HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-14Newcastle BIA MINUTES November 14th, 2019
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Attendance: Marni Lewis, Janeen Calder, Helen Vatandoust, Lina Schmahl, Theresa
Vanhaverbeke, Debbie Miller, Adam Jeronimo (CBOT), Granville Anderson, Tracy Yates, Karen
Bastas
Regrets: Leslie Ray, Greg Lewis, Valentine Lovekin, Donna Wood, Ken Easby, Jane Black
Attendance taken.
1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Approval of August Minutes:
Tracy Yates Seconded by: Janeen Calder
4. Business Arising from Minutes:
Proposed dates for the joint BIA meeting are November 25 or 26. Most of us
were available November 25th, I will pass that info on to Bowmanville and
Orono and report back.
5. Council Report:
The Firehall report is expected in the next 2-3 weeks.The MOC has a
scholarship available to low income families in the community. You can
register at the library, a Public Information Centre will be scheduled for more
information.
6. President's Report:
n/a
7. Treasurer's Report:
There was a budget meeting held and they have requested to increase the levy to
$40,000. That will come forward at the AGM.
Current bank balance is $17,718
8. Committee Reports:
Safety Et Decor:
The wreaths are going up by Friday, November 15th. The planters at beaver are
done and look great.
Businesses are responsible for clearine the snow in front of their businesses.
The BIA will do an initial plow but you must continue to keep it clear throughout
the day. You will be responsible if anyone slips and falls while walking on your
property.
Advertising:
Facebook likes are up to 1566, posts are reaching 26,782. Top posts are: Harvest
Festival Thank you, Harvest Festival Photo Gallery, Paint N Pour Evening, Santa
Parade, New Real Estate office, Lisa Malcolm, Remembrance Day Service.
Website stats- 7840 page views
Special Events:
a) Town Hall Lighting - 11 business will be participating. The road is closed from
Mill St to North St at 5:30pm. The countdown is at 6pm and runs until 8pm.
b) Breakfast with Santa- Plans are coming along, we are all ready for the day.
c) Santa Parade - 67 floats are booked. They are looking for volunteers from
4:15-5:30 to sell wands. The trees are being set up at the Rec Centre and will
be on display until December 15th. There are 15 trees and 4 wreaths available
to win.
d) Harvest Festival - nothing to report
e) Canada Day - nothing to report
9. CBOT:
They can confirm one of the units in the old Busters building has been confirmed to
be a Bubble Tea. Strudellicious, currently located in the In Town Gallery in
Bowmanville will be moving into the old food bank location. CBOTs first Economic
Summit is November 20th.
10. Chamber News:
November 21 is a networking event at the BOAA 6:30-8pm
11. CIP:
There is money available to any business looking to upgrade their facade, signage,
accessibility. Contact the Planning Dept. at the MOC. Or see the link
www.ctarington.net/en/do-business/newcastle.asp
12. New Business:
13. Next meeting, Thursday, December 12th, 2019 at gam.
14. Motion to adjourn meeting by Helen Vatandoust seconded by Janeen Calder