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12-03-1999 Minutes n Clermont Main-Street Meeting Minutes for December 3, 1999 The Mulberry Inn Board Members present: Robert Porter, Jeff Biddle, Sandy Lawson, Mary Jackson, Louise Stockton, Bill Thompson,Kathy Schlachter, Jim Simon Robert Porter opened meeting at 8.35 A M Barbara Hollerand was not present to take minutes so Sandy Lawson was volunteered to take notes. Lout tockton and Jim Simon reported that we still did not have a final logo from Richard at Apple Tree and he was not finding the time to help us. A motion was made to•terminate his services and request a final bill Robert Porter stated he had agreed to pay the bill from Appletree as part of his membership fee or in kind donation, however, we do not know what the amount will be In the same motion it was agreed to request Brush Brothers provide a quote for logo design to be included on the membership sign for light up Clermont Motion was passed Jim Simon later motioned that a dollar amount be authorized for the logo committee to spend in order to expedite the logo process. Five Hundred Dollars was the amount stated in the motion, seconded by Bill Thompson and passed. Sandy Lawson gave the Treasurer's Report and reported a list of donations or membership dues received to date Louise Stockton indicated a check was on the way from her and Howard, and the Downtown Clermont Partnership presented a check for$1000.00. Robert Porter reported a list of expenses he has paid on behalf of the Main Street Program as part of his in kind donation and will provide a list with C...) receipts shortly Jeff Biddle reminded everyone to do the same because all in kind donations were valuable to the program as part of the application process with the State Membership drive efforts were discussed in general and tabled again until January due to the pending Light up Clermont events needing time and attention. Light up Clermont activities were discussed and Robert Porter provided membership flyers with attached candy canes for distribution during the parade on Saturday. Float preparations were discussed and the float for Santa, sponsored by Main Street,will be completed today. The trailer was donated by Russell & Sandy Lawson along with the vehicle to pull the trailer Many of the decorations were donated by Robert Porter,Howard and Louise Stockton and carpet by Bill Thompson Carpentry services were paid for by Russell & Sandy Lawson to construct the float and the Brush Brothers donated their facility and time in housing the float and helping decorate Robert Porter expressed a concern that the vehicle donated to pull the float had"Lawson Estate Homes" on the doors and it would imply that this business supported the float and Main Street more than others Russell and Sandy Lawson agreed to cover their logo on the truck with magnetic signs during the parade Brush Brothers will be asked to make two magnetic signs bearing the Clermont Main Street logo if this can be accomplished before tomorrow's parade Chris Giachetti called in during the meeting and Rose Biddle relayed his message that he was working with the Brush Brothers on the membership sign to get it up before Light Up Clermont tonight. Jeff Biddle gave a brief update on the City's plans to build the new City Hall on the existing hospital site when the hospital moves and park square plans for the Jenkins area. Jeff requested volunteers for a State Main Street Application committee Jeff Biddle, Jim Simon, Barbara Hollerand, Jayna Hamel and Sandy Lawson were volunteered. Sandy Lawson stated she would be glad to help, but could not also assist in Clermont Main Street Meeting Minutes for December 3, 1999 ew"` The Mulberry Inn Page 2 Fund raising efforts due to time constraints expected from business demands after the first of the year She could only participate in one or the other Jeff Biddle encouraged everyone to work on fund raising efforts and stated he would re-apply to the South Lake Foundation for the December grant applications Grant applications must focus on why the funds should be granted to our organization and how our organization helps"the community at large", not just the downtown The next meeting will be held Friday, January 7, 2000 at 8 30 P.M at the Mulberry Inn Meeting was adjourned at approximately 9 45 A M.