EDTA OKs $75,000 for downtown 2025 music festival and approves trademark for Pryor Creek Events
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At a recent EDTA meeting trustees authorized use of $75,000 from the EDTA festival account to host a 2025 downtown music festival, empowered the EDTA chair to sign related agreements, and approved filing to trademark the Pryor Creek Events name. The board also recognized outgoing trustee Williams and opened applications to fill vacancies.
At a recent EDTA meeting, trustees approved using $75,000 from the EDTA festival account to host a 2025 music festival in the downtown corridor and authorized the EDTA chair to sign the contracts and agreements needed to stage the event. Trustees also voted to seek a trademark for the event umbrella name "Pryor Creek Events."
The funding vote authorizes the EDTA chair to sign talent contracts, equipment rentals, merchandise purchases and food-and-beverage agreements necessary to produce the festival. An EDTA trustee presenting the proposal said the authorization is "the first step in allowing us to host a music festival downtown." The trustee said planning has included coordination with the mayor's office, the chamber and Main Street representatives.
Trustees discussed trademarking the umbrella name for future events, including fireworks and other seasonal festivals. The board was told the state filing costs would be modest — presenters referenced amounts ranging from about $100 to $500 — and that an EDTA member could complete the paperwork. Trustees unanimously approved authorizing the filing.
The meeting also included a formal recognition of Mr. Williams as an outgoing trustee. Board discussion said the EDTA indenture limits service to two consecutive terms; because of initial staggered terms, Williams has reached the limit and will leave the trust. Trustees praised Williams's contributions during the transition.
Finally, the EDTA announced it is accepting resumes for candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on the authority. The board said it will post the opening to the EDTA Facebook page and review applications at the next meeting; the public was told interested applicants may contact the EDTA by email at edtapriorcreek.org.
Votes at a glance: - Approve minutes of Dec. 9, 2024 meeting — motion approved. - Authorize use of $75,000 from EDTA festival account for a 2025 downtown music festival and authorize the EDTA chair to sign necessary agreements — motion approved. - Authorize trademark filing for "Pryor Creek Events" — motion approved.
No ordinance numbers, statutes, or grant awards were cited during the discussion. The board indicated that individual agreements (for talent, equipment, and concessions) will be presented as they are developed and brought back to the EDTA as appropriate.