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0 <br />situation, some problems he found, the current plan, some alternative plans, and some changes <br />that are needed. He wanted to correct the record that this Report is about creating jobs, about <br />improving tourism, and not about making any charges that the Chamber of Commerce has done <br />anything wrong, contrary to Press reports. It was also not about the Indian River Neighborhood <br />Association. <br />Mr. Wilson urged the Board to invest in a website (www.visitindianriver.cor) <br />which he purchased for the County (at a cost of $9.20). He felt they were losing reservations <br />because there was no direct link to the County and reservations could not be made <br />directly from <br />the Chamber of Commerce's website. Mr. Wilson offered the following compromises to the <br />Board: <br />(1) To change the current allocation from 70% to 35% to the <br />Commerce guaranteed, which would give them their $218,000.00 tha <br />Chamber of <br />would cover <br />their entire overhead including employees. The Chamber would be able to <br />continue all of its activities and take 35% and set aside for competitive advertising <br />review. <br />(2) To change current allocations for grants from 30% to 20%. <br />He proposed that the County, (1) institute a Tourism Bureau with options that meet <br />legal requirements, (2) authorize an RFP for consultant to study the current system and <br />recommend possible alternatives; and (3) authorize an immediate RFP for advertising services in <br />a procedure that meets those legal requirements. He concluded by restating his high regard for <br />the Chamber of Commerce but felt the County needed to look at other smart options and whether <br />we were doing the best we can for the people of Indian River County. <br />Chairman Wheeler called a break at 10:26 a.m. and reconvened the Meeting at <br />10:41 a.m. with Commissioner Davis absent. <br />April 3, 2007 19 <br />DK <br />G 643 <br />