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Board of Directors Meeting March 19 2025

March 19, 2026April 21st, 2026
Pillette Village

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

Board of Directors Meeting

March 19, 2026

 

In Attendance:  Tess Always, David Duke (via phone), Terry Yaldo, Diane Beck, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac and Bridget Scheuerman

 

  1. Approval of Minutes
  • Motion by Tess and seconded by Diane to accept the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

  1. Financial Report
  • Bridget provided the following report
  • Bank Balance as of February 27, 2026 $10,616.93
  • HST Refund (6 mos.) $1,162.87
  • Balance after deposit $11,779.80
  • Total of outstanding cheques $2,039.03.
  • Balance after cheques $9,740.77.
  • Pending Deposits 2nd HST $1,048.50, 50% of 2026 Operating Budget $22,347.50
  • Total Pending $23,395.00
  • Balance of Capital Works project $35,600
  • Motion by Diane and seconded by Tess to accept the Financial Report Passed

 

  1. Marketing
  • The social media boosts have been increased to $25 per week.
  • Jo-Anne asked about visits to the website. David will have a report for the next meeting.
  • David reported that every 8 weeks a business will appear and be promoted.
  • Every Thursday he features four businesses.
  • Tess wants to know if the boosted posts are worth the money.
  • Jo-Anne suggested that we get the metrics every meeting.

 

  1. Paws In Pillette (May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • Bridget provided a draft budget for the event which included some of the known expenses including entertainment, mascots, permit, advertising, printing, etc.
  • Diane explained about the Junior Handler Show and that it will be taking place at Reaume Park on the day of the event from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is an actual Dog Show which will give young people the opportunity to learn how to present a dog within a show.
  • Grandmama will have food available.
  • The Humane Society will be present along with a Trainer to give advice on dog training.
  • Any funds generated from Paws In Pillette will be donated to the Humane Society.
  • Terry will do a BBQ and Pup Cups in his parking lot.
  • Tess suggested balloons and banners to draw attention to the event for those passing by.
  • We will be getting T-shorts and buttons for volunteers and businesses who are participating in the event.
  • The Budget for the event was set at $11,000.00.

 

  1. Board of Directors Going Forward
  • Bridget indicated that there is a very strong need for new members on the Board as two directors will be definitely leaving and the possibility of the third.
  • A letter will be sent out by Canada Post mail and will be printed on coloured paper to draw attention to the importance of the information within the letter.
  • We are at a critical stage at this point.
  • It is time that other property and business owners come forward. The meetings are once monthly.

 

  1. Capital Works Project
  • The contract has been awarded to AngelStar here in Windsor for the manufacture and installation of the poles and banners.
  • It is estimated that the installation could occur by the end of April to mid May, weather permitting.

 

Meeting Adjourned