2017-01-11 PEARLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU MEETING MINUTESPearland Convention & Visitors Bureau
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING - MINUTES
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. at CVB
CALL TO ORDER & CVB ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL.
Meeting commenced at 6:07 PM. In Attendance: Gary Shepherd (Chair), Manny Patel (Vice Chair),
Steve Saboe (Sec), Teir Allender, Lonzie Helms, Tomika Gamble, Jon Branson — Deputy City Manager and
Kim Sinistore - Executive Director.
Absent: excused - Keith Ordeneaux
II. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING October 12, 2016 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
Reviewed minutes from prior meeting, unanimously approved
III. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REVIEW OF MEETING MAX.
Discussed Meeting Max - Kim reviewed commercial proposal, which follows up prior introduction
to this Board. Manny shared a few thoughts on the operability of the system. Discussion on how
the system would work, be an equitable solution for all hoteliers, how the system would create
overall value, etc. Discussion on ROI that could be generated by the system, as well as how to
mandate its use potentially supported by PISD as they provide facilities for tournaments that could
use the room nights. Lonzie motioned, Steve second, unanimous approval
IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FUNDING OF WAYFINDING SIGNS.
Discussed proposed way finding sign project. Much discussion on the proposal, lack of details, prior
experience from vendor, buying local, etc. and funding sources. Requested more information.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
VI. STAFF REPORT FROM THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• MARKETING & SALES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Exec directors report was shared with the Advisory Board - see attached report
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned 7:08pm.
Minutes taken by: Steve Saboe