At-Larage Meeting 10/20/09

DCG/ Members At-Large Meeting
Meeting Minutes

October 20, 2009 at 8:30 AM


Meeting held at 1011 Galleria

Next meeting: November 17th at 8:30 am

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. SWOT Summary
3. Generate Alternatives
4. Upcoming Events and Projects
5. EC Proposals
6. Meeting Schedule
7. Adjournment


Wade started the meeting with welcoming and thanking everyone for attending. Then he introduced the Executive Board: President, Edwin Kohn, Vice President, Edward Hinson, Secretary, Jamie Bennett-Bane, Treasurer, Carroll Jellnik

2. SWOT Summary: Wade and Edward spoke on the importance of participating on the blog and giving their input on what they would like to see change downtown. To discuss what’s working and what’s not working. There were a few suggestions: crosswalks need to be addressed, and doing something with the vacant buildings

3. Generate alternatives: This ties into the SWOT exercise. Also the DPZ is coming to town
And this will be a great opportunity to see what they are planning for downtown and to give input on what’s happening or scheduled to take place.

4. Upcoming Events and Projects: Recapped the Halloween Event and everyone seemed excited.
Jamie touched on Girls Night, those plans are still being worked on.

Edward stated that any business that has something going on or would like to run their business on
Channel 39 may do so; just submit information to Edward Hinson. Edward also spoke with us
“Hands on Camden” he discussed the premise of the event and informed the members that it
is a project in the works.

DPZ will be in town from Wednesday until next Tuesday. Plans are open to the public at 5:00
at the Douglas Reed House(Fine Arts Center) and Tuesday at 5:00. They will also have a display
at the empty building next to Sam Kendall’s.

Shawn Putman spoke with us about what the city is trying to do with the “Smart Zoning” He also
told us that the parking lot (big lots) will be turned into a venue for concerts and other downtown
activities. He encourages each of to participate in the Charrette.

The after hours function was very nice, it received great reviews. The next one will be held in
January at The Old Armory Restaurant

5. Executive Proposals: Vendor Permit , Wade is working on a proposal of a ordinance that will
change the way that we operate during events in downtown.
Our fundraising will by events until bi-laws are written and voted on (we are searching for a
Attorney to help us )
Membership dues, and Public Policy will all be included in the bi-laws

6. Meeting Schedule:

November 3rd Executive Meeting @ 8:00
November 11th Programming Committee @ Crescent Grill
November 17th Members At Large @ 8:30 Galleria
November 23rd Administrative Committee @ 1011 Galleria

All committee meetings will now be held at 4:00 at the Crescent Grill, unless otherwise noted

7. Next Meeting Topics:
-SWOT summary
- Present Evaluation Criteria
-Feedback on Halloween
-Response to Vendor Permits
-Prep for Fall Cup and Christmas
-Actions Items EC
-Committee updates


Meeting was adjourned