Tourism Minutes 9/28/2010

Minutes for the Tourism Committee
Tuesday September 28, 2010
City Hall Council Chambers

1. Meeting called to order by Chairman Dick Doeren at 9:05am.
2. Roll Call:
a. Members present: Mayor Fulton, Chairman Dick Doeren, Terri Berth, Ron Hayes, Ken Thompson, Dale Mohr. Ed Zahn arrived 9:13am
b. Absent: Pete Stark
3. Approval of Agenda
a. Motion to approve by Ron Hayes, seconded by Ken Thompson
b. Motion carried upon verbal voice 7 ayes
4. Approval of Minutes from 8/31/2010 meeting
a. Motion to approve and place on file by Ron Hayes, seconded by Ken Thompson
b. Motion carried upon verbal voice 7 ayes
5. Correspondence was noted by Chairman Doeren that he had received a Letter of Resignation from Krista Proksch, effective immediately, due her increased job responsibilities. The Mayor was asked to appoint a citizen in her position as a committee member and as Secretary.
6. Discussion and Recommendation
a. Ron Hayes stated that the Bond pickle vat should be tarped to protect it from the elements and that the sign could be taken apart and placed in storage until it is determined where it will be used permanently.
b. Committee appointments for the upcoming fishing tournaments were discussed. Chairman Doeren reviewed what the organizations were looking for in a host community and various areas that needed attention were reviewed. It was decided that it was a little premature to appoint committees at this time. All members will be working on a committee. Mayor Fulton will contact local businesses for their input. Lodging was discussed with a possibility of having rooms sponsored by area businesses for the staff of the tournament. Holtwood campgrounds spots were also discussed. Many responsibilities are handled by the tournament organizers with input from the City. FLW will be held on July 21-23.Chairman Doeren will check to see what TV channel will carry the coverage.
c. Chairman Doeren suggested we contact marine industry manufacturers and dealers to see if there is an interest in having them hold their “dealer meeting” in Oconto, much like the recent one held by Cruisers Yachts.
d. Chairman Doeren handed out a proposed possible budget breakdown of items that would be used for gift bags given to tournament participants. They could include stamped postcards, gift certificates, etc. It was recommended to request an increase of $3,000.00 to the 2011 Tourism budget at the next Finance meeting.
7. Next meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2010 at 9:00am.
8. Agenda items will be; tournaments, website, public budget hearing in November, postcards and committee dates. Forward any other agenda items to Chairman Doeren.
9. Adjournment
a. Meeting adjourned at 11:05am
b. Motion by Ken Thompson seconded by Ron Hayes
Minutes submitted by Terri Berth, Acting Secretary