HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-14 MinutesBozeman Tourism Business Improvement District
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce
12:00 noon
Minutes
Tourism Business Improvement District/CVB joint meeting
Chamber of Commerce Building, Bozeman, Montana
Present: Daryl Schliem (Executive Director)
TBID Board Members: Andrew Ash, Tim Kuhlman, Benno Garwood, Carl Solvie, Larry Lambert
TBID Advisory Members: Matt Sease (BBLA), Dan Rust (Tournament Committee)
CVB Members: Mike Bannville (AllTrips), Dan Martin (Karst Stage), Amanda Black (Comfort
Inn/Comfort Suites)
Public: Lisa Sabena (Lewis and Clark), Matt Sease (Super 8), Daren Barbe (Lambert Hotels), JC
Estenson (Flying Horse), Kali Gillette (Flying Horse), Flying Horse Representative, Craig Coles
(Bozeman Basketball Club), Chris Taraboccia (Bozeman Basketball Club), Eric Seybert (Bozeman
Basketball Club)
• At 12:00pm, the TBID Meeting was called to order
• Introductions
• Disclosures – Andrew disclosed that he had approached the Bozeman Basketball Club in
regards to seeking TBID funding, and had some meetings with them in regards to the
process. Additionally, he has children involved in Bozeman Basketball, so therefore said
he would be excusing himself from the discussion and voting process on that agenda
item.
• Public Comment – None
• Craig Coles spoke on behalf of the Bozeman Hardwood Classic to be held Jan. 30 and
Feb. 1, 2015 in Bozeman. They are seeking $5,000 in TBID funding to be used to pay for
referees for the event. In the past, they have relied on high school players to referee
the games, which has led to bad officiating, which has caused the tournament to drop
off in participation. The funding would be used to secure paid referees to make the
tournament grow in the coming years. Larry motioned to approve up to $5,000 to be
earmarked strictly to pay for officials for the tournament. Benno seconded. Daryl noted
that the RFP stated the funding would be needed by Jan. 30, 2014, but in actuality
should read Jan. 30, 2015. Matt also suggested that the TBID somehow be listed as a
sponsor of the event, and the Hardwood Classic was in agreement on that. Larry, Carl,
Tim and Benno voted in favor, Andrew abstained and the motion was passed.
• Minutes from previous meeting – Benno motioned to approve, second by Andrew,
motion to approve minutes carried unanimously.
• Marketing Plan update was given by Flying Horse Communications. They shared
statistics on the winter digital marketing campaign.
• MSU is looking to add a culinary and hospitality segment to their offerings, and was
looking for support. Initially, the program would be a 1-2 year program through Gallatin
College, but would become a 4 year program through MSU. This could start as early as
Fall 2015. Dan motioned to write a letter in support of the program, seconded by Mike.
CVB voted to pass the motion. Larry motioned to write a letter of support on behalf of
the TBID, seconded by Carl. Motion passed unanimously. Daryl said he would draft a
letter on behalf of the TBID in support of the program.
• Daryl gave the Financial Report. Motion to approve the financial report by Andrew,
seconded by Benno, motion passed unanimously. Dan motioned to approve the CVB
financials, seconded by Mike, motion passed unanimously.
• Tim announced that he was resigning his position at the Holiday Inn, and has accepted a
job offer in Big Sky – as such, he will also be resigning his position with the TBID effective
Dec. 1, 2014. Daryl said they would be seeking a replacement, so any interested parties
can contact him.
• Daryl gave an update on Bozeman air service. He will be meeting with American Airlines
and USAir in the near future in an effort to obtain non-stop service to and from Dallas.
• Daryl gave an update on the Website. Prime, Incorporated is on schedule and
everything seems to be coming together. The new website will likely be unveiled and in
operation by Jan. 1, 2015.
• Other business – Tim noted that the Kirschenbaum family home burned down on Friday,
and anyone looking to help can contact Sandra Hodge. Matt announced that there will
be a BBLA meeting on Dec. 16, and they will be voting on board members during that
meeting.
• Daryl discussed the letter from Garrett Norcott, Staff Attorney with the State of
Montana. It dealt with what TBIDs could and could not do in regards to a Convention
Center. Basically, the TBID cannot take on long term liabilities, so ownership of a
Convention Center by the TBID is really not possible. However, if the ownership issue is
resolved, the TBID could likely take on the operations portion of the Convention Center.
• Larry announced that Belgrade is pursuing a TBID of their own, and it appears likely that
this will happen in the near future. Daryl said the next Storm Water meeting will be the
3rd Wednesday in January, and encouraged all to attend.
• Motion to adjourn by Andrew, second by Tim. Motion approved unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 1:25 pm