Cultural Preservation Society

Proposed Board Meeting Minutes for February 8, 2012

Called to order at 10:04 am

In attendance: Don, Doug, Elise, Rebecca, Mike and Jonathan

I. Secretary’s Report

A. Doug made a motion to accept January 18, 2012 Minutes as submitted. Mike 2^nd, motion passed.

II. Treasurer’s Report

A. Mike made a motion to accept Treasurer’s report as submitted. Jonathan 2^nd, motion passed.

III. Pier Manager’s Report

A. There was discussion and clarification regarding the Pier Manager’s authority to match the punishment to the infraction. Any occurrence must be communicated through the log book.

B. Doug made a motion to accept Pier Manager’s report as submitted. Mike 2^nd, motion passed.

IV. Participation Committee Report

A. There was discussion regarding the gelato and lobster trap applicants.

B. Elise made a motion to accept the Participation Committee Report at submitted. Jonathan 2^nd, motion passed.

V. Performers Committee Report

A. A report was read but not submitted.

B. Doug made a motion to amend the minutes of January 4, 2012 to enter the written complaint from the Performer’s Committee regarding Mark Riggs. Complaint attached. Rebecca 2^nd, motion passed.

C. There was discussion regarding the issue of performers stepping on each other’s hat line. In addition to the Board, people who participated in discussion were Will Soto, Dominique, Rick, Red Trouser Guys and Mark Riggs. Doug made a motion to adopt a rule:  There will be a two minute break between shows for adjoining large circle acts on the pier (waterfront and stage).  There will be a five minute break between shows for any large circle acts in the plaza (including pit).  There will be a five minute wait after sunset for any large circle show in the plaza (including pit).  These new rules will also be reviewed at the next board meeting.  Jonathan 2^nd. Motion was not unanimous. Doug, Jonathan and Mike voted for motion, Elise objected and Rebecca abstained.

VI. Old Business

A. Street Fair Committee will submit a report at the next Board Meeting.

B. Electrical Committee will submit a report at the next Board Meeting.

VII. New Business

A. Mike made a motion to make Elise permanent Secretary. Jonathan 2^nd, motion passed.

B. Review Correspondence. Two documents were given to Elise to respond 1) Mustafa complaint- discussed that we are exempt from sound ordinance and reply with e-mail 2) wedding request-discussed that Elise get more information and bring to next Board Meeting.

C. OJ Dave discussed that he has switched our telephone plan to AT&T U-verse to save us money and it now includes internet. It was discussed that once we get a router that we will have WI-FI available at our event.

D. It was discussed that Elise and Joann attended the City Commission meeting and that Joann spoke regarding the panhandling boxes that will be painted by the dumpster in the Mallory Square parking lot. According to the Citizen, The Ocean Key House will be opposing this location.

Jonathan made a motion to adjourn at 11:49 am, Mike 2^nd, motion passed.