NOVEMBER 1, 2007 MEETING MINUTES

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME
By Peggy Hansen at 6:35pm

ATTENDING
Peggy Hansen, Karen Gendron, Jean Grosse, Patricia Schutte, Dick Cromell, Fran Makos, Kevin Schutte, Vern Christopherson, Tom Prue, Scott Kohl, Gary Gluth, & Dan Hansen

Secretary Report
P.Schutte read the August meeting minutes.  Motion by Christopherson to accept the August 21, 2007 meeting minutes as read & written; Makos 2nd; AIF; Motion Carried.

Treasurer Report
Grosse read the financial report.  Motion by K.Schutte to accept the Treasurer Report for November 1, 2007 as read & written; Prue 2nd; AIF; Motion Carried. 

Committee Reports
Membership & Training/Advertising & Promotion
(Committee members: F.Makos, P.Schutte, & K.Schutte)
Makos stated that this committee is in the process of updating the address list & will be sending out a questionnaire regarding membership dues; membership vs. non-membership.  P.Schutte stated that the deadline for dues is November 15, 2007 & any member that has not paid will be removed from the website & business directory.

Market Analysis
(Committee members: J.Karban, J.Grosse & N.Deering)
Grosse stated this committee has developed a survey that will be sent out to approx. 75-100 area businesses.  Grosse read some of the questions asked in the survey.

Community Development
(Committee members: T.Prue, D.Rhodes, V.Christopherson, & B.Beamer)
Nothing to report at this time.  P.Hansen will get the name of the new UW Extension rep for our area to T.Prue.

Old Business

Tourism Booth:  D.Cromell contacted the Shell station; they said they didn’t have the room for this project.  Everyone should keep their ears & eyes for a different spot.

Village Reports:  Pound-K.Schutte said the Business 141 project is coming to an end; some planting to be done next year.  The USH 64 intersection is complete.  This winter we will be starting the planning of a TIF district.  The Pound overpass will be getting “Business 141” signage.  Coleman-still working on the West Main ST. project.  Overpass lighting is in the Town Of Pound jurisdiction, Coleman not interested in putting up lights.

Fundraiser: P.Hansen stated that the fundraiser committee was considering canceling the annual fundraiser, but would still have a social event.  Discussion on purpose of the fundraiser; doing a ticket raffle rather than other games & numerous raffles.  First we need a project, then the fundraiser to complete to project.  Highway signage was brought up regarding Business 141 corridor.  A suggestion to donate money to surrounding municipalities for community projects such as lighting, sitting benches, etc….  The billboard signage on USH 141 is important & needed for the community; it tells the traveler that the business district is still here.  K.Schutte said the Village Of Pound would supply the land for the placement of the billboard & the location would be on USH 141 in the area between USH 141 & the cemetery behind the park.  A sign committee was organized & members are: D.Cromell, D.Hansen, K.Schutte, & V.Christopheron.  They will meet & get more information regarding permits, design, & cost.         
Inventory of Signs: No report

Signage North and South:  Discussed in item C.

Walking Trail Update:  P.Schutte that the Village Of Pound was not awarded the SRTS grant.  She said that the Village will apply again but needs more help & support from all municipalities connected to the trial, PD & EMS, school personnel, & PTO.  This could be a really great thing for the community, not just the students; Safe Route To School program is nation wide. 

New Business

Overpass lights:  Discussed in item B.
Recognize expanded businesses:  P.Hansen mentioned that a few of the CCBA business members have expanded their businesses & that the CCBA would like a write up in the Times to recognize their growth.  The businesses are:  R & A Mfg., Woller Precision, Olsen Transport, & Riesterer & Schnell.  Advertising & Promotion will get photos & interview info for the Times.  Also, Gary Gluth of White Potato Lake Outfitters would like the CCBA & other businesses to place an ad in the Times congratulating the Village Of Pound for the great job they have done on the Business 141 streetscape project.

Public Comments:  None

Adjourn
Motion by Makos to adjourn the November 1, 2007 CCBA meeting; Grosse 2nd; AIF; Motion Carried.  Adjourned at 7:54pm
   

Respectfully submitted to the best of my ability and knowledge:

Patricia Schutte
CCBA SecretaryDATE:  November 6, 2007
Meeting Minutes for January 16, 2007

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & APPROVE AGENDA
Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:35pm.  Hansen added an item to the agenda – Discover Wisconsin.  Motion made by Jean Grosse to approve the agenda with the addition of Discover Wisconsin item; Bonnie Beamer 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried. 

