BIA Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Board Meeting

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

August 20, 2026

Balkan Café

In Attendance:  Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Brett Sereres, Terry Yaldo, Roberto Cence and Bridget Scheuerman

Regrets:               Tess Always and David Duke

1. Approval of Minutes

• Motion by Brett and seconded by Roberto to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Approved.

2. Financial Report

• Bridget provided the following Financial Report:
• Bank balance as of July 31, 2026, $44,923.72
• Outstanding Cheque balance $937.90
• Balance after cheques $43,985.82
• Capital Works Balance $35,600.00Passed.
• Motion by Brett and seconded by Roberto to approve the Financial Report.

3. Open Street Paws In Pillette

• David had prepared an extensive listing and timeline for the event and this reviewed.
• Brett will have a tent out front selling dog-related merchandise.
• Terry will be doing a BBQ of hot dogs, sausage and will be serving Pup Cups to the pooches,
• Brett and his wife will distribute posters to the businesses and pet stores/vets
• We will be going with 5.5 x 8.5 size for the children’s colouring book
• Rob’s daughters will be running dog activities (Musical Sit, Best Costume, Most Like Owner, Pawcasso)
• Lawn signs have been ordered and will be put at either end of the BIA as well as specific places in the surrounding area,
• Kids Corner will be run by Diane Clinton
• Nancy Johns will have her Annual Size Show at this time and a live Artist painting inside her Gallery
• Diane will have special crochet corner
• Jazz Cats Band will be playing throughout the event
• One other musical event is being confirmed
• there will be balloon animals, face painting and glitter tattoos
• Leap Physiotherapy will have a table set up
• Brett has ordered and will be placing the triangular banners around the planters
• Bridget will be doing the layout with David and the volunteer assignments
• Roberto indicated that we will be able to access water and hydro from his building
• Roberto will also work on McDonalds to see how they will be participating
• David has a completed schedule of the marketing of the event and will be posting on several platforms as the event nears and will be putting a Pet Registration form up for the various pet events

4. New Business

• Bridget will check the status of the missing garbage can and the repair of the other. She has contacted Public Works but has not received a reply
• Bridget will send a copy of the 2026 Operating Budget to Brett and Roberto
• Bridget will check to see if the City waters the trees in the planters
• The area looks very messy and needs to be given some needed attention as garbage is overflowing and needs to be picked up. Terry will get the workers out more often
• look at installing banner poles to highlight occasions
• find out about the way finding sign
• future meetings will be held at the Balkan Café, and we need to add money to the meeting budget for refreshments

Meeting Adjourned

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting

July 21, 2026

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

In Attendance:  Tess Always, Bridget Scheuerman, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Terry Yaldo, Brett Sereres, Robert Cence and David Duke

1. Approval of Minutes

• motion by Tess and seconded by Terry to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Passed.
• Roberto Cence attended the meeting and he is the owner of a new business within the BIA, Sparkling Cleaning Services and will be located at 4746 Wyandotte East. Roberto has a strong background in business and is a welcome addition not only to Pillette Village BIA, but also to the Board of Directors.

2. Financial Report

• Bridget provided the following financial report
• Bank balance as of July 21, 2026 $23,837.64
• Deposit 2^nd installment of Operating Budget $22,397.68
• Balance after deposit $46,235.32
• No outstanding cheques
• Capital Works balance $35,600.
• Motion by Terry and seconded by Tess to accept the Financial Report. Passed.

3. Open Streets

• David reported that we will be going online with Open Streets on July 27^th.
• The Board confirmed that we will be going ahead with the event, toned down a bit from the original dog themed event of May 30.
• Bridget indicated that she will have to confirm with the City how many vendors will be allowed and what parameters we have to meet.
• David will revise the website and it will be on social media as plans progress.
• We are waiting to hear from the City to confirm the route as there are some road construction issues.
• We discussed that we will require volunteers and how to get them. Jo-Anne suggested contacting Riverside Minor Hockey and Bridget also suggested that we want to ask the Human Society to attend the event and perhaps they would have volunteers.
• The event will include a Selfie Station where dog and owner can have pictures taken, Jazz Cats Band, other musicians will also be available as indicated by Brett. We will require power outlets for both of these musical groups.
• Terry will be doing a BBQ and Pup Cups,
• there will be balloon animals, face painting and glitter tattoos,
• Pawcasso event at Nancy Johns,
• kids corner
• discussion about sidewalk sale, but that would depend on what the City will approve as they are footing the bill for the road closure.
• There will be a colouring book which will feature all of the businesses within the BIA.
• Bridget will contact the City to confirm what can be done and what is now allowed.

