Meeting Minutes ~ February 8th, 2017
Minutes
Village BIA Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 – 6:00pm
Enticing Cakes Inc.
Present:
Board Members:
Janet McLeod, Interim Chair – East City Flowers
Jenn Rowles, Secretary / Treasurer – Enticing Cakes Inc.
Sabrina Rowles, Director-at-Large – Enticing Cakes Inc.
Kerri McMaster, Director-at-Large – Revive Hair Lounge
Stephen Stamp, Director-at Large – Revive Hair Lounge
J.G. Francoeur – Urban Spa
Kerri Holley – Urban Spa
City Counsel Rep: Keith Riel
1) Approval Of Agenda
Motion to approve agenda: Sabrina Rowles
Seconded by: Stephen Stamp
2) Approval of Minutes – October 25, 2016
Minutes were approved without addendum or omissions.
Motion to approve minutes: Sabrina Rowles
Seconded by: Stephen Stamp
3) New Business
Canada 150 – VBIA will support an event (already scheduled) monetarily instead of creating an event for July 1, 2017 in the range of $1,000 to $1,500
Motion to approve expense as presented by Janet McLeod: Motion to approved – Unanimous
Earth Day – Kerri McMaster to contact Ptbo Green Up to arrange event participation
4) Councilor Keith Riel:
- Maple Tree Root Trimming – Arborist determined the roots are fine (VBIA forwarded photos of tree condition to the contrary) Keith to follow up with City.
- Trail Lighting will be performed thanks to the Rotary Grant of $150,000
Paul Bennett going through with purchase
Development will trigger a cross walk on Hunter Street East (which has been a long standing concern for the VBIA)
Douro Street Activated Crossing is now working
Curb cutting re: Urban Spa entrance – Keith to follow up
5) Landscaping / Beautification
Now part of the 2017 landscaping / beautification plan, unfortunately will including replanting the planter in front of Tim Horton's in spring with red and white flowers to compliment Canada 150 Tulip installation by Carra’s Landscape. As the tulips installed were lost during the Root Inspection process.
6) Other Business
VBIA Facebook/Twitter – follow or like to see what is happening
Museum extended their thanks for the VBIA Sponsorship of SnoFest
Movie Night Sponsorship – J.G. To follow up with Jenn for possible letter for corporate support.
7) Set Date for Next Board Meeting
April 12, 2017 – To be confirmed via email.
8) Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Kerri Holley
Seconded by: Keith Riel
Meeting was adjourned at 7:24pm