SECRETARY REPORT
Secretary report was read; motion was made by Bonnie Beamer to Approve the September meeting minutes as written; Jean Grosse 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.

TREASURER REPORT
Treasurer report was read; motion was made by Bonnie Beamer to Approve the Treasurer Report as written; Mark Dembroski 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.  

COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion
The committee is looking at a possible change to the layout of the directory.  Discussion on developing signage, billboard type, for both ends of Business 141.  Committee was formed. 
Members are: Dan Hansen, Tom Prue, & Karen Gendron.
  • Market Analysis
No report.
  • Community Development
Tom Prue made contact with BaBa & Peot; still working on Business 141 corridor project.

NEW BUSINESS
  • Recognize Snowmobile Club for trail Efforts
Motion was made by Bonnie Beamer to give recognition to the Kum-A-Long Sno-Riders for their efforts on making the overpass in Coleman ready for snowmobile crossing; Jean Grosse 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried. 
  • Future Meeting or Event dates
Feb. 3, 2007 – Fundraiser
Mar. 20, 2007 – Meeting
May 18-19, 2007 – 4th Annual Community Wide Rummage Sale
  • Public Comments
Members viewed the DVD from Marinette County Tourism Alliance regarding the “Discover Wisconsin” show on tourism in Marinette County.   

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Jean Grosse to Adjourn the January 16, 2007 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; Tom Prue 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried; Adjourned 7:50pm.


Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:
Patricia Schutte
Patricia Schutte – V.President               Date: February 7, 2007

Meeting Minutes for March 20, 2007

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME
Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:30pm. 

SECRETARY REPORT
Secretary report was skipped until Bonnie Beamer had a copy for review.  Karen Gendron was absent & no report was on hand; will come back to this item later.  (Came back to this item after speaker Clewly)  Tricia Schutte read the meeting minutes from January 16, 2007; Jean Grosse made a motion to Accept the minutes as written; Vern Christopherson

TREASURER REPORT
Treasurer report was read; motion was made by Kevin Schutte to Approve the Treasurer Report as written; Jay Martens 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.  

SPEAKER – Don Clewly – Community Action Tools
Don Clewly explained what the WI. Forward Communities program was all about & how this program may help the Pound-Coleman.  Clewly stated that there is funding available for this program from the State.  He suggested that we tackle not more than 1, 2, or 3 things at a time.  Clewly will see what he can do to help with the signage the CCBA wants to put on the new USH 141; north and south ends.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion
The committee needs to put together some welcome folders to have on hand.  Invoices for membership dues will be sent out from now; they will be sent in June to all members.
  • Market Analysis
No report.
  • Community Development
Tricia Schutte stated that the V.O.Pound sign ordinance was sent to the T.O.Beaver &
T.O. Pound for their review.  The objective regarding this ordinance is that we are all on the same page & want our community to be free of too many billboards; we don’t want to get like Crivitz with too many billboards that take away from the beautification of the area.  Tom Prue keeps trying to get with BaBa & Peot on the Business 141 corridor project.

NEW BUSINESS
  • Inventory CCBA Area Signs
Kevin Schutte suggested that the CCBA take an inventory of all signs in our CCBA area, to help the municipalities know what signs are out there; consigning with the sign ordinances.  There was some discussion on this issue.  Dan Hansen made a motion to get the sign ordinance from all townships and review them for any differences, by the next meeting; and that Dan Hansen and Kevin Schutte will do the reviewing; Vern 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.   
  • Welcome “New Businesses” (Plant, etc…)
Peggy Hansen suggested sending a welcome plant to all new businesses.  Vern suggested a letter of welcome; had a general discussion on the matter.  Gary Gluth made a motion to send a plant to all new businesses and to have a ribbon cutting with public relations for the paper; Kevin 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried. 
  • Approve 2007-2008 Budget
Jean went through the 2007-2008 budget.  Franny Makos made a motion to approve the 2007-2008 budget as written; Kevin 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.
  • Discuss charitable giving
Bonnie Beamer stated that the CCBA donated apples towards the food drive.
  • Nominations – President & Treasurer
Peggy Hansen stated that the positions of President & Treasurer are up for election; interested parties should see the nominating committee; Dick Cremmell of Associated Bank is interested in the treasurer position.  Hansen also stated that she would like to switch VP Tricia Schutte to secretary & place Karen Gendron as VP.  Bonnie Beamer made a motion that the Vice President, Tricia Schutte, be switched to Secretary and that Secretary, Karen Gendron be switched to Vice President; Kevin 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried. 

