HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 Sept Meeting Minutes-DraftLodging Tax Advisory Committee
September 5, 2023
Draft Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:40 pm by Patricia Byers.
Roll Call
Members Present: Patricia Byers, Lisa Vallejo, John Cooper, Charlie Robin, Kathy Kramer, Sarah Davila, Luis Gutierrez, Sara Allen
City Staff Present: Bob Harrison, Andrea Rocha and Jennifer Tippett
Others Present: Connie Upton and Rich Austin
Approve minutes of previous meeting
Motion: Charlie moved and Lisa seconded to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Staff Report
Jennifer Tippett informed the committee that the lodging tax is up 8% over this time last year. Staff is predicting to come in at or above budget for the 2023 year.
Board members were also reminded of expiring memberships and asked to submit their applications by October 15th.
Continued Business
No continued business
New Business
Board members reviewed the city recommended grant awards and discussed the outcome of such disbursements. Board members worked together to present a counter offer. Suggesting an increase
in both revenue and expenses of an additional $25,000.
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Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Motion: Lisa made a motion to adjourn and Kathy seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 4:05.