Brownsville Business Association

Minutes

April 15, 2008 5:30pm

Minutes from March meeting were approved as submitted. Twenty-six members were in attendance Tuesday April 15, 2008 for the monthly meeting of the Brownsville Business Association held at the Delta Room. Members present were: Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Albert Campbell, Paulette Campbell, Ann Lytle, Ernest Lytle, Kristy Alexander, Tim Stokely, Joe Stephens, Joyce Moore, Billy Tripp, Beth Newman, Holly Haak, Brenda Cain, Kay Kirkland, Jim McAdams, Elmira Manns, Betty Morris, Scottie Morris, Darlene Knox, Betty Williams, Jean Carney, Ann Gardner, Harvey Livingston, Jim Haywood, Richard Carraway, David Levy.

Welcome new members:

Haywood Park Community Hospital, Alterations by Hazel, and Beth Shaw Newman

Tim gave the treasure report: In bank $3,08144

Had $3,715.44 last month; Collected $300.00 in dues; Took in $76.00 in meal income from last meeting.

March 2, 2008 ended the fiscal year. Had 0 expenses for the past month. Voted to accept treasure report

Reminder to complete membership applications

Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Holly Haak, Kay Kirkland, Darlene Knox & Ann Gardner all volunteered to work on the design for the banners. We plan to start hanging the banners on the utility poles from the interstate on Anderson all the way into downtown, hoping this will bring new traffic into the downtown business area. The life expectancy is up to 3 years for the banners. We want businesses to commit for 2-3 years on the banners. Regulation of height placement on the poles was brought up and need to check with utility department to see if there are any regulations on them. The banners are going to have Welcome to Brownsville at the top and a business at the bottom. The banners will measure 30 X 60.

The Brownsville Business Association Bylaws were handed out and need to be read over by everyone. People absent from the meeting will receive it in the mail. At the next meeting the bylaws will be read and discussed and then voted on.

The have new nametags for the BBA meetings. Please pick them up on your way in to the meeting when you sign in and leave them on your way out.

All the members in attendance told everyone a little bit about their businesses. It was very interesting and informative. Joyce Moore reminded everyone about the Fall Fest October 18, 2008. Relay for Life fundraisers Lil Ms Hatchie April 26^th

Talked about the empty lot on the square.

Special plaques of recognition were given to outgoing board members, Tim Stokely, Betty Morris, Pat Bailey.

Next meeting May 20, 2008 Mr. Clinton Neal will be here to talk about recycling.

All stand and repeat the Mission Statement. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ann Lytle