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March 24t", 2016
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Kitchener
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Minutes
Present: Berry Vrbanovic, Stewart Barclay, Lindsay Walden, James Mitchell, Councillor Sarah Marsh,
Darryl Moore, Councillor Frank Etherington, Linda Jutzi, Domini Baldasaro, Jeff Gadway, Cory Bluhm,
Ryan Lloyd -Craig,
Regrets: Shirley Madill, Michelle Cutts, Paul Walman, Frank Voisin, Zenia Horton, Dawn Phillips -Brown
Lindsay Walden in the Chair
WELCOME
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:40 am.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No conflict of interest was declared by any Member of the Board at this time.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Sarah Marsh, seconded by Ryan Lloyd -Craig
"That the agenda be approved as presented."
Carried Unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Jeff Gadway, seconded by Stewart Barclay
"That the Minutes of the Board meeting held on February 25, 2016 be approved as presented."
IN CAMERA SESSION
Moved by Domini Baldasaro, seconded by Ryan Lloyd -Craig
"That the Board move to an in -camera session."
Carried Unanimously
Carried Unanimously
APPROVAL OF ACTING CHAIR AND ACTING VICE CHAIR
The Chair informed the Board that Dawn Phillips -Brown had tendered her resignation as Chair effective
April 1, 2016. Ms Phillips -Brown will remain on the Board.
Moved by Stewart Barclay, seconded by Darryl Moore
"That Lindsay Walden be appointed Acting Chair, and Jeff Gadway be appointed Acting Vice
Chair, effective April 1, 2016."
Carried Unanimously
OFFICE MOVE
Linda Jutzi provided an update on the relocation of the BIA office. At this point, everything is proceeding
as planned.
APRIL BOARD MEETING
Linda Jutzi noted that due to scheduling conflicts, the April Board meeting will need to be rescheduled
and a doodle poll will follow.
POLICE UPDATE
Constable James Mitchell provided an update on policing activities over the past month.
James Mitchell left the meeting, Bethany Hawkins entered the meeting (9:30 am).
BIA LOGO REDESIGN
Bethany Hawkins provided an overview of a new logo that the BIA staff are considering. Given the new
office location, and that the current logo is out dated, there is a need to refresh the BIA's corporate
logo. Discussion was had regarding the difference between the BIA's corporate logo and the signifier
used to promote the overall downtown to the public. It was noted that the signifier is used for all public -
facing marketing and promotions (such as a festival, on banners, etc.). The BIA logo is to be used for
corporate -specific purposes (such as letterhead, grant applications, sponsorship acknowledgement, etc.)
and member specific activities (letters to members, member networking, etc.).
Action Item
Board members requested greater context and clarity on when the logo is to be used vs the signifier,
guidelines for its use, etc. Staff to report back at a future meeting.
GARBAGE REMOVAL
Cory Bluhm provided an overview on the various challenges associated with garbage removal in the
core. The City looked at multiple options for reducing the presence of garbage on King Street. He noted
that there is no singular solution that works for every business. A final solution would have to include a
combination of rear lane solutions and King Street solutions. Costs associated with potential solutions
were discussed.
Action Item
Mayor Vrbanovic asked if staff could investigate any cost savings the Region might gain on tonnage
(tipping fees) if some collection was diverted to rear lane collection. Mr. Bluhm to follow up.
Action Item
Mr. Bluhm concluded by noting that an ultimate solution will require more significant discussion, public
meetings for affected members, budget impacts, etc. An additional Board meeting, specifically to discuss
garbage removal, will be scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Jeff Gadway, seconded by Darryl Moore
"That the meeting adjourn." (10:35 a.m.)
Carried Unanimously