HACVB Monthly Board of Director’s Meeting June 2017

I. Call to Order:  K. Gilbert called the meeting to order at 8:43 a.m.
II. Roll Call:  Quorum was present.
III. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:  K. Theriot led the board in the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. 2016 Audit Presentation:  Pernell Pellegrin provided an overview of the 2016 Audit results.  D. Norred made a motion to accept the 2016 Audit results.  Seconded by:  A. Picou.  Motion carried.  Discussion followed on:  Audit results, Compliance procedures, Financial Highlights, 2017 new audit procedures – policy reviews, cash management, credit card policies, and vacation testing.  P. Pellegrin left the meeting at 8:58 a.m.  M. Bisland entered the meeting at 9:02 a.m.
V. Approval of Minutes/Financial:  S. Corbitt provided a financial overview.  M. Bisland made a motion to approve the minutes and financial reports.  Seconded by:  A. Picou.  Motion carried.  M. Pitre entered the meeting at 9:20 a.m.
VI. 2017 Amended Budget:  S. Corbitt provided an overview of the amended budget.  D. Norred made a motion to accept the 2017 Amended Budget.  Seconded by:  M. Wayne.  Motion carried.
VII. Sponsorship Application:
A)  OPAO’s 63rd Annual Conference:  S. Corbitt provided an overview of the application for $ 5,000.00.  M. Wayne made a motion to accept the application for the recommended amount of $ 1,000.00.  Seconded by:  A. Picou.  Motion carried.
B) Terrebonne Parish Tree Board Brochure:  S. Alford provided an overview of the application for $ 1,000.00.  M. Bisland made a motion to deny the application.  Seconded by:  D. Norred.  Motion carried.  Discussion followed:   HACVB will take on this project and produce a tree tour profile sheet that fits our brand.
VIII. Synergy’s Annual Review Cash Management:  S. Corbitt presented Synergy’s yearly cash management documents.   M. Bisland made a motion to approve the signing of the cash management documents.  Seconded by:  M. Wayne. Motion carried.
IX. Executive Director’s Report:  LA. Firemen’s Conference Sponsorship Application, Legislation 2017-2018 update, Occupancy rate, National Tourism Week update, SMART monthly classes, Geocaching/Geowoodstock show, STS Marketing College, and Lt. Governor Listening Tour.
X. Adjournment:  D. Norred made a motion to end the meeting at 10:00 a.m.  Seconded by:  M. Wayne. Motion carried.