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Minutes
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July 30, 2015
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Tourist Development Council
1540 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Regular Meeting www.EmeraldCoastFL.com
~ Minutes ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015 2:00 PM Emerald Coast Convention Center
Council Members & Staff
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Departed
Dale E. Peterson Chairman, Dale E. Peterson Vacations Present - -
Thomas Rice Vice-Chairman, Magnolia Grill Present - -
Rachel Joyce Hampton Inn FWB Absent - -
Martin Owen ResortQuest by Wyndham Absent - -
Thom Gossom Best Gurl, Inc. Absent -
Joe Guidry Ramada Plaza Resort Present - -
Honorable Tuffy Dixon City of Destin Councilman Present - -
Honorable Mike Anderson City of Fort Walton Beach Mayor Present - -
Honorable Carolyn Ketchel Commissioner, District 2 Present - -
Ed Schroeder Director, Tourist Development Department Present - -
Lynn Hoshihara TDD Attorney Present - -
Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome (Dale Peterson - Chairman)
Pledge and Call to Order by Chairman Peterson.
Public Comments Related to Current Agenda (3 minutes each)
Donna Tashik representing Arc of the Coast asked the Council to consider a funding increase for the 4th quarter of
2015 for the purpose of a Gamers’ Convention at the Emerald Coast Convention Center.
Council Member’s Minute
Councilmember Rice reported that the Tennessee Farmer’s Coop told him they had a great time during their stay.
Mr. Dixon commented that judging by the traffic, the council has done a fantastic job. Mr. Schroeder reported the
marine staff position has been filled by Erica Zambello, a highly respected and recruited biologist; she was
introduced to the Council. Mr. Schroeder also reported that the terms of Council Members Rice, Rachel, and Owen
are expiring. Applications are being accepted through August 14. Mr. Schroeder noted Ms. Joyce provided via
email her position on the items for vote. Discussion ensued on whether the opinions should be accepted. Ms.
Hoshihara advised it was legal to accept, though Council could set restrictions.
I. Items for TDC Approval/Recommendation
a. June 25, 2015 TDC Meeting Minutes (Dale Peterson)
Motion: To approve the minutes as presented
RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Rice
SECONDER: Tuffy Dixon
AYES: Peterson, Guidry, Anderson, Ketchel
b. Financial Update (Charlotte Dunworth)
Charlotte Dunworth gave a financial update.
Motion: To accept the financial report as presented
RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tuffy Dixon
SECONDER: Tom Rice
AYES:
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Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners. “Okaloosa County BOCC — July 30, 2015 — Minutes.” July 30, 2015. Minutes. Crypt of Echoes evidence ID LED-2026-1acefd57ee1a44ebb8cb220013fb14fb. http://127.0.0.1:58097/evidence/LED-2026-1acefd57ee1a44ebb8cb220013fb14fb. Accessed [date].
Catalogue citation: Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners, Minutes, meeting materials for July 30, 2015. https://okaloosacountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=15&ID=1250&Inline=True
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