Agenda
Roundtable Discussion March 4, 2022- 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Savannah Coffee Roasters
Attendees
- Teresa-Michelle Walker Jackson, Savannah Black Heritage Festiva I
- Gif Lockley, Savannah Children’s Choir
- Sinisa Ciric, Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
- Alex Mann, Telfair Museums
- Ryan McCurdy, Savannah Repertory Theatre
- Jennifer Bishop, Savannah Reportory Theatre
- Patrick Kelsey, Arts and Culture Alliance of Chatham County
Primary Discussion Points
- State of Savannah’s arts and culture environment
- Hotel/motel tax
- Johnny Mercer Theatre
Secondary Discussion Points
- Event restrictions
- Small business incentives and access to financing
- General and capital funding
- Role of Chatham Area Transit
- Role of Chatham County
Administrative
- Record and post to site primary meeting discussion points
- Maintain regularly scheduled, bi-weekly coffee discussions alternating days and locations
Action Item
- Prepare facility usage survey to gather data about current and future performing arts facility needs.
- Work towards presentation to City Council prior to Johnny Mercer Theatre’s future is decided (Tentatively May 2022)
Handouts
ACACC Hotel/Motel Tax Analysis Worksheet
City of Savannah Hotel/Motel Tax Resolution