HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-14 Tourism Business Improvement District 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