Minutes - 08-19-1998 Board Mtg - Laserfiche WebLink

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Ms. Diana McDuffee inquired about the Bureau's relationship with City Search. Mr. Blake responded that the Bureau did receive free space with City Search and that we will supply them with updated restaurant information for the City Search website. Mr. John Link, County Manager, updated the Board Members on the search for an executive director for the Bureau. Mr. Link stated that the position of executive director has been classified and a job description written and has been approved by county commissioners. The Orange County Personnel Department is now ready to advertise for internal candidates. Ms. Elaine Holmes, Personnel Director, is preparing an assessment panel for interviewing candidates for this position. Mr. Blake reported the County Commissioners had requested the two new staff positions; publications assistant and sales coordinator, be put on hold until a new executive director is hired. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Pavao inquired if the meeting sites for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board Meetings as listed were satisfactory. With all Board Members in agreement the meeting sites for 1998-1999 Board Meetings were approved. Ms. Pat Evans led a discussion about bed and breakfast accommodations in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. After the brief discussion it was determined that a committee should be organized to study the feasibility of bed and breakfast accommodations. Ms. Evans, Ms. McDuffee, and Mr. Woods will serve on the committee and report back their findings to the Visitors Bureau Board Members. ADJOURNMENT With all business being concluded Mr. Pavao asked for a motion for adjournment. Mr. Carey made the motion for adjournment; Mr. Rick Strunk seconded the motion. All members being in agreement the meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m. Minutes Drafted by: Minutes Accepted by: Joe Blake, Acting Executive Director Lee Pavao, Chairman Date Date c:my document/Board/August 19,1998 Board Meeting Minutes 3