HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-14ODBIA Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2020
9:00 a.m. Terrens Wellness
Present: Frank Maitland
Karen Lowery
Julie Cashin-Oster
Guest: Scott Story — Orono Events
Via Zoom — Allister Macrea, Kelly Addison
NOTE: Small meeting — social distancing with some members joining through ZOOM
Motion by Frank M., seconded by Julie C.
THAT the minutes of the meeting April 9, 2020 be approved. Carried.
Motion: Approval of the Agenda Julie Cashin-Oster, Second: Karen Lowery
1. Web update —vote on a designer.
After some discussion — noting that 368 Durham is more local, more flexible — they are familiar with Orono (OAS, Soper
Creek Yarn and Orono Weekly Times are satisfied clients). Studio Peterborough had more of an urban style
Motion by Karen L., seconded by Frank M.
THAT the BIA goes with 368 Durham as our web designer. Carried.
2. Financial Update
CIBC balance — not available
3. Vote on the bench company & # of benches
Motion by Karen L., seconded by Frank M.
THAT we go with the Accessible Riverside Bench from Classic Displays — in sand. THAT the BIA will order four at this time,
with the possibility or increasing the order to six pending funding decision from CAPSTONE. Carried.
4. Discussion on Orono market website — website will be a market place style — click on logo go directly to your website.
5. Check with Scott on flowers for downtown — flowers have been ordered and the OHS will be planting them the first
week of June. Colours are raspberry, blue and pink tones.
6. Possible for BIA to preview the brochure info for Orono — Karen provided a print out of Sandy's draft. She will circulate
for input for next month's meeting.
7. EV Stations in Orono — Karen update. Karen and Julie spoke with Doran (municipality) and Adam Jeronimo (CBOT)
regarding EV stations in Orono. We suggested the library parking lot. Adam is going to check possible locations that
are near a transformer and get back to us.
8. Allister M. — screens for business, pay through BIA? BIA decided that they will not pay for screens — if you wish to
get one it is your responsibility.
9. Veridian update — Frank regarding condition of plugs — he called but no response. Will try again.
10. New Chair for Orono Economic Development Strategy Committee — not resolved.
Time adjourned: 10:15 Next meeting: Thursday, June 11, 2020