Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · October 22, 2013
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR
TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013
6:00 P.M.
1.0 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Holly Cook. Other Committee members
present were:
Ronald Tocci
Rodney Hutson
Mary Harvey
Kevin Lala
Prakash Patel
Members absent:
Jeffie Cappadonna
Ken Shuman
Laura Wilson
Others present:
City Manager – George Shackelford
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Assistant City Secretary – Betsy Gates
2.0 No Public Comments were received.
3.0 Reports and Announcements
Mike Baxter, Marketing Director, presented information regarding Success of Recent
Events, ongoing activities, and our awards received from the Conference of the Texas
Festivals and Events Association.
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Regular Tourism Advisory Committee
October 22, 2013
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4.0 Motion was made by Ron Tocci, second by Rodney Hutson, to approve the minutes of
the July 30, 2013 Regular Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
5.0 New Business
5.1 Motion was made by Mary Harvey, second by Ron Tocci to accept the council
approved fiscal budget for 2013-2014 Annual Operations budget amount of
$11,000 to The Regional Arts Council (TRAC) for Financial Support for Four
Performances of "The Nutcracker" Ballet, held December 7 and 8, 2013 at the
Tomball High School Auditorium.
Motion carried 5 votes Aye, 1 vote Nay.
5.2 Motion was made by Mary Harvey, second by Kevin Lala to accept the council
approved fiscal budget for 2013-2014 Annual Operations budget amount of
$30,000 to Spring Creek County Historical Association.
Motion carried unanimously.
6.0 Motion was made by Mary Harvey, second by Ron Tocci, to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4 day of February 2014.
Betsy Gates, TRMC, CMC Holly Cook
City Secretary Chair
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR
TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the City of Tomball Tourism Advisory Committee, to be
held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas
77375, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to
action. The Tomball Tourism Advisory Committee reserves the right to meet in a closed session
for consultation with attorney on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable
pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
1.0 Call to Order
2.0 Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions (At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on any
matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time not to exceed
three minutes. No Commission discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter
has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law.)
3.0 Reports and Announcements:
• Update by Mike Baxter, Marketing Director, regarding Success of Recent Events and
ongoing activities
4.0 Approve Minutes of July 30, 2013 Regular Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting
5.0 New Business:
5.1 Approve Request by The Regional Arts Council (TRAC) for Financial Support for Four
Performances of "The Nutcracker" Ballet, held December 7 and 8, 2013 at the Tomball
High School Auditorium, in the Amount of $24,500.
5.2 Approve Spring Creek County Historical Association Request for $40,000 fiscal budget
for 2013-2014 Annual Operations
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Regular Tourism Advisory Committee
October 22, 2013
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6.0 Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of
Tomball, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 18 day of October,
2013 by 4:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of
said meeting.
Betsy Gates
Assistant City Secretary, TRMC, CMC
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or
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at (281) 290-1002 or FAX (281) 351-6256 for further information. AGENDAS MAY ALSO BE VIEWED ONLINE AT
www.ci.tomball.tx.us.
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