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March 19, 2009

ATTENDING
Peggy Hansen, Jean Grosse, Patricia Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Vern Christopherson, Dick Cromell,
Glen & Judy Krueger, Kim Krueger, Gary Gluth, Mary Meyer, Jeff Hines, & Elizabeth Monnette

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME
Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:35pm with introductions of all in attendance.

SECRETARY REPORT
Hansen read the Nov. 18, 2008 meeting minutes.  Motion by K.Schutte to accept November 18, 2008 meeting minutes as read and written; J.Krueger 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

TREASURER REPORT
Grosse read the financial report as of March 19, 2009.  Grosse stated the fundraiser made a profit of $1746.00. Motion by K.Schutte to accept the treasurer report for March 19, 2009 as read and as written; Meyer 2nd the motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

(Committee members: F.Makos, P.Schutte, & K.Schutte)
P.Schutte reported the CCBA Spring Sale in on May 15 & 16, 2009; calls have already been coming in asking for the dates.  The CCBA Garden show is June 13, 2009 & will be on the street in the Village Of Pound at no cost to the CCBA; vendor invites are being sent out on Friday; there will also be music, demos, food & fun.             

(Committee members: J.Karban, J.Grosse, & N.Deering)
Grosse reported the committee is at a stand still; information was collected but now we need to know what action needs to be taken.  Hansen stated that Grosse was the only member left since Karban & Deering don’t attend meetings anymore.  Grosse will bring all information collected to the next meeting, May 21, 2009.

(Committee members: T.Prue, D.Rhodes, V.Christopherson, & B.Beamer)
P.Schutte summarized the report BCB had written.  BCB is still working with the municipalities on community amenities; planning a meeting with the municipality clerks to get information & ideas; suggest holding a CCBA meeting in each of the municipalities; Coleman H.S. is having a Career Fair on April 3, 2009 from 1pm-3pm & the CCBA can help by supporting this event i.e. CCBA water, attendance, etc…  

K.Schutte brought up the matter of the Pound Medical Clinic which closed March 6, 2009.  Schutte said the Village Of Pound will be sending out letters to hospitals, colleges, etc… stating there is a medical clinic available for purchase & service in our community.  Hansen suggests a committee be form; Hines stated he would help along with Monette & K.Schutte; they will get together & brain storm what can be done.        

K.Schutte stated Village Of Pound is applying for stimulus money to continue the sidewalks on Business 141.


OLD BUSINESS
K.Schutte stated the north end sign property would be a lifetime easement rather than a purchase due to the size of land the CCBA would buy.  Schutte is still in the paperwork process.  Hansen stated that Mr. Brye will only do a five (5) year lease & he would not give a price, he wants the CCBA to suggest a price.  Some discussion on this matter since the signage would not be permanent.  Motion by K.Schutte to suggest and/or give a per year lease price of $150.00 up to $250.00 for the lease of property to install the CCBA sign; Meyer 2nd the motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

Hansen asked which sign would be installed at both locations; “Visit Coleman-Pound Area” would be the sign of choice.  A committee of Hansen, Cromell, & Schutte will meet regarding how the signs will be displayed.             


NEW BUSINESS
Hansen stated a nomination committee was needed since the positions of president & treasurer would be up for vote this year.  If anyone is interested in becoming president or treasurer should submit their name for nomination.
Hansen stated the scholarship committee needs to meet regarding the annual CCBA scholarship.  Grosse said she would chair this committee & other members will be Meyer, BCB, & D.Rhodes. 
Hansen said the Christian Life Center in the Village Of Pound has started a Food Pantry for our area.  They had sent our brochures asking for help through donations, assistance, etc…  P.Schutte suggests CCBA donating CCBA water to help & she will contact Pastor Otley regarding hours for help, drop off, etc… Motion by Grosse that the CCBA donate ten (10) cases of CCBA bottled water to the Christian Life Center Food Pantry for 2009; J.Krueger 2nd the motion; AIF; Motion Carried

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Christopherson presented the “office hours” window cling he had mentioned at previous meetings.  He stated the clings could be any size & have the CCBA logo displayed on them; this would help with recognition of the CCBA logo.  Some discussion regarding costs to the CCBA & a suggestion was to have the CCBA offer a coupon to help reduce the cost.  Christopherson will get with Primal Signs & Marquardt regarding price.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Correspondence from Gerber Leisure Products, Inc. (playground equipment, benches, waste container, etc…)

FUTURE MEETINGS
May 21, 2009 – Hosted by Rouse Heating & Cooling
July 16, 2009
September 17, 2009
November 19, 2009

**Anyone interested in hosting a meeting, please contact an officer**

ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Cromell  to Adjourn the September 18, 2008 Cougar Country Business Association meeting;
Grosse 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried; Adjourned 8:00pm.



Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:
Patricia Schutte
Patricia SchutteDate: March 26, 2009
"Our Businesses are the Key to a Stronger Community!"
Serving the communities of:
Towns of Bagley, Beaver, Brazeau, Grover & Pound     
Villages of Coleman & Pound

Located in both Marinette & eastern Oconto counties
Meeting Minutes for July 20, 2010

ATTENDING
Vern Christopherson, Peggy Hansen, Jean Grosse, & Patricia Schutte 
 
CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME
Meeting was called to order by President Christopherson at 6:45am.

SECRETARY REPORT
Secretary not present so no report given.

TREASURER REPORT
Grosse gave treasurers report as of July 20, 2010. Motion to accept the treasurer report for July             20, 2010 as read and as written; Hansen/Schutte; vote 4/0; Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Hansen said we are still having problems with the laptop & Christopherson is trying to resolve                 issues & will get with Fran.
Schutte said the Pound the Pavement Walk-Run is coming together; ordered posters, ads in                  newspaper, & mile markers will be purchased; date is August 21, 2010 & help will be needed.
This year’s CCBA scholarship winner is Jacob Michalski of Pound…….Congradulations!

Nothing to report.

Schutte reported the sign application for the north end has been denied by the WDOT, but               we have sent in an appeal to the decision & are waiting for a reply.  Christopherson will check                 with the committee on the south end regarding property & signage.  


OLD BUSINESS
Nothing to report.


NEW BUSINESS
Hansen received literature from the WDOT Tourism for distribution.
Hansen stated we need to get the previous meeting minutes posted on the website; the last               minutes were from early in 2009.

Fundraiser???
The question of having a fundraiser this year was brought up; should we or should we not.  If we             can’t put up signs on the highway, why should we have a fundraiser & what should be done with             the money in the bank?  These are things we need to think about & bring up at the next meeting. 

Tourism Guide for next year
Hansen said she would send out a letter to members for any interest in being on a page in the               Marinette Cty. Tourism Guide.

Membership invoice
Schutte said invoices will be sent out around November for membership in 2011; membership will            go on calendar year starting in 2011.


PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments. 


FUTURE MEETINGS


ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Christopherson to Adjourn the July 20, 2010 Cougar Country Business Association                 meeting; Hansen 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried; Adjourned 7:30am.


Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:

Patricia Schutte

Patricia Schutte                                                                                                 Date: August 18, 2010

Meeting Minutes for September 28, 2010

ATTENDING
Members present:  Vern Christopherson, Peggy Hansen, Fran Makos,  Jean Grosse, Judy
Krueger, Trish Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Dave Keup,  Bonnie Beamer, Jeff Hines.  Guests present:
Dorothy Kaminski & Vicki Lewandowski.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME
President Vern Christopherson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.  The agenda was amended
to move forward the presentation of a check from the “Pound the Pavement” run to the Coleman
Area Library in the amount of $2013.18.  Dorothy Kaminski thanked the association & mentioned
the library’s silent auction and bake sale were to be held on the first Friday in December.

SECRETARY REPORT
Minutes from last meeting were read out loud by Fran Makos.  Jean Grosse moved to accept them
and Jeff Hines seconded. They were accepted.

TREASURER REPORT
Jean Grosse reviewed the Treasurer’s report.
Receipts of $3270.00 water sales and Pound the Pavement. Expenses were $3440.77 leaving
checking balance of $5554.41. The CD balance at last renewal was $10,539.46 and matures
October 28th, 2010. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fran getting a slightly better grip on computer
53 paid members
13 Members paid beyond 2010
Trish Schutte read the article about the “Pound the Pavement” run that will go in the paper               and compared the event to last years.
Rysewyk property on south end ruled out for proximity to exit
Bob White area still considered
Permit was denied, being resubmitted

OLD BUSINESS
No old business this meeting

NEW BUSINESS
Tabled till a later meeting
Makos read the minutes of the 2 August Officers and Committee head meetings to open
discussion on the future of the CCBA.  Officers presented their reasons and ideas for dissolving
the association, and dispersing assets in an orderly fashion.
Reasons the officers thought of dissolving the association were:
Lack of attendance at meetings/lack of interest of members
Same people doing the work = burnout
3 Officers not willing to continue in office along with committee responsibilities
Members present seemed to think the association was an asset to the community and could
survive if we could generate more interest.
Suggestions to create more interest in the association were as follows:
Pictures of business places on Website
Placemats at local restaurants advertising businesses
New membership directory
Free year of membership to new businesses
Members questioned why we should dissolve it now.  Officers provided the following reasons:
CD renewal is October 28th.
Dues notices need to go out in November for 2011.
After a lengthy discussion, Hansen made a motion to dissolve the organization before December
31st 2010.   Franny Makos seconded but the motion failed.
The following points were discussed to keep the organization going:
Contact Jamie from Tourism Guide about advertising
Write ultimatum letter to members about vacant offices
Change bylaws?
Keep money in the bank?

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public was commented out.

FUTURE MEETINGS
November 18th, 2010 - Must decide on raffle & fundraiser/banquet.
Kevin Schutte moved to adjourn, Bonnie Beamer seconded and we adjourned.

Respectively submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability,
Franny Makos
Secretary