Concession Street Board of Management
Thursday May 16, 2019
9am to 10am
Alcatraz Mystery Studio – 604 Concession Street
In attendance: Jules Gauthier, Alana Travi, Eshe Despres, Jeff Schuster , Bill Givens
Also - Jim Foreman, Kathy Kriedl, Leo Santos, , Julie Noble , Cristina Geissler
Regrets: Jamie McHardy, James Knott
Absent: Esther Pauls, Mike DeVries
Minute recorder: Eshe Despres
Welcome & Introductory Remarks – Chair
Review & Approval of the Agenda Alana/Eshe
Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes Bill/Alana
Board Business:
Resignation of Relay Coffee - Mike DeVries from Board MOTION: Eshe/Bill
Treasurer Report – Alana Travis
Provided Streetfest update on financials to date.
Chair of the Beautification Committee – Alana Travis
Seasonal flowers to be planted by the City of Hamilton next week - sidewalk planters and hanging baskets
Flowers and baskets should be watered every other day. If anyone notices that this is not happening please advise BIA office.
Reiterated request for storefronts to clean their front windows. Collective effort to maximize the curb appeal of Concession Street.
Chair of the Concession Marketing Committee – Kathy Kreidl
Radio Ad on The Grand, CHML and Energy 95.3FM to start in coming weeks.
Mt News center-page ad to run in this week’s publication
HSR ads: designed ads will be displayed on HSR buses for the next 10 weeks (start date TBC)
Video campaign: Board to vote on Marketing recommendation of The Generator to do a series of promotional videos we can use on social media and our website. Procurement process followed. Marketing Committee recommending The Generator. MOTION: Eshe/Jeff
Chair of Concession Events Committee – Cristina Geissler
First Sidewalk Sounds: Friday May 17th
100 In One Day event: Hamilton Bellydance free class at 422 Concession plus cratfts and other activites
Streetfest: Saturday June 8th officially sold out of vendor spots and entertainer line ups finalized
Chair of Safety Committee – Jim Foreman
Results of Night Audit reviewed. Overall score of 7/10. Contact jforeman@cancerassist.ca or Cristina if you would like a copy of the report.
Discussion around community safety in light of the recent shooting incident at 798 Concession. HPS is actively investigating this situation (no comment available). Councillor Pauls would like to organize a Town Hall meeting on Concession Street to give the community an opportunity to talk about concerns in our neighbourhood. Date TBC.
Executive Director Updates – Cristina Geissler
Access ramps: first one installed at BIA office – more to come in the following weeks. Still time to request one if you have not done so already.
Relics on display at BIA window
Gaming Patio now open
80% of the Digital Main Street Grant has yet to be dispersed. Please do not delay in applying.
More parking meters are scheduled to be installed in the next 10-12 weeks (needs to be approved by City Council) between 598-604 Concession.
New businesses:
Heal Dog Cafe - to open in June 2019
Community Updates
Jim noticed that Google Maps is very outdated for Concession Street. Businesses can contact Google directly if their information is currently inaccurate.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:45am Eshe/Billl
Thursday May 16, 2019
9am to 10am
Alcatraz Mystery Studio – 604 Concession Street
In attendance: Jules Gauthier, Alana Travi, Eshe Despres, Jeff Schuster , Bill Givens
Also - Jim Foreman, Kathy Kriedl, Leo Santos, , Julie Noble , Cristina Geissler
Regrets: Jamie McHardy, James Knott
Absent: Esther Pauls, Mike DeVries
Minute recorder: Eshe Despres
Welcome & Introductory Remarks – Chair
Review & Approval of the Agenda Alana/Eshe
Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes Bill/Alana
Board Business:
Resignation of Relay Coffee - Mike DeVries from Board MOTION: Eshe/Bill
Treasurer Report – Alana Travis
Provided Streetfest update on financials to date.
Chair of the Beautification Committee – Alana Travis
Seasonal flowers to be planted by the City of Hamilton next week - sidewalk planters and hanging baskets
Flowers and baskets should be watered every other day. If anyone notices that this is not happening please advise BIA office.
Reiterated request for storefronts to clean their front windows. Collective effort to maximize the curb appeal of Concession Street.
Chair of the Concession Marketing Committee – Kathy Kreidl
Radio Ad on The Grand, CHML and Energy 95.3FM to start in coming weeks.
Mt News center-page ad to run in this week’s publication
HSR ads: designed ads will be displayed on HSR buses for the next 10 weeks (start date TBC)
Video campaign: Board to vote on Marketing recommendation of The Generator to do a series of promotional videos we can use on social media and our website. Procurement process followed. Marketing Committee recommending The Generator. MOTION: Eshe/Jeff
Chair of Concession Events Committee – Cristina Geissler
First Sidewalk Sounds: Friday May 17th
100 In One Day event: Hamilton Bellydance free class at 422 Concession plus cratfts and other activites
Streetfest: Saturday June 8th officially sold out of vendor spots and entertainer line ups finalized
Chair of Safety Committee – Jim Foreman
Results of Night Audit reviewed. Overall score of 7/10. Contact jforeman@cancerassist.ca or Cristina if you would like a copy of the report.
Discussion around community safety in light of the recent shooting incident at 798 Concession. HPS is actively investigating this situation (no comment available). Councillor Pauls would like to organize a Town Hall meeting on Concession Street to give the community an opportunity to talk about concerns in our neighbourhood. Date TBC.
Executive Director Updates – Cristina Geissler
Access ramps: first one installed at BIA office – more to come in the following weeks. Still time to request one if you have not done so already.
Relics on display at BIA window
Gaming Patio now open
80% of the Digital Main Street Grant has yet to be dispersed. Please do not delay in applying.
More parking meters are scheduled to be installed in the next 10-12 weeks (needs to be approved by City Council) between 598-604 Concession.
New businesses:
Heal Dog Cafe - to open in June 2019
Community Updates
Jim noticed that Google Maps is very outdated for Concession Street. Businesses can contact Google directly if their information is currently inaccurate.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:45am Eshe/Billl