OLD BUSINESS
  • Web Site – up and running, www.cougarcountrybusiness.com
Peggy Hansen stated that the redeveloped web site was up and running; if anyone needed to update their information, contact Tricia Schutte.
  • Signage North and South – update
This issue was talked about earlier with Don Clewly. 
  • Walking Trail – update
Kevin Schutte stated that the grant application was submitted by the Village Of Pound for the walking trail.  Kevin also said that he would like to thank the school for all of their help giving us the information we needed. 
  • Rummage Sale – update (May 18 & 19)
Tricia Schutte stated that the write up for the paper will be submitted for advertising & Bonnie said she is trying to get someone from the school to organize lots for out of town people.  Info is also on the web site.
  • Garden Show – update (June 9)
Terri Radtke updated everyone on the 1st Annual Garden Show progress; committee members are Terri Radtke, Nancy Schutt, Bonnie Bearmer, & Tricia Schutte.  Information will be put in the paper & is now on the web site.
  • Scholarship – update (rollover)
Bonnie Beamer is working with the committee on the applicants for this year.  The question came up about rolling over the scholarship to the next year if there was no one that met the requirements; there was some discussion on the matter.  There was strong opinion to keep the applicants geared towards business. 
  • Future meeting dates
Peggy Hansen said the next meeting is June 19, 2007
  • Public Comment - None

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Jean Grosse to Adjourn the March 20, 2007 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; Fran Makos 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried; Adjourned 7:50pm.


Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:
Patricia Schutte
Patricia Schutte – Secretary               Date: April 4, 2007

Meeting Minutes for June 19, 2007

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME
Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:37pm.

ATTENDING
Peggy Hansen, Dan Hansen, Jean Grosse, Nancy Deering, Jim Karban, Dick Cremmell, Tricia Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Gary Gluth, Corrine Larson, BCB, Vern Christopherson & Franny Makos

SECRETARY REPORT
Tricia Schutte read the meeting minutes from March 20, 2007; Jean Grosse made a motion to Accept          the March minutes as written; Fran Makos 2nd the motion; All if Favor; Motion Carried.

TREASURER REPORT
Treasurer report was read; motion made by Kevin Schutte to Approve the March Treasurer Report as           written; Dick Cremmell 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.  

SPEAKER – Char Meier – Great Northern Connections
Char Meier spoke on the benefits of co-op advertising & gave a price list from the GNC.  Some ideas           she mentioned to save on the advertising costs were: Free to small cost advertising - human interest            stories to the news paper, website, fliers, etc….  She suggested fundraiser like craft sales, at look                 back in history with photos, etc...  Great job & ideas!   

COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion
Tricia Schutte gave a report on the Garden Show; it was a great success for the first time.  We                       had a nice variety of vendors & demonstrators were awesome.  Next year is June 14th.  Peggy                      Hansen mention that Marinette Cty. is currently working on a large tourism campaign & their                           branding will be “the real north”.  We should see what they are doing & utilize this info.
  • Market Analysis
Jim Karban stated that he had spoken to Marinette Cty. Administrator Steve Corbeille & Don               Clewly with regards to marketing analysis.  Jim stated that both Steve & Don told him that market                  analysis is for individual businesses not for communities.  Jim also mentioned that this committee                 needs another person or two to help.  Dan Hansen brought up the signage issue regarding the                       north & south ends of Business 141.  Corrine & Jean volunteered to help on this committee. 
  • Community Development
Kevin Schutte said he would get with the T.O.Pound regarding sign ordinance & inventory of the                     signs in our area.  CCBA Scholarship was awarded to Bryce Gusick - Congratulations!

NEW BUSINESS
  • Tourism Booth
BCB is gathering information to possibly construct a tourism booth with the size being approx. 10’               x 12’ building.  Dick Cremmell will talk to the Coleman Shell with regards to putting the building at                  that location.  Kevin Schutte will get a quote on the cost.  BCB also mentioned the informational                     book that she saw in Crivitz businesses; thought is was a good idea for CCBA.
  • Welcome “New Businesses”
Welcome plants were sent to: Jiz’s Fortiers, Courgar Shell, & Association Bank – Welcome!
  • Kaye Eaton – Tourism Guide, Marinette Cty. Newsletter, etc…
Peggy Hansen said she talked to Kaye Eaton & the 2008 Marinette Cty. Tourism Guides info will                   be coming soon with the guides coming out later in the year.  
  • Village Reports – Pound and Coleman
V.O.Pound:  The Business 141 project is still going strong with utility construction & road                                 construction; most of the project should be done by fall 2007.
V.O.Coleman:  The lights by the overpass are being installed; west Main St. will be getting curb &               gutter; R & A Mfg. is expanding their business & building, which should bring in approx. 10                      new jobs; talking about other kinds of businesses. 

