MINUTES OF THE SANFORD TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA Members of the Sanford Tourism Development Authority ("TDA") met in the West End Conference Room at the Sanford Municipal Building, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM. PRESENT Emalee McCracken, Board Chair Wendy Bryan, Executive Director Kevin Brown Bethany Stephens, Financial Services PJ Patel Mike Stec Jeff Zukosky Board Chair Emalee McCracken called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were made. STAFEINTRODUCTION Sharon Thomas was introduced, and shared her duties as a Visitor Services Associate, including her role with store purchasing. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Exhibit A) PJ Patel made the motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Kevin Brown, the motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Kevin Brown made the motion to approve the agenda; seconded by PJ Patel, the motion carried unanimously. REGULARAGENDA Summary of Financial Statement (Exhibit B) Bethany Stephens reported the TDA summary of revenues as of April 21, 2025. Occupancy tax income reported in March 2025 was $26,632.69. The fund balance ending April 21, 2025, is $230,896.20. PJ Patel made a motion to accept the financial reports as presented; seconded by Kevin Brown, the motion carried unanimously. Executive Summary Report (Exhibit C) Wendy Bryan shared monthly marketing and event updates. Kevin Brown made a motion to send a letter to Don Hudson answering questions regarding the TDA's promotion of pottery; Mike Stec seconded the motion. The motion failed on a 3-2 vote, with Board Chair Emalee McCracken voting against the motion. Jeff Zukosky made a motion to invite Don Hudson to speak at the next TDA meeting with public comment to express his questions and concerns regarding pottery promotion; Kevin Brown seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Wendy Bryan was directed to extend the speaking invitation to Mr. Hudson for the regular May meeting during public comments. NEW BUSINESS Jeff Zukosky made the motion to approve scheduling the FY2025-26 Budget Public Hearing for May 27, 2025 at 9 AM; seconded by PJ Patel, the motion carried unanimously. PJ Patel made the motion to approve hosting a Familiarization Tour for a 2026 NCAA Division - Conference Golf Championship Tournament; seconded by Jeff Zukosky, the motion carried unanimously. ADIOURNMENT PJ Patel made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Kevin Brown, the motion carried unanimously. The meeting ended at 11:05 AM. ALL EXHIBITS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THESE MINHTES. Emalee McCracken, TDA Chair Jou - Wendy Bryan! Executive Director for Sanford TDA