HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-11Newcastle BIA MINUTES April 11, 2019
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Attendance: Marni Lewis, Janeen Calder, Helen Vatandoust, Leslie Ray, Jane Black, Theresa
Vanhaverbeke, Donna Wood, Lena Schmahl, Joanna Bastas, Tracy Yates
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Ann Harley, Valentine Lovekin, Karen Bastas, Granville Anderson
Attendance taken.
1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. Chaired by Theresa
2. Approval of March Minutes:
Motion to accept: Jane Black Seconded: Janeen Calder
4. Business Arising from Minutes:
Marg Zwart looked into the lack of building permit and the deficient fencing at Busters.
The following is the staff's response: I have had one of my inspectors visit the site and
we will be following up with the owner to have the fence removed where it is not required
and reinstate where it is required when they resume construction. We will also get them
to post the permit. Brent
5. Council Report - n/a
6. President's Report:
n/a
7. Treasurer's Report:
Our current bank balance is $31,800.00. Leslie will be following up with the
Municipality for the $10,000 buffer we requested.
8. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
The flowers have been ordered for the baskets.
Advertising:
The website is getting 2300 page views, top searches are for the Town hall, the
business directory and the events calendar. Facebook has 1400 likes, and 4200 post
reach. Top posts were Massey House pizza night, Buddha Belly vegan cheese, The
Snug on St. Paddy's day, Kim Alldread, Pedi and Nail.
A local business not located in the BIA territory has inquired about membership. They
cannot be a BIA member but can join the Chamber of Commerce. Donna will put
together a price guide for non-BIA members to advertise on the
www.villageofnewcastle.ca website.
Special Events:
Tracy Yates is going to prepare an events letter for the BIA businesses to see
what and when the events will be held this year and to let them know that the
event committees will be approaching them for a donation at different times of
the year.
Theresa is going to follow up with Granville Anderson regarding the Municipal
grants and sponsorships available to the BIA.
a) Town Hall Lighting - The committee is looking at a new company that installs
commercial Christmas lights.
b) Breakfast with Santa- Hall is booked for November 30th.
c) Santa Parade - They are having a meeting at the end of April. They always
welcome new people that are interested in getting involved.
d) Easter Scavenger Hunt - Please make sure your questions are sent in to the Gift
of Art if you are planning on participating.
e) Harvest Festival - The theme this year will be a Country Fair feel. New this year
will be goat yoga. They have a country musician lined.
f) Canada Day - The Gift of Art and RONA are organizing this event. They have
received a $5000 grant from Heritage Canada.
9. CBOT:
AGM is Thursday, April 25.
10. Chamber News:
The new directory will be out in May. Their Annual Home Show is May 26 at the
Newcastle Arena.
11. CIP:
Their next meeting is April 18th
12. New Business:
n/a
13. Next meeting, Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 9am.
14. Motion to adjourn meeting by Janeen Calder, seconded by Helen Vatandoust