4. Emergency Strategies

• David put together ideas on how to approach the business and property owners to become part of the Board of Directors. As previously mentioned Terry will be stepping down in October and we need to increase the number of Board members.
• David started to go over his plan that he had put together, but the discussions went into several directions .
• There were suggestions as to a different time for the meetings and perhaps add food or snacks.
• Jo-Anne stated that the meetings should be kept to one hour.
• Perhaps meet at restaurants.
• Other comments centered away from the Board structure and concerns were raised about the poor presentation of flowers in the planters. Bridget indicated that the City had done the planting at no charge and that the BIA was responsible for the watering.  Comments were made about the flowers in Riverside and it was indicated that was completely out of our budget and the price for those flowers was about $20,000 per years.
• The triangular banners were once again brought up and Brett said he would get prices, but needed to know the budget. Motion by Tess and Seconded by Terry to allow $500 for the purchased of triangular banners that would be placed around the planters. 

Meeting Adjourned

Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Directors

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

June 18, 2026

In Attendance:  Terry Yaldo, Tess Always, David Duke and Bridget Scheuerman

Absent:                Brett Sereres, Councillors Jo-Anne Gignac and Ed Sleiman

1. Approval of Minutes

• Motion by Tess Always and seconded by Terry Yaldo to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

2. Financial Report

• Bridget provided the following financial report
• Bank Balance as of April 30, 2026 $9,375.84
• Deposit Balance of 2025 Operating Budget $3,440.11
• Deposit 50% of 2026 Operating Budget $20,062.50
• Balance after deposits $32,878.45
• Outstanding Cheque total $8,516.76
• Balance after cheques $24,361.69
• Capital Works Owing $35,600.00.
• Motion by Terry and seconded by Tess to accept the Financial Report.

3. Flowers for Planters

• Bridget contacted the City to get a price for planting flowers in the planters. She is awaiting a reply.
• Update: Flowers have been planted.

4. Marketing

• David has restructured everything for the Open Streets Event and we are awaiting updating from the City as to exact date and times.
• Terry asked if we could advertise for volunteers.
• Terry will get a quote for triangular banners for the planters. David tried to email businesses, but no reply to his requests.

5. Capital Works Update

• The entrance markers will be installed within the next three to four weeks. The medians have to be prepared and concrete bases placed.
• The Board asked if we could find out exactly where within the medians the banner pole will be placed.

6. Board of Directors Update

• Bridget indicated that she had sent out 87 letters by Canada Post to all Property and business owners seeking new members on the Board of Directors. There were no replies to this request, which puts the BIA in jeopardy as the Property and business owners seem to not want to assist.
• Currently there are three board members, Terry Yaldo, Tess Always and Brett Sereres. Terry wishes to withdraw in October when the current term for Boards expires.  Terry has been a Board member for over fifteen years and wishes to pursue other opportunities.
• Tess has just started with the Board in September and Brett last month.
• So, we need to enhance the board so that the BIA can continue to move forward.
• Being without a BIA is not an option, and if it was, would not be a good option as the area would go down very quickly without the attention of the Board of Directors.
• Once again we are asking for members to step forward and become a Board member. The meetings are once a month for about 1 to 1 ½ hours.  Please consider.
• Bridget also mentioned that she will be stepping down after thirteen years as well and that we need to start looking for a replacement. This also adds to the precarious situation within the Board with the two people having the most knowledge positioning themselves to leave.  Bridget indicated that she would stay on beyond October for a short period of time,  if a suitable new person has not been found or the Board is still short handed. Our Constitution requires three to five people to form the Board of directors.

