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June 10, 2022 9:00 am
Draft Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:03 am by Patricia Beyers
Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Patricia Beyers, Lisa Vallejo, John Cooper, Charlie Robin, Anne Moneymaker, Sara Allen and Angie Girard.
Members Absent: Sarah Davila
City Staff Present: Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines
Others Present: Connie Upton and Rich Austin
Approve minutes of previous meeting
Motion: John Cooper moved and Charlie seconded to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Staff Report
Lodging Tax Revenue Update
Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Director of Finance and Budget for the City of Yakima reported on the Lodging Tax Revenue. Revenue for the first five months of 2022 are above the projected
cumulative budget.
New Business
Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines reminded the board that follow-up reports on spending of 2022 grant funds are due July 31, 2022. Reports can be Emailed to financeinfo@yakimawa.gov. Anne Moneymaker
wanted to know if the JLARC report is filled out by all recipients. It was established that they are completed by all and Ann would like it “folded into the biannual report.” No motion
was made.
Biennial Budget Process will not affect the grant application process. Members agreed to continue the annual process.
Reminder that the application review will be July 22nd 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM.
Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines offered to continue the Zoom meeting option if it was beneficial to board members. All stated that it should continue.
Juliana Marroquin has moved from the Yakima Holiday Inn to another location. She is no longer eligible to be on the LTAC Board. John Cooper will be contacting the Lodging Association
for recommendations to fill the vacancy.
Public Comment
Connie Upton shared that the Convention Center has confirmed four conventions for this fall.
Rich Austin also reported on the status of sporting events including basketball, track, and volleyball.
Motion: Angie Girard moved and Charlie Robin seconded to adjourn till next meeting 7-22-2022.