HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-10 MinutesNewcastle BIA Meeting, Thursday, August 10, 2017
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1. Attendance taken: Theresa chaired the meeting.
Attendance: Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Karen Bastas, Valentine Lovekin, Lina Schmahl,
Tracey Blakeney -Yates, Ann Harley, Donna Wood, Helen Vatandoust.
Regrets: Marni Lewis, Wendy Partner, Waizse Brown, Catherine Peterson, Joyce King,
Greg Lewis
2. Meeting called to order at 9:OOam.
3. Approval of June minutes. Motion to accept: Ann Harley. Seconded: Helen
Vatandoust.
4. Business arising from Minutes: N/A.
5. President's report: Valentine suggested the Newcastle BIA might want to put together
a list of issues and concerns regarding business development. This list will then be
given to the Councillors as they prepare for the 2018 election.
6. Treasurer's report: the current balance is $78,932.88. Monies for Canada Day have
come out of the account. The banners still have to be paid for.
7. Council report: N/A.
8. Committee reports:
* Safety and Decor: N/A
* Advertising: the website is good. Facebook page in July is up 14 more likes to a total
of 920 likes.
* Special Events: Harvest Festival: Lina will be taking it on. It will be held on Saturday
October 7th. Lina has been in touch with various people such as John Albi from RONA
who will organize the vintage cars and tractors. Jim Barchard from the Newcastle Lions
has been contacted and the dog walk will continue this year. Lina has spoken to
Christine McSorley of the Newcastle Reporter. Lina to let Donna know of any updates
during the planning process for Donna to advertise and do the posters. Theresa will
touch base with Joyce King to see where the Fall Fest signs are. It might be a good idea
to purchase banners similar to those for Canada Day. Karen has a book with all
contacts and vendors which she will pass on to Lina. Karen also mentioned that the
municipality has an event book. Theresa will go to the municipality to find the book. Ann
Harley suggested Lina get a committee together so that tasks can be delegated. We will
be looking for sponsors. Helen to talk to Blanca at the Early Years, the Historical
Society, Wendy Westwood for delivering flyers and Gabrielle Bell for the contact for
music in the gazebo. Marni will send out an e.mail to the businesses to see which ones
will be participating and using the space in front of their business. Lina can be reached
at linaschmahl@gmail.com.
* Canada Day: bills and money are still coming in. A full report will follow in the Fall. It
was a huge success - the best so far. There were lots of volunteers and lots of new
ideas.
* Santa Breakfast: November 25th. The Vatandoust Sirrs team will be organizing it.
* Santa Parade: November 19th. Looking for sponsors.
9. CBOT: An information session will be held on Friday August 25th from 1:OOpm to
3:OOpm at the Newcastle Public Library Meeting Room. CBOT will be asking a few short
questions to help them form messaging to future businesses and customers. An e.mail
reminder should go out to all local businesses as a reminder.
10. Chamber News: N/A.
11. CIP: "Welcome to Newcastle" sign has been started near to the Fire Dept.
12. New business:
* SmartREIT Development Waverley Rd and Baseline West, Bowmanville. Nobody
came to the BIA meeting to talk about this.
* West end Newcastle building development: Theresa mentioned that someone had
asked her if there would be commercial in this building which there will be. It may be a
good idea for the BIA to write a letter of concern to the municipality regarding this
development, noting the more there is commercial there, the less people will come into
the downtown area. The BIA may need to look at its mandate regarding location.
13. Next meeting, Thursday September 14th, 2017.
14. Adjournment: meeting was adjourned at 10:10am. Motion to adjourn by Theresa
Vanhaverbeke and seconded by Helen.