OLD BUSINESS
  • Inventory of Sign – update
Issue talked about in Community Development report.
  • Signage North and South – update
Issue talked about in Market Analysis report.
  • Walking Trail – update
Tricia Schutte stated that we haven’t heard anything yet.
  • Future Meeting dates
August 23, 2007 – 6:00pm Cookout at Pound Ball Park – RSVP
November 1, 2007 – 6:30pm Coleman School Board Room
February 3, 2008 – Fundraiser – Tentative date
March 20, 2008 – 6:30pm Coleman School Board Room
June 12, 2008 – 6:30pm Coleman School Board Room

NOMINATIONS
President and Treasurer Positions
Peggy Hansen asked for nominations for President position; none were given.  Peggy said she would       stay until someone else would take the position.  Motion made by Jean Grosse to close the                    nominations for President; Kevin Schutte 2nd the motion; All in Favor; Motion Carried.  Hansen                      remains President. 
      Nominations were open for Treasurer position; Dick Cremmell said he would accept the position if                Jean Grosse didn’t want the job anymore; Jean Grosse said she would continue the position of                      treasurer; Motion made by Fran Makos to close the nominations for Treasurer; Kevin Schutte 2nd the           motion; All in Favor; Motion Carried.  Grosse remains Treasurer.  

PUBLIC COMMENTS
BCB brought up the issue of having a “Business of the Month” program.  This would be a way of       featuring new businesses and members.  Discussion & decision was to try one (1) featured business           each quarter for 1 year & then review the program.  Motion made by Jean Grosse to feature one (1)              business each quarter for one (1) year and then review the program; Vern Christophern 2nd the                     motion; Majority in Favor / BCB - nay; Motion Carried.  Gary Gluth suggested acknowledgement of new        business in our area through news paper articles.  Motion made by Gary Gluth that the CCBA                         acknowledge any new business, that their aware of, in our area by publishing a news article in the news        paper; Fran Makos 2nd the motion; All in Favor; Motion Carried.  Gary also suggested have a food               event.   

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Jean Grosse to Adjourn the June 19, 2007 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; Nancy Deering 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried; Adjourned 8:20pm.


Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:
Patricia Schutte
Patricia Schutte – Secretary               Date: August 3, 2007

Meeting Minutes for August 21, 2007

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME
Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 7:00pm

ATTENDING
Peggy Hansen, Dan Hansen, Jean Grosse, Jim Karban, Tricia Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Gary Gluth, Mary Gluth, BCB, Vern Christopherson, Eugene Olsen, Michelle Olsen, Bob Schram, Lisa Schram & Grandma Millie, Sue Pelner (Sue’s Sunshine Service) &
Milton Alsteen (W.P.L.Sportsmans Club) at our “Cookout meeting”

SECRETARY REPORT
T. Schutte stated the June meeting minutes are not available but, can read at our website.

TREASURER REPORT
Treasurer report was read by J.Grosse; T.Schutte mentioned that the CCBA has donated                                approximately 80 cases of water to non-profit events (VOP FD-20cs / Coleman Parade-14cs /                       Brazeau FD-20cs / Boneyard Riders-12cs / National Nite Out-14cs).  Motion made by BCB to                       Approve the August Treasurer Report as written; Vern 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.  

COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion
T.Schutte stated the Marinette Cty. Tourism guide ads are coming due & the current ads will have                  first option to be on the CCBA pages.
  • Market Analysis
J. Karban had received a survey from the V.O.Wausaukee which had a lot of great information &                   was done very professionally; looking to use this as a model for CCBA.    
  • Community Development
P.Hansen said Tom Prue was unable to attend tonight but, he is the only member left on this                           committee.  Vern volunteered to participate on this committee.  P.Hansen said we have tried to                     contact BaBa so we could get the info we worked on but, he doesn’t respond to calls or email.                Comment was made to use the info we have & move forward from there. 
  • Village Reports – Coleman and Pound
V.O.Coleman: J.Karban said they received a CDBG grant for $279,000.00 for work to be done on               Cty. B from R & A Mfg. to Business 141.  V.O.Coleman sewer rates will increase due to sewer                        work to be done.  J.Karban stated the lighting to the overpass is complete but no lighting will be                     on the overpass because that is the T.O.Pound jurisdiction.  
V.O.Pound: K.Schutte said there’s a lot of construction going; the V.O.Pound Business 141                            project from the cemetery on the north side to Gordon Patz property (equipment implement) on the                south side.  On the north end of the Village is the WDOT road project.  

