GALLATIN COUNTY FAIR BOARD
JULY 11, 2006 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
(As Approved on August 15 2006 Meeting)
FAIR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT – Blair Howze, Bob Brekke, Chris Budeski, Dennis Farnham
FUNDRAISING – Harry Huntsinger, Travis Burian
STAFF – Sue Shockley, Debbie Ehlert – Secretary
COMMISSION – Joe Skinner
PUBLIC –Mark D’Agostino, George Austiguy, Chris Gray, Linda Warner, Andrew Hinkelman, Mike Hope, Gerrie Myles-Orner, John Myles, Angie Delaney, Chris Yearick, Todd Wilkinson, Rob Pertzborn.
CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Blair Howze called the meeting to order at 6:17PM
1. INTRODUCTIONS – Members of the ICE Group introduced themselves to the Fair Board.
2. PRESENTATION BY ICE GROUP–
George Austiguy and Chris Yearick made a presentation of the conceptional plans for the second sheet of ice to be built at the Fairgrounds. The additional building will share usage and infrastructure. Possible 42000 square feet. The second building will share mechanical and facilities for the best efficiency and economy. Chris Gray said the committee was looking for approval from the Fair Board to move forward with this plan. Chris said the north side would be the main entrance with a 24-30 foot corridor. The Ice Committee was asking for 180 feet to the West Side of the Haynes Pavilion. The requested north entrance was because of the possibility of the Event Center in the future. Bob Brekke said that the recommendation would need to be taken to the Commission. Bob Hope said the Ice Committee was going to earmark a percentage of the annual
dues to go direct to the Fairgrounds for improvements. The Ice Committee wants this second sheet of ice to have recreational programs and wants all programs to grow and include community-based activities. There is a 3:30 learn to skate program and the Ice Committee would work with getting a Bus Stop at the Fairgrounds. The Ice Committee was looking to include seating for 1200 people in the second building. Chris Budeski told the Ice Committee that he liked the Ice Committee’s concept but the Fair Board could not approve the go ahead. Bob Brekke made a motion to recommend to the Commission to recommend the approval for the Ice Committee to move ahead with the planning of a second sheet of ice at the Fairgrounds. Dennis Farnham seconded the motion. All were in favor. None against. Motion carried. Sue Shockley would schedule a meeting with the Commissioners. Sue would let all involved know when and where the meeting would take place.
3. ADJORNMENT
Dennis Farnham made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25PM. Bob Brekke seconded the motion. All for. None against. Motion carried.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING 4-H ICE MACHINE IN BUILDING #4 – No discussion.
Respectfully submitted by: _________________________________________
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