Called meeting to order by Michael Catton, President

Attendance: 24

Read minutes from 12.20.12

Motion to accept minutes by Steve Glenn provided date was on official copy, second by Matt Orender. Passed unanimously.

Michael Catton opened meeting with welcome to the visitors in attendance and provided a reminder of dues.

Agenda:

• Financial Report Update – Provided by Craig Harrison, Treasurer.
• Provided review of FY2011 and will provide full hardcopy at the next meeting.
• Action: Motion to accept financial update by Rick Brown , second by Steve Glenn. Passed unanimously.
• Rules/League Structure Committee Report: Provided by Darren Hurt.
• Reviewed Proposed CR & BR changes as discussed on 12.20.2011 for those that might not have been present.
• 1 farm development league and 1 “elite” league
• Review of division numbers
• Discussion was had on pitching rules
• Question: Will we meet league minimum game requirements? Yes, min is 10. Possibly one team will play a double header each week.
• Opportunity to possibly to hold preseason tourneys for both elite and rec.
• Review of Babe Ruth
• 15-14s, 15-13s, All 15s eligible (those not playing on A legion team)
• BHS will extend 9th grade season.
• Rules committee also looking at instructional, rookie, and Tball.
• Michael Catton made request to send any changes to committee for review and to make recommended changes at special rules meeting to be had.
• Appointee Changes – Presented by Michael Catton
• Proposed Player Agent Changes:
• Jeremy Stovall to take Tball.
• Rusty Misenheimer will take Cal Ripken
• Rick Brown to move to Rookie
• Action:  Motion to accept appointees by Jason Thompson, second by Steve Glenn. 1 nay, Passed.
• Park Improvement Committee Update – provided by Bill Kyzer
• Catton announced city will add parking lot lights will be added.
• Discussion to add fence from entrance to house.
• Action: Bill will get with Chris Walker for price.
• Discussion had on additional parking behind C complex.
• Action: Bill will get price.
• Sponsorship Committee Update: Provided by Stephen Kincaid, Secretary
• Stephen solicited feedback on possible ways sponsorship could be enhanced to provide greater value to local businesses and reduce the amount of collections post-season.
• By-law Update: Provided by Steve Glenn
• Nothing to report
• Fundraiser Committee Update:
• Action: Motion by Mike McKim to sell candy again this season, second by Bill Kyzer. Passed unanimously
• Registration Committee Update: Provided by Michael Catton and Stephen Kincaid
• Discussion was had on new league costs
• Stephen solicited volunteers to work registration dates.
• Legion Report: Provided by Darren Hurt
• State meeting on Jan 15th
• Everett will sponsor Jr Legion.
• Photographer:
• Received Proposal from Legends Sports Photography.
• 10% of gross sales plus sponsor/coaches plagues.
• Fall Ball would be included.
• Minor issues but worked to resolve. We’d mention that issues resolved/prevented.
• Action: Motion by Darren Hurt to accept proposal from Legends Sports Photography for the 2012 season, second by Rusty Misenheimer. Passed unanimously.

Reminders and other Notables:

• Manager apps will be available online. Interviews end of Jan.
• Tryouts will be scheduled for Feb 10th/11th.
• Use Agreement approved by city council 6-0; 2 council members weren’t present at vote.
• Wally Hall – request from president to have specific proposal/agreement from Shane Pique. Question on field rental. Will decide next Tuesday. Umpires, city workers and gate workers had to be paid last year.
• Need to plan to host tourneys.

Motion to adjourn by Bill Kyzer, second Todd Endl. Passed unanimously.