HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-09 MinutesNewcastle BIA
MINUTES
February 9, 2017
www.villageofnewcastle.ca
Attendance: Catherine Peterson,Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Marni Lewis, Helen
Vatandoust, Valentine Lovekin, Donna Wood, Karen Bastas, Guest - Victoria Sautner
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Ann Harley, Krista Klawitter, Waisze Brown, Councillor Wendy
Partner
1.Attendance taken. Karen chaired the meeting
2.Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
3.Approval of December Minutes:
Motion to accept: H. Vatandoust Seconded: C. Peterson
4. Business Arising from Minutes:
Overhead street banner poles are laying in the ditch (Massey Rd./Hwy 2 area)
ready for Spring installation.
5. Guest - Victoria Saunter
Victoria would like to create a Marketing Coordinator position with in the BIA.
Victoria has been involved with many BIA events in Newcastle, she ran the
Harvest Festival, she was on the 2016 santa parade committee, and she has put
many volunteer hours in both of these events. She would be the main contact
all the BIA sponsored events in town. She would help with the committees,
recruit volunteers from outside sources to help plan and run the events, and
keep planning records for future event committees to use as reference when
taking over an event. She would promote all events happening within the BIA on
all social media outlets (Facebook, website, twitter, google plus, instagram).
The BIA is considering the offer until our next meeting. We currently have
Donna Wood looking after our website updates and facebook page posts.
6. President’s Report:
The empty “Rona” building in Bowmanville is in the planning stages to be an
Outlet Mall. Carlos Salazar from the Clarington Planning Department will be
presenting the plans for this development to the BIA on Tuesday, February
14th at 9:00am at the Town Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend the
presentation.
7. Treasurer’s Report:
As of January 31st. bank balance adjusted for outstanding cheques:
$69,125.88 . Looking for 2018 Treasurer, please email theresa@syvan.com
to discuss what is involved.
8. Council Report: n/a
9. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
Some of the wreaths were not taken down, Theresa is going to look into this.
Advertising:
If you are interested on advertising on the www.villageofnewcastle.ca website,
Rates start at $99 - $199 depending on size and what you would like to.
Please contact Catherine at Curves for more details.
Special Events:
a) There will not be a scavenger hunt for Easter this year.
b) 2017 Canada Day is being planned for July 1. If you would like to get
involved and help with the planning, day of event or behind the scenes,
contact Karen at karen1bastas@sympatico.ca
10. Chamber News:
Jane Black is the new President. The AGM will be Thursday, February 23,
2017, at 6:30pm, held at the Town Hall. Cost this year is $20/person
11. CIP: n/a
12. New Business:
a)The Vatandoust Team publishes “On the House” magazine that is being
mailed out to households. If you have an event you would like added to their
calendar of events please contact them.
b)Syvan Development is in the S.P.A. stages for building an additional 91 senior
apartments at Parkview. They have asked for a letter from the BIA showing
their support for this development.
c) We would like to welcome Nav Balsara of Professional Hearing Services of
Newcastle, 300 King Ave. E. to the BIA. They are having their grand opening
on March 2nd (cake cutting at 1:30pm) Everyone is welcome to join them.
d) Spects Optical is now part of the BIA. They recently moved to 279 King Ave.
E. Welcome Jessica!
e) “New Bloom’s” has moved into the building that Appleblossoms was in.
13.
Next meeting, Thursday March 9, 2017 @ 9:00am
14.
Motion to adjourn meeting by C. Peterson, seconded by M. Lewis