Occupancy Tax Board

MINUTES OF THE OCCUPANCY TAX BOARD MEETING Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Regular Meeting 2:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME – The regular meeting of the Occupancy Tax Board convened at 2:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Jim Fielding, Chair, Kerry Moore, Roxanne Slayton, Jill Cleveland Members Absent: Elaine Dotts A quorum was present. Staff Present: Allison Gray, Tourism & Event Manager, Juanita Jennings, Director of Public Affairs Others Present: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Ms. Moore motioned to approve the agenda. Ms. Cleveland seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous (4-0) and the motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Ms. Moore motioned to approve the September 25, 2018 OTB Meeting minutes. Ms. Cleveland seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous (4-0) and the motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. REGULAR ITEMS (Action Items): 1. Election of Vice Chair for the Occupancy Tax Board Mr. Fielding introduced this item. Mr. Fielding motioned to nominate member Kerry Moore as the Vice Chair of the Occupancy Tax Board. Ms. Cleveland seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous (4-0) and the motion passed. Other Business / Non-Action Items / Information Items / Reports (Non-Action Items): 2. The revised Lodgers Tax application to include placement of marketing strategy was discussed. Ms. Jennings reviewed suggested changes to the application. Discussion occurred on adding an example of the marketing budget, and that a column total be added at the bottom of the application.  A request was made that the application be required to be typewritten by the applicant. 3. Reports The Lodgers Tax reports were reviewed. ADJOURN Ms. Cleveland motioned to adjourn. Ms. Slayton seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous (4-0) and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 2:54 p.m. Minutes approved 1/15/19