HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-12Orono DBIA Meeting September, 12, 2019 — 9 am Apple Blossom Flower Shoppe
Present: Melissa Margaret, Karen Lowery, Yvonne Maitland, Heather Maitland, Julie Cashin-Oster,
Tammy Rydell, Gavin Crabb, Lisa Roy
Minutes of the August 1, 2019 meeting were approved.
Financial Report: As of August 31, 2019, bank balance is $12,967.00
Economic strategy Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 send out reminder to BIA members
Christmas Wreaths and Garlands
Recycle/sell old Christmas wreaths (12 wreaths). If we can sell them, we will donate money to Santa
Claus parade. Ian has given us a quote for $20,515.15 to purchase 10 48-inch wreaths. These will
include LED lights and the quote includes installation.
Yvonne from Apple Blossom Flowers has quoted us $1,625.40 to purchase 32 9 ft artificial garlands
which can be placed on the black railing on the East side of Main St.
Motion: Karen Lowery
BIA to send a letter to the municipality to ensure that we will receive $22,140.55 from the big box
money to purchase wreaths and garlands.
Second: Julie Cashin-Oster
Motion Approved
Wreaths & decoration need to be up by November 121n
Santa Claus parade November, 23rd
Pumpkin Walk - Friday, November 1st 6:00-8:00 pm
Ask Mark Rutherford if me wants to MC.
Mel to ask the town hall board if we can partner and show a movie at 7 pm. Anyone that enters the
costume contests gets free admission to the movie. Selling snacks to offset costs of movie rental
Contest for the best adult costume and kids costume. Donations from local businesses to make a gift
basket for one adult and child winner.
Free hot chocolate: Yvonne will serve at Apple Blossom Flowers plus raffle for a free arrangement.
Posters: Mel will make for businesses to put up
Local residents remind them to donate their used Halloween pumpkins - Dave from Kendal Hills
Farms to feed to his livestock.: Mel to contact.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 am