HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-13 MinutesBOARD OF MANAGEMENT
BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Management held at
6:30 p. m., on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Committee Room 1-C in the
Bowmanville Library.
Present: Gilpin, Graham Davis (Eatery 777), Paul Wirch (Municipality),
Laura Holmes,
Members: E. Lucas, G. Lucas, C. Holmes, R. Hooper, M. James, J. Barry
Absent: C. Hooper
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, who then recognized that
Paul Wirch was present on behalf of the Planning Department of the
Municipality to bring an up -date on the secondary plan to the downtown,
including the former Goodyear factory. He reported that the Municipality
had hired a consultant. Further he invited a member of the Board of
Management to become a member on the committee studying this
development. The Chairman thanked Witch for this opportunity.
Moved by C. Holmes, seconded by James,
THAT the Minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as circulated.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence was received from Classic Displays and Canada Post
Moved by R. Holmes, seconded by Barry,
That the correspondence be received and filed.
"CARRIED"
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The Treasurer presented his report as follows:
Current Account $ 85288.51
GIC #1 409000.00
GIC#2 55534.12
Total $ 53,822.63
Moved by Barry, seconded by R. Hooper,
THAT the Treasurer's Report be adopted as presented. `CARRIED"
Reports:
Council Liaison: No report.
Events: Holmes stated that the Girls' Night Out event saw more stores
participating, more non-commercial businesses open during the evening (35
participating) and the presence of CHFI and CTV.
Membership Relations: Barry stated that one new business had opened
called Trudalious.
Streetscape: No report.
Communications: James stated that the problems with the program will be
corrected.
Web Site: No report.
Media Relations: R. Hooper reported that C. Hooper will be receiving help
with managing this portfolio.
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The "BUSINESS ARISING" from the previous meeting, that the
Municipality would not allow the closing of the Downtown for the whole
day of the Moonlight Magic event, but would agree to close it from 1;00
p. m. to allow for the set-up of the Christmas Market on the day of the Tree
Lighting Ceremony.
Under "NEW BUSINESS", Lucas read a letter from the OBIAA inviting the
Bowmanville BIA to participate in a provincial government program which
would see the OBIAA receive $50,000 to pay for two employees to survey
the participating BIA's and prepare a written report on each. The Board
members showed no interest in participating.
"Lucas wished all the members of the Bowmanville BIA a Merry Christmas
and a happy and prosperous New Year."
Moved by James, seconded by R. Hooper,
THAT the Meeting be adjourned.
"CiAiRRIED"
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Committee
Room 1-C in the Bowmanville Library at 6:30 p. m.