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<br />3 | Page CHOCVB BOD Meeting Aug.21 , 2013 <br /> <br />Carrboro <br />Lydia Lavelle spoke on the progress of 300 E. Main Street, reporting that they are moving forward with the tearing down <br />of the building that previously housed Seagrove Pottery to make way for a new building that will house Fleet Feet. <br />Downtown <br />Meg McGurk spoke on the students return to UNC, the Hometown Ambassador program headed by Missy Julian Fox and <br />the coordination of bringing Tar Heel Town to Franklin Street for the Thursday Miami game. <br />UNC <br />Laura Morgan reported that East Cameron Street is now open. She also reported that the installation ceremonies for <br />Chancellor Folt will be October 12, 2013 and broadcasted live on UNC TV. Morgan also reported that a free live concert <br />at Memorial Hall is planned for the night before. <br />Hillsborough <br />Mike Gering reported that the Town of Hillsborough revised its ordinances for food trucks at the urging of Hot Tin Roof <br />owners. The Town approved a 1.1 million dollar river walk fund with a 2-yr completion schedule. Mr. Gering also <br />reported council is in the process of rezoning property near Gold Park – Zoning would permit condominiums, an event <br />center, retail space, and include the Riverwalk. Laurie commented that Mike would not be running for council or Frances <br />Dancy. When asked the names of new candidates, Mike replied Jenn Weaver, Meighan Lela Carmichael, and Kathleen <br />Ferguson. <br />Sales Report <br />Ekeland reported that she has 28 confirmed appointments at the upcoming Connect Marketplace; this year, the <br />Sheraton Chapel Hill will join the Bureau. In other business, Ekeland spoke on the upcoming October 4th Road Show <br />targeting planners in and around the airport vicinity. Ten trade partners will participate. Concluding her report, Ekeland <br />reported that the group market amounted to a 2.6 million dollar economic impact for fiscal year 2012-2013. <br />With no other business, Lee Pavao moved to close the meeting, Dave Gephart seconded and the meeting was adjourned <br />at 9:46 am. <br /> <br />_______________________________________ <br />Minutes reviewed by: Laurie Paolicelli, <br />Executive Director <br />_______________________________________ <br />Date <br /> <br /> <br />_________________________________ <br />Minutes accepted by: Anthony Carey, <br />Chairman <br />__________________________________ <br />Date <br />