Finance Committee

City of Roswell Special Finance Committee Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9:00 a.m. City Hall Conference Room Committee Members present: Caleb Grant, Chairman Jason Perry, Councilor Committee Members absent: Art Sandoval, Councilor Other Elected Officials present: Juan Oropesa, Councilor Staff Present: Steve Polesak Monica Garcia Sharon Coll Marlin Johnson Elizabeth Rankin Elaine Mayfield Janice Shelf Louis Najar Others present: Larry Connelly Allan Trevor The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman Grant. Committee members Caleb Grant and Jason Perry were present, with Councilor Art Sandoval was absent which represented a quorum. Councilor Perry moved to approve the agenda, Councilor Grant seconded, a voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Regular Items: 1. Resolution No. 15-06 Right to Work Councilor Perry introduced a Resolution supporting our Representatives at the State level for “The Right to Work”, which would allow people to obtain employment without being forced to join a union. Councilor Perry explained his reasoning behind his support for the Resolution. Councilor Oropesa 1 expressed his concerns for not supporting the Resolution. After further discussion, Councilor Perry made a motion to recommend to full City Council Resolution No. 15-06, Right to Work, a voice vote was unanimous and the motion passes. 2. Lodger’s Tax Request – Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon Elaine Mayfield and Allan Trevor presented to the committee the Lodger’s Tax Request for The Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon. This is a two part festival with the Roswell International Sci-Fi Film Festival which showcases juried selections from the total submissions both national and international. The companion event is the Roswell Cosmicon featuring a vendor show, workshops celebrities from the genre. Steve Polasek spoke about focusing on out of town folks with the amount of money that was requested. After further discussion Councilor Perry made a motion to recommend to full City Council the funding of the Roswell Filmfest & Cosmicon, Chairman Grant seconded, a voice vote was unanimous and the motion passes. 3. North Sign Entry Proposals/Action Marlin Johnson presented a presentation regarding not only the north side entry sign but for all five signs that need to be replaced and each entry points to the City. He spoke about solicitation ideas with costs included. He showed three different ideas from design companies to the committee. After further discussion the committee asked staff to look at signs incorporating the airport and/or arts, and look at the sign with one arm, look at locations and lighting for the signs. Steve Polesak suggested we look at sight review and other challenges. Other/Non-Action Items/Reports: 1.Lodger’s Tax Update – Janice Self Ms. Self updated the committee on Lodger’s Tax funding, with regards to which festivals have been paid in full and festivals still pending payment and or documents that are needed to complete. 2.Directors Report – Monica Garcia Ms. Garcia updated the committee on gross receipts, lodger’s tax and convention fee dollars collected. Meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m. 2