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Tourist Development Council
1540 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Regular Meeting http://www.okaloosafl.com
~ Agenda ~
Thursday, July 21, 2016 2:00 PM Emerald Coast Convention Center
Council Members & Staff
Dale E. Peterson Chairman
Thomas Rice Vice-Chairman
Thom Gossom Owner, Best Gurl, Inc. - Mktg & Comm. Firm
Joe Guidry Manager, Ramada Plaza Beach & RV Resorts
Melissa Matern Director of Marketing & Events, The Boardwalk/Bone
Bruce Craul Chief Operating Officer, HarborWalk Hospitality
Honorable Mike Anderson City of FWB Representative
Honorable Jim Foreman City of Destin Representative
Honorable Kelly Windes Commissioner District 5 (Chairman)
Ed Schroeder Director, Tourist Development Department
Lynn Hoshihara TDD Attorney
Greg Stewart County Attorney
Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome (Dale Peterson - Chairman)
Council Member Minute
Attorney Update
Director Update
a. Introduction of Maureen Morgenthien, Deputy Director Sales & Marketing
Public Comments Related to Current Agenda (3 minutes each)
Visitor
b. City of Destin Funding Request
I. Items for TDC Approval/Recommendation
c. Tourist Development Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 23, 2016 2:00 PM
d. Financial Update (Charlotte Dunworth)
e. FY16 SMP Amendment Q3 (Charlotte Dunworth)
f. FY17 SMP (Charlotte Dunworth)
g. FY17 Q1 SMP (Charlotte Dunworth)
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h. VisaVue Service Agreement (Ed Schroeder)
i. Genesis contract extension (Ed Schroeder)
j. Matrix contract extension (Ed Schroeder)
k. Okaloosa Island Fire Dept. interlocal (Ed Schroeder)
l. Mobile Device Charging Station RFP Review Committee Member (Bill Leaman)
m. Artificial Reef Pre-Fab Construction contract (Erika Zambello)
II. Items for Information Purposes Only - (Speaker)
n. Marketing Update (Ed Schroeder)
o. Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj)
p. FY 2017/18 Local Government Funding Request - East Pass sand trap (Jim Trifilio)
q. Coastal Management Update (Erika Zambello)
III. Items for Information Purposes Only - (No Speaker)
r. Smith Travel Research Lodging Reports
s. Okaloosa Tax Collector Report
t. Expenditure Transaction Report
u. Reconciliation of Promotional Reserves
v. Film Commission Update
w. Visitor Center Top 10 States
IV. Old Business
x. ECCC Capital Committee (Ed Schroeder)
y. Dog Friendly Beaches (Ed Schroeder)
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V. Public Comment (3 minutes each)
VI. Next TDC Meeting (Dale Peterson)
August 25, 2016 2:00 p.m. Emerald Coast Convention Center (Regular)
VII. Adjourn (Dale Peterson)
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Tourist Development Council Meeting: 07/21/16 02:00 PM
1540 Miracle Strip Parkway Department: Tourist Development Council
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Category: Report
Prepared By: Aida Wilkinson
SCHEDULED Initiator: Aida Wilkinson
Sponsors:
TDC ITEM (ID # 5940) DOC ID: 5940
City of Destin Funding Request
Updated: 7/19/2016 3:48 PM by Aida Wilkinson Page 1
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Tourist Development Council
1540 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Regular Meeting www.EmeraldCoastFL.com
~ Minutes ~
Thursday, June 23, 2016 2:00 PM Emerald Coast Convention Center
Council Members & Staff
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Departed
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jun 23, 2016 2:00 PM (Items for TDC Approval/Recommendation)
Dale E. Peterson Chairman, Dale E. Peterson Vacations Present -
Thomas Rice Vice-Chairman, Magnolia Grill Present -
Thom Gossom Owner, Best Gurl, Inc.- Mktg & Comm. Firm Present -
Joe Guidry Manager, Ramada Plaza Beach & RV Resorts Present -
Director of Marketing & Events, The
Melissa Matern Present
Boardwalk/Bonezzi Development
Bruce Craul Chief Operating Office, HarborWalk Hospitality Present -
Honorable Mike Anderson City of Fort Walton Beach Mayor Present 2:04p -
Honorable Jim Foreman City of Destin Representative Present
Honorable Kelly Windes Commissioner, District 5 Absent -
Ed Schroeder Director, Tourist Development Department Present -
Lynn Hoshihara TDD Attorney Present -
Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome (Dale Peterson - Chairman)
Council Member Minutes
Ms. Matern commented lots of traffic is good news. Mr. Foreman mentioned businesses are doing well. Mr.
Peterson recognized the TDD’s great representation with the recent Sri Lanka visitor delegation. Mr. Rice
recognized the Film Commission for how well it is doing, and mentioned Michael Smith’s Jaws 2 book signing at
Magnolia Grill. Mayor Anderson reported Concerts in the Park are going great, the City endorsed the left alternative
for the Brooks Bridge replacement, and vendor opportunities are available at 2 large softball tournaments on 7/3
and 7/17. Mr. Craul stated pedestrian crosswalks on Hwy 98 in Destin will be operable soon and will be
synchronized with lights to improve traffic flow, Hwy 98 from Airport Blvd. through Sandestin will be six-laned,
dredging is underway, and country music song Destin was recently filmed.
Attorney Update
None
Director Update
Mr. Schroeder reported that Commissioner Windes requested the TDC consider assisting with the $80K Destin
Harbor dredging. Discussion ensued regarding the need for additional information. Staff will include this item
on the agenda for the next meeting.
Public Comments Related to Current Agenda (3 minutes each)
None
I. Items for TDC Approval/Recommendation
a. May 23, 2016 TDC Meeting Minutes (Dale Peterson)
Motion: To approve as presented
RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rice
SECONDER: Anderson
AYES: Craul, Gossom, Peterson, Foreman, Matern, Guidry
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b. Financial Update (Charlotte Dunworth)
Financial update presented by Ms. Dunworth.
Motion: To accept as presented
RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anderson
SECONDER: Rice
AYES: Craul, Gossom, Peterson, Foreman, Matern, Guidry
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jun 23, 2016 2:00 PM (Items for TDC Approval/Recommendation)
c. TDT Ordinance (Charlotte Dunworth)
TDT Ordinance presented by Ms. Dunworth
Motion: To accept all 3 as presented in one motion
RESULT: MOTION APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Rice
SECONDER: Foreman
AYES: Craul, Gossom, Peterson, Anderson, Matern, Guidry
d. TDD Manual (Charlotte Dunworth)
Ms. Dunworth presented a brief overview of the TDD manual revisions, as well as revisions made
subsequent
