2018-11-01 Minutes
NEW HANOVER COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 1, 2018
PRESENT: Bill Blair, Mayor Town of Wrightsville Beach
Craig Bloszinsky, Mayor Town of Kure Beach
Anne Brodsky, Hotel-Motel Town of Kure Beach
Jason Bryant Vacation Rental Properties
Kim Hufham, President/CEO NHC TDA
Patricia Kusek, Commissioner New Hanover County
Nicolas Montoya, Hotel Manager/Owner (150+ rooms)
Chuck Pennington, County Bed and Breakfast
Daniel Perkins, Hotel Manager (150+ rooms)
LeAnne Pierce, Hotel Carolina Beach
Bill Saffo, Mayor City of Wilmington
Lisa Wurtzbacher New Hanover County Finance Officer
EXCUSED: Mayor Joe Benson, Angela Rhodes
ABSENT: Natalie English
STAFF: Jeanette Foster, Administrative Services Manager/Recording
Secretary
Linda Brothers, Financial Analyst, New Hanover County
Connie Nelson, Communications/PR Director
Karla Thompson, Technology/Systems Manager
John Sneed, VP Sales
Shawn Braden, VP Marketing
GUESTS:
Mary Baggett, Blockade Runner Resort
Chairman Nicolas Montoya called the meeting of the New Hanover County Tourism
Development Authority Board of Directors to order at 5:35 p.m. in the Lucy Harrell
Conference Room at the New Hanover County Government Center.
ITEM #1 EXCUSED NICOLAS MONTOYA
Angela Rhodes, Mayor Joe Benson
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ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES FOR AUGUST 29, 2018;
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON OCTOBER 4, 2018 NICOLAS MONTOYA
\[Motion made by Commissioner Patricia Kusek, seconded by Chuck
Pennington and unanimously accepted to approve minutes as read of the August 29,
2018 TDA Board meeting and the October 4, 2018 TDA Board meeting.\]
ITEM #3 AUDIT PRESENTATION APRIL ADAMS
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18. April briefly addressed the role of the auditors which includes actions involving
performing procedures to obtain audit evidence concerning amounts and
disclosures in the financial statement, results that financial statements are free of
material misstatements, requirement communications on audit evidence obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for their audit opinion, etc. April
stated they make sure internal controls are in place. Financial results showed
revenues more than expenditures for FY 17-18 (budget to actual). April said they
had full cooperation of New Hanover County during their audit process and that the
TDA was given a clean opinion. This is the highest that can be received. (Copy of
presentation attached.)
ITEM #4 BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVAL - LISA WURTZBACHER
Lisa Wurtzbacher, Authority Finance Officer, presented Budget Amendment
BA#2019-002:
To appropriate the available fund balance as outlined in the FY 17-18 annual
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audit from remaining funds of the 2 3% ROT for promotions at Carolina,
Kure and Wrightsville Beaches and District U. New budget is $2,187,805.
To appropriate the available fund balance as outlined in the FY 17-18 annual
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audit from remaining funds of the 2 3% ROT for activities at Carolina,
Kure and Wrightsville Beaches. New budget is $2,851,317.
To appropriate remaining fund balance received in FY 17-18 from the City
of Wilmington for convention center marketing and benefits. New budget is
$95,037.
\[Motion made by Anne Brodsky, seconded by Commissioner Patricia
Kusek and unanimously accepted to approve Budget Amendment
BA#2019-002 as presented.\]
ITEM #5 FINANCIALS/ROT REPORT LISA WURTZBACHER
Lisa Wurtzbacher reported July 1, 2018 September 30, 2018 financials. At this
time, 21% in revenues received; actual expenditures are showing $1,067,705 or 16%
spent.
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ROT collections for FY 18/19:
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1 3% for July and August showing increase of 3.85% total over previous year.
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2 % for July and August:
Carolina Beach showing -0.01% decrease total over previous year; Kure Beach
1.43% increase over previous year; Wrightsville Beach increase of 2.61% over
previous year; City of Wilmington showing 2.04% increase total over previous
year; Convention Center District showing 27.66% total over previous year and
District U showing 7.58% increase total over previous year.
ITEM #6 EXPENDITURE REQUESTS CAROLINA AND WRIGHTSVILLE
BEACHES KIM HUFHAM
President/CEO Kim Hufham presented funding requests from the Towns of
Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches.
