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BIA Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting Oct 10 2024

October 10, 2024November 11th, 2024
Pillette Village

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

October 10, 2024

In Attendance:  Danielle Ramsten, David Duke, Terry Yaldo and Bridget Scheuerman

 

Regrets: Diane Beck, Councillors Jo-Anne Gignac and Ed Sleiman

 

  1. Approval of Minutes
  • Motion by Danielle and seconded by Terry to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Passed.

 

  1. Financial Report
  • Bridget presented the following financial report
  • Bank balance as of August 30, 2024 $11,425.59
  • Total of outstanding cheques $6,770.98
  • Balance after cheques $4,654.61.
  • Capital Works balance $56,800
  • Pending Deposits $1,000.00 City of Windsor Permit refund 2nd Installment Operating Budget $18,000.00 Total pending $19,000.00
  • Pending Balance $29,391.45

 

  1. Open Streets
  • Very positive event and feedback.
  • It was suggested that we put seats where the bands are playing to keep people in the area longer.
  • Have bike racks situated at Hawkins Parking Lot.
  • Have sign to indicate where the water was being distributed.
  • Provide an agenda with timed events.
  • Think about adding Buskers or other street entertainment.
  • Gave out about 400 bottles of water that had our logo on them.
  • Add signage to indicate where activities are occurring and these should be at both ends of the BIA.

 

  1. Capital Works
  • The second phase is well underway and Bridget has a telephone call scheduled with the Planning Department tomorrow to get things moving.

 

  1. Water Cart
  • Repairs not update as yet. Hope to get it fixed by the Spring.

 

  1. Annual Meeting
  • Will be taking place Thursday, October 17th, 6:30 p.m. at Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing.
  • 2025 Operating Budget will be presented.
  • Notice has been sent out to property and business owners.
  • Bridget will order refreshments.
  • Terry with provide beverages.

 

  1. Marketing
  • David will redo Sherwell on website as requested.
  • Still cannot get information on new bakeries and hair salon.
  • Businesses are being promoted as usual.
  • We highlight our businesses more than other BIAs.
  • Linked In was suggested as a new platform, and David will set this up and include Danielle and Terry and will check with Diane.
  • David suggested adding You Tube. He will also set this up.

 

  1. New Business
  • Bridget will be attending SSNAPP Neighbourhood Safety Plan.
  • Terry indicated Our Riverside contacted him about advertising for Christmas. We are weak in retail so we would not benefit for such advertising.
  • Danielle joined the Chamber of Commerce Board. Danielle will get information about going into partnership with the Chamber and the BIA.

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

Next Meeting Thursday, November 14, 2024 Hawkins Accounting 4:00 p.m.