Lenox Chamber Minutes
LENOX AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Breadeaux Pizza of Lenox
2007 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Nicki Trost, President
Rob Lundquist, Member-at-Large
Denise Robinson, Vice President
Don Keast, Member-at-Large
Marilyn Brown, Past President
Pat Ferris, Member-at-Large
The Lenox area Chamber of Commerce met in regular session Wednesday, April 4,
2007 at 12:00 at Breadeaux Pizza of Lenox with the following members present:
Don Keast, Eileen Keast, Karen Zabel, Jeanine Lynam, Dennis Bunch, Marilyn
Brown, Joy Coleman, Bonnie Tyler, Nancy Heim, Sandy Marshall, Dave Ferris, Randy
Larimer, Lahni Jean Robinson, Nicki Trost, Michelle Tullberg and guest speaker
Stu Neilson.
OVERVIEW
Stu Neilson – Attorney for the City of Lenox – There has been discussion
regarding zoning regulations pertaining to living in a storefront. There are
three types of zoning; residential, business and industrial. An individual can
build a residence along side a business or industry; however, a business or
industrial business cannot build in a residential zoned area. Currently there
are approximately 17 homes located in the business district located in the Main
Street vicinity, and Highway 49. Should the zoning ordinance be changed how
would that affect these homes when they come up for sale? There was discussion
regarding this subject with the members present. Stu asks that you attend the
City Council meeting when this subject is on the agenda and voice your opinion.
Nicki called the meeting to order at 12:50 p.m.
Michelle provided written minutes; Michelle mentioned that a correction had been
made to state that the City is willing to help with the renting of the new
Community Building. There were no other additions or corrections. Jeanine Lynam
made a motion to approve with Nancy Heim second, motion approved.
Michelle provided a written treasurer’s report:
General account $6,224.18 *
Chamber Dollar account $3,822.19
Light account $1,846.00
MM Light account $2,269.40
Web account $ 340.92
* General Account – collected the following funds that are designated for the
following: Ag Day 324.79, Activity Poster (680.00), Pie (240.00), OFFN (800.00),
Golf Hole Sponsorship (400.00), Misc. (260.00) = working total of $4,168.97 in
the general account.
There were no additions or corrections. Marilyn Brown made a motion to approve
with Sandy Marshall second, motion approved.
Activities that Michelle worked on for the past month were: Ag Day, Welcome
Signs, Night Golf Tournament, Teacher Appreciation, Web Site and Membership.
Spring Banners – Currently we have sold 17 banners with 9 still to be sold. We
cannot order the banners unless all are spoken for.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day – We served 45 people and everyone was very
much appreciative.
Ag Day – Donations received $797.00, expenses $472.21 with $324.79 remaining.
All bills may not yet be in.
Outstanding Older Worker Nomination – The deadline has been extended to June
1st, Lahni Jean is working on this nomination.
Membership – Currently we have 85 members, five businesses that were members
last year have paid in April and we have gained Trost Farms, J & M Enterprises
and Joe’s Signs as new businesses.
Web Site: - Michelle is currently working on updating the web site and learning
the program.
Community Building – Nicki reviewed the comments and questions received since
the last meeting. Q: Has the City Council been asked if once the community
center is built would the City take the building over? A: No formal decision has
been made but informally the council has indicated they would take over.
Comment: It seems a bit early to pursue this idea since basically no money has
been raised to build such. While it is fine to think ahead, “what if”, we still
feel it is too early to make a major decision at this time. Perhaps in 3-4
months, if the money comes in and the center comes to actuality, it would be
more appropriate to pursue this issue. Comment: From what little I know about
the situation, I feel the move would be a good one. Nicki indicated that if the
Chamber chooses to go into the building, the Chamber would be asked for input on
the office space etc. If the Chamber chooses not to move, the committee will
proceed without office space. The building would be open during Chamber office
hours and restrooms would be available to the public. It was suggested to
include a pro and con sheet along with the ballot to assist members. Pro’s:
better visibility, separation from the city, own meeting space to use, larger
office space, storage space, progressive presence in the community, no change in
rent at this time $1.00 per year, restroom’s available to the public. Con’s:
extra time taken from coordinator to rent building, separation from the city,
interruption of day, looking over building to make sure all clean etc.
(coordinator would not be responsible for cleaning). Ballots will be mailed to
Chamber members that were not present at the meeting. Ballots must be returned
to the Chamber office by May 15th.
The funeral for Mark Weese is Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Upcoming Events
May 4 – Mark Weese funeral 10:00 a.m.
May 2 – Monthly Meeting 12:00 p.m. Breadeaux Pizza
May 9 - Promotion Meeting 12:00 p.m. Breadeaux Pizza
May 13 – Graduation 2:00 p.m.
May 16 – Chamber Coffee – Taylor County Neighborhood Center 10:00 a.m.
(Appreciation Day)
May 18 – Chamber Coffee – Lenox Care Center 10:00 a.m. (Nursing Home Week)
May 24 – Last day of School out 1:00 p.m.
May 26 – Alumni Reunion & Banquet
May 28 – Memorial Day observed
May 30 – Executive Meeting Coen-Beaty-Pearson 12:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Tullberg
Chamber Coordinator