Bancroft Betterment met July 5 at 5:15 pm at the Country Pub. The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved.
Dr. Jon Cerny reported on the school addition efforts. The school received an additional 0% interest loan allocation to bring the total to $550,000.
Jon Bailey reported that Neihardt Trail is still being pursued by the Bancroft Village Board.
Garry Clark reported on a County Internship Program July 25. The Cuming County Economic Development Board annual meeting will be Sunday Sept. 25 with county awards to recognize community projects. The Façade Improvement Grant program will be ready to receive applications soon.
Dr. Cerny reported that Neihardt Beerfest will be August 6 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Country Pub.
Only 121 community income surveys were returned out of 207. The remaining surveys need to be returned in order to continue with housing efforts for Bancroft. It was suggested to hold a cash drawing for anyone who returned a survey. Three prizes- one $50 and two $25- will be awarded.
Dr. Cerny reported that the recycling committee is looking into a grant to purchase a green fiber trailer. The community theater production of “Murder at the Orient Express” will be July 29,30,31.
A decision on the food pantry will need to be approved by the Betterment Board of Directors. The Presbyterian Church agreed to participate.
The next meeting will be Wednesday August 3 at 5:15 pm at the Country Pub.
