HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-17 MinutesNewcastle Downtown Business Improvement Association 2017 Annual General Meeting
January 17, 2017 6:00pm at The Old Newcastle House
In attendance: Sheila Hall (CBOT), Greg & Marni Lewis (State Farm Insurance), Theresa
Vanhaverbeke (Syvan Developments Limited), Masood & Helen Vatandoust (Keller
Williams), Sean & Waisze Brown (Brown & Brown Chiropractic), Debbie Miller
(Newcastle Home Décor), Councillor Willie Woo, Bet Hennessy (Some Like it Hot),
Mayor Adrian Foster, Jane Black (Chamber of Commerce), Donna Wood (Enovations
Design), Karen & Gus Bastas (The Massey House), Kevin Adams (Newcastle House),
John Bugelli (IPC Investment Corp.), Joyce King (Specialty Wealth), Valentine Lovekin
(Lovekin Law), Emma Todd (Hysthairia), Mary & John Sawdon (Brown & Brown),
Linda Hansen, Vicky Sautner, Wendy Westwood (Parade Committee).
Regrets: Esther Vesa, Dwight & Deria Hickson, Krista Klawitter
1. Call to Order by the Chairman
a. Welcome to special guests, being:
i. Sheila Hall, Clarington Board of Trade
ii. Councillor Willie Woo
iii. Mayor Adrian Foster
2. Approval of 2016 Minutes
a. Moved: Karen Bastas
b. Seconded: Waisze Brown
c. Carried
3. Approval of the Actions of the Board of Management
a. Moved: Helen Vatandoust
b. Seconded: John Bugelli
c. Carried
4. Treasurer’s Report and Approval of the 2017 Budget – Theresa Vanhaverbeke
The amount of $30,000.00 was approved for the 2017 budget.
a. Moved: Greg Lewis
b. Seconded: Bet Hennessy
c. Carried
5. Report on Safety and Décor – Theresa Vanhaverbeke
Businesses are reminded to take responsibility of their own sidewalks in front of
their businesses, once the initial snow is cleared by Troy. This will avoid any slip
and fall incidents that may result in lawsuits.
Phase 1 of the streetscape plans for Beaver St. and King Ave. bollards will
hopefully start this spring.
6. Report on Advertising
If you would like to share anything on Facebook or create a Facebook page for
your business please contact Donna Wood at info@enovationsdesigns.com.
7. Report on Special Events
Karen welcomed and thanked the parade committee for all their hard work
(Wendy Westwood, Vicky Sautner, Jane Black, Debbie Miller, Linda Hansen)
They are always looking for new volunteers with new ideas, please contact Karen
if you are able to help.
Canada 150 will be celebrated in Newcastle on June 24th (possible parade date)
and July 1st with fireworks and family activities.
The Santa Parade is scheduled for November 19, 2017 starting with fireworks at
5:30pm.
Harvest Festival is scheduled for October 7, 2017. If anyone is interested in
helping organize part of this event please let us know.
a. Moved: Joyce King
b. Seconded: Sean Brown
c. carried
8. Officers of the BIA
The Board remains the same this year:
President: Valentine Lovekin
Vice President: Karen Bastas
Treasurer: Theresa Vanhaverbeke
Secretary: Marni Lewis
Advertising Chair: Catherine Peterson
Safety & Décor Chair: Jacky Foxall
Events Chair: Diana Stephenson
If anyone is interested in taking on the Treasurer’s position, Theresa would be
willing to train you this year, as this is her last year in the position.
9. New Business:
The Mayor thanked the businesses for what they do throughout the community.
10. Motion to Adjourn
a. Moved: Theresa Vanhaverbeke
b. Seconded: John Bugelli
c. Carried