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BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Management held at 6:30 p.
m., on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Committee Room 1-C in the
Bowmanville Library.
Present: Gilpin
Members: Lucas, Barry, Hooper, Holmes, Rezazada, McDonald
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, who then recognized that
there were no delegations present
Moved by Rezazada, seconded by Hooper,
THAT the Minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as circulated.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence was received from the Planning Department of the
Municipality of Clarington, Overdrive Race and Relay Series, and Barbara
Patterson.
Moved by Rezazada, seconded by Holmes,
That the correspondence be received and filed.
"CARRIED'
The Treasurer presented his report as follows:
Current Account $ 16,183.87
GIC #1 60,000.00
GIC#2 5,243.04
Total $ 81,426.91
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Moved by Hooper, seconded by McDonald,
THAT the Treasurer's Report be adopted as presented. `CARRIED"
Reports:
Council Liaison: Hooper reported that he had spoken to the Town Staff
about construction in the Downtown and about the trip hazards which are
marked on the sidewalk.
Events: Holmes stated that the preparations for the up -coming Apple
Festival and Craft Sale are complete.
Membership Relations: McDonald reported that there are two new
businesses opening the Downtown, one is a cosmetic eyelashes business and
the other is called Brianna's Bakery.
Streetscape: No report.
Communications: Holmes stated that all the email addresses of the
businesses that have left the Downtown have been removed and the new
ones added.
Board of Trade: No report.
Web Site: Rezazada reported that some of the videos are now appearing on
the Website, however the Bluesberry Festival was missed.
Media Relations: No report. Gilpin asked Hooper if Carrie could submit a
short written report when she cannot be at the Board meeting. All is running
well to date.
There was no `BUSINESS ARISING" from the previous meeting.
Under "NEW BUSINESS", Gilpin was asked to direct a letter to the
Municipal Clerk, Anne Greentree, regarding File #Pll.GE requesting the
starting date of the King Street streetscape project so that the members can
be informed.
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Next Lucas reported that the Firehouse Youth have volunteered to paint over
the graffiti in the Downtown, and the CPR bridge, if they are supplied with
the necessary paint and brushes by the owners of the affected buildings.
Gilpin was directed by the Board to write to Derrick McKay of Overdrive
Race and Relay Series telling him the details of the Board's policy regarding
the use of the Bowmanville BIA's cross street banner poles, and stating that
no funds are available from the BIA to assist in this endeavor.
Lucas then read a letter from Barbara Patterson announcing her decision to
resign form her position as Manager of Operations. The Board members
expressed their surprise and regret on learning of her decision.
Moved by Rezazada, seconded by Barry,
THAT the Meeting be adjourned.
"CARRIED"
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Committee
Room 1-C in the Bowmanville Library at 6:30 p. m.