CAROLINA BEACH:
The Town of Carolina Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $152,047.09 for Ocean Rescue salaries, expenses and benefits
related to ocean rescue during the period of 4/1/18-6/30/18. (2003)
The Town of Carolina Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $17,457.00 for the Boardwalk Makeover (now known as the
Carolina Beach Downtown Initiative (CBDI/PIRA) for family entertainment
for all ages during the period of 2/1/18-6/30/18. This includes Boardwalk
Bingo on Wednesdays and bands and/or entertainment on Thursday
evenings before fireworks. (2008)
The Town of Carolina Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $9,147.00 incurred by the Town of Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Activities providing family entertainment for all ages at the Carolina Beach
Boardwalk including Family Night on Tuesdays and Performing Arts/Bands
on Fridays. (2008)
The total requested amount of TDA funding is $178,651.09. Funds are available
and are requested upon approval by the TDA Board.
\[Motion made by Commissioner Pat Kusek, seconded by Chuck Pennington
and unanimously accepted to approve the total requested amount of TDA
funding in the amount of $178,651.09 to be paid upon approval of the TDA
Board.\]
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH:
The Town of Wrightsville Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $387,101.00 to be favorably considered for support their Ocean
Rescue Program (Lifeguards) during FY 2018-2019. This service provides
comprehensive ocean rescue coverage for nearly four miles of beach strand
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and manning for (13) lifeguard stations along with mobile coverage and
encompasses (30) fully qualified personnel. The sum requested includes
salaries and associated operational costs for the Wrightsville Beach Ocean
Rescue Program and incorporates the salaries for the Ocean Rescue Director
and Lifeguard Captain. (2004)
The Town of Wrightsville Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $12,000.00 to help support the necessity of maintaining a public
restroom in the hub of Wrightsville Beach business area (Trolley Stop)
during FY 2018-2019. This area is a vocal point for visitors to Wrightsville
Beach. The facility is the only public restroom in the central business district
and is part of the ongoing development of the Trolley Stop area. The facility
is critical in supporting their local tourism industry and serving both the
beach strand as well as the popular Wynn Plaza park and public dock.
(2005)
The Town of Wrightsville Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $29,000.00 to be favorably considered to help fund fireworks,
advertising, public relations and media support associated with the planning
and presentation of the 2018 North Carolina Holiday Flotilla. These funds
are used exclusively to help pay for a fireworks display ($12,000.00) and
other expenses to promote and execute the annual event ($17,000.00). Funds
are only disbursed to the Flotilla by the Town of Wrightsville Beach on a
reimbursement basis after a review of paid invoices. The event is
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traditionally held during the Thanksgiving weekend. This is the 35 year for
it and it continues to be one of the premier tourist attractions of the year for
Wrightsville Beach (July December, 2018). (2004)
The Town of Wrightsville Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $55,000.00 to support their Beach Patrol Officer function during
FY 2018-2019. This service provides two dedicated Beach Patrol Officers to
patrol nearly four miles of beach strand and attend to the enforcement of
ordinances and policies related to the use of parks and beaches by both
residents and visitors to the beaches, parks and local public facilities that
support the tourism industry. (2004)
The Town of Wrightsville Beach respectfully requests TDA funding in the
amount of $70,000.00 to help support the cleaning of the beach bathhouses
and sanitation pick up on the oceanfront and other tourists-related areas
during FY 18-19. The Town spends at least 1,600 hours performing this
function. The amount requested includes the salaries and benefits for those
hours performing tourism related cleaning within the Town. (2007)
The total requested amount of TDA funding is $553,101.00. Funds are available.
\[Motion made by Chuck Pennington, seconded by LeAnne Pierce and
unanimously accepted to approve the total requested amount of TDA funding
for FY 18-19 in the amount of $553,101.00.
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ITEM #7- KIM HUFHAM
President/CEO Kim Hufham presented a Recovery Plan Update. Copy is attached.
Kim also had other comments:
Said the Program of Work/Recovery Plan presentation to our partners had
approximately 80 people in attendance.
Kim reported at the marketing plan update with VISITNC, our area was
fortunate compared to other counties we heard from in the devastation
created by Hurricane Florence. Working with VISITNC on perception at
our areas post-storm.
ITEM #8 OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
(See Below)
ITEM #9 NICOLAS MONTOYA
Chairman Nicolas Montoya said he was hopeful everyone read the e-mail after
talking about moving forward with the Strategic Plan Schematic. Nicolas advised
he feels it is time to move forward. Have put in a lot of effort; it is a plan that seeks
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scope of the plan. This plan calls for a lot of work. With the work that is already in
progress, this shows what actions will be forthcoming and the importance of being
one and working together. We need to move forward. Kim indicated should be able
to incorporate nine of the initiatives in the 19/20 Program of Work.
Anne Brodsky commented on being comfortable with moving forward; Chuck
Pennington feels this will make the TDA Board more professional and encouraged
the TDA Board to move forward.
Chairman Montoya asked for a motion to approve the Schematic Plan.
\[Motion made by Commissioner Pat Kusek, seconded by Chuck
Pennington and unanimously approved the Strategic Plan Schematic.\] (Attached.)
As there was no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Next meeting Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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Kim Hufham, President/CEO Daniel Perkins, Secretary
Minutes located in TDA Board Minutes Book XIII
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