CPS Board Minutes
February 3, 2010 Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Delgado at 10:00 a.m. All Board members were present with the exception of Mark. He arrived fifteen minutes later.

Following the agenda, Michel called on the audience for their input.

1. Susanne Buxton requested the Board address recent newspaper articles and radio shows maligning Sunset Celebration.

2. Robert Mathison requested the Board address how the 2009 elections were handled.

3. Ryan Stymers wanted to know the Board’s position on open meetings regarding the PC jurying

All items were added to the agenda. A motion to accept was made by Susan and Seconded by Kristi. Passed unanimously.

Secretary’s Report by Wink

This being the first full business meeting for the new Board, manuals were distributed to all Board Members and the format for message distribution explained. The manuals contained meeting dates, Board Member assignments, Guidelines, By-Laws, City Lease and correspondence received up to this date. All Board members were asked to use the manuals to file any and all incoming paperwork.
A motion to accept was made by Susan and Seconded by Christine. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report by Christine

The January report showed a net income of $2,336.64 and a total of cash assets in the bank of $60,426.65. The report was given to the Secretary for inclusion in the minutes.
A motion to accept was made by Wink and Seconded by Don. Passed unanimously.

PC Report by Ryan Stimers

Ryan, Meike and Hector were the only PC members present at the PC meeting on Monday February 1, 2010. The committee did not have a quorum. Three people were present to jury and two others wanted to add additional products. No decision was made due to a lack of a quorum. A written report was given to the Secretary for inclusion in the minutes.
A motion to accept was made by Susan and Seconded by Christine. Passed unanimously.


Pier Manager’s Report by Bert Lee

A verbal report was given. Bert also advised the Board that he had instructed all persons with items in and around the Kiosk to be removed.

The Board advised the Pier Managers to be sure they comply with all documents regarding Pier Operations.
A motion to accept was made by Mark and Seconded by Susan. Passed unanimously.

Performer’s Committee Report by Mark Riggs

There was no report since a new committee has not been selected. Mark advised that there was supposed to be a meeting on Monday the 1st but it rained so no one showed up. A new meeting is scheduled for Friday the 5th of February to select a new committee.

A motion to accept was made by Don and Seconded by Christine. Passed unanimously.

Wink (Secretary) reported that the minutes of the January 27th, 2010 meeting were not covered in his report.

A motion to accept was made by Christine and Seconded by Wink. Passed unanimously.

Wink presented the schedule for two Board Members to handle situations that may arise during operational hours at the Pier. The member(s) will work with the Pier Manager when requested or needed to ensure we are in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

A motion to accept was made by Christine and Seconded by Kristi. Passed unanimously.

New Business

Susanne Buxton requested the Board attempt to provide some positive responses to recent newspaper and radio programs. Michel advised he would contact Jerry Schmida and try to get some positive press out for us.

A motion to accept was made by Wink and Seconded by Christine. Pass unanimously.

Wink requested the formation of a Board member committee. This committee will address Pier Manager duties, responsibilities, etc. and bring any recommendations back to the full Board.

A motion to accept was made by Wink and Seconded by Christine Passed unanimously/.

The Committee members will be: Kristi, Christine, Susan and Wink

The Board was presented with a Ballot for selecting the new PC members. All candidates were listed on the ballot. The ballots were counted by Don and Wink and the results are as follows:

Fran Doll
Barbara Winko
Ron Augustine
Melanie Griffith
LeAnne McCarthy
Trish Pleasant
Susan Johnson

Joyce Straiton and Eddie Wolford were selected as alternates.

A motion to accept was made by Susan and Seconded by Mark. Passed unanimously.

A discussion initiated by Ryan Stimers as to whether jurying decisions should be closed to everyone except PC Members. Limiting the attendance of applicants during the deliberations we reasonable. The new PC will need to make their wishes know to the Board.


A discussion initiated by Robert Mathison to address the way the 2009 elections were conducted. All dates and procedures for the proper elections in the future were discussed. Following the correct procedures was emphasized.

All Board Members were given an application for the Leadership Success Academy 2010.

A motion to adjourn was made at 12:18 p.m by Susan and Seconded by Mark. Passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned.