DiscoverLogoBrownJamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Tourism’s Grant Executive Advisory Board met Thursday at Historic Franklin School.  Board Members present were: Janna Bergstedt, Matt Woods, and Mitzi Hager.

Also present, Ex-Offico Member Jamestown City Council Member Pam Phillips, who is also on the Full Tourism Board.

A grant request was approved from the Jamestown Classic Car Club, and the  Winter Wheels Show to be held January 20-21, 2017 at the Jamestown Civic Center.

The organization requested, $1,800 for advertising expenses, which was approved by the board.

Advertising expenses were placed at $3,345.

In Addition, promotional expenses are $6,450.

An attendance of 1,100 is estimated including overnight stays, and day trips, with an estimated economic impact of $50,000.

The Tourism Board granted the $1,800 as the event is “an example of a community event that works to draw visitors to attract the ‘regional profile.’”

With the Financial Report, Searle Swedlund reported that there is $4,212 remaining in the 2016 calendar year budget.

He noted that a total of $35,763 was spent on the Talking Trail project, minus $1,000 given from Central Valley Health District on Get Fit & Explore  a 1.5-mile downtown walking route, consisting of a circular route that connects eight Talking Trail points.

The Board reviewed the Promotion Capital Construction Funding Awards, and the process of determining the application awards.

Tourism  Executive Director Searle Swedlund says Tourism will continue to work with Frontier Village, in any subsequent requests for funding.

Last month the Tourism Grant/Advisory Board denied their request, based in part on the late application, plus needing additional information concerning the Frontier Village Association’s accounting procedures.

The Board voted to expend $10,000 for the 2017,  4th of July Fireworks display, with dollars coming from the grant 2016 budget.

New board members were nominated to be presented to the full board for confirmation.

They include: Paulette Ritter, Jamie DeSai, and Frank Balak.

Nominated for President was board member Matt Woods, Taylor Barnes Vice President, Mitzi Hager Treasurer.

Two At-Large members nominated are: Janna Bergstedt, and Tena Lawrence.

Going off the board, having served the maximum six years are Tenea Clocksene and Beth Dewald.

The Board approve the end of year bonuses for Tourism Director Searle Swedlund, and Secretary Emily Bivens.  Current President, Mitzi Hager said they have provided service above and beyond their requirements, adding that Jamestown Tourism has become, “a respected entity.”

The board approved Swedlund’s request to defer his compensation raise, to be reviewed in April of 2017.

Swedlund requested the delay to review Tourism’s upcoming budget expenses, and tax revenues before any action is taken.