Pillette Village Business Improvement Association
Minutes of Board Meeting
September 11, 2025
In Attendance: Diane Beck, Danielle Ramsten, Tess Always, David Duke, Terry Yaldo, Councillor Jo-anne Gignac and Bridget Scheuerman
- Approval of Minutes
- Motion by Tess and seconded by Diane to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Passed.
- Financial Report
- Bridget provided the following Financial Report:
- Bank Balance as of July 31, 2025 $35,771.22
- Outstanding cheque total $4,191.70
- Balance after cheques $31,579.52
- Capital Works balance $46,200.
- Motion by Danielle and seconded by Diane to accept the Financial report as presented. Passed.
- Capital Works Project
- Bridget gave an update of the project indicating that it is anticipated that the final approvals will be in place and ready for signature by the CEO by mid November. This would allow Angelstar to work on the various elements of the project over the winter with installation anticipated for Spring 2026.
- Tess asked questions regarding the project.
- Bridget will meet with Tess to bring her up-to-date.
- Terry suggested that the way finding signage should included upcoming events.
- September Event
- We did not have a good response to this event.
- Late planning and limited advertising were a couple of reasons for the low turnout.
- Signs went up too late.
- Lack of volunteers.
- Most of the visitors were around Nancy Johns.
- We need new ideas as to what to do in the future and volunteers to carry it off.
- More advertising to include magazine advertising.
- We can change the date.
- To be further discussed at a future meeting.
- Start early with the planning.
- David suggested more information from participating businesses.
- Terry feels we should have two events (Open Streets and one other).
- 2026 Operating Budget
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- The draft budget for 2026 was reviewed line by line and amounts adjusted as necessary.
- There will be a proposed increase of $4,495.00 for the 2026 Budget.
- This draft budget will be sent out to all property and business owners and will be presented at the Annual Meeting.
- Motion by Danielle and seconded by Diane to accept the draft Operating 2026 Budget of $44,695.00 to go forward to the Annual Meeting for approval by the membership. Passed.
- 2025 Annual Meeting
- The 2025 Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 and will be hosted by Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing, starting at 6:00 p.m.
- Notice will be sent out to the membership.
- The 2026 Operating Budget will be presented at this meeting for discussion and voting.
- Change of Time For Board Meetings
- Bridget brought forward a suggestion for the Board meetings to start at 6:00 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m. This was not good for some members as they preferred the earlier time. However, it will be brought forward at the Annual Meeting for discussion.
- New/Other Business
- There was no new/other business presented, and therefore the meeting was adjourned.
2025 Annual Meeting October 16, 2025
6:00 p.m. Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing