February 21, 2008
7:00 PM - City Hall

President Margaret Hambrick called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Minutes were handed out prior to the meeting and read by members. Motion was made by Tom Dameron that minutes be approved as written and seconded by Betty Smith.

OLD BUSINESS:

The treasurer’s report was read by Margaret in the absence of Dana.

GRIC - Things are progressing with the center. Bids were received for the exterior doors and windows-- $32,000.00. This base bid was accepted. Bids for the garage doors and bath room doors were accepted but delayed and the bids will be good thru June. A little bad news, the $48,000.00 match was sent in however the balance of the money is not available. We are looking at possibly May. The Feds have not released the funds.

Town Flag: No progress

Alderson Alumni Park: The first order for bricks is being sent in on March 1. Of course sales will continue, and each time an order is placed at least 100 bricks will need to be ordered. (This is the minimum to make it cost effective). We had a one year commitment on the price and this ends in May. With a turn in the weather we should start to see some additional progress. (benches and landscaping)

Flags on new bridge: No change

Green building: Paperwork is in and the fee had been paid.

Martha’s Garden: No progress

Christmas Homes Tours: Visitors were down from previous years, we believe due to the rainy weather. We have 3 good prospects for December 2008. It was suggested that this year instead of making a donation to the Women’s Club for providing refreshments that we place a brick in the walk at Alderson Alumni Park. Motion was made by Jim Herod and seconded by Francis Simmons.


Flower Festival & Antique Fair: Grant was written for advertising money and received. The festival is scheduled for May 17th. This year there will be a $10.00 set up fee for vendors.

Depot: The transportation grant has been written to do the improvements needed on the Depot. (Roof and exterior)


NEW BUSINESS:

Katie Ickes, Exec Director, Chamber of Commerce will talk to us next month.

Small jobs that need to get done:
Flower beds on Monroe side: Judy Lewallen and Frances Simmons
Flower bed near Thrift Shop: Charles and Glenna Mulkey
Triangles: Will write the State Road ( Margaret)
Paint posts on Welcome Signs: Margaret Hambrick
Keep kiosks seasonal: Bobby and Judy Hoover
Water Flower baskets: Judy Lewallen

The rest of the evening was spent reviewing our long range plans. Margaret will provide the members with our suggestions and we will follow through with action steps at our next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45.