South Central Reporter

City of Salem Tourism Board met July 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

The Salem Tourism Board met Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Salem City Hall. Chairman Jacob Hockett called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm. Present were board members Leon Chapman, Dana Hampton, Joy Connor, Janelle Sanderson, Sherry Morton, Chairman Jacob Hockett and Secretary Suetta Oulrey

Minutes

The minutes of the June 13, 2022 meeting were presented for action. Dana Hampton made a motion to approve the minutes. Leon Chapman seconded the motion. Ayes: Joy Connor, Janelle Sanderson, Dana Hampton Sherry Morton, Leon Chapman and Chairman Jacob Hockett. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer’s Report for June 2022 were presented for action. Leon Chapman made a motion to approve the report. Joy Conner seconded the motion. Ayes: Joy Connor, Dana Hampton, Sherry Morton, Janelle Sanderson, Leon Chapman and Chairman Jacob Hockett. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Presentation of Petitions/Public Comments

Salem Country Club Grant Application presented for $1,000.00. Leon Chapman made a motion to approve the grant request for 1,000.00. Sherry Morton seconded the motion. AYES: Joy Connor, Dana Hampton, Sherry Morton, Janelle Sanderson, Leon Chapman and Chairman Jacob Hockett. NAYES: None. Motion carried.

IllinoiSouth Tourism Annual Membership (Brass) Renewal for $225.00. Leon Chapman made a motion to approve the Annual Membership Renewal fee for $225.00. Dana Hampton seconded the motion. AYES: Sherry Morton, Janelle Sanderson, Joy Connor, Leon Chapman, Dana Hampton and Chairman Jacob Hockett. NAYES: None. Motion carried.

PKC, LLC. Fall Super Stakes, Youth Hunt and World Hunt Contract, September 19-24, 2022 and October 6-15, 2022. Dana Hampton made a motion to approve the PKC, LLC. Contract. Leon Chapman seconded the motion. AYES: Joy Connor, Dana Hampton, Sherry Morton, Janelle Sanderson, Leon Chapman and Chairman Jacob Hockett. NAYES: None. Motion carried.

AppleFest Grant Proposal for $3,000.00 to assist in the marketing, entertainment and other event expenses. Everyone was in agreement to have someone come and give a presentation on exactly what the extra funds would be used for. Leon Chapman made a motion to approve $1,000.00 for the AppleFest Grant Proposal. Sherry Morton seconded the motion. AYES: Dana Hampton, Sherry Morton, Janelle Sanderson, Leon Chapman, and Chairman Jacob Hockett. NAYES: None. Joy Connor abstained. Motion carried.

Grant Reports

International Aerobatic Club

Board Members Report

None

Adjournment

As there was no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

https://www.salemil.us/node/795/minutes/2022