Board meeting 06/05/13

Mike called the meting to order at 10:11 board members present were Elise Scott, Ryan Stimers, Rebecca Berman, Mark Rigs, Mike Sattelmeier

Ryan made a motion to approve the minutes from 05 08 13 Lee Anne seconded, passed.

Ryan made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Susanne’s donations to scholarships under old business, and under new business Rita’s letter and Ken Sullivan fund raisers and Mike S's conversation with Mr. Archer.

OJ Dave presented a report on finances.

Al Kelly is helping us on the old security company. They wanted additional fees. It looks like we won't have to pay extra fees. Thanks to Al Kelly's help.

OJ spoke about switching to square from the old credit card system, he has bought a new tablet for this Elise made a motion to pay for the tablet that OJ bought Mark seconded, passed.

We are ok for now financially but not great. We could organize the kiosk paperwork.

Mark made a motion to accept the treasurer's report, Elise seconded, passed

Pier managers report, presented by Bob.

Chi Town was discussed, He isn't allowed to work. Mark made a motion that we will give chi town a letter that he needs to come to the next meeting where his working on the pier will be discussed. Elise seconded passed.

Bob was discussing the ambiguity of the rules.

Can Bob place artists into the ally or is it a fire lane. There are poles blocking it. So we feel free to put kiosks. We can use that area during windy nights.

Mark made a motion to accept the pier mangers report. Lee Anne Seconded. Motion passed.

Ryan presented the Pc report, written by Hector. There was some discussion about the cap on photography. Some people felt the cap was still on. The Board would like to know why the photography cap was lifted, and Alicia allowed in?

Mark made a motion that we send Alicia a letter explaining to her that a mistake was made and she has to wait to set up until the city approves the rule changes. Elise seconded, motion carries.

Ryan made a motion to approve the pc report Lee Anne seconded passed

Ryan made a motion to accept the performers committee report, Lee Anne seconded, passed.

Susanne made a report on the Conch Republic days, Dave has written two $2000 checks for high school scholarships and Susanne will present them tonight at a ceremony. The other scholarships are to the key west historical society we can fund a kid for $240, and we committed to funding 3 scholarships. Mike said that Mr. Archer commented that we need to self promote that we give scholarships so when the lease comes up, we will have community backing.

Mark asked to give approval for him to go on the radio and give commercials for us. He was given approval. We can reach out to printed media for publicity. Conch Color, citizen.

Susanne There is 3 day event coming up “art key west” we could work in conjunction with them. We could have an event. They offer advertising and we could be included on the map. We could do a craft fair during the day.

Weddings on the pier, The last wedding went well. Mark made a motion that we ask for $100 donation for weddings.

Lothar and Rita sent in a request to be regulars. They also wished it to be on record for being accepted Lothar as caricature and Rita as a painter. Ryan made made a motion to count how many regulars there are, Elise seconded. Annie says that she has already made her a regular. Ryan rescinded his motion.

Elise spoke about her meeting with Ken Sullivan he runs events and is involved with Goombay and elks club. He want to use our alcohol license and event space. And he will create an event. There will be a series of events including art shows, and a street fair. We will have a second meeting with him.

Ryan makes a motion to adjourn Lee Anne Seconded passed 11:43

Executive session was called.