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PAHRUMP TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES ITEM # SUBJECT February 6, 2020 Pursuant to NRS, a meeting of the Pahrump Tourism Advisory Committee was held at 8:00AM on February 6, 2020 at 400 N. Hwy 160 Pahrump, NV 89060. 1. Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Horton at 8:05 am in the conference room at 400 N. Hwy 160. James Horton stated that the meeting will be concluded by 9:30 am. 2. Roll Call Attendees: PTAC members - James Horton, Karen Spalding, Bonnie Bates, Catherine Tillett, Jack Sanders, and Kellie Graham. Tourism Director - Arlette Ledbetter with Alexandra Crow. Robert Adams, OVH Tourism Ambassador. PTAC Liaison – John Koenig, BOCC. Excused PTAC members – Debbie Davis. Guests – Gene Frank, Park & Recreation Advisory Committee; Rob and Peggy Szydowski, RPS Media Concepts; Christine Butler, Copy She Wrote, LLC.; Vicki Gladys, PTAC Applicant; Deanna O’Donnell, KPVM; James Wilson, Pahrump Art Council and Ginger Forbes, Pahrump Art Council. 3. Approval of the Agenda for November 7, 2019 James Horton requested to move item #12 up in the agenda and move Tourism Director’s bi- updates to last. 4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Three-minute time limit per person). Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item. (FIRST) No Comments. 5. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Discussion and Deliberation of Minutes of the Pahrump Tourism Advisory Committee meeting of November 7, 2019 James Horton requested to change the header on #8 to reflect the way it was in that agenda for that meeting. Karen Spalding moved to approve the minutes with that one correction. Jack Sanders seconded. Motion was approved unanimously. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS (FIRST) No Announcement. 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS (This item limited to announcements or topics/issues proposed for future workshop/agendas) Commissioner Koenig reminded everyone about the upcoming Open Meeting Law Training Class on February 28th. Arlette stated that she will send a reminder prior to the training. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 PAHRUMP TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES ITEM # SUBJECT February 6, 2020 8. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION – Presentation by Eugene Frank of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee regarding the status of the Valley Electric Community Center project. Eugene Frank from the Parks and Recreation turned over the presentation to Ginger Forbes, of the Arts Council. Ginger Forbes President of the Arts Council gave a presentation on the community center and meeting spaces. The different activities in the facility including art classes, art displays and even a movie theater. James Horton asked about the proposed location. Ginger Forbes stated that the location would be different than the Fairground with an estimate cost of $100,000,000. Jack inquired about estimates and compared the project to the Smith Center. Karen had a question on funding and the number of buildings. Ginger stated that she was meeting the CEO at Valley Electric today and was on the February 27th agenda. Karen inquired, if the Arts Council may require a letter of support for the PTAC board. Ginger agreed to this request. 9. For Possible Action– Discussion and Deliberation regarding Tourism Director’s update, activity reports and projects Arlette presented her executive summary for this quarter. She stated that revenue was really good with a 6% increase in room tax and spoke about the impact of international travelers. Alexandra gave a recap on the Quartzsite RV Show 2020 and gave an update on the International Press Trip Fam Tour. Commissioner Koenig was invited to attend the tour. Arlette stated that the marketing recap will be emailed to the committee. 10. For Possible Action – Discussion and Deliberation regarding Robert Adams, Pahrump OHV Tourism Ambassador update and report. Bob reported on the current OHV trails, maps and designated routes. Bob stated the urgency to designate the trails. 11. For Possible Action – Discussion and Deliberation regarding options for new/replacement of welcome to Pahrump highway signs, with any related recommendations being subject to BOCC approval. James Horton stated that no discussion is needed at this moment. Please address all suggestions or questions to the Tourism Director Arlette. 12. Discussion and Deliberation to nominate, for BOCC approval, up to six committee members with terms that expire in January 2020, and to further recommend that 2-3 of those members be appointed to a five year term (instead of a four-year term), to create a staggered term schedule. James Horton named the four applicants that submitted their application. Vicki Gladsjo introduced herself and the reason why she would like to be part of the team. Karen Spalding moved to have to members serve for five years. Bonnie Bates seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 PAHRUMP TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES ITEM # SUBJECT February 6, 2020 Karen Spalding moved to recommend to the Nye County BOCC approval of Jack Sanders to fill a seat on the PTAC for a term beginning January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2025. Bonnie Bates seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. Karen Spalding moved to recommend to the Nye County BOCC approval of Deborah Davis to fill a seat on the PTAC for a term beginning January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2025. Bonnie Bates seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. Karen Spalding moved to recommend to the Nye County BOCC approval of Vicki Gladsjo to fill a seat on the PTAC for a term beginning January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. Bonnie Bates seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. James Horton stated, one seat is opened for the next meeting. 13. For Possible Action – Discussion and Deliberation to select officers, Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary, with terms expiring in January 2021. Karen Spalding move to retain James Horton as Chairman of the PTAC for a term of one year, beginning January 1, 2020. Jack Sanders seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Jack Sanders move to retain Karen Spalding as of Vice Chairman of the PTAC for a term of one year beginning January 1, 2020. Bonnie Bates seconds the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Karen moved to retain Deborah Davis as Secretary of the PTAC for a term of one year beginning January 1, 2020.. Jack Sanders seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 14. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Second) Ginger Forbes announced that the Arts Council will be having an Art Sale Feb 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Bob Ruud. Karen asked Jack, if we could place wine trails signs now that we have multiple wineries. Jack responded that we will have to work with sign ordinances. Bob announced the Nye County Republicans will have a parade on February the 23rd. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Second) None 16. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjournment at 9:32 am.