Swansboro Tourism Development Authority Thursday, January 12, 2023 02:30 PM

I.Call to Order

II.Financial Report 

  1. a.Financial Summary
    Presenter: Sonia Johnson, Finance Director

  2. b.Analysis of Travel & Tourism Expenses 2nd QTR FY 22-23

    Presenter: Sonia Johnson, Finance Director

III.Old Business

  1. a.Budget Ordinance Amendment #2023-3

    Presenter: Sonia Johnson, Finance Director

    Grant Funding Request:

    Swansboro Historical Association submitted a grant application to market events and the revisions and printing of the popular walking tour pamphlet. Requesting $5,000 to be appropriated from fund balance for its intended purpose.
    Source of Funds-Appropriate Fund Balance

    Front Row Communications- Proposing an additional ad placement for consideration.
    Swansboro Tourism Development Authority (STDA) has contracted for a total of (six) print ad placements with Our State Magazine for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year.

    September 2022
    October 2022
    March 2023
    May 2023
    June 2023

    If the Board would like to add the month of April 2023, costs are an additional $1,334.
    Source of funds: Appropriated Fund Balance

    Recommended Action: Motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #2023-2

  2. b.Letter of Agreement-Front Row Communications

    Presenter: Randy Swanson 

    Ann Marie Bass, Owner & Principal of Front Row Communications provided a Letter of
    Agreement effective January 12, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
    Background

    Recommended Action: Motion to approve the following: Letter of Agreement-Front Row Communications effective January 12, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 

  3. c.Marketing & Advertising Quarterly Status Update

    Presenter: Randy Swanson 

    Front Row Communication-Marketing & Advertising Quarterly Status Update Report

  4. d.Audited Financial Statements-June 30, 2022

    Presenter: Sonia Johnson, Finance Director

    North Carolina General Statute 159-34 requires each unit of local government and
    public authority to have its accounts audited each fiscal year and to submit a copy of the
    report to the Secretary of the Local Government Commission (LGC).

IV.Board Comments

V.Adjournment