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3 | Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting April 16 , 2014 Laura Morgan reported UNC is gearing up for Commencement noting that classes end next week. She also spoke on a recent event through Carolina Dreams, a non-profit started by UNC students-Athletes to support sick children and their families. Chapel Hill Lee Storrow reported that the Ephesus redevelopment discussion is back on the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. Carrboro Michelle Johnson spoke on the 2nd annual Open Streets event, the 2nd meeting for the new library. She also spoke the soon to be vacant property above ACME. Annette Stone spoke on the Carrboro TDA’s funding projects. Hillsborough Sarah DeGennaro spoke on the preservation summit on May 30th at the Carolina Inn and the collaboration with the county’s DEAPR department. She stated she is going through the tourism boards grant applications. Mike Gering spoke on the second phase of Riverwalk which should be completed by this fall, a big celebration is planned. Sales Linda Ekeland reported 3 leads and 4 bookings so far for April. She also reported June 12th is the date selected for the University event which will include Duke and Central as well as UNC. TOPO will host the afternoon event. Ekeland also discussed State and Federal hotel per diem rates stating that Federal rates for Chapel Hill are higher, compared to Raleigh and Durham rates. NCHSAA Karen DeHart updated the impact of the recent Basketball Championships stating that 9000 tickets were sold overall. The Sheraton and Quality Inn hotels picked up room nights. She stated that they are trying to get all games held in Chapel Hill next year. DeHart also reported that the Kenan Stadium field will undergo much needed maintenance during the next H.S. Football Championships. Concluding her report, DeHart announced that their board of directors would be staying at the Sheraton while they are in town. Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Dave Gephart spoke on the Appraisal Fair at Ayr presented by Ayr Mount. He also talked about NCRLA’s positioning on legislative issues. Other Business Kristin Smith recommended attending the Town board meeting as the Ephesus redevelopment proposal includes hotel properties. She also mentioned that Scott Maitland, TOPO, is lobbying to sell bottles on sight. With no other business to discuss, Chairman Carey adjourned the meeting at 9:51 AM. ________________________________ Minutes reviewed by: Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director ________________________________ Date ____________________________ Minutes accepted by: Anthony Carey, Chairman ____________________________ Date