3-4-2026 a EICB Finance Sub Committee Minutes

MINUTES of EXPO-ICE CENTER BOARD MEETING FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Location: Expo Office – 4921 Expo Drive, Manitowoc Present: M. Plate, PJ Albert, K. Behnke, S. Binversie, R. Kohlbeck, M. Lentz, P. Strouf, R. Zipperer Absent & Excused: Absent: Other Expo-Ice Center Board Members Present: J. Hawig, M. Hoffman, K. Kohlmann, T. Loritz, E. Mueller, S. Pinkerton, C. Schleis, S. Schuette, B. Ullman, R. Voss Others Present: J. Shelton, C. Breit Called to Order Meeting called to order – 5:30pm. Minutes Minutes were reviewed from the previous meeting. Motion was made Albert, seconded by Kohlbeck to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Public Comment Chairperson called for public comment three times. No public input was given. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on the following items for the 2026 Fair: A. 2027 Proposed Budget Subcommittee reviewed the 2027 budget included in the committee packet and will complete the proposed budget at the April meeting. B. Billboard Budget Allocation Motion was made by Behnke, seconded by Strouf to recommend approval to the board the Billboard Budget Allocation increasing in all placements. Motion carried unanimously. C. Planter Guidelines Budget Allocation Motion was made by Behnke, seconded by Kohlbeck to recommend approval to the board the Planter Guidelines Budget Allocation with stipends for each club entry. Motion carried unanimously. D. Policies and Procedures No report. E. Fair Budget No report. Update and Possible Action on Other Fair Operation Projects and Issues No report. Adjourn Motion made by Behnke, seconded by Albert to adjourn at 6:13pm. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jennell Shelton, Manitowoc County Expo Facility Manager