HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-14 MinutesOrono BIA Meeting Minutes
Sept. 14, 2017, 8 a.m.
Upstairs at the Village Bake Shop
Present - Guest: Carlos Salazar, Sheila Hall, Scott Storey. Members: Yvonne Maitland, Tino Montopoli,
Margaret Zwart, Joan Butts, Karen Lowery. Regrets: Wendy Partner.
Motion to spend up to $20,00 from big box money on economic development plan, passed
unanimously.
Sheila is looking for letters of support from businesses and organizations for the application to OMAFRA
for funding for the economic development plan for Orono. Letters should be sent to mayor and council.
Clarington cycle group should be one of the groups consulted for the plan.
Minutes of last meeting approved.
Treasurer reports bank balance of $2,165.96.
BIA interested in having a agency liquor store downtown rather than working to maintain a store in the
Armstrong plaza
Scott reported that planning is going well for the Not Just a Car Show event for Sept. 30. His committee
wants a members from the BIA to sit on the committee. Marg as agreed to attend meeting when
possible but not be a member. 23 cars registered in the show so far.
Scott also reported the Santa Clause parade is going to bigger and better, November 25.
Yvonne will write a letter to the Orono Fair Board indicating we would like to dialogue about a parking
plan. "No Parking" signs went up on Wednesday morning on Park Street for the Fair.
Yvonne, Karen and Joan will interview the three applicants for bookkeeping position.
Durham Region will be contacted to enforce waste bylaw downtown, specifically that garbage not be
put out on Wednesday afternoon for Thursday morning collection.
Lisa will liaise with Bonnie Wilson to work on a tree lighting event for Christmas this year.
Next meeting, Oct. 19 5 p.m. Sonnys Restaurant.
Meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m.