CPS Board Meeting

April 7, 2010

Members present:

All Board Members were Present with the exception of Mark

The meeting was called to order by Michel at 10:06AM

This Board meeting was held at the the Gato building.

During comments from the audience, the selling of Chinese jewelry and trademark infringement was requested to be added to the agenda by Jason. Kevin requested to be allowed to appeal PCs denial of his product to the Board.

After the comments the items were added to the agenda. A motion was made by Susan and seconded by Wink to approve the amended agenda.

Wink gave the Secretary’s report. Our insurance for the event is up for renewal. A flyer was included advising the Board that for a 2.5% fee of the coverage cost we would have Terrorism coverage. Wink was instructed to get with Dave and also contact the City to determine if the City has us covered under an umbrella policy. A motion was made by Don and seconded by Susan to accept the Secretary’s report and the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion passed.

Christine presented the Treasurer’s report. We are receiving revenues from the nightly lottery that has our organization on track to be able to reduce setups during the lean months of summer and maintain the voted on reserve funds. A motion was made by Wink and seconded by Kristi to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion passed.

The Pier manager’s report was given by Bert. His report is filed in the CPS notebook available at all Board meetings. He highlighted areas of operational concerns that need to be addressed. A motion was made by Susan and seconded by Don to accept the Pier Manager’s report. The motion passed.

The Performer’s report was given by Nick with an additional presentation from the Red Pants group. A copy of the Performer report will be provided for the pier manager. Copies of the presentation will be provided to all Board members for review and discussion. The information will also be placed in the notebook. A motion was made by Don and seconded by Kristi to accept the Performers report. The motion was passed.

The PC report was given by Barbara. Issues of rejurying and improper selling of merchandise were discussed at length by the Board, audience attendees and PC Committee members. Kevin Eble demonstrated his pearl oyster item for the Board. He was advised to reapply with PC for further consideration. The written report of the PC actions will be included in the notebook. A motion was made by Susan and seconded by Kristi to accept the PC report. The motion passed.

Under old business, a report was given by Susan on the Conch Republic days. We currently have 42 participants signed up. Recycling provisions for the event were explained. We do not want to incur disposal fees for not providing containers. A motion was made by Don and seconded by Susan to accept the report. The motion passed.

LeAnn gave the Board a letter from Mark Riggs requesting that he be allowed a leave of absence. He will performing at another venue and unable to attend meetings while working. A motion was made by Don and seconded by Susan to approve the request. The motion passed.

A motion was made by Don to adjourn and seconded by Susan. The motion passed.

Minutes prepared by Wink