MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PANAMA CITY DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Panama City Center for the Arts
19 East 4th Street
1. Call to order Present- Catherine Shores, Allan Branch, Michael Higdon, Brent McLeod
Absent – Pam Armstrong, Jennifer Burg, Elizabeth Moore
2. Chairman’s report – Catherine reported decorating for Fourth of July in Gateway and Breezeway, Also had sprinkler system repairs
3. Approval of minutes – June 1, 2022 meeting-Allan makes motion, seconded by Michael, all approve.
4. Public Participation – public invited to speak about anything not already on the agenda,
5. Financial Update – Bank account balances Catherine reports savings $275,630., Checking $4,388.
6. Old Business –
a. Skate Park shade sails- no update
b. Breezeway Improvements (green space, furniture, palm trees)-Lena has ordered tables and umbrellas for less than $6,000. And will pay for from CRA funds.
c. Park Ave street Mural -no update
7. New Business-
a. Rebecca Snow organizing Play Music n the Front Porch Day – Rebecca Snow asked for $1,500. To support the event scheduled for 8/24/22, 2-4 pm. After discussion Michael made motion to approve, Allan seconded, motion passed after Brent changed his no vote to a yes. During discussion the issue was raised about the board not having a policy or form for these type of grant requests.
10. Reminders / Calls to Action
a. Next workshop meeting will be Wednesday July 20, 2022 location TBD
b. Next Regular meeting will be Wednesday August 3,2022, 8:30 am Center for the Arts
11. Adjournment