HomeMy WebLinkAboutWRFC Minutes 2014-08-08 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE WILMINGTON REGIONAL FILM COMMISSION,INC.
A North Carolina Non-Profit Corporation
PURSUANT TO NOTICE,a copy of which is attached as EXHIBIT A,the
Wilmington Regional Film Commission,Inc. (WRFC)held a special meeting at 8:00 AM,on
August 8`h,2014. Mr.William Vassar,Ms.Carey Jones,Hon.Bill Saffo,Hon.Beth Dawson,and
Mr.Jimmy Smith were present in person. In addition Johnny Griffin and Karin LeMaire were
also present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SPECIAL MEETING ON MAY 21ST, 2014.
The minutes from the Board Meeting on May 21',2014,a copy of which is attached as EXHIBIT
B,were unanimously approved.
2.DISCUSSION ON STATUS OF NC FILM OFFICE. As a part of the new
private/public partnership,the NC Film office,currently part of the Department of Commerce.,is
being moved to the new public/private partnership being developed.Transition should take place
in the next few months.Director Aaron Syrett has stepped down and Guy Gaster is the Acting
Director.While the NC film office is in flux,the WRFC has never relied on them for
introductions,scheduling trips,or managing relationships.We are fortunate to have established
our own reputation and identity and will continue to maintain our presence in the film
community.The Board proposed and approved writing a letter of thanks to Aaron Syrett for his
excellent service to NC.
4.PRESENTATION ON INCENTIVE UPDATE.The state budget,including a grant
program funded at$10 million,has been signed by the Governor.The rules and regulations for
this program have not been written yet.There are still two bills to be taken up in which the film
program could be changed.We are continuing to monitor the process.
5.OPERATING PLAN GOING FORWARD IN LIGHT OF PROPOSED
INCENTIVE PLAN.We will need to wait and see where we end up with the film program.We
may have to look at new and different ways to market this region to filmmakers.We will
absolutely be letting everyone know that we are still open for business.
6.ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING A
PERSONNEL MATTER:Johnny Griffin and Karin LeMaire,were excused from the meeting.
Discussion was held among the Board regarding employee review and compensation.
7.UPON COMPLETION OF THE CLOSED SESSION THE COMMISSION
RETURNED TO OPEN MEETING: Johnny Griffin and Karin LeMaire returned to the
meeting.As a result of the closed session,the Board took the following action: to approve a
market/merit raise for Johnny Griffin and Karin LeMaire.
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING FY 14-15 BUDGET: Johnny will revise the
necessary parts of the budget and seek the Boards approval for FY 14-15 budget via a conference
call.
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 Am.
Res I tfully ubmitted,
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William Vassar,Chairman