December DDA 2023 Minutes
December 21, 2023 – DDA Minutes New Lothrop
Members present: Pete Stewart, Dave Schnell, Mark Birchmeier, Taylor Copes, Cindy Kinsey, Kayla McCormic, Tammy Schiefer, Zach Besaw, Charles McCormic (Skip). Absent: None Meeting started at 6:50 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
- Zach made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for November. Second by Skip. Row call vote, unanimous. Motion carried.
- Zach made a motion to approve the treasurer’s reports for November. Second by Mark. Row call vote, unanimous. Motion carried.
- Special Guest & Comments: Alex Garcia – asking the DDA to pay $3272.50 for 5 vests for the NL Police Dept. Grant would cover the other half of the expense. Vests have a 10-year life expectancy. Kayla made a motion to pay up to $3300 to purchase 5 vests for the current police officers contingent to the acceptance of the grant. Second by Tammy. Row call vote, unanimous. Motion carried. It was noted that the DDA did not receive a check for $1000 for the sale of the old police vehicle (charger). Terry Tate will check on this.
- Old Business: Holly Jolly Eve: Cindy said it was a great turnout despite the rainy weather. DDA will pay for Gift Certificates for the winners at the event but must be used within the businesses within the village limits. Cindy will call on the Christmas lights for quotes for next year. Check on quotes for flowers to hang in town for the summer.
- New Business: Dave said that the park benches are refinished, looking good. Safe routes to school are rescinded, however, Carl has a new plan for sidewalks and lights (Northwood to School).
- Mark made a motion to approve Invoices. Second by Skip. Row call vote, unanimous. Motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:56 pm
Next meeting called to order at 7:57 PM
- Business Meeting – Board Positions
Mark nominated Kayla for Treasurer. Second by Zach. Row Call vote, all yeas. Motion carried. Zach nominated Tammy for Secretary. Second by Mark. Row Call vote, all yeas. Motion carried. Pete nominated Mark for Vice President. Second by Dave. Row call vote, all yeas. Motion carried. Dave nominated Pete for President. Second by Mark. Row call vote, all yeas. Motion carried.
- Meeting adjourned 8:06 PM
