HomeMy WebLinkAboutTDA Executive Board Meeting May 23 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
May 23, 2022
PRESENT: Nicole Jones – Chairman
Angela Rhodes – Vice Chairman
Kim Hufham – President/CEO
Martha Wayne– NHC Chief Finance Officer
STAFF: Kim Little- Admin. Services Manager/Recording Secretary
Linda Brothers-Senior Financial Analyst, NHC
NHC TDA Board Chairman Nicole Jones called the Executive Committee Meeting
to order at 3:30 via WebEx conference call.
ITEM I: APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES: - Nicole
Jones
\[Motion made by Angela Rhodes, seconded by Nicole Jones and
unanimously accepted to approve the March 24, 2022, Executive
Committee minutes.\]
ITEM II: BUDGET AMENDMENT DISCUSSION- New Airline Service
Marketing – Kim Hufham
The TDA has been approached by the NHC Airport Authority because
Avelo Airlines has secured a third route to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They
are requesting an additional $125,000. Jeff Rourk will be attending the
NHC TDA May Board Meeting. Shawn and her marketing team are
working closely with Avelo marketing team to develop a creative
approved advertising destination. Total request is $375,000.
ITEM III: PROPOSED 2022/2023 TDA Budget- Kim Hufham
Revenues are projected at 90.18% over last fiscal year projections.
Overall cost of doing business account for a % of increase across the board
Majority of increase to budget designated to advertising (up 152%) and
promotional activities (up 49%)
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Salaries & Staffing:
o Following New Hanover County Cost of Living adjustment
(COLA) – 9.2% or $5177 (whichever is higher)
o $10,000 Merit/Bonus pool
o Add post-covid positions in Marketing & Visitor Services
(CB/KB and WB).
o Visitor Information Specialist staff to $15/hour
o Medical increase – 7% estimate
Research – 2 projects slated for fiscal year
Strategic Planning/TDA Board work sessions
Equipment
o New Van
o Computer/laptop replacements
o Furniture for new office space/replacement
Consensus to present the FY22/23 TDA Budget to the NHC TDA May Meeting.
ITEM IV: OLD/ NEW BUSINESS- Nicole Jones
ITEM V: ADJOURNMENT- Nicole Jones
As there was no further business, meeting adjourned at 4:30pm.
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Kim Hufham, President/CEO Secretary
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