HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-12ODBIA Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2020
9:00 a.m. Buttercup Hollow Pantry
Present: Frank Maitland
Karen Lowery
Julie Cashin-Oster
Councillor Margaret Zwart
Guest: Scott Story — Orono Events
Regrets: Kim
Tammy Rendell
Ashlen Morrison
Absent:
Motion by Frank M., seconded by Councillor Zwart
THAT the minutes of the meeting January 16, 2020 be approved. Carried.
Motion: Approval of the Agenda Julie Cashin-Oster, Second: Karen Lowery
Karen update
Bike racks — Karen met with Faye regarding location, used Jim Boat bike club — he suggested where the cross lines are —
no parking, fix it station — Karen explained why, he said some places it had been vandalized, he said some are not being
used. He said the one in Courtice isn't being used — Karen asked if that one could be moved into Orono. Karen —
mentioned the e-station for cars in town. We are a half way point, also a plug in for e-bikes. If we are going to be an
ecotourism place. Karen will have water refill station at the store.
Meeting with Eleanor Cook with OCC March 4, 2020 — Highlights: Eco Tourism is the new buzz word, Ministry of
Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture industries. We are in Region 6 — York, Durham Headwaters RTO — Regional tourism
organization. A visitor is someone coming for more than 40 miles away and spends money in the community. Our
tourism industry: Antiques (vintage), downtown, Crown Lands (cross promotion, ecology), Orono Fair, Orono Park,
overnight stays, town hall events, historical downtown (product to market). Options: Visit downtown on brochures from
Orono Fair, Orono as a destination, overnight stays (promote B&Bs more), Film (town hall), Mosport, streams & forest —
Crown Lands, agriculture, Brimacombe and accessible skiing.
Big sign — Fair grounds is up for rent why not us to promote the town.
1. Web update — Frank and Scott and Karen. Work to develop a logo, need to focus on business, drive people into the
downtown. Not just tourism. Two quotes — Brian Rutherford and another. website up by July and a brochure.
2. Financial Update
CIBC balance - February 20 was $29,442.68. Tammy now has a card; she can access balance we should be fine
getting monthly financials
3. Upcoming Event — update
Easter Egg Hunt — April, 11, 2020
Committee Chair: Scott S., Heather M.
Still looking for someone to be the bunny. Scott has all the eggs.
4. Orono Economic Development Strategy — update
Pretty much the OCC meeting.
5. Holiday Wreaths/Lights — update: Scott & Frank
Scott connected with a sales rep — sale going on right now until March 31. Your inquiry actually comes at the perfect
time as all of our pole displays are currently on sale until the end of the Month. We are looking at a 7' Snow fall
display. All displays come with the pole mounting bracket required for installation and can be customized to a colour
of our choosing. Each display is made from a zinc plated, powder coated steel frame and is then dressed with
commercial grade LED rope light. We will save approx. $1000 if ordered by March 31.
Motion for Scott and Frank to place the order for 10 Snowfall displays at $899.10 each
Motion by Karen L., seconded by Julie C-0.
THAT the Scott S and Frank M place the order for 10 Snowfall displays at $899.10 each, to be paid for with the big
box money received in December 2019 to replace old downtown street decorations. Carried.
6. Oronofest
We need someone to run it — lots of people to help. Sandy reached out to vendors to see if they would participate at
Car Show or Antique festival.
7. New Business
Balance of Big Box Money - $20,000
New Benches/chairs in the downtown — update, Tuesday morning at 9 am bench meeting, get application filled up
for Capstone. Municipality will get a quote — Faye making sure we are doing it right. Marg to check with other BIAS
ask if they are looking to buy benches.
Recycle Bins — Margaret to check with region about recycling bins. Options. Working towards green community.
Meeting Place — we will need to revisit. Maybe alternate businesses.
Flowers downtown — Motion by Karen L., Second by Julie C-0. That The Garden Path be contracted as in previous
years to provide the flowers/plants for the street planters and hanging baskets. Carried.
Sign update — Gavin got some quotes (after the TORONTO sign thing) — 6ft tall letters — 3400. 4ft tall letter 2700.
Pursue — asking Orono Fair Board assist cost of letters.
Event idea - Winter fest — can bring snow in from Brimacombe. Out door rink around the track — have the sign.
Margaret to look into the cost of getting a car e-station, grant money available, library lot. Look cheaper for wreaths
— use some of that money. We only have $20,000 left — Capstone money we can we apply every year; Karen is
applying for bench money this year. Average bench $1500. Karen asked for quotes on 4 styles. 6' bench. Quote for 4-
6 benches. Faye is checking with region on number/size we can have. Steel frame, recycled plastic, durable. We
could refit our benches we already have with recycled plastic. Our benches have the same metal legs.
Tourism event — Aurora — March 30. Film info — Durham Region
Micro brewery — all permits done. Start digging in April ?
Time adjourned: 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 9, 2020