MINUTES OF THE BIG SKY RESORT AREA DISTRICT OPEN BOARD MEETING
February 10, 2010
Present:
Al Malinowski, Chairperson
Les Loble, Secretary/Treasurer
Loren Bough, Director
Ginna Hermann, Director
Stephanie Holstein, Administrative Officer
Chairperson, Al Malinowski, called the meeting to order at 11:04 a.m.
A. Public Comment: Ennion Williams, Board Chairperson of the Big Sky Transportation District, updated the Board on the status of BSTDs budget and plans to request deficit funding in the coming Appropriations process. He also voiced his support, on behalf of Lone Mountain Ranch, for the Biggest Skiing in America campaign.
B. New Business
a) Biggest Skiing in America Marne Hayes of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce updated the Board on the campaign and discussed questions the Board will have in the coming Appropriations process.
b) Appropriations Timeline and Applications The Board reviewed and approved the proposed Appropriations meeting dates, pending availability of Lance Child. The Board reviewed the draft application and discussed the distinction between the applicant and the applicant representative. Ms. Holstein will edit the application for this distinction and send to the Board for review via email. The Board also explained for Ms. Hermann conflicts of interest and what may be discussed during the Appropriations process.
c) Taxability of Caregiver Establishments The Board confirmed that Caregiver establishments sell medicine and medical supplies and therefore should not collect the resort tax.
d) Meeting Notices The Board reviewed the current procedures for noticing meetings and concluded they are sufficient.
e) Other Ms. Holstein reviewed a recent payment request from Big Sky Community Corporation, noting payment was not made due to lack of Park construction invoices and that the organization must seek a rollover in order to retain the appropriation. Mr. Malinowski briefed the Board on a conversation he had with the Town Manager of West Yellowstone.
C. Open Meeting Minutes
Motion by Mr. Bough to approve the January 13, 2010 minutes. Second by Mr. Loble. All in favor. Motion passed.
D. Old Business
a) Ordinance No. 98-01-ORD amendments: 2nd Reading
Ordinance No. 2008-01 amendments: 2nd Reading
Motion by Mr. Loble to approve the proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 98-01-ORD and to approve the proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 2008-01. Second by Mr. Bough. All in favor. Motion passed.
b) Community Survey Ms. Holstein reviewed the survey timeline, budget, and major categories with the Board. The Board suggested moving the timeline up one to two weeks to account for the off-season. The Board discussed the particular language of the survey categories and a potential incentive for survey completion.
Motion by Mr. Bough for the use of a $1,000 sweepstake incentive, only spendable by the winner at establishments within the boundaries of the Big Sky Resort Area District. Second by Ms. Hermann. All in favor. Motion passed.
Motion by Mr. Bough to increase the survey budget to $5,550.00. Second by Ms. Hermann. All in favor. Motion passed.
c) Other Mr. Loble distributed information on two personal office spaces available for sale or rent. Mr. Loble reviewed the election laws to be amended at the next Legislative session. Mr. Loble updated the Board on his response to a recent article published by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Mr. Bough briefed the Board on the status of the Montana State University funding for the Big Sky Institute.
E. Financial Reports
Motion by Mr. Bough to approve the January 2010 check register. Second by Ms. Hermann. All in favor. Motion passed.
Chairperson, Al Malinowski, adjourned the meeting at 12:56 p.m.