7. New/Other Business

• There is a new Café (All Star Café) opening where Tall Tide Tattoos were located.
• David suggested that we do a Care Package for each business.
• Do a calendar with the BIA meeting dates.
• David will think about what would work that will appeal to different businesses.
• Meeting dates have been changed to third Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
• Next meeting will be Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Meeting Adjourned

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

May 19, 2026

In Attendance:  Tess Always, Terry Yaldo, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Brett Sereres and Bridget  Scheuerman

Regrets:               David Duke and Councillor Ed Sleiman

1. Approval of Minutes

• Motion by Tess and seconded by Terry to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

2. Financial Report

• Bridget provided the following financial report:
• Bank balance as of April 30, 2026 $9,375.84
• Outstanding Cheque total $2,652.74
• Balance after cheques $6,723.10
• Pending Deposits 50% of 2026 Operating Budget $22,347.50 and Balance of 2025 Budget $2,000 Total Pending Deposits $24,347.50
• Capital Works Balance owing $35,600.00.
• Tess asked about the Pending $2,000 amount and it was explained that the City keeps back 5% of the total Operating Budget each year in the event there is any outstanding amounts owed to the City. This amount is then released in the early part of the new year.
• Motion by Terry and seconded by Tess to approve the Financial Report. Passed.

3. Marketing

• David was unable to attend.
• Tess said that the four posts on Instagram are really good.
• Brett suggested getting triangle banners to put around the planters. Tess was concerned that some would be destroyed.  Terry will get a quote with our name on.
• Will be using the same arrangements that were to be part of the May 30 Dog show to go forward to Open Streets on September 20^th.

4. Capital Works

• The banners are being installed.
• The entrance markers will be installed in the next two to three weeks. The cement bases for each entrance banner pole has to be installed and allowed to set.
• There have been some banners that need to be reinstalled on the poles as they are too close to the wiring. Angelstar is responsible to do this and has been advised that the work needs to be done.
• There is a gap in the banners in 4700 block of Wyandotte. This is due to the fact that Wyandotte Street was not originally slated to have the banners.  Instead address banners were to be installed on the buildings.  However, not enough building owners would agree to have the banners put on their building, so the money was switched to pole banners, but the pole banners were more costly than the address banners.  A new proposal will be submitted to the city in 2027 to fill in the banners within 4700 block.  The cost is approximately $40,000 and there is insufficient money left in the current project account to cover the additional banners.

5. Board of Directors

• Bridget indicated that a letter has been sent by Canada Post to all Property and Business owners asking for volunteers to become part of the Board of Directors. It was sent by Canada Post rather than email, as it was felt that it might get looked at and perhaps some people would come forward.

6. New/Old Business

• Brett Sereres has agreed to become a Board Member.
• Brett indicated that one of his clients has a low bed truck that we could use during events.
• Parking: Apartment residents are parking on the street and taking up customer spaces. Jo-Anne has requested a review of parking due to cars not moving.  A complete review of parking is going to be done by the City.

Meeting Adjourned

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

Board of Directors Meeting

March 19, 2026

In Attendance:  Tess Always, David Duke (via phone), Terry Yaldo, Diane Beck, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac and Bridget Scheuerman

1. Approval of Minutes

• Motion by Tess and seconded by Diane to accept the minutes of the previous meeting.

2. Financial Report

• Bridget provided the following report
• Bank Balance as of February 27, 2026 $10,616.93
• HST Refund (6 mos.) $1,162.87
• Balance after deposit $11,779.80
• Total of outstanding cheques $2,039.03.
• Balance after cheques $9,740.77.
• Pending Deposits 2^nd HST $1,048.50, 50% of 2026 Operating Budget $22,347.50
• Total Pending $23,395.00
• Balance of Capital Works project $35,600
• Motion by Diane and seconded by Tess to accept the Financial Report Passed

3. Marketing

• The social media boosts have been increased to $25 per week.
• Jo-Anne asked about visits to the website. David will have a report for the next meeting.
• David reported that every 8 weeks a business will appear and be promoted.
• Every Thursday he features four businesses.
• Tess wants to know if the boosted posts are worth the money.
• Jo-Anne suggested that we get the metrics every meeting.

4. Paws In Pillette (May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

• Bridget provided a draft budget for the event which included some of the known expenses including entertainment, mascots, permit, advertising, printing, etc.
• Diane explained about the Junior Handler Show and that it will be taking place at Reaume Park on the day of the event from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is an actual Dog Show which will give young people the opportunity to learn how to present a dog within a show.
• Grandmama will have food available.
• The Humane Society will be present along with a Trainer to give advice on dog training.
• Any funds generated from Paws In Pillette will be donated to the Humane Society.
• Terry will do a BBQ and Pup Cups in his parking lot.
• Tess suggested balloons and banners to draw attention to the event for those passing by.
• We will be getting T-shorts and buttons for volunteers and businesses who are participating in the event.
• The Budget for the event was set at $11,000.00.

