HomeMy WebLinkAboutSep 23 2014 TBID MinutesBozeman Tourism Business Improvement District
Minutes of Meeting September 23, 2014
Chamber of Commerce Building, Bozeman, Montana
Present: Daryl Schliem (Executive Director)
TBID Board Members: Andrew Ash, Tim Kuhlman, Benno Garwood, Carl Solvie, Larry Lambert,
Tom Stenzel, Sandra Hodge
Advisory Members: Matt Sease (BBLA), Melanie Stocks (MSU), Dan Rust (Tournament
Committee), Jeff Krause (Bozeman City Commission)
Public: Tanner (Super 8), Joe Josephson (Bozeman Ice Climbing), 2 other ladies that arrived
late???
At 12:02pm, the TBID Meeting was called to order
Introductions
Disclosures – There were none
Minutes from previous meeting – Andrew motioned to approve, second by Sandra,
motion to approve minutes carried unanimously.
Public Comment – Joe Josephson from the Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival introduced
himself, and said he appreciated the partnership. Let everyone know that they can
contact him if they have any questions for him. Dan Rust shared that the All Class State
Volleyball Tournament is coming up, and that they are in need of volunteers
Bozeman Police/Law and Justice Center presentation – there was none as no one was
present to give the presentation.
Yellowstone Classic Kick off Report – there was none as no one was in attendance to
give a report.
Marketing Plan update – there was none as no one from Flying Horse was in
attendance. Daryl did indicate that going forward Flying Horse will not be giving
monthly updates, as this does not seem necessary, but will move to a more quarterly
update
Daryl discussed the storm water issue facing the city. He encouraged the board and
other members of the public to show up for future discussions and share their views to
ensure all voices are heard and to maximize input. This issue will greatly affect hotels in
the near future, as they tend to have a lot of impermeable surfaces.
Daryl gave the Financial Report. There are 2 past due collections that they are trying to
collect on, both from the same hotel. The non reporting penalty is being assessed at
100% occupancy for the reporting period, plus a $500 fee for each non-reporting
quarter. Daryl also noted that he will be writing a check for $75,000 to American
Airlines for the non-stop service to Dallas. This has already been budgeted for and
approved; he just wanted to let the board know. Motion to approve the financial report
by Benno, seconded by Andrew, motion passed unanimously.
Policy and Procedures format – Daryl gave an update that the city is adopting Roberts
Rules of Order for their meetings, so the TBID will be as well. Daryl will present this at
the meeting next month.
Daryl gave an update on the Website. Prime, Incorporated, a Bozeman company, will
come out with two versions tomorrow. When the website is close to being finalized, it
will be presented to the board, as the board felt they did not need to be a part of every
piece, as the board has representatives working on this already.
Other business – Jeff Krause noted that is reappraisal year, so the Department of
Revenue will be appraising all properties this year for tax purposes – so be sure to pay
close attention to the next tax bill. Larry noted that the football weekends have been
particularly strong this year. Matt handed out a 2015-2016 Tournament Committee
Events Calendar. Matt shared that there will be a political candidates round table on
Oct. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn, and encouraged all to attend. Daryl informed the
board that Big Sky Valet is attempting to add a taxi service for Bozeman and Big Sky. He
handed out affidavits to all interested parties to indicate that they would be in support
of the new addition.
Motion to adjourn by Andrew, second by Andrew. Motion approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:44 pm