HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-14 MinutesNewcastle BIA MINUTES June 14, 2018
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Attendance: Valentine Lovekin, Marni Lewis, Donna Wood, Janeen Calder, Karen Bastas,
Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Leslie Ray, Helen Vatandoust, Councillor Wendy Partner, Ann Harley,
Lena Schmahl, Laura Knox, Bonnie Wrightman, Tanis Emmett, Karthika, Pam Derry, Catherine
Peterson
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Joanna Bastas, Kevin Adams, Tracey Yates
1. Attendance taken.
2. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
3. Approval of May Minutes:
Motion to accept: Lena Schmahl Seconded: Janeen Calder
4. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
5. Council Report - Wendy Partner
The parking lot and retaining wall at the Town Hall are being repaired.
Bond Head - Mill St S sidewalk will be starting soon.
Lakebreeze Dr. And Church St. will be getting surface treatment shortly.
The Snug patio, Buddha Belly Bakery and Newcastle Griddle have all open in the last
couple of weeks.
Gracefields 37 unit townhouses have begun construction.
A dental office is expected to open in the old Busters building.
Sticks and Tones that played at the first concert in the park are a free band, paid for
by Farm fresh if anyone is looking for entertainment.
Dessert Planters are a new planter that holds water longer, Clarington is looking at using
these planters in the future.
There was a question about the new gateway signs not coming on at night, Wendy is
going to inquire about why?
6. President's Report:
With the recent provincial elections the funding for the Lakeridge Hospital plans is still in
place.
7. Treasurer's Report:
At the end of May the balance is $74,600. $50,000 will be coming out in June for the
gateway signs. E -Transfer are now accepted by the BIA. If you have any questions
about this contact Leslie Ray for details of how to use it.
8. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
Flowers baskets and banners are up. Troy is watering the flowers again this summer.
If you are walking by the planter boxes at Beaver feel free to pull a weed or two out.
The BIA is responsible for their maintenance.
Advertising:
We have 1086 likes on Facebook. Lots of interest regarding the following posts -The
Newcastle House ketchup question, Historical Society, the Snug's patio opening,
Tanis Emmett Bridal, Harvest Festival Vendor Search.
Instagram might be a more engaging platform for the BIA and social media.....we are
going to look at setting up an account.
Special Events:
a) Harvest Festival - They are planning on having vendors set up inside the Town
Hall this year, as well as outside on the street. The street will be closed from
Beaver to Church.
b) Canada Day - A group from the Gift of Art are meeting to try and plan an event on
July 1 st in Memorial Park, behind the library. The BIA does not object to
supporting a plan for Canada Day. Karen moved and Helen seconded.
c) The Tree Lighting event is gathering ideas, possibly have a contest for
businesses to decorate their windows.
9. CBOT:
Recently CBOT hosted a speaker from Canopy, the #1 Medical Cannabis
Company in the world. They had a large crowd attend the Town Hall for the
event.
June 19 they are having a walking tour of Camp 30
June 21 is their Annual Golf Tournament
June 26 is the lunch with the Regional Chair
CBOT is always happy to share and help promote any events you are having,
just let them know.
10. Chamber News:
There have been some mail issues with the businesses that operate out of the
Town Hall. The Chamber is looking into the problem with Canada Post and will
keep us posted.
11. CIP:
There are still grants available if you are considering any facade or accessibility
changes.
12. Guest Speaker - Laura Know, Clarington Tourism
There are Clarington events and Maps available at the tourism office for anyone
who wants them for their business. June 23rd is a summer kick off party at the
office, there will be a bbq, kids activities. They have just stared testing cross
advertising with a company called the `Big Click'. They will present a report on
their finding at the September meeting.
Pam Derry, Durham Radio
Pam presented a summer radio promo for businesses interested in radio
advertising. This is not in the BIAs budget right now and will be discussed at a
future budget meeting.
12. New Business:
The Gift of Arts Art Show is July 7 & 8 at the Arena. Its a free event with lots of
amazing artists, music, a bistro, and kids activities. They are looking for
volunteers to help that day if you or someone you know are interested.
13. Next meeting, Thursday July 12, 2018 @ 9:00am
14. Motion to adjourn meeting by Donna Wood, seconded by Ann Harley