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.