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Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2008
12:00 NOON
Hartford City Hall
Meeting called to order by Sefcik at 12:01 P.M.
Pledge of allegiance was said.
Members Present: Ackerman; Darling; Nye; Rios; Rodney-Isbrecht; Sefcik; Sinclair; and Vawter
Members Absent: Moody;
Motion by Rios, seconded by Vawter to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried
Motion by Sinclair, seconded by Rios to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2008 meeting as corrected to reflect a change in the amount of Volleyball revenue to $272 and the minutes of the August 2008 meeting.
Motion carried
Old Business
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Entrance to Hartford signs, because it has been over a year a new quote has been requested from Hicks Signs to replace the north entrance sign that was damaged in an accident, also repairs need to be made on the other three signs, the posts are warping and need to be repaired or replaced. Waiting on quotes for aluminum posts, also the screws are rusting through and need to be replaced. Discussion on whether to do maintenance on the three signs with the money collected or to replace the fourth sign. Some suggested looking at what Lawrence and Coloma has done and do away with the current signs by changing the design. It will be brought back for further discussion.
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The fall signs were being prepared to be put up in place of the summer signs.
Treasurer's Report
Motion by Sinclair, seconded by Rios to pay bills as presented and accept the treasurer’s report.Motion carried
Discussion
Discussion on information received for providing services for the strawberry festival, climbing wall, inflatable items, they man everything, sell tickets and wrist bands, for a cost of $3,800 and provide their own liability coverage. Safety jamboree is using a similar company, will get additional information for the Strawberry committee.
Safety jamboree flyers are available for those who want to put them up at their business.
Dave Levstek had been invited to speak about the Master plan for HPS and is willing to talk at the next chamber meeting, will send the information out with the next President’s desk.
Refreshments will be served at next meeting and approved $120 to cover the expense –Sinclair will donate plates, napkins, cups.-
Discussion on the shop at home campaign. Gas cards, visa cards, Harding’s cards, and local restaurant certificates were mentioned as prizes, Motion by Rios, seconded by Sinclair to increase the budget to $1000 for the 2008 shop local campaign.
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Discussion on Christmas in the Park, Lions Club was not sure they were taking it over.
Motion carried
Important dates
• Tuesday,
October 14, 2008,
12:00 NOON - Next
Chamber meeting at
City Hall.
Officers for 2008
(L-R)
Vice President - Natalie Rios (269) 621-1006 -
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Trustee - Sheila Nye (269) 621-2405 -
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Trustee - Shelia Darling (269) 621-3594 -
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Secretary -
RoxAnn Rodney-Isbrecht (269) 621-2477 -
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Trustee - Pat Vawter (269) 621-3988 -
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President - Ron Sefcik
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Trustee -
Tammy Ackerman (269) 621-3038 -
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Treasurer - Tad Moody (269) 621-4526 -
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Trustee - Kim Sinclair (269)
621-3651 -
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