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May 2008
Meeting Minutes
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Tobacco Valley Community Development Council
General Meeting May 8th, 2008 at the Senior Citizens Center, Eureka, MT 59917
Called to order at 9:33 am
Attendance: Mike Henry, Jon Leonard, Valene Goff, Randy McIntyre, Tracy McIntyre, Rose Kipp, Chris Fox, Leslie Graves, Eric Heyn.
April Minutes were reviewed. Motion made by Jon to accept the minutes as written. 2nd by Mike.
Treasurer's Report: General Funds: $4470.60
Expenses: $
Income: $0
BEAR Program: $500.00 no change
NDC Training: $645.00 no change
Business Park: $2650.00 no change
Total TVCDC Funds: $8265.60
Jon made a motion to accept the treasurer's report, 2nd by Leslie. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
*TVCDC Mixer, June 19th, 5:30pm Riverside Park. Budget $150.00, Committee: Leslie, Mike & Rose.
ACTION ITEMS:
Develop Mixer Committee. ***See Announcements***
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
WEBSITE-
There are some sections of the website that are missing and need to be filled in. Tracy urged the Board and members to take a look and give some input www.eurekamontanadevelopment.com.
Bob C. has offered a 2nd domain name that will be free the first year and $9.00 every year thereafter. It was agreed by the Board to accept the 2nd domain name and then determine if it is needed after the first year. The area web cam links need to be included.
COMMITTEE RESTRUCTUING- nothing at this time
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ACTION PLAN UPDATE:
5-6 members are working on the Matrix. Each committee member is working on a section to update. A draft will be provided by June.
BUSINESS PARK-
The weed department has sprayed. A modified storm water plan was submitted to the state. There may be some interest in a lot. Jon will sign a letter of support from the TVCDC for the $30,000 planning grants that are being submitted by ERDP for the Industrial District/Business Park.
HOUSING-
There is a fair amount of interest in the student built house. Tracy & Valene have finished their NDC training.
NATURAL RESOURCE-
Young Dodge- the decision has been signed and sent out. Meadows' decision is expected to be signed and sent out within 2 weeks.
TOURISM-
Lincoln County Tourism did trade shows in Calgary and Seattle. Jon gave an update on the Rendezvous. Randy reported that there was a travel show filming during Rendezvous and they have developed a Tobacco Valley Series that will air over a 3 week time frame. Randy will be informed when it airs and it will be on line as well. He plans on getting some DVD's of the show.
The Rendezvous Village Vendors had 81 vendors with only an estimated 30 from the Tobacco Valley. There was a lengthy discussion on Tourism, Lodging, and the resources we have in the Tobacco Valley.
BEAR-
The BEAR team will give a presentation at the Chamber Luncheon on June 11th, and is in the process of recruiting new BEAR interviewers.
REPORTS:
CHAMBER-
The Annual Chamber Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 26th 2008 and this year will be a 2 man scramble.
The Chamber and Lincoln Count High School is co-hosting a Circus on July 11th or 12th in the lot next to the football field. Advance Tickets will be $6.00 child, $8.00 Adult or Child $7.00 & Adult $11.00 at the door. 25% of the profit will go to the Chamber and the High school.
INFRASTRUCTURE-
No update
KRDC/PORT AUTHORITY-
No update
ERDP-
ERDP is in the process of completing the grant applications for the Town's water project.
RC&D, EDD, & CRDC-
The EDD is setting up face to face interviews and plans on having a Regional Economic Development Planner on staff by the middle of June.
COUNTY GROWTH POLICY-
Chris gave a brief update on the County's growth policy planning. They are now working with consultant on policy and is looking for someone from Troy to fill a vacant position on the Planning Board.
TOWN OF EUREKA-
Letters of Support are needed on the water expansion & upgrade project. TSEP has been submitted, DNRC goes out next week and CDBG the following week.
Next Meeting- June 12th, 2008 Senior Citizens Center 9:30 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tracy McIntyre
Secretary
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