FOREST BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Regular Board Meeting
Date of Meeting: Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Members Present: Glen VanValkenburg, Chair
Sarah Jane Goodhand
` Ken McRae
Celia Carrothers
Members Absent: Jeff Cable, Chris Williamson, Matt Ferguson
Staff Present: Lynn VanHaaren, Administrator
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson, Glen VanValkenburg called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
2.1 Regular Board Meeting – October 24, 2012
BIA 1112-1 Moved by: Sarah Jane Goodhand
Seconded by: Ken McRae
That the minutes of the October 24, 2012 meeting be accepted as presented. Carried
3. FINANCIAL REPORT
BIA 1112-2 Moved by: Celia Carrothers
Seconded by: Sarah Jane Goodhand
That the November 2012 financial report be accepted as presented. Carried
4. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
AR 11-12 RE: Activities During the month of November, 2012 attached
BIA 1112-3 Moved by: Ken McRae
Seconded by: Celia Carrothers
That the Administrator’s report be accepted as presented. Carried
5. PROMOTIONAL CONSULTANT
PC 11-12 RE: Activities during the month of October, 2012 attached
BIA 1112-4 Moved by: Sarah Jane Goodhand
Seconded by: Ken McRae
That the Promotional Consultant’s report be accepted as presented. Carried
6. SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
BIA 1112-5 Moved by: Sarah Jane Goodhand
Seconded by: Celia Carrothers
To close the regular board meeting and open a special meeting of the membership for input into the 2013 budget. Carried
The following comments and suggestions were made regarding the 2013 budget:
The total levy should remain at $28,840.00
BIA bucks should remain at $600.00
Special events and conferences amount of $1000.00 should be removed
BIA Promotional Consultant should receive an increase in wages to $4800.00 per year
Summer student salary should be increased to $2500.00
Capital budget monies currently marked for sound system should be reallocated to “Future Projects” including but not limited to proposed spray pad, banners
BIA 1112-6 Moved by: Ken McRae
Seconded by: Celia Carrothers
To close the special meeting of the membership for input into the 2013 budget. Carried
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Christmas decoration lighting
BIA 1112-7 Moved by: Sarah Jane Goodhand
Seconded by: Celia Carrothers
That the BIA purchase up to 500 replacement bulbs from Shear Display to replace burned out lights and have future supply of replacements. Carried
7.2 Coupon book advertising
BIA 1112-8 Moved by: Sarah Jane Goodhand
Seconded by: Celia Carrothers
That the BIA approve production of the 2013 coupon book at a cost of $375. Carried
7.3 Silverstick Advertising
Contact Nicci Williamson and ask for assistance in preparing advertisement in the Silverstick program.
8. ADJOURN
BIA 1112-9 Moved by: Ken McRae
Seconded by: Celia Carrothers
That the board meeting of November 21, 2012 adjourn. Carried
Next meeting January 16, 2013.