New Hamburg Board of Trade Executive Meeting
April 8, 2009
Present: Paul Knowles, Ed Lemont, Nigel Gordijk, Tom Hinz, Dave Seyler, Audrey Cook, Terry McIntosh, Tim Bender, Doug Brenneman, Larry Zehr and Lynne Mackie.
Minutes from previous meeting: It was brought to the attention of the executive that Shirley Kohl is not presently a member of the Board of Trade but is acting on our behalf with regard to signage at various entrances to New Hamburg.
Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting Dave, second Tom. Carried
Financial report: The bank balance is presently at $34,000. This does not include memberships, which are paid by Visa. These will be deposited shortly.
Tourism Committee: Lyle Cressman called a meeting for tourism with the downtown merchants. This was poorly attended, however he is willing to chair a Tourism Committee. Tom volunteered to sit on that committee. Approval of it and Tom Hinz being our representative, Larry, second Nigel. Carried.
Flood fund update: The Flood Committee has completed its mandate and is disbanded. A total of $60,000 was disbursed. If any funds remain the account will be closed and each applicant will receive an extra few dollars towards hydro costs.
Memberships: After some discussion it was decided for new members only; buy a full membership now, at regular price, and this membership would be good for the balance of 2009 and all of 2010.
MOT update: A reduced speed zone has been proposed for Nafziger Rd. to Tavistock Rd. This has been tested by one of our members and has meant a difference of 90 seconds for a driver traveling this route. Motion Dave, second Nigel that the Board of Trade prefers a controlled speed area to any other changes. Carried.
GO train: Discussions are taking place with regard to having a GO Train layover or 'end of line' to store trains in the west part of Baden. Eventually this would be the west end station for Kitchener-Waterloo. Pending further information the executive of the Board of Trade will not make any recommendations.
Duck Race: We have volunteers, however a chair has not been officially named.
Advertising: The committee is proposing a reduction in costs for advertising with the use of posters, Pennysaver ads, and small ads vs. full page, as has been done in the past. Also Visitor Magazine is being looked at for a "Welcome to New Hamburg" article. Other advertising for future events will be discussed further. Approval Lynn, second Tim.
Website update: There is a total of 48 listings on our website. More members will be encouraged to give information to Nigel so that they can be posted.
Festival of the Arts: Information is posted on the website, www.newhamburglive.ca.
New Business: Waterwheel. This is usually started before the Mennonite Relief Sale each year, however the committee is not sure of Ministry of Fisheries rules. Dave will contact Bob Zehr.
Adjourn, 8:40 PM. |
