Town of Blowing Rock

Tourism Development Authority

Minutes – February 20, 2006 (Recessed from February 13, 2006)

The Town of Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority met on Monday, February 20, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. in a continuation of a recessed meeting from February 13, 2006. Present were Chairperson Bernard Keele, Vice-Chairperson Kent Tarbutton, Authority members Lynn Drury, Phil Pickett and Keith Tester, and Ex-officio members Scott Hildebran and Margaret Pierce.

Call to Order

Chairperson Keele called the meeting to order and welcomed the Authority members. He announced that the meeting was to discuss the employment of an executive director.

Closed Session

Upon motion of Member Tester and second by Member Drury, the Authority convened at 8:10 a.m. in closed session pursuant to - N.C.G.S. 143.318.11 (a)(6) for discussion of qualifications/conditions for employment.

At the conclusion of the discussions, the closed session was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.

Motion by Vice-Chair Tarbutton and seconded by Member Pickett to offer the TDA Executive Director position to Shawn Miller at a beginning annual salary of $42,000. Motion unanimously approved.

Other

The Authority briefly discussed topics for the upcoming TDA Planning Retreat to be held on Monday, February 27, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at Chetola Resort. Topics to be reviewed include – TDA funding process, Board relations, marketing partnership opportunities, and Overall TDA direction.

Adjournment

With no further business, motion by Member Drury and seconded by Member Pickett to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously approved. Chairperson Keele adjourned the meeting at 9:20 a.m.

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Bernard Keele, Chairperson

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Scott E. Hildebran, Secretary