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Orange County accommodations, especially those in the limited service and mid-tier full- <br /> service segments. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Mr. Pavao reported that the courts ruled against the Town of Chapel Hill on the <br /> Meadowmont Project. The Town has not made a decision at this time regarding an <br /> appeal. Questions remain about other aspects of the project (parking, etc.). Mr. Pavao <br /> will keep the Board Members abreast of any new information of the Meadowmont <br /> projects. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> The nominating committee chair, Mr. Moses Carey, presented a proposed slate of officers <br /> for the 1999-2000 Board. They are as follows: Lee Pavao, Chair; Ms. Nancy Davis, Vice <br /> Chair; Mr. Moses Carey, Jr., Budget Committee Chair; and Creston Woods, Marketing <br /> Chair. The floor was opened for nominations. With no nominations from the floor, Mr. <br /> Carey made a motion to accept the proposed slate. Due to the absence of a quorum, the <br /> Board Members will vote on the officers at the next board meeting. <br /> Mr. Pavao announced the Chapel Hill Town Council approved the continuation of funding <br /> to the Visitors Bureau for the 1999-2000 fiscal year. The Bureau will receive 15% of the <br /> Chapel Hill hotel and motel occupancy taxes collected. <br /> The Board Members reviewed the list of proposed meeting sites and they were tentatively <br /> approved. The Bureau will confirm the dates with the venues. <br /> The Board Members present reviewed "A RESOLUTION REGARDING CIVIL <br /> DISCOURSE IN ORANGE COUNTY" adopted by the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners. The Commissioners requested that all advisory boards consider the <br /> adoption of a similar resolution. The item was tabled until the next meeting so that <br /> Commissioner Carey could provide the group with background on the Resolution. <br /> Mr. Pavao announced to the group that Pat Evans would rotate off the Visitors Bureau's <br /> board after serving for almost four years. He thanked Pat in-absentia for her dedication <br /> and numerous contributions to the organization. <br /> Mr. Rick Strunk pointed out to the group that a quorum of members had not been present <br /> for two board meetings during the current year. He requested proxies be accepted to <br /> allow Board members to assign their vote to another member. The Board Members <br /> present acknowledged proxy votes would be acceptable to them. The proxy vote system <br /> will be brought forth for consideration at a future meeting. <br /> Staff was directed to issue a fax ballot to board members requesting their votes on the <br /> marketing plan and the slate of officers. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members <br /> 3 <br />