HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-08 MinutesNewcastle BIA MINUTES February 8, 2018
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Attendance: Joyce King, Marni Lewis, Donna Wood, Janeen Calder, Tracey Yates, Karen
Bastas, Sheila Hall, Theresa Vanhavebeke, Pierre (spectator)
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Ann Harley, Catherine Peterson, Helen Vatandoust
1. Attendance taken.
2. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
3. Approval of December Minutes:
Motion to accept: Theresa Vanhaverbeke Seconded: Janeen Calder
4. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
5. Council Report - Wendy Partner
Wendy advised us that Council will be going to the OMB and fighting the developer
regarding the Ruddell development plans. They will be hiring a lawyer and a planner. The
residents would rather see townhouses built and no commercial space.
The Brookhouse condos are almost done, some residents are expected to move in the end of
March.
Tenzin's building is ready to begin anytime now.
Clarke highschool is expected to close in 2020 with a new school in the Ruddell subdivision.
There are NO Canada Day plans in Newcastle or Bowmanville right now. Council did not put
aside any money in the budget for it. If you or any group would like to get involved in planning
something please contact Karen Bastas- karenl bastas@sympatico.ca
6. President's Report: n/a
7. Treasurer's Report:
This is Theresa's last report as Treasurer. Leslie Ray will be taking over the Treasurer
role, Thank you Leslie!
As of January 31, 2018 the balance is $59,408.17 ($50,000 of that is to come out for
the gateway signs). We are expecting the 2018 levy check shortly.
8. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
Karen received the invoice from Shear Display for the wreath install, she will forward
it to Theresa. We are going to inquire with Shear Display about the condition of the
current flags and wreaths and see how many more years we can get out of them. We
are interested in updating the street decor if anyone with an eye for decor would like
to have input in the new options it would be appreciated. You can contact Theresa-
theresa@syvan.com
Advertising:
January stats from website and Facebook are both up and we are getting more likes
for Facebook page.
Special Events:
a) Easter Scavenger Hunt- Last year A Gift of Art organized this family fun event.
We will inquire if they are planning to do it again this year. If so, it will be
Saturday, March 31, 2018.
b) Christmas Tree Lighting - Janeen Calder has looked into planning this event. A
portion of the street would be closed with fun activities happening along the
street. She is contacting the Town Hall for a date prior to the Santa Parade which
is scheduled for November 18th. This will give businesses an opportunity to open
their doors and host a fun kids activity (popcorn, tattoos, roasted chestnuts, hot
cider, mulled wine, horse and wagon rides, carollers). We are looking for a
committee to help if you are interested contact Janeen - janeenrmt@hotmail.com
9. CBOT:
CBOT will be attending our meetings from now on. They are open to helping with any
concerns the BIA has. Sheila discussed the Smartreit property (old RONA building) is
available again and they are already reaching out to other interested buyers. The
Bowmanville Hospital expansion fundraising initiative is a top priority for them and
should be for many local businesses. They have been very involved in the Hospice
planning that is happening. It is CBOT 20th Anniversary this year and they have lots
of events planned to help celebrate the milestone. Toyotas phase 1 of the Distribution
Centre is starting to build this spring, creating 150 jobs. Phase 2 will happen a couple
years later.
10. Chamber News:
The AGM will be February 27th at the Town Hall. 6pm Social, 7pm dinner. $20/
members.
11. CIP:
They are having a joint meeting with Courtice, Bowmanville and Orono. The focus will
be accessibility and grants available. In 2017 all the grant money that was available for
Newcastle was not used. If you have any need for accessibility look into the grants
available.
12. New Business:
Buddha Belly Bakery will be opening in the Freedom 55 location this
spring/summer. They specialize in gluten free products.
13. Next meeting, Thursday March 8, 2018 @ 9:OOam
14. Motion to adjourn meeting by Joyce King, seconded by Janeen Calder