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AGENDA AGENDA Clearwater, Florida, April 12, 2006 PINELLAS COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL d/b/a ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Board of County Commissioners Assembly Room 315 Court Street, 5 th Floor Assembly Room Clearwater, FL WEDNESDAY April 12, 2006 9:00 am – 11:00 am I. Call to Order – Kenneth Welch, Chairman II. Approval of Minutes -- Meeting of February 8, 2006 III. Chairman’s Comments IV. Special Presentations: � Dr. Stephen Leatherman / “Dr. Beach” - Storm & Tides Project � Pinellas By Design – Mike Meidel, Director/Pinellas County Economic Development V. Community Organization Reports: A. St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport – Jeff Clauss B. Tampa International Airport – George Elbe C. Pinellas County Chamber Report – Beth Coleman, Clearwater Regional Chamber VI. Marketing Reports: A. Advertising – Scott Schult B. Public Relations – Wit Tuttell C. Tour & Travel – Nancy Foster D. Meetings & Conventions – Suzanne Scully E. Convention Services – Linda Bergeron F. Sports – John Giantonio G. Film Commission – Jennifer Parramore H. Education – Dannette Lynch I. Events – Cynthia Gamrot J. Central European Representative - Barbara Schuch-Beckers – Lee Daniel K. UK Representative - Geoffrey Rowcliffe - Lee Daniel L. Canadian Representative - Kimberly Hartley-McMurray - Lee Daniel M. Research - Dr. Walter Klages VII. Director's Report – Carole Ketterhagen A. Financial Statements for Review and Filing B. Miscellaneous VIII. Board Members Comments IX. Public Comments X. Adjournment CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kenneth Welch called the meeting to order at 9:03 A.M. MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2006 Upon motion by Mr. Kimball, seconded by Mr. Hamilton and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 2006, were approved as submitted. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS Chairman Kenneth Welch reported on the success of the recently attended International Trade Show in Berlin. He further stated that follow-up actions are in progress regarding the March BCC/TDC workshop. Chairman Welch announced the resignation of TDC board member, Bill Queen. The BCC will appointment a replacement in early May. 7943
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Clearwater, Florida, April 12, 2006 PINELLAS BY DESIGN - MIKE MEIDEL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Mike Meidel, Director of the Pinellas County Economic Development Department, presented an outline of the proposed changes for the “Pinellas By Design” countywide plan. Discussion was held on Strategy 7.2 to “Preserve/Enhance the Tourism Industry” by establishing a program of strategies and incentives to preserve and enhance the local tourism industry. The implemention Action 7.2a detailed financial and regulatory incentives to offset the high cost of creating new tourism accommodations and encourage the renovation of the existing stock of units. MOTION was made by Tim Bogott, seconded by Russ Kimball, and approved unanimously to support the Pinellas By Design plan as presented. STORM & TIDES PROJECT - DR. STEPHEN LEATHERMAN / “DR. BEACH” Dr. Stephen Leatherman is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost authorities on beach quality and ratings. Known throughout the United States as “Dr. Beach”, he has gained international renown for his annual list of Top 10 Beaches in America. In 2006 Dr. Beach awarded Fort De Soto Park as America’s #1 Beach. . Dr. Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach, is currently seeking "beach monitors" to keep watch on the coastline. Dr. Beach needs volunteers to measure beach erosion, test for Red Tide and rip currents. Volunteers will get training and equipment. For more information, contact Wit Tuttell, Director of the CVB Public Relations Department. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION REPORTS: ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport report, as submitted by Mr. Jeff Clauss, has been made a part of the member’s packets. ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Items of Interest Report for March 2006 � Domestic & International Passenger Traffic for the month of February was down 57%. Domestic Traffic was 26,319, down 60%. International Traffic was 8,170, down 43%. 7944
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