HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-11Newcastle BIA MINUTES February 11, 2021
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Attendance: Janeen Calder, Helen Vatandoust, Marni Lewis, Joanna Rolf (Newcastle
Physiotherapy) Valentine Lovekin, Jane Black, Councillor Marg Zwart, Theresa Vanhaverbeke,
Tracey Yates, Councillor Granville Anderson, Bonnie Wrightman-CBOT
Regrets: Donna Wood, Greg Lewis
1. Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m.
2. Approval of December Minutes:
Moved by: Tracey Yates Seconded by: Helen Vatandoust CARRIED
Received AGM Minutes
Moved by: Janeen Calder Seconded by: Helen Vatandoust CARRIED
3. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
4. President's Report : n/a
5. Council Report:
Council is currently in budget deliberations.
Newcastle is getting an additional accessible parking spot, Marg will look into where
the spot is going to be.
The Go bus service to Newcastle has ended due to lack of ridership. On demand
service is available through the Region. Call and schedule when you want to be
picked up on an individual basis. This will continue until post covid.
Marg will follow up on the status of Newcastle Streetscape plans.
Granville will follow up on the planting of trees in our downtown core, after many
have been cut down.
Inquire about sidewalk repairs to 29 King Ave. W.
Suggested to invite Steve Brake, Director of Public Works to our next BIA meeting,
Marg will reach out to him.
6. Treasurer's Report:
The Audit has been submitted to MOC by Leslