ALDERSON MAIN STREET

 Minutes

October 16, 2008

Vice President Jim Herod called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.  

Minutes were handed out prior to the meeting and read by members.  Motion was received by Vivian Pranulis that the minutes be approved; 2^nd by Tom Dameron.  Motion carried to approve minutes. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Treasurer’s report was read by Francis Simmons.  A copy is available at request.  Reminder:  Please remember dues are due for the new year. 

GRIC:   Vivian spoke with the Architects and things are moving along.  There will be a meeting for further discussion in a couple of weeks. 

Town Flag: Barry and Tod are working on it.  There are high hopes that we may have something to look at for the November meeting. 

Alumni Park: We sold about $350.00 worth of bricks at the Fall Festival.  We have a total of about 38 sold.  We will be selling again at the Christmas Homes Tour.   A suggestion was made that we call it the Alderson Community Sidewalk in future material because some people thought it is only for Alderson Alumni.  Jack Gadd requested that the VFW be allowed to place a flag pole and flag at the park.  This was thought to be an excellent idea along with an additional pole to add the town flag when complete. 

Homes Tour:  We have 5 homes so far.  The date is December 7^th.  Grants are in place for advertising.  Rules for the photo contest are posted on the Web site and will be displayed at the Depot. 

Flag on new bridge:  Hold for next meeting. 

Fall Heritage Festival:  19 of 30 vendors came.  A short discussion was held about moving to the bridge next year.  Visibility, Electricity and Safety were the main thoughts for moving to the bridge.  Possible time change to 10-4. 

Election of Officers:  Margaret Hambrick - President

                                     Dana Pack - Treasurer

                                     Judy Hoover - Secretary 

Motion was made by Tom Dameron that the above officers be approved.  The motion was seconded by Bobby Hoover.  Motion carried.  Jim Herod has agreed to stay on as Vice President until another candidate can be nominated. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

Jim Herod shared some brochures that he had picked up from the Union area about things to do or see there.   

Greenbrier County Planning Commission is going to be hold meetings over the next few months in reference to the Comprehensive Plan. It was suggested that we plan to attend some of these meeting to be able to give input.  Tom Dameron has the schedule of meetings for anyone who is interested in attending. 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.