HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-08 MinutesNewcastle BIA MINUTES March 8, 2018
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Attendance: Valentine Lovekin, Joyce King, Marni Lewis, Donna Wood, Janeen Calder, Karen
Bastas, Theresa Vanhavebeke, Debbie Miller, Leslie Ray, Helen Vatandoust, Joanna Bastas,
Councillor Wendy Partner, Mathieu and Arthur from Real Time Signs
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Ann Harley, Jennette Walsh
1. Attendance taken.
2. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
3. Approval of February Minutes:
Motion to accept: Theresa Vanhaverbeke Seconded: Helen Vatandoust
4. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
5. Council Report - Wendy Partner
Carlton Plummer is having a neighbourhood party in the port on June 23rd.
Tenzin has started his building on Beaver. The Hydro and Gas lines were marked wrong
and created the power outage.
Brookhouse is expecting to be finished in June now.
Busters has site plans submitted for inside renovations.
LCBO opening March 27th.
6. President's Report: n/a
7. Treasurer's Report:
As of February 28, 2018 the balance is $84,574.00. We did receive the 2018 tax levy
check for $35,000.00.
8. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
Theresa spoke to Shear Display and they advised the wreaths are in ok shape.We
could improve them by changing the lightbulbs to LED and add more lights. We will
probably need some newer decor to fill in some of the gaps and will get some ideas
from Shear Display. Wendy thought there might be a grant from Veridian or the
Municipality.
The Banners are in need of being replaced this year. Would any BIA
businesses be interested in sponsoring a banner with your name
on it? Just another way to promote your business!
Theresa will order hanging flowers baskets and flowers for the new sidewalk planter
boxes.
Advertising:
We have 1000 likes on Facebook. Lots of questions regarding the LCBO opening
and Gracefields building.
Special Events:
a) Easter Scavenger Hunt- The Gift of Art has been working hard on this event.
There are 18 businesses participating so far. Please share and promote the
event through your social media pages.
b) Christmas Tree Lighting - This event is scheduled for Friday, November 16th.
Janeen Calder has spoken to the Hall Board and they do not have lights for the
Town Hall. If there are any businesses in town that would like to donate lights,
we would like the Hall to be completely lit up. More details to follow. If you are
interested in helping contact Janeen - janeenrmt@hotmail.com
c) We will contact the Lions and Chamber of Commerce to see if they are interested
in organizing a Canada Day event this year.
9. CBOT. n/a
10. Chamber News: n/a
11. CIP:
There will be an Accessibility presentation in Bowmanville on April 19, 2018 at 7pm in
Council Chambers. This is for small businesses looking for grant information regarding
ramps, door buttons, railings.
12. New Business:
Our guests from Real Time Signs Mathieu and Arthur discussed their business of digital
signs, kiosks, anything to do with advertising they can work with. They are local and
would be interested in helping any business with their sign needs. Please confirm with
the Municipality prior to purchasing any signs as per the sign bylaw.
13. Next meeting, Thursday April 12, 2018 @ 9:OOam
14. Motion to adjourn meeting by Joyce King, seconded by Theresa Vanhaverbeke