5. Board of Directors Going Forward

• Bridget indicated that there is a very strong need for new members on the Board as two directors will be definitely leaving and the possibility of the third.
• A letter will be sent out by Canada Post mail and will be printed on coloured paper to draw attention to the importance of the information within the letter.
• We are at a critical stage at this point.
• It is time that other property and business owners come forward. The meetings are once monthly.

6. Capital Works Project

• The contract has been awarded to AngelStar here in Windsor for the manufacture and installation of the poles and banners.
• It is estimated that the installation could occur by the end of April to mid May, weather permitting.

Meeting Adjourned

Minutes of Board Meeting
Pillette Village Business Improvement Association
February 12, 2026

In Attendance:  Terry Yaldo, Councillor Ed Sleiman, David Duke, Diane Beck, Tess Always and Bridget Scheuerman
Regrets:              Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac

1.  Approval of Minutes
   · Motion by Diane and seconded by Tess to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.  Passed.
2. Financial Report
   · Bridget provided the following financial report
   · Bank balance as of December 31, 2025 $25,050.23
   · Total Outstanding cheques $14,433.30
   · Balance after cheques $10,616.93
   · Total owing on Capital Works project $35,600
   · Motion by Tess and seconded by Diane to accept the Financial report Passed.
3. Capital Works Project
   · Bridget provided an update and indicated that the Purchase Order for the manufacturing of the banners and poles has been issued to AngelStar with a tentative installation of Spring.
   · Bridget has been meeting with the Planning department to keep on top of the progress of the project.
4. Paws In Pillette
   ·  The Event will take place on Saturday, May 30 between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
   ·  The Committee will be meeting and setting up the parameters of the event.
   ·  Diane indicated that she has a list of volunteers, and the Humane Society is every excited to be part of the event.  It is their 100th Anniversary this year.
   ·  Discussions took place indicating the type of event which included dog costume competition, musical sit, advice from a pet expert, colouring book which would feature all of the businesses within the BIA.
   ·  Diane has talked to a lot of the pet shops to get them to participate and she will be speaking to someone who will be able to assist with the organization of the day’s events.
   · We are hopeful that businesses will participate.
   · David has done the logo and the website will launch the event on March 20th.
   · 11 x 17 posters are being printed and will be given to all businesses to display in their windows.
   · April 10th Lawn Signs will be available for installation, and a selfie station will be available and we are asking every business to bring their pet for a pet/owner selfie to help promote the event.
   · Timed launches of the event will occur as we get closer to Paws In Pillette.
   · There will be prizes for Top Dog Costume, Pet Portraits (trying to get an artist to do this),
   · Pawcasso will feature dogs being assisted with artwork.
   · Prizes for colouring contest.  More information to come as plans are finalized.5. Marketing
   · Four businesses will be featured and we agreed to increase the fee to $25 per week to get more exposure for our businesses.
5. New/Old Business
   ·  Grandmama’s had a brick thrown through their front door and then the perpetrators went into the store and stole cash.
   ·  This is the sixth incident within the BIA. Louis Restaurant also had their front window smashed with a brick.
   ·  Ed suggested having Barry Horrobin come to do a Safety Audit.  We had this done a number of years ago.
   ·  David will make copies of posters of people breaking into the stores.
   · It was suggested that we get Angelstar to redo the sign on the side of the building on Pillette Road.

Meeting Adjourned

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association
Annual General Meeting
October 16, 2025
Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing

1. Welcome

• Terry thanked everyone for coming and welcomed them to the meeting.
• He thanked the Board of Directors and Bridget for their work throughout the year.

2. Approval of Minutes of the 2024 Annual General Membership Meeting

• Motion by Diane Beck and seconded by Danielle to approve the minutes of the previous annual general meeting. Passed.

3. Financial Report

• Bridget provided the following Financial Report.
• Due to the postal interruption, the most recent Bank Statement has not been received and the most recent bank statement on file, was used as the balance:
• Bank Balance as of July 31, 2025, $35,771
• Total for outstanding cheques $7,385.43
• Balance after cheques $28,385.79
• Balance of Capital Works Project owing $46,200.00
• Motion by Danielle and seconded by Diane Beck to accept the Financial Report. Passed.

