Gardiner Resort Area District Minutes of the Regular Meeting – October 12, 2021 Chair Parks called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. All members were present, including the Administrative Manager; MacNeil Lyons was present as a member of the public.
Administrative Manager Bush presented the September meeting minutes and the Executive Session meeting minutes. Vice-Chair Dalling moved to approve the September minutes and the Executive Session minutes. Director Fuhrmann seconded the motion. All voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
Director Gerdes moved to approve the current expenses and financial reports. Secretary/Treasurer Stone seconded the motion. All voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
In Old Business, the Board discussed appropriation spending from current projects. Many projects have not been completed yet. Admin Manager Bush will contact all groups to get the status of their projects and if they will be relinquishing any of their appropriated monies.
In New Business, Director Fuhrmann clarified which groups are eligible to apply for funds; the Board members spoke of projects approved and not approved in the past. Secretary/Treasurer Stone clarified what constitutes a Board meeting and whether members can discuss projects together or not. Board Chair Parks reminded everyone that three or more Board members together does constitute a meeting.
In Public Comment, MacNeil Lyons gave a statement concerning the moving of his business to Bozeman; that his belief was it was no longer a Gardiner business and asked the Board to waive his tax liability for the 2021 season.
Chair Parks suspended the regular meeting to hold an Executive Session at 7:31 PM.
Chair Parks adjourned the Executive Session at 7:56 PM.
Secretary/Treasurer Stone moved to waive Yellowstone Insight’s 2021 tax obligation. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion. Director Gerdes commented on her appreciation to MacNeil Lyons for bringing this issue to the Board; his willingness to stay in touch and his prior years of timely remittances. Secretary/Treasurer Stone commented on her appreciation of his patience while the Board sought out legal advice to determine the nexus between the district and businesses who simply pick-up and drop-off clients in the district. All voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
Upcoming Fall meeting dates will be Nov. 9th and Dec. 14th. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 7:00 PM, upstairs at the Gardiner Chamber office. Secretary/Treasurer Stone moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. Director Fuhrmann seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
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