HomeMy WebLinkAboutlodging tax min 5-19-2020-draftLODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
WEBEX
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY 3:00 P.M. MAY 19, 2020
Committee members present via WebEx: Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Brian Maglietti, Roylene Crawford, and Victor Woodward.
Staff: Taylor Crouch (via WebEx).
There were also 2 members of the public present (via WebEx).
Chairman Osiadacz opened a Regular Meeting of theLodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) at 3:00p.m.
MINUTES
The minutes from February and March were reviewed. Roylene Crawford moved to approve both sets of minutes, as presented. Brian Maglietti seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Judy Pless, Budget and Finance Manager will have the Financial update ready for the Committee to review next week.
SMALL SCALE GRANT UPDATE
The Committee reviewed the one application that is completed for Small Scale Grants. Chairman Osiadacz stated that the Public Lands Advisory Committee and the City of Cle Elum were both
planning to apply. The Committee asked to be sent the applications for review as they are received.
COVID-19 PLANNING AND UPDATE FOR 2020 GRANTS IN PROCESS
The Amended EP contracts have been approved by the BOCC and have been sent back out to applicants for their signature. The Committee reviewed a survey for applicants to get a better
idea of the current funding picture of LTAC funds for 2020. The Committee approved the survey, and it will be sent out to the applicants.
DICUSS/CONSIDER CHAMBER FUNDS TRANSFER REQUEST
Madison Ford, Director of Tourism for the Chamber of Commerce asked the Committee to review the funds transfer request for the Cle Elum Independence Day Celebration. Ms. Ford stated
that with the current health conditions, the firework show of this event is the only safe aspect to move forward. The Chamber asked to return the $22,886.00 they received for the event
and asked instead for $10,000.00 to be granted to the firework show. Victor Woodward stated he was glad to see that the event was getting creative in how they are moving forward. Roylene
Crawford stated her support for the firework show, as it is a staple for the Community. Chairman Osiadacz asked Taylor Crouch, Clerk to explore the approval process through the Prosecutor’s
Office for this request, and if it requires BOCC approval or CLTAC approval as well. Victor Woodward moved to approve the Chamber’s funds transfer request as presented. Roylene Crawford
seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
CHAMBER UPDATE
Madison Ford gave a report for April 2020. The site was still trending upward except for organic searches which was expected to decrease. The site isstaying updated on what is open to
the public. There is an emphasis on future trip planning to Kittitas County.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was conversation on #recreateresponsibly, the campaign being pushed through Upper County recreation sites as they move to their peak season.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
Meeting adjourned at3:39p.m.
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Taylor Crouch, LTAC ClerkLaura Osiadacz, LTAC Chairman