Meeting Minutes - July 21/15
Minutes
Village BIA Board Meeting
Tuesday July 21st, 2015 – 6pm
Ashburnham Ale House
Present:
Board Members:
Doug Shier, Chairman – Sullivan’s Pharmacy
Jenn Rowles, Secretary / Treasurer – Enticing Cakes Inc.
Members:
Scott Wood - Ashburnham Ale House
Bill Kelcey – Kelcey’s
Peter Ferguson – Ashburnham Foot & Ankle Centre
1) Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve Agenda: Scott Wood
Seconded by: Doug Shier
2) Approval of Minutes – VBIA Meeting May 6, 2015
Motion to approve Minutes: Jenn Rowles
Seconded by: Bill Kelcey
3) New Business
Welcome New Chairman, Doug Shier
Terry Fox Donation in Honour of Joe Gray’s Loss
Vote to Donate $100
All in favour: All
Any against: None
Panhandling:
Discussion of issues and recommendation to deter escalation.
- businesses should attempt to make it as welcoming as possible for patrons which in turn should make it less inviting for a panhandler. And keep watchful of illegal activities.
4) Follow up re: Last Meeting Items
Mac’s Garden – has been completed
Website – Near completion, expected to be live before July 31, 2015 www.eastcityptbo.com
Businesses encouraged to provide logo art work if they wish.
Raised Cement Bed (FireHouse Gourmet) & Interlocking Sidewalk - continue to be an unresolved issue.
5) Landscaping / Beautification
Planters: have been completed and look great
Banners: More prompt turnover
6) Other Business
Increased frequency of Financial Updates
Solar Led Lights on Trail from Hunter St. E. to Douro – a previous concern of years past that hasn’t seen resolution – Peter Ferguson to follow up with friend on Rotary
7) Set Date for Next Board Meeting (AGM)
Tuesday September 8, 2015
Vote to approve next meeting date.
All in favour: All
Any against: None
8) Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Peter Ferguson
Seconded by: Doug Shier
Meeting was adjourned at 6:38pm
re of Approval (Secretary/Treasurer)
