April

Prescott BIA Board of Management Minutes
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Prescott Public Library

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 ~ 5pm
PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY MEETING ROOM

Present: Chair Lisa Smith, Vice Chair Cynthia Kinghorn, Bob Miller, James Richardson, Brett Todd and Ray Young and Karen Chick

Regrets: Dayna Earl, Beth Morris, Krista King-Holmes, Bob Pelda

Chair Lisa Smith called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.

As the Minutes from March 19th were not prepared, no discussion was held and the Minutes could not be approved.

Chairs Report: No Report presented.

Vice Chairs Report: No Report presented

Town of Prescott: Brett reported that the Town is working on the 2008 budget.

Correspondence – Food For All “Adopt-a-day” request: Discussion was held regarding the Food Bank’s request to “Adopt-a-day” event taking place in May. It was moved by Brett Todd and seconded by James Richardson that the BIA “Adopt-a-day” for $100.00 Carried.

Rosemary Spencer at Town Hall extended an invitation to all members of the BIA to participate in the Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride on May 9th at 10:00 am. The Town is putting in a team that requires 29 participants, so any volunteers would be greatly appreciated.

Pirates Days –Karen Chick: Karen has been organizing Pirates Days for September 19th & 20th, 2008. Discussion was held regarding events that Karen is planning such as, sidewalk sale, treasure hunt, entertainment, and events for Children. She will continue to report to the Board and organizing this event.

Summer Art Show – James Richardson: James presented a draft flyer for suggestions and input from the Board. All present thought that the draft was good, and approved printing of them for distribution at the South Grenville Guild of Fine Art’s annual show at the Legion from Friday to Sunday, April 25-27

Other/New Business – Ray reported that the Bluenose is scheduled to dock in Prescott on June 16-18th and again of June 24-26. Discussion was held regarding events or activities that could be going on at that time, including things that had been done in the past.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10p.m.