às SRAL 3 TOWN OF YADKINVILLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2025 10:00 A.M. TOWN HALL - COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 213 VAN BUREN STREET. YADKINVILLE NC 27055 TDA MEMBERS TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENTABSENT: PRESENT: John Willingham - Absent Mike Koser - Town Manager Jay Martin Alex Potts - Town Clerk Gray Garrison Hunter Gooden = Finance Director Lauren Willard - Event Planner Quorum is met meeting proceeded. 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chair John Willingham called the meeting to order at 10:09 A.M. 2. APPROVALOF MINUTES Mr. Gray Garrison moved lo approve the minules ofthe October 8. 2024, Regular Tourism Development Authorily Meeting. Mr. Jay Martin.seconded: the molion, and the motion passed nanimously. Vote: 2/0) 3. NEW BUSINESS WALL MURAL COMMITTEE Event Planner Lauren Willard noted that she, Sarah Smith. Lisa Drum, Beth Andrews. Erica Gibbs. and John Willingham met as the Wall Mural Committee. Ms. Willard noted that they talked about mural themes as well as possible mural sites. She stated that they are doing a "call to art" in which a muralist will bid on aj project. They are hoping to start in the Spring of 2025. John Willingham has currently met with two building owners. It was discussed that the TDA could contribute funds for these projects, as well as Façade Grants offered by the Town. Also. Sarah Smith is looking into available art grants. 2025 EVENT OVERVIEW Ms. Willard provided an overview of the 2025 event calendar. beginning with the Easter Fest and a food drive scheduled for April 12th at 11:00 a.m. There will be four "Live After Five" concerts throughout the summer months. This year, the Independence Day Celebration could be a two-day event. starting with a parade on Friday, July 4th, followed by a band, food trucks, and fireworks on Saturday, July 5th. Ms. Willard also mentioned that Landon Parker would be performing during the celebration. The possibility ofs sponsors was discussed, as well as volunteers. 4. FINANCIALS Finance Director Hunter Gooden noted that revenue is down and interest rates are also decreasing. He stated that current expenses are approximately $22,900. After some discussion. it was noted that this year's budget may have to be on the conservative side. Mr. Gooden noted that the recommended budget for 2025-2026 will be presented at the April gth meeting. Jay Martin inquired about increasing the number of Board members on the TDA. Ms. Potts stated that the Board of Commissioners will have to approve a resolution to change the by-laws for the Tourism Development Authority. then recommendations for the new members will have to go before the Board of Commissioners to be approved. After more discussion. the TDA agreed to have Ms. Potts proceed with taking the resolution and member recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. 5. ADJOURNMENT With nofurther husiness lo discuss. Mr. Jay Martin moved to adjourn the TDA Board meeting. The motion MCIS secondedby Mr: Gray Garrison, and the motion passed unanimous/y. The Board adjourned at approximately 10:50 A.M. Vote: 2/0 aruhli dlg R John Willingham Alex Potts Chair Town Clerk