April 9, 2019

Chair Parks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All members were present, including the Administrative Manager; there were no members of the public present.

Chair Parks, along with Cheryl Hoppe, Notary Public, issued the Oath of Office to Jessi Gerdes. The notarized Oath of Office will be kept on file with Park County, Mt and at the District office. Director Gerdes left the meeting to attend other business at 7:05 PM.

Administrative Manager Bush presented the March meeting minutes. Director Dawson moved to approve the March minutes. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.

Administrative Manager Bush presented the current expenses for the month. Secretary/Treasurer Stone moved to approve this month’s expenses. Director Dawson seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.

Chair Parks updated the Board regarding SB241. He attended a second hearing in Helena. SB241 passed a second reading in the House and should be headed to the Governor’s office soon. The Board had a discussion regarding what passage of SB241 could mean for the Gardiner Resort District. Chair Parks said that we could expect changes from how it was originally written and believes, if passed, this bill with have strict limitations as to what it can be used for. The Board will wait to see what transpires in the Legislative session.

In Old Business, the proposed changes to the Application for Funds discussion will be tabled until the May meeting.

In New Business, Manager Bush suggested sending letters to the delinquent accounts, who have payment plans from 2018. She will draft the letter and send to Chair Parks for approval. Manager Bush will also prepare an ad for the Gardiner newsletter reminding all businesses to register for the upcoming 2019 Resort Tax season. There was no public comment.

The next meeting will be held on May 6th at 7:00 PM. Director Dawson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40PM. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.