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Board of Directors Meeting June 12 2025

June 12, 2025June 27th, 2025
Pillette Village

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

Board of Directors Meeting

June 12, 2025

 

In Attendance:  Danielle Ramsten, Terry Yaldo and Bridget Scheuerman

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

 

  1. Approval of Minutes
  • Motion by Danielle and seconded by Terry to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Passed.
  1. Financial Report
  • Bridget gave the following financial report
  • Bank Balance as of April 30, 2025, $25,372.32
  • Deposit 2024 HST Rebate $1,831.04
  • Balance $27, 203.36
  • Total Outstanding Cheques $6,825.77
  • Balance after cheques $20,377.59.
  • Capital Works Balance owing $46,200.00
  • Motion by Terry and seconded by Danielle to accept the Financial report as presented. Passed
  1. Audit Requirement by The City
  • Bridget explained that she had received a spread sheet from Finance requiring the explanation of a line item either being in excess or under 10%. In addition, we are required to provide an explanation for our surplus funds being in excess of 25% of our Operating Budget.
  • After some discussion, it was determined that the excess would be used for Beautification and Marketing and this would be communicated to the City Finance department.
  • Some discussion also around the extended Marketing for Pillette Village and the need to establish our area within the surrounding community. A marketing strategy will include the establishment of a group called Friends of Pillette Village.  It was mentioned that we need volunteers to assist with our events and an established group could help with this area.
  • Contact Brennan High School for volunteers throughout the year.
  1. September Event
  • The Event Committee will be meeting following this board meeting to discuss and organize the event and report back to the board.
  • Terry mentioned that he wanted to do a BBQ and patio for the event, where he would be serving wine and beer. Bridget will contact the City to see what the requirements and permits are for this patio.
  • All businesses are going to be encouraged to participate in the event.
  1. Beautification
  • Bridget will contact the City to see if we can get some flowers in the planters. If we do, it will be imperative to keep them watered.
  1. New/Other business
  • The former Pops Cannabis is now called Discount Cannabis.

Meeting Adjourned

 

Next Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

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