Fort Western Unit 183 Minutes of Special Board Meeting September 7, 2008 Present: Mary Hoger, Tom Nute, Tom Hughes, Katye Kowierschke, Max Jackson, Byron Taylor, Kay Jones, Steve Shirey, Margot Hirsch, Diane Washabaugh (Relocation Committee Chair) Byron Taylor, the President, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the report of the Relocation Committee. Diane Washabaugh presented the report on behalf of the committee. Diane confirmed that the Fort Worth Studio’s lease will not be renewed. She described the history of searching for a new location. The search is for approximately 3200 square feet with adequate parking and reasonable rent. The other financial requirements such as utilities must also be reasonable. The search has resulted in one recommended location. This location is two suites (6715 and 6717) in the Wellington Square Shopping Center at 6715 Camp Bowie Blvd. Under negotiation is a proposed finish out allowance of $110,000 and all other lease terms. Upon completion of Diane’s presentation, the board approved a player fee increase and raised the directors’ rent. Effective October 1, 2008, the player entry fee will be $7.00 per game. The directors’ rent will be $15.00 per table per game. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. After the meeting, the board took a field trip to meet the location’s representatives and tour the site. The board agreed to take no action until its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 17. Respectfully submitted, Margot Hirsch