Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management

THAT the content of the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management agenda for Thursday, April 10, 2025, be adopted as presented.

THAT the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management accepts the Financial Statement for the period ending March 31, 2025 as presented.

THAT the Collingwood Downtown Board of Management Business Improvement Area (BIA) endorse the Accounts Payable Vouchers for the period up to April 10, 2025 in the amount of $28,582.99 as presented.

THAT the Collingwood Downtown Board of Management Business Improvement Area (BIA) endorse the Accounts Payable Vouchers for the period up to April 10, 2025 in the amount of $700.00 for the purchase of Miconex (Gift Card prizing) for the Collingwood Blues hockey games.

THAT the minutes of the Maintenance Advisory Committee be received as presented.

THAT the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management request that Council consider the Collingwood Leisure Time Club property (100 Minnesota Street) to be considered as a location for the Arts Centre.

THAT the minutes of the Improvement Advisory Committee be received as presented.

Young-Petten THAT the minutes of the Promotion Advisory Committee be received as presented.

THAT the meeting of the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management be hereby adjourned at 9:30 a.m.,

THAT the minutes of the Promotion Advisory Committee be received as presented.

THAT the General Manager monthly report be received as presented. 8. Other Business 8.1 ** Addition: Procedure to Approve Minutes Coordinator Haines briefed the Board on the procedure to adopt minutes electronically via email noting timelines to advance minutes for Council's approval. 8.2 National Volunteer Week - April 27 to May 3 Chair Pennal noted that the Town will be observing National Volunteer Week with a flag raising on April 25 at 2:00 pm and a social hour after. General Manager Nicholson noted that the invitation has been extended to all BIA volunteers. 8.3 BIA Member Survey Results Member Conway provided the Board with a high-level overview of the 2025 BIA Survey Results confirming that each sub-committee has been provided their specific survey results for a deeper review. Member Conway noted that General Manager Nicholson will be presenting the results of the survey to Council at the end of April. Member Conway confirmed a 25% survey response by BIA members and reviewed 'satisfaction level' scores regarding events, marketing, gardens, decorations and maintenance. Member Conway summarized key priorities outlined via comments, reviewed the BIA's 2025 Strategic Priorities, key measures and current results. Member Young-Petten and Member Cunningham left the meeting at this time. General Manager Nicholson and Member Conway took questions and received comments from the Board regarding:  clarification on the question asked specifically about the Multi-Use Recreational F