Garretson Commercial Club Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Sports Cabin
In Attendance: Megan Rollag, Carrie Moritz, Garrick Moritz, Jay Buchholz, Guy Johnson, John Brinkman, Laurie Bennett, Mary Ann Carlson, Steve Carlson, Tim Mallett, Brandon Lane, Jessica Fueston, Paetyn Dreckman, Rob Meyer, Luke Dreckman, Kris Johnson, and Kayla with USDA.
The May Commercial Club was called to order by Garrick Moritz just before noon. After reviewing the secretary’s report, Laurie motioned to approve and Megan 2nd, all voted aye, motion passed.
Next was the treasurers report, which was tabled pending the treasurers’ arrival.
The first item in old business was the Main Street sound system. John did not have any updates and indicated that the next steps would be to compare some wireless systems.
Fueston gave an update on the merger, stating that the attorneys finalized the articles of merging, and things should be rolling quickly as the goal is to be merged by June 1st. At this time the treasurer arrived, and the club circled back to the treasurers report. Kris Johnson pointed out that she has $4,000 set aside for the speaker system that is not noticeable in the summary.
Guy motioned to approve the treasurers report, Megan 2nd, all ayes, motion passed. Next, the club reviewed the Jesse James Days schedule of events. Some minor details needed updating, and discussion around garbage and restrooms ensued. With money in the budget, Facebook and newspaper advertisements were added. There is still room for food trucks on the Saturday of Jesse James Days.
The final two items of old business had to do with membership dues. First, the club discussed Summit Pipeline’s phone book advertisement payment. Megan motioned to send the check back, Luke 2nd, all ayes, motion passed. Next, Cornerstone Financial removed their phonebook advertisement. Rob motioned to refund the advertisement cost, Laurie 2nd, all ayes, motion passed.
Moving into New Business, the first item was an update on Lit Swap brochures. Garrick stated that Kris Frerk got them all distributed.
Mary Ann then updated the club on the Highway 11 sign, and pointed out a couple of fundraiser options to help with the cost. Luke presented on the community signage at the new state park entrance, and the club discussed possible locations. The final item of business was a phone book update, Mary Ann let the club vote on the cover and state that it’s in the final phases.
Before adjourning, the club discussed adding Annie’s to the meeting rotation pending room for the group.
Garrick motioned to adjourn, Fueston 2nd, all ayes, meeting adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be June 8th at The Gulch.
