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BELMONT IMPROVEMENT AREA
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING- MINUTES November 10th, 2020
Present: Linda Nelson, Jean Costelec, Margaret Toffelmire, Valeria Rigler, Terry Bax,
George Broughton. Kyle Nelson, Lina Shamoun, Dan Reid, Krista (Digital Program)
1. Margaret motioned to accept minutes from September meeting, Valeria seconded
& all board members were in favour.
2 Margaret presented financial report, Valeria motioned to accept, Linda seconded & all
board members were in favour.
3. Oktoberfest- German dishes and beers were well received, Oktoberfest wants to
continue our relationship next year, music was great and it was all very successful. Keg
tapping was wonderful.
4. Halloween Contest – well received, 3 winners- turkeys and baskets for prizes.
5. Patio closing- unfortunately because weather was so nice in November , we were 1
month early closing the patio, because of pre- set close time. Tourism Waterloo is trying
to get a grant for patios, beautification etc., the application has been made.
6. Garbage in the Village- We are trying to get more info and move forward on this issue.
7. Parking lot- line painting .Lina is trying to get prices, but it is a small job and she is
having difficulties getting someone to do this. Hopefully we can get done before snow
flies , if not in the spring. Also would like the parking spaces larger.
8. Benches and tree guards- extra ones at Joan’s building have been picked up and
disposed of.
9 .Tree lights- someone has stolen extension cords on Camerons side. George, Kyle and
Linda will get new ones and replace.
10. Web Site Development- Dan Reid- Survey-parking was important. Customers come
16% daily, 42% weekly and 37% monthly. Customers come by foot, bike and car.
People like Village vibe, outside areas, safety. Suggestions to do better-control crowding,
more wheelchair access, angle pots to see traffic better.
11. Digital Program- Krista is helping stores from now to January , a $2,500.00 grant.
November 20, 2020 is the deadline for applications.
12. Banner replacement-we need to get artwork and quote for banners.
13. OBIAA- Margaret motioned to join Valeria seconded and all board members were in
favour.
14. Christmas decorations for village- in Big John’s sub shop basement, Margaret will
call Canlight to get other decorations up. Maybe in future we could have a Christmas
trees for sale for a charity.
Future Meetings- January 19, 2021- March 16( AGM),- June 15, - September 14, -
November 9, 2021
Meeting adjourned 7:20 pm.