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Board Terms <br /> Mr. Pavao stated that only one board member term would expire at the end of this year. <br /> Ms. Pat Evans' term will expire on December 31, 1999. Ms. Evans represents the Orange <br /> County Economic Development on the Visitors Bureau Board. However, because her <br /> appointment on the EDC Board expires on June 30, 1999, the EDC Board will have to <br /> appoint a representative to complete the remaining six months of the term. Ms. Evans will <br /> recommend that the Orange County Economic Development Board appoint a member to <br /> the Visitors Bureau Board. <br /> Funding from Chapel Hill for 1999-2000 <br /> Mr. Pavao stated the Chapel Hill Town Council had begun budget work sessions <br /> regarding the town's 1999-2000 budget. He informed that the town was deliberating an <br /> increase in taxes and, as a result, the council members were evaluating areas in which to <br /> make budget cuts. Mr. Pavao and Ms. Evans, both members of the Chapel Hill Town <br /> Council, stated they would strongly support the continuance of the 15% occupancy tax <br /> grant from Chapel Hill to the Visitors Bureau. <br /> Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Update <br /> Guest Cathleen Turner, Director of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, gave a brief <br /> update on the Alliance's tourism initiatives for Hillsborough. The Alliance is funded <br /> primarily by the Hillsborough prepared meals tax. The organization also receives funds <br /> from several grant programs. Ms. Turner spoke about a number of programs and events <br /> including the Spring Garden Tour; the parlor performance series; outdoor concert series; <br /> summer bicycling tour; the Native American Pow-Wow; Hog Day and the Special <br /> Olympics Host Town program. She invited members to attend the Durham Symphony <br /> performance in Cameron Park on April 25 '. Ms. Turner answered questions from the <br /> Board. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> With all business being concluded Mr. Pavao asked for a motion for adjournment. Mr. <br /> Moses Carey made the motion for adjournment; Ms. Pat Evans seconded the motion. <br /> With all members being in agreement the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. <br /> Minutes Drafted by: Minutes Accepted by: <br /> Joe Blake, Executive Director Lee Pavao, Chairman <br /> Date Date <br /> 4 <br />