4. Capital Works Project

• Bridget gave an update for the project indicating that the final project should be going to the CEO for signature, after which AngelStar can begin work on the banners, poles and gateway entrance feature.
• Bridget provided information on the project and showed layouts, indicating that the address banners as previously suggested were too costly and not enough of the building owners had agreed to have them adhered to their building. Therefore more pole banners have been added along Wyandotte.
• It was noted that the banners are made of aluminum and not cloth banners, so that they will be in place for some time.

5. 2026 Draft Operating Budget

• Terry indicated that we tried to keep the budget low, but there have been increases in the mandatory line items that needed to be addressed.
• Marlena indicated that the street where her store is located in not being cleaned. Terry explained that there had been a change in the person doing the cleaning and that we will address this issue.  It was also noted that the BIA cleans within the BIA boundaries, and that the property owners are responsible for other areas.  He asked everyone to let the Board know if the street is not being cleaned properly.  Diane suggested that street cleaning occur after garbage and recycle day as this generally leaves a mess which the garbage worker will not pick up and if it is a windy day, a lot of the recycle gets blown around.  We will check with Public Works to confirm the dates of garbage and recycle pickups.
• Tess asked for a clarification for Marketing and Advertising and was told that David Duke is our Marketing person and he does regular posting and updating on the website. It was asked if he could come to each of the businesses to do a video and put that on the website.  Terry stated that it would be quite costly to have David do that, but if each business owner would like to do a video, David will be able to upload it and run it on the website and social media platforms.
• Alex asked about donations and why there is no amount provided. It was explained that we were donating to CNIB while they were still within the BIA, but they have since moved and we need to look for a new charity to support.
• Ronald McDonald house was mentioned.
• After reviewing the proposed 2026 Operating Budget a Motion was made by Danielle and seconded by Diane Beck to adopt the 2026 Operating Budget as presented. Motion Passed.

6. 2026 Events

• An overall discussion took place regarding past and potential future events.
• It was explained that the city will close the streets for Open Streets so there is no cost to the BIA. It is tentatively scheduled to be back at our end in 2026.
• Tess asked about volunteers from the High School to assist with events. It was explained that we have not had good success with the students.
• Nancy suggested having a group to plan the events. Tess and Diane Beck offered to be part of the committee.
• Terry stated that getting volunteers is very difficult and without volunteers, your event will not be successful because you cannot expect the Board members to do all of the work to run an event. More people and businesses need to be involved.
• Businesses are suffering and need a boost.
• Alex asked about partnering with Olde Riverside. Look for a common interest and see if the two could work together.
• Diane Beck mentioned a dog show as an idea.

7. Confirmation of the Board of Directors

• Bridget asked who will be staying on the Board of Directors and who would be interested in becoming a member.
• Terry indicated that he would stay on for 2026.
• Danielle will be stepping down.
• Diane Beck will be staying, and our newest member Tess Always will continue on the Board.
• Bridget brought forward the time and date for monthly meetings. It was stated that one other person wished to be on the board, but could get to the meetings until 6:00 p.m. After some discussion and day and time suggestions, it was decided that the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. would be the meeting time for the board.  Tess Always has offered her place of business as a meeting place for the Board meetings.
• Motion to Confirm the Board of Directors was made by Nancy and seconded by Diane Clinton.

8. New Business

• Nancy asked about the weeds and appreciated it being done this past summer. This will be discussed in the new year and contact made with the city as to what their role is in weed removal in the alleyways.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association
Minutes of Board Meeting
September 11, 2025

In Attendance:  Diane Beck, Danielle Ramsten, Tess Always, David Duke, Terry Yaldo, Councillor Jo-anne Gignac and Bridget Scheuerman

1. Approval of Minutes 

• Motion by Tess and seconded by Diane to accept the minutes of the previous meeting.  Passed.

1. Financial Report 

• Bridget provided the following Financial Report: 
• Bank Balance as of July 31, 2025 $35,771.22 
• Outstanding cheque total $4,191.70 
• Balance after cheques $31,579.52 
• Capital Works balance $46,200.  
• Motion by Danielle and seconded by Diane to accept the Financial report as presented.  Passed.

