one’s business and also window stickers. Fall Festival will be October 11-13. Also is continuing the Minute on Main with a the goal of one new business a week. 8. Acting Chairman Missel noted the next meeting was set for September 17, 2019 at the same time and location. 9. Meeting was adjourned Main moved O’Conner seconded unanimous vote Respectfully submitted J.J. Bixby acting Secretary.