HomeMy WebLinkAboutCH-OCVB minutes 101602 pg 4Mr_ Woods provided an update on the Regional Branding Campaign designed to promote
regional pride of the Triangle area. Scott Maitland, Chair of the Chapel Hill- Carrboro
Chamber of Commerce, had been attending the meetings as the representative for Orange
County. A handout was provided with additional information regarding the campaign.
(Copy of handout attached.) Additional information received on the campaign was to be
forwarded to Board Members as it became available.
Added to the agenda was Ms. Pat Evans reporting on the Town of Chapel Hill Festival
Study. The Chapel Hill Town Council created a committee to study the Apple Chill and
FestL l downtown street festivals. After discussion XIs. Evans advised that she would
keep the Board abreast of any changes in the Chapel Hill Town Ordinances that would
affect street festivals in Chapel Hill.
Ms. Evans reported on some proposed changes in the most recent draft of the update to
Chapel Hill's Land Use Ordinance and some potential effects it could have on citizens and
businesses in Chapel Hill. A public hearing would be scheduled to review the third draft
of the ordinance. The date of the public hearing was not available at the time of the
Bureau Board Meeting. Additional information would be forthcoming regarding the
ordinance.
Ms. Evans discussed the issue of a town ordinance regarding the posting of flyers on
utility poles in the Chapel Hill downtown area. A public hearing was scheduled at the
Chapel Hffi Town Hall that evening (October 16, 2002) referencing the issue. After
discussion a motion was made by Mr. Walters for a memo to be drafted by Board Chair
Woods on behalf of the Visitors Bureau Board to the Town of Chapel Hill opposing an
ordinance allowing the posting of fivers on utility poles in the Chapel Hill downtown area
Ms Daucv seconded the motion With all Board Members is agreement the motion was
carried. Mr. Woods agreed to prepare a letter that would be sent via e mail to the
Chapel Hill Town Council and Town Manager.
A grand opening event was anticipated for the end of the calendar year or beginning of
newt year. Mr. Woods asked for volunteers to assist staff with planning the event. Mr.
Walters and Ms. Sandy Roberts of the UNC Visitors' Center graciously volunteered to
serve on the planning committee for the event.
Other Matters of the Board and Announcements
No other matters or announcements were presented to the Board for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
With all business of the Board completed, Ms Pat Evans made the motion to adjourn the
meeting with a second to the motion by Mr. Walters With all Board Members in favor.
the meetina was adiourned at 9:33 a.m.