September 2008 Minutes

Annabelle Morgan called the meeting to order and Mayor Joyce Little gave the invocation
The August minutes were approved as read.
Annabelle gave an update on the balance in the bank account of $xxxxx as of 8/31/2008

Guest Speaker

Kevin Brickman from the Friends of the Land in Stanly County organization was on hand to give information regarding their organization.

Kathy Almond, director of the small business center at SCC was also on hand to explain more of what that department does for local business owners and potential business owners.

Reports

Town of Oakboro---Mayor Joyce Little reported that the Golf Cart Ordinance should go into effect after the October board meeting

Convention & Visitors Bureau---Chris Lambert reminded us to check the calendar for upcoming events but he did highlight the Best of Badin Festival coming up, as well as the Scottish Showcase also in Badin.

New Business/Discussion

Annabelle Morgan mentioned the Christmas parade and tree lighting service will be on December 4th.

Annabelle also promoted the October GOBA meetings of which there will be two on the 2nd of October. Our regular meeting will be held at 12 noon at Big John’s with a special night meeting to be held at 7pm in the fellowship hall of the Oakboro Presbyterian Church.

Cruise-in –Several discussion points were brought up regarding the monthly cruise-in.
1) David & Betsy Heath suggested further rest room facilities should be offered on the south end of town in the form of portable facilities. They even offered a location at their business to facilitate this.
2) Bob Barbee mentioned that the Cruise-In Committee is a group of volunteers that meets each month, two Monday’s prior to the upcoming cruise-in at Penny’s restaurant at 5pm to discuss planning/issues and encouraged folks to attend to bring up any issues regarding this event.
3) Bob Barbee also recognized Joe Lowder for his quick response to the parking issue raised at the August GOBA meeting and expressed gratitude to Chief Lowder for continuing to work to address this issue.

Mayor Little expressed her appreciation for all the work that the Cruise-In Committee does to make this event a success.

Announcements

The Stanly Co Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held on Wednesday October 8th from 11am to 5pm at SRMC.

Annabelle Morgan announced she will be holding a seminar on “Intro to Grant Writing” on Sept. 18th from 6-9pm at the OPC fellowship hall.

Oakboro Museum: DVD’s are still available showing the history of the 4th of July celebrations through 1971. Fred Morgan will have a book signing at the museum in October. The cruise magazine detailing the Oakboro Cruise-In will be available at the museum as well.

Special Guest: Bruce and Becky Rowell introduced Gina Creson to the group as their special guest.

Annabelle Morgan declared the meeting adjourned.