OLD BUSINESS
  • Tourism Booth
P.Hansen stated we are still looking for placement.  Comment was made to have the school make                the building; CCBA would buy the materials & the students would construct the building.  approx.                   10 new jobs; talking about other kinds of businesses. 

NEW BUSINESS
  • Signage North and South – update
P.Hansen stated she was asked if the CCBA would be interested in co-op advertising with the                       Four Seasons on a sign they have by USH 22; Hansen will get more info on cost.  
  • Walking Trail – update
Tricia Schutte stated that we haven’t heard anything yet.
  • Future Meeting dates
October 11, 2007 – 7:00am (Fundraiser Committee) Hansen Family Restaurant
November 1, 2007 – 6:30pm Coleman School Board Room
February 3, 2008 – Fundraiser – Tentative date
March 20, 2008 – 6:30pm Coleman School Board Room
June 12, 2008 – 6:30pm Coleman School Board Room

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by BCB to Adjourn the August 21, 2007 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; Vern 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried; Adjourned 8:15pm.


Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:
Patricia Schutte
Patricia Schutte – Secretary               Date: August 30, 2007

Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2006

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & APPROVE AGENDA
Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:30pm.  Hansen stated that she received a letter from Brian Peot explaining why he wasn't attending the meeting; she read it out loud.  Hansen suggested that she write Mr. BaBa a letter with regards to the lack of communication we've received from both Peot & BaBa.

SECRETARY REPORT
No one had any questions or changes to the secretary report.  Kevin Schutte made a motion to Approve the prior meeting minutes as written; Jean Grosse 2nd the motion; All in favor;  Motion Carried.

TREASURER REPORT
Jean Grosse went through the treasurer report; no questions or changes to the treasure report.  Paul Mueller made a motion to Approve the Treasurer Report for the September 19, 2006 meeting as written;  Bonnie Beamer 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried.  

COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion
Tricia Schutte said the Tourism Guide ads will cost $156.40 & will bill everyone on the pages, current members only.  The website is now with Homestead for $20/month & redeveloped with the help of Jillian Schutte, who will be the webmaster for now.  The email address will change, but the website address will stay the same:  www.cougarcountrybusiness.com  We will also be sending out invoices for dues for the 2007 -2008 year to many people forget & don't pay.
  • Market Analysis
Nothing to report.
  • Community Development
Nothing to report, but Tome Prue made contact with Mr. BaBa.

OLD BUSINESS
  • Website - New One
Website was redeveloped; check it out & give us your feed back.
  • Fundraiser - Feb. 3, 2007 - set up committee meeting for October
There will be a committee meeting for the fundraiser at Hansen's on October 12, 2007 at 6:00 am.  Committee member are:  Peggy Hansen, Jean Grosse, Bonnie Beamer & Tricia Schutte.

NEW BUSINESS
  • Garden Show - next year??? - Committee
The Garden show for 2006 was canceled due to the timing.  There is interest in trying this so the committee will be Tricia Schutte, Terri Radtke, Nancy Schuett & Bonnie Beamer.  They will set up a meeting time & place. 
  • Conference - Wausau 10-26-06 Help your downtown prosper??
Hansen asked if we should send anyone for the association to the seminar.  She suggested because the info looked really interesting & something that would really fit what we are looking at doing.  A suggestion was to send 2 people & that maybe the Villages' would like to send 2 of their board members.  Bonnine Beamer made a motion to send 2 people from the CCBA to attend the conference in Wausau on Oct. 26, 2006; Nancy Schuett 2nd the motion; 2 Nayes - rest Ayes; Motion Carried.
  • Benefit for Roman Fendryk - Nov. 5, 2006 noon to 5 pm Romy's
Benefit for Roman Fendryk was mentioned & that any business donations could be sent to Rosie Nowak, Don Bader, or Peggy Hansen.
  • Future Meeting Dates
Jan.16, 2007
Feb. 3, 2007 - Fundraiser
Mar. 20, 2007
Jun. 19, 2007   
  • Public Comments
None

ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Kevin Schutte to Adjourn the January 16, 2007 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; Nancy Schuett 2nd the motion; All in favor; Motion Carried; Adjourned 7:48pm.


Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:
Patricia Schutte
Patricia Schutte – V.President               Date: January 10, 2007