Board Meeting: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 9:00 am
Location: The Rellik Bar and Lounge, 726 First Street, Benicia, CA
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Notice to the Public:
You are welcomed and encourage to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken (3 minutes maximum per person) on items listed on the agenda when they are called. Public Comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard at the meeting as noted on the agenda. Comments on controversial items may be limited and large groups are encouraged to select one or two speakers to represent the opinion of the group. The order of Agenda items is listed for reference and may be taken in any order deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. The Agenda provides a general description; however, the Board of Directors may take action other than what is recommended.
Brown Act Notice:
Government Code Section 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a Board Meeting. Action may not be taken on items not posted on the agenda. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify Leah Shelhorn at 707-745-0254 at least 24 hours prior to this special meeting.
Board of Directors for 2016:
1. Leah Shelhorn, Chair, Studio 41, Gifts4 Every1, Capitol District
2. Thomas Hamilton,Vice Chair & Treasurer, The Rellik Bar, Capitol District
3. Eileen Stern, Secretary, Re Max Gold Real Estate, Waterfront District
4. James Morgan, Sailor Jacks, Waterfront District
5. James Long, Pups and Purrs, Waterfront District
6. Carl Lucca, Lucca Restaurant, Waterfront District
7. Jeanne Steinman, Benicia Magazine, Waterfront District
8. Tom Gavin, Gavin and Schreiner, Capitol District, 2nd Floor
Mario Giuliani, Economic Development Manager, City of Benicia
Downtown Benicia Alliance Board Meeting Agenda:
1. Call to Order:
2. Public Comment: Members of the Public are invited to comment on any item related to the affairs of the Downtown Benicia Alliance. Each member has up to three minutes to address the Board. The Board is not allowed to discuss matters brought up during public comment.
3. Approval of Agenda: The Chair will seek approval of the Agenda. Only items already on the agenda may be discussed. Approval of the Agenda allows for adjustment of the order in which items are discussed.
4. Approval of Minutes: The Chair will seek approval of the August 9, 2016 minutes. The minutes should be approved if they meet the adequately and accurately the decisions and action made at the previous meeting. If a Board Member was absent for a meeting, they should abstain from voting, unless their vote is necessary to make a quorum, at which point they may vote on the item.
5. Treasurer’s Report: Lynell R. Green, our Accountant, of ATS Tax and Financial Solutions. Lynell will report on invoices due, and updates. Possible Board Action and Vote.
6. Amend Bylaws Vote: Amend Section 5 of the Bylaws and delete the portion that says no sub-district should have more than 4 members. In the August meeting, we discussed this bylaw, and a vote will be taken at this meeting. In August ‘s packet the Bylaws were attached.
7. Update on Contract to All That Glows. Mario/Leah will report. Possible Board Action and Vote.
8. Update on Assessments Paid: Leah/Mario will give the report. Possible Board action and vote.
9. Benicia Film Festival Update: Leah, Eileen, Tom Hamilton, and James Morgan will discuss. Possible Board action and vote.
10.Business Improvement District (BID) 2017: Authorize to hire Civitas Consulting to guide the DBA. Board Action and Vote. The subcommittee was voted upon in August. The Board members are: Leah, Carl and Eileen. Lynell Green, our Accountant stepped up to be on Sub-Committee as well.
11.Elect Nomination Committee: Elect Board members for sub-committee. Letters go out November 1 and vote taken at the December 13 Board Meeting to elect new Board Members.
12.Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Update: Carl and Eileen will discuss the outcome of the meeting of August 18. Possible Board Action and Vote.
13.Directory for the Website: Discussion and possible Board Action and Vote.
14.Upcoming Important Dates for the DBA: Please mark your calendars.
final Wrap up Meeting, Tuesday, December 13.