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Alderson Main Street Meeting Minutes February 21, 2019 President,   Judy   Lohmeyer   called   this   regularly   scheduled   meeting   to   order   with   the   Pledge   to   the   Flag   in Alderson City Hall. The   January   meeting   minutes   were   distributed   and   read   by   Secretary,   Sue   Fleshman.   With   no   corrections or   additions   noted,   David   Sanders   moved   the   minutes   be   accepted   as   read.   Jim   Russell   offered   a   second and the minutes were accepted. Treasurer,   Margaret   Hambrick,   gave   the   financial   report   showing   the   current   account   balance   to   be $22,701.56.      Hearing   no   questions   or   corrections,   Jim   Russell   moved   to   accept   the   financial   report   as presented.   Barbara   Sanders   offered   a   second   and   the   treasurer’s   report   was   accepted,   and   a   copy   is   filed with the minutes. Treasurer   Hambrick   also   offered   reports   from   the   Finance   Committee.      The   Committee      recommended contracting   with   Belinda   Anderson   to   research,   write   and   submit   for   printing   volume   6   of   the   History Highlights and Tantalizing Tidbits booklets.  This was approved by a membership vote. The   Finance   Committee   also   recommended   contracting   Mystik   Miller   as   the   Coordinator   of   the   Strawberry Festival 2019 for a total of $1500.  The membership also approved. OLD BUSINESS: President    Judy    Lohmeyer    recognized    the    dedicated    service    of    former    President,    Jim    Russell    and presented him with a certificate. It   was   noted   that   Sylvia   Keaton   has   retired   from   her   janitorial   position   at   the   Train   Depot   and   a   thank   you note was passed around for members to see.  Robert McCurdy has been hired for that position now. March   15th,   is   the   Friday   date   for   the   Corned   Beef   and   Cabbage   Dinner.      It   will   be   at   the   Community Center from 5:30 – 7:30 pm and many helpers will be needed there beginning at 1:00 pm on that Friday. Mystik   Miller   gave   a   brief   report   on   preparations   for   the   upcoming   Strawberry   Festival   to   be   held   on Saturday,   May   25th.      She’s   excited   to   have   enlisted   three   musical   groups:   Black   Mtn.   Bluegrass   Boys, The Goodson   Boys   and   Emmalea   Deal.      Several   vendors   are   already   planning   to   come   as   well   as,   Fawn Valentine coordinating an art project display with the schools. Judy   Lewallen   reported   that   we   didn’t   need   to   purchase   new   hanging   flower   baskets   or   liners   this   year, only flowers, and she will pick them up in May.  That’s 16 baskets for the usual hanging basket display. Doris   Kasley   noted   that   they   are   still   looking   at   the August   18   date   for   the   Bricktop   Concert,   but   it   has   not yet been finalized.   NEW BUSINESS: Margaret   Hambrick   reported   on   the   business   meeting   of   the   AMS   board   members   with   Lynda   Howe,   Jim and    Barbara    Bowling    and    some    members    of    the    Alderson    Food    Hub.    With    the    approval    of    AMS membership   and   town   council   the   Visitor’s   Center   will   be   rented   to   the   “Bridgewalk   Vendors”   and   “Thimble and   Plow”   Businesses.     The   Food   Hub   will   be   using   the   storage   building   and   perhaps   a   closet   rent   free   for the   next   year,   while   the   other   two   businesses   will   pay   $200.   per   month   rent;   assume   utilities   bills   and continue   to   serve   as   a   Visitor’s   Center   in   addition   to   the   other   community   services   previously   provided   for at   the   Visitor’s   Center.      They’ll   also   mulch,   plant   and   maintain   the   grounds   in   an   attractive   manner.      Jim Russell   will   prepare   a   contract   provided   the   Town   Council   also   agrees.      Doris   Kasley   made   the   motion   to approve    this    arrangement    for    the   AMS    membership    portion,    Barbara    Sanders    seconded    it    and    the membership voted “Yes!” Bill   Ward   shared   a   proposed   logo   for   AMS   which   was   attractive,   but   several   members   felt   we   needed some   green   color   due   to   the   Greenbrier   River   being   such   an   integral   part   of   our   community.      Bill   will   revise the   logo.      He   is   working   on   developing   a   world   wide   web   page   for   aldersonmainstreet.org      and   noted   there will be some minimal costs such as a host company fee. Judy   Lewallen   plans   to   request   $500.   for   mulch   and   perennials   to   fix   up   three   unsightly   flower   beds   in   our town.  She will do the work of planting and maintaining them. Peggy   Crowder,   Greenbrier   Valley   Economic   Development   Corporation,   and   others   suggested   we   may feature   Alderson   businesses   on   our   web   page   once   we   get   this   up   and   running.      It   was   suggested   we begin   with   those   businesses   which   are   members   of AMS   first,   then   reach   out   to   others.      Others   suggested also   featuring   Farmer’s   Market   Vendors   on   the   web   page.      It   was   again   suggested   AMS   may   provide simple decals or certificates for AMS membership that could be displayed in the local businesses. Brief   discussion   for   planning   a   special   musical   concert   in   June   was   entertained.   Mystik   Miller   will   pursue this further and get back to us. The next regular meeting will be, Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm. David Sanders made a motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Sue Fleshman