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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY ? June11, 2008 ? 12:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Members present:
Commissioner Doug Coward, Chairman
Commissioner Christine Coke, City of Fort Pierce
Marilyn Minix, Road Runner Travel Resort
Councilwoman Michelle Berger, City of Port St. Lucie
Christopher Egan, Shearton’s PGA Vacation Resort at PGA
Village
Members absent:
Diann McDonough, The PGA Golf Club
Paul Taglieri, St. Lucie Mets
Pam Haney, Holiday Inn Express
Dr. Chris Taylor, St. Lucie County School Board
Staff present:
Larry Daum, Economic Development Manager
Faye Outlaw, Assistant County Administrator
Katherine Mackenzie Smith, Assistant County Attorney
Erick Gill, Public Information Officer
Melissa Staidle filling in for Ja’ Net Pentz, Recording Secretary
Also present:
George Byfield, Blair Advertising
Loretta Dillon, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
Marisela Fernandez, Sage P.R. Firm, LLC
Odaly Victorio, Sage P.R. Firm, LLC
Patricia Crowe, Perfect Drive Golf Villas
Lisa Gilrane, Ocean Properties
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Commissioner Coward called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Ja’ Net Pentz called roll.
3. SELF INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Attending guests identified themselves.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from April 9, 2008, April 23, 2008 and May 14, 2008 were approved
unanimously.
5. UPDATE ON OPEN POSITION
Ms. Faye Outlaw, Assistant County Administrator, gave an update on the open
position. The position was posted on May 21, 2008. Ms. Outlaw stated that she met
with Larry Daum, Economic Development Manager, and Erick Gill, Public
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Information Officer, about the job description. Ms. Outlaw talked about advertising
the position in local publications and other tourism publications.
TDC members provided their thoughts.
Christine Coke suggested pulling job descriptions from other municipalities.
Commissioner Coward suggested identifying individuals on the Board that would like
to create a subcommittee and be a part of the hiring process job description.
Individuals on the subcommittee: Chris Egan, Marilyn Minix and Christine Coke.
6. 07-08 FINANCIAL DISCUSSION
Mr. Larry Daum, Economic Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the
07/08 Budget. Mr. Daum is showing a $157,270 roll forward. Mr. Daum gave a brief
synopsis of where the money came from.
7. TREASURE COAST SPORTS COMMISSION 08-09 REQUEST
Mr. Tom Colucci gave a brief overview of the Treasure Coast Sports Commission
budget request for FY 08/09. Mr. Colucci stated that they are asking for $150,000
and the County is budgeting $110,000. There was consensus from the TDC
members to give $20,000 for the Law Enforcement Games and to give an additional
$20,000 from the carry forward balance in addition to the already budgeted
$110,000.
8. BUDGET DISCUSSION FOR 08-09
Mr. George Byfield gave a brief overview of next year’s marketing plan, which
includes increased partnerships with other groups including Visit Florida, the
Bahamas and other groups.
There was consensus from the TDC members to give $20,000 for the Law
Enforcement Games and to give an additional $20,000 from the carry forward
balance in addition to the already budgeted $110,000.
There was discussion about staff travel to Trade Shows outside of the state. The
TDC members supported increasing the travel account to $10,000 and to allow for
out-of-state travel.
The TDC members gave consensus to have a baseline carry forward balance of
$65,000.
The TDC members approved the budget with the noted changes.
9. OTHER BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENT
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None
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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