HomeMy WebLinkAboutBelmont BIA Minutes - 2023-01-31BELMONT IMPROVEMENT AREA
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING MINUTES, January 31, 2023.
Present: Linda Nelson, Margaret 'fofilemire, George Broughton. Valeria, Margaret
Johnston, JD Zehr.
1. George called the meeting to order and went over the agenda. Margaret
Tofflemire motioned to approve the agenda, Linda seconded and all board
members were in favour. No one had any conflict of interest.
2. George motioned to approve November minutes, Margaret seconded and all board
members were in favour.
3. Margaret Tofflemire presented the financial report, George motioned to approve,
Linda seconded and all board members were in favour.
4. New tech equipment — We received a $5,000.00 grant through Main Street for
computer equipment, George bought a new computer and projector for BIA future
use.
5. Parking Passes are ready for 2023.
6. Storage locker - cost is up 4 %. We have to make a decision on keeping both or
just one, we will discuss in May at the meeting.
7. 2023 meeting dates- January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30, June
27, August 29, September 26, October 24, November 28.
8. BIA 2023 Board Roles — Interim Co Chair, will be George, Margaret and Valeria.
Treasure is Margaret Tofflemire, Secretary is Linda Nelson. JD Zehr will help
with city meetings or where he can.
9. Jay Brown is finished up with the city — We will have another person to help us,
Amanda the city clerk will help us with the expansion process.
10. JD lights on buildings — JD will collect money from the Shawanma place and
George will try to collect money from Checkerboard. JD will check to see how
we fix the breakers from tripping, maybe because of moisture.
11. Snow between slip lane and stores — George will talk to snow removed company
to see if they can clean pathways or take snow away.
12. Upcoming Agenda — Patio decision — Will not happen this year, Christmas in the
Village — may happen in 2023, Bestival — Yes maybe we can grow with them, No
expansion updates, we need to work with Amanda, City Clerk on this.
13. Benches — We are ready to have round 2 for sponsorships on them, everyone very
pleased with them.
14. Meeting adjourned 7:05 -