Minutes taken by Ryan Stimers

The meeting was called to order at 10:13 by Chairman Wink

Roll Call: Wendel Winko, Chairman; Michel Delgado, Vise Chairman; Ryan Stimers, Secretary; Joanne Hasman; Michael Shields.

Michael Shields asked that we announce that Studios of Key West was taking applications. Ryan will call before making the announcement at lottery.

The agenda was modified to add the Thanksgiving Party to new business.

Michael Shields made a motion to approve the agenda, Joanne seconded, passed.

Performers Committee Report:

There was a meeting on the 29th. They discussed Dales suspension and recommend that it be modified to require him to appear again before the performers committee be fore being allowed back on and to have a one year probation after he is let back on.

The committee also discussed creating new rules for managing themselves during season. All performers would be required to take one night off a week and all large acts will be kept on the pier. If there are more acts than spaces than some people will go home.

The performers reviewed the compliant submitted to the the city. They felt the complaint was vague and since the copy that they had been given had no signature they were under the impression that is had been submitted anonymously and therefore they felt that this was not a proper complaint. They were told that Ryan had removed the signature before giving them a copy but he had not explained this when he gave them the complaint.

Ryan made a motion to accept the performers report, Michael S seconded. Passed.

There was a discussion in regards to the acts at Mallory and do they go too far?

Ryan made a motion that the language reported in the complaint such as Whore, Fag, and Slut is unacceptable Michelle D seconded, passed.

In regards to the recommendation of the performers committee in regards to Dale, the board did not modify it's previous decision.

Dale spoke to appeal his suspension. Chairman Wink said that the situation was an ongoing problem and that the suspension should stand.

Michael Shields made a motion to accept the ruling of the chair. Ryan seconded, passed.

Dale may appeal the decision at the general meeting on noon December 10th.

There was a discussion in regards to the performers proposed rule change.

Ryan made a motion that the new rules be tried until the next board meeting on the 21st. The performers would be able to change these rules as long as they have a meeting to do so. Michelle D seconded, passed.

The performers committee announced a meeting for the next day at 3:00 Pm.

PC report: Given by Barbra.

The letter to Mr. Goldwitz was reviewed and approved by the board. Will seems satisfied with the letter. Ryan will send the letter to Mr. Goldwitz.

Barbara read the PC report.

Ryan made a motion to accept the PC report, Michel D seconded, passed.

Financial Report,

We lost $3731 this month, we will probably keep dropping each month. It is suggested that we raise the nightly fee to $15 within a few months. At the general membership meeting it will be suggested that we raise the fee on December 15th and if we have saved enough, drop it again on may 15th. We might also suggest that we put 12K more away so that we have three months operating expenses saved.

We may ask the city to drop the rent during construction.

Ryan made a motion to accept the financial report, Joanne seconded, passed.

Ryan will give OJ contact info for the car club who came to town and he will write them a letter asking for a donation.

Secretary's report: Ryan presented the minutes for 11 13 07.

Joanne made a motion to accept the secretary's report, Michel D seconded, passed.

Ryan made a motion that we appoint Susanne B to organize the thanksgiving party with a budget of $300 for turkeys and misc. Including a $50 donation to the church or event hall where it will be held. Michele D seconded, passed.

There was some discussion in regards to charging credit cards under the name CPS or Sunset Celebration, OJ will look into changing to the former.

OJ is advised that he should again operate an E-mail ballot system. The ballot will contain the proposed guidelines changes and proposed board members. We will be Mailing out a new ballot soon.

Larry Smith From the Pier House has contacted OJ to request that we have a place for a marching band to perform on march 13th. This board will let the next board work with that, and to discuss bus parking logistics with the city.