2026 - February: Blenheim BIA Emergency Meeting Minutes
Date: February 18, 2026
Start Time: 6:03 PM
Location: Blenheim, Ontario
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM by Michael Russelo.
2. Attendance
Present:
Michael Russelo
Karen Roesch
Peter Laurie
Anthony Ceccacci
Steven VanEldix
Andrew Tompsett
Jackie Patterson
3. Agenda
Single Agenda Item:
To determine how the Blenheim BIA will collect levies within the current BIA boundaries.
This review and decision were required in order to conform with the by-laws of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The municipality required that changes be made immediately to ensure compliance.
4. Levy Structure Options Discussed
The Board discussed four (4) potential levy structure options:
Assessment-based model
Minimum: $100
Maximum: $700
Assessment-based model
Minimum: $300
Maximum: $1,500
Flat fee model
$340 per year for all members
Assessment-based model
No minimum
No maximum
Based strictly on MPAC property assessment value
Discussion included financial impact, fairness among businesses of varying property values, and alignment with municipal requirements.
5. Motion
Motion:
Jackie Patterson brought forward the following motion:
“That the Blenheim BIA levies be changed to an assessment-based model with a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $1,500 for the 2026 year to conform with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent by-laws.”
Seconded by: Peter Laurie
Vote:
In Favour: Michael Russelo, Steven VanEldix, Peter Laurie, Jackie Patterson, Andrew Tompsett
Opposed: Anthony Ceccacci
Abstained: None recorded
Motion Carried.
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Minutes prepared by:
Jackie Patterson – secretary of Blenheim BIA
Approved by:
Michael Russelo – President of Blenheim BIA
