Foristell Chamber of Commerce Minutes
Regular Meeting October 2, 2007
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PRESENT: Paula Bates, Chris Daleo, Wanda Donnelly, Linda Ellis, Janice Frei, Nancy Hance, Tim Hooton, Harry Kishpaugh, Mike O’Connell, Ken Orf, Dave Monahan, Tim Nash, Peggy Rogers, Brad Schuster, Larry Shroth, Michelle Smith, Sandy Stokes, Mark Van Dillen, Pat Wenom, Peggy Alexander, Ray Alexander

GUESTS: Senator Scott Rupp, Jan O’Learnick-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce

President Tim opened the meeting at 12:05 p.m., and welcomed the members, and guests.
Introductions around the table

Minutes: Septemeber 4, 2007 – Approved as printed.

Treasurer’s Report: Chris Daleo reported that there is $2,876.07 in the treasury at the present time.

Program:Senator Scott Rupp was our guest speaker. Senator Rupp had served as a Missouri State Representative prior to his taking over the un-expired term of Senator Jon Dolan. He represents West St. Charles County and Lincoln County. He gave a very interesting and informative program. His presentation explained the Bills and actions that the State Legislature has worked on during the past year. The items covered were Social Services, Higher Education Funding, State Budget Reform, Medicaid Budget Reform, Upgrading Abortion Clinics to full Medical Facilities, Social Security Tax Reform, the Castle Doctrine, the Katrina Bill, State Sanctioning and Licensing of Title Insurance Companies, and the First Step Program on Childhood Autism. The Senate will be back in session in January 2008. They will hold Public Hearings on the Budget as one of their goals.

Old Business: Nancy Hance, Chairperson of the Ribbon Cutting Committee, passed around the crimper for making our Chamber Seals. She also had a couple of sample seals for us to examine. They look very good. She will now purchase the ribbon. Soon we will be able to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. Thanks to Nancy for all of her work.

City Update: Sandy Stokes reported that plans for the Safety Fair are going well. She asked that we do not park on the City Hall Parking Lot during the Fair as there will not be room because of the various booths and the area needs to be open for the attendees to have room to move around. Parking is available on the Mittler Brothers Race Car Lot, the Antique Store Lot, and on the side streets. There will be a golf cart furnished to transport people to the City Hall.
The Missouri Bank has broken ground. Fast Lane has a sign. There is a lot of interest in the Foristell Area, both residential and commercial. Plans for the new Wright City School at Cotton Road and the North Service Road are being approved.

School District Update: Mike O’Connell, Chief Finance Officer of the Wentzville School District reported that the enrollment of the District is 11,150 students this year, which is up 650 students over last year. The District plans to get committees of parents together to see where the District wants to go.

Other Business: Secretary Ray reminded the members about volunteering to work at the Chamber’s Bar-B-Q booth at the Safety Fair. He passed around the sign up sheet in case anyone else wanted to help.

There was no other business. Meeting Adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

Our next regular meeting will be held on November 6, 2007 at 12:00 noon at Porlier Outdoor Advertising Co.

Respectfully submitted,

Ray Alexander, Secretary