Highlights from April 27 NVCA directors’ meeting

News release from NVCA May 3 2012

011 AUDITED STATEMENTS ACCEPTED

Auditor Michael Laycock of BDO Canada provided his report on the NVCA’s 2011 financial statements, stating that full cooperation of staff and board was provided and the financial statements were in good order. The Board resolved to accept the audited statements, and they will be published on the NVCA website in May.

 BOARD AUTHORIZES FUNDS TO ENSURE COMPLETION OF FORT WILLOW PAVILION

The Board of Directors voted to authorize the use of $6,000 of reserve funds to complete the construction of a pavilion at the Fort Willow Conservation Area, to be known as the Bernie Longson Education Pavilion. The 25’ x 40’ post-and-beam structure has been designed to complement the historic site and will offer shelter to groups visiting the Fort for educational programs, community events and recreation. It also has the potential to bring rental revenue. The grand opening of the pavilion is expected to occur in June of 2012.

The pavilion was made possible by funds donated and raised by the City of Barrie Rotary Club, the Bernie Longson family, the Friends of Fort Willow, the War of 1812 Bicentennial fund and the NVCA, totalling approximately $65,000.

 BOARD APPROVES PER DIEM INCREASE OF 2%

The NVCA Board of Directors approved an increase of 2% to the member per diem rate, rejecting an initial resolution to apply a 3.2% increase. This is the first per diem increase for Board members since 2008.