1. Capital Works Project 

• Bridget gave an update of the project indicating that it is anticipated that the final approvals will be in place and ready for signature by the CEO by mid November.  This would allow Angelstar to work on the various elements of the project over the winter with installation anticipated for Spring 2026.  
• Tess asked questions regarding the project.  
• Bridget will meet with Tess to bring her up-to-date.  
• Terry suggested that the way finding signage should included upcoming events.

1. September Event 

• We did not have a good response to this event.  
• Late planning and limited advertising were a couple of reasons for the low turnout.  
• Signs went up too late.  
• Lack of volunteers.  
• Most of the visitors were around Nancy Johns.  
• We need new ideas as to what to do in the future and volunteers to carry it off.  
• More advertising to include magazine advertising.  
• We can change the date.  
• To be further discussed at a future meeting.  
• Start early with the planning.  
• David suggested more information from participating businesses.  
• Terry feels we should have two events (Open Streets and one other).

1. 2026 Operating Budget 

• • The draft budget for 2026 was reviewed line by line and amounts adjusted as necessary.  
  • There will be a proposed increase of $4,495.00 for the 2026 Budget. 
  • This draft budget will be sent out to all property and business owners and will be presented at the Annual Meeting.  

• Motion by Danielle and seconded by Diane to accept the draft Operating 2026 Budget of $44,695.00 to go forward to the Annual Meeting for approval by the membership.  Passed.

1. 2025 Annual Meeting 

• The 2025 Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 and will be hosted by Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing, starting at 6:00 p.m.  
• Notice will be sent out to the membership.  
• The 2026 Operating Budget will be presented at this meeting for discussion and voting.

1. Change of Time For Board Meetings 

• Bridget brought forward a suggestion for the Board meetings to start at 6:00 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m.  This was not good for some members as they preferred the earlier time.  However, it will be brought forward at the Annual Meeting for discussion.

1. New/Other Business 

• There was no new/other business presented, and therefore the meeting was adjourned.

2025 Annual Meeting October 16, 2025

6:00 p.m. Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing

Minutes of Meeting
Pillette Village Business Improvement Association
Board of Directors
July 24, 2025

In Attendance:  Terry Yaldo, David Duke, Danielle Ramsten, Diane Beck and Bridget Scheuerman

Regrets: Councillors Jo-Anne Gignac and Ed Sleiman

1. Approval of Minutes

• Motion by Diane and seconded by Danielle to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Passed.

2. Financial Report

• Bridget provided the following report:
• Bank Balance as of June 30, 2025 $20,262.84
• Outstanding Cheques $2,610.86
• Balance after cheques $17,651.98
• Balance of Capital Works project $46,200 Amount paid to date $85,800
• Motion by Danielle and seconded by Diane to accept the Financial report as presented.

3. Board Composition

• Terry Yaldo has indicated that he will step down at the end of this term. A discussion took place indicating that we need more new Board members.

4. Capital Works Project

• Bridget reported that during a meeting with Planning it was indicated that the Gateway Banners at the entrances to the BIA cannot be done due to the presence of conduits in the medians.
• Bridget has sent information regarding the installation of poles in the Riverside BIA that also contained conduits and that a cement base for the poles was done for that project.
• The Board feels that we have given up a lot with this project and that a way has to be found to bring about a good resolution.
• UPDATE: Bridget met with the Planning Department and Engineering is agreeable to the installation of cement bases so that the banner poles can be installed.

5. September Event

• We are having difficulty getting an event planned.
• Not much support for an event from the businesses.
• Original plan is too big with minimum participation from businesses and no volunteers to help plan help run the event.
• Thinking of a smaller event with an Art and Health theme.
• Start small and build it up over the years ahead.
• For now a smaller event will be held on September 6^th as has been indicated to the businesses.

6. Beautification

• Terry is concerned about going onto private property to do maintenance and cleaning up of weeds, etc. We will be sending out clarification to the businesses that the BIA is not responsible for cleaning up on private property. The BIA will clean up the alleyways, but the rest of the space, privately owned, must be cleaned by the property owner.
• It was noted that some trees on Pillette are very dry and we need a bigger container for water.
• Terry will bill the BIA for the water that he is supplying for the current watering.

7. New Business

• Diane asked about an event calendar. Bridget will contact the City to see if they still do put one out.
• It was noted that the Banner located on the side of the building coming into the BIA is badly damaged and deteriorated. David will look into the design of a new one and pricing for printing and installation.

Meeting Adjourned