July 2025

Chairman Parks called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.  Chairman Richard Parks, Secretary-Treasurer Fuhrmann, Director Klein, Director Taylor and Admin Manager Bush were present.  Vice-Chair Dalling was absent. Laura Chastain was a member of the public present.

Chairman Parks presented the June minutes. Director Klein moved to approve the June minutes. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann seconded the motion. One spelling correction was noted. No further discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Admin Manager Bush presented the current expenses and financial reports for the month. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann moved to approve the current expenses and financial reports. Director Taylor seconded the motion.  All voted in favor; no opposed. Motion passed.

In Old Business, Director Klein led a discussion concerning the new Monthly GRAD newsletters. Topics and schedules were discussed; Chair Parks will write something for the August newsletter and Director Klein will continue to manage the mail server, KIT to get the emails out. Sending the newsletter out in the beginning of collection months is a positive way to remind folks to submit. The new GRAD business cards are ready; Admin Bush will get some out to those who have requested them; they will be available at the Gardiner Chamber office as well.  

In New Business, Admin Bush suggested that the Board start to consider online businesses and how they meet or don’t meet the requirements for collecting the tax. The Board will review Big Sky Resort’s district policy, and the discussion will resume at the August meeting.

In public comment, Laura Chastain updated the Board on NYEF’s activities, grants received etc.

The next regular Board meeting held will be on Tuesday, August 12th at 7:00 PM at the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Director Taylor moved to adjourn at 8:22 PM. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.