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Minutes 12-5-96 Page 4 Lange stated his support of staff recommendation to conclude liquor sales one hour before event closing. Holt said that one hour of abstinence is traditional at sporting events, informational signs could be posted, and the event already extends beyond normal park hours. In response to Jacobsen's inquiries, Phillip said that if the event closes at 9:00 p.m. and if alcohol sales stop at 8:00 p.m., food and music will continue till 9 p.m., and the event will be the same as last year. Gillette said that the Board has a heightened sensitivity to the alcoholic beverage issue, the cut off time for alcohol must be clearly posted, and rules are necessary to protect against a very small minority of people that could cause problems at the facility and for the organization. Holt expressed support for the festival. It was moved by Holt and seconded by Lange to authorize staff to issue a permit to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Ventura County to conduct the 1997 Greek Festival with the following stipulations: it is permissible to charge an admission fee of $2.00; closing time on Saturday night is to be 9:00 p.m. and closing time on Sunday night is to be 7:00 p.m., with the sale of alcoholic beverages concluding one-hour prior to the closing of the event on both nights. Gillette suggested that event organizers consider defining the word "admission" as "donation", in order to provide flexibility. The motion carried unanimously. B. Adoption Of Proposed Board Of Directors' 1997 Meeting Schedule Ward referenced the tentative schedule, noted the three professional conferences frequently attended by staff and the Board, and stated the recommendation. Gillette raised the issue of suspending meetings during the month of August. Staff noted that the budget is typically adopted the first meeting in August, but said that the budget schedule could be adjusted, a one -meeting