Minutes of the Burlington Downtown Corporation
Board of Directors Meeting
August 7th, 2014
The Board of Directors for the Burlington Downtown Corporation held
a scheduled meeting on August 7th, 2014 at 12:06 p.m.
President Jan Davis presided.
Board Members & Staff Present: Anne Morris, Virginia Lewis, Jan Davis, Angela Ball, Matt Wall,
Zack Touloupas, Todd Benz, Matt Robinson, Amy Nelson, Nolan Kirkman, Jeff Andrews,
Coleman Rich, Brad Harmon, Kelly May, Gary Aherron, Bridgett, Inks, Cary Worthy, Lisa Wolff
Board Members Absent: Eric Henry, Jim Butler
WELCOME: President Jan Davis
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Jan Davis called for the approval of the following set of minutes:
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June 5, 2014 – Board of Directors Meeting
Add Bridgett Inks and Jeff Andrews as absent members.
Upon motion by Board Member Todd Benz, seconded by Board Member Zack Touloupas,
the June minutes were unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF TRESURER’S REPORT:
Treasurer Coleman Rich reported on the treasurer report for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Mr.
Rich also reported on the year end budget for 2013-2014.
Executive Director Anne Morris explained that the year ended on a good note and that we are
still waiting to be reimbursed for $19,000 grants. Ms. Morris also explained that the
appropriated fund balance is only put in by the city when the organization needs it.
Upon motion by Board Member Brad Harmon, seconded by Board Member Jeff Andrews, the
August Financials were unanimously approved.
ACTION ITEM I: Slate of Committee Chairs 2014-2015
Board President Jan Davis with the help of Executive Director Anne Morris, presented the
committee chair slate for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
Organization – Bridgett Inks
Business Development – Coleman Rich
Design – Jan Davis
Promotions – Angela Ball
Executive Director Anne Morris explained the committee chair’s roles as head of the
committee. Ms. Morris explained that the board member would be the “point person” for the
other committee members, executive committee, and the board of directors. It would be their
responsibility to schedule the meetings. Ms. Morris also suggested that the decisions be made
from the bottom – up. Her suggestion was to start from the plan of work. Board Member Brad
Harmon suggested that Anne Morris e-mail the committee structure out. Board Member Kelly
May suggested that names be inserted into the work plan for more visual use and task oriented
organization. Executive Director Anne Morris explained that she could break the work plan into
single documents so it would be easier to read and follow.
Upon motion by Board Member Zack Touloupas, seconded by Board Member Kelly May, the board
voted unanimously to elect the slate of committee chairs for 2014-2015.
ACTION ITEM II: New Board Appointment 2014-2015
President Jan Davis presented the new board appointment Shannon McQueen for an open board of
director’s seat. Board Member Brad Harmon explained that Shannon had an instant and natural fit with
downtown Burlington. Shannon has been a part of the Children’s Partnership and has Burlington School
board experience. She was involved with the success of Company Shop Market and is active in church
as well as the destination aspect of downtown Burlington.
Upon motion by the Executive Committee, seconded by Board Member Bridgett Inks, the motion to
appoint Shannon McQueen as a board member for the 2014-2015 year was unanimously approved.
ACTION ITEM III: Downtown Updates
Board Member Kelly May suggested a field trip to Jeff Wilkins finished apartment. Ms. May
thinks it would be a good idea for the board to have a tour and see the finished project.
Executive Director Anne Morris explained her plan for a downtown residential tour when the
Front Street Project is completed.
Board Member Gary Aherron also suggested that the BDC staff do some sort of polling at a 4 th
Friday. Board Member Lisa Wolff suggested a digital survey. Executive Director Anne Morris
agreed.
ADJOURN
Upon a motion by President Jan Davis, the meeting adjourned at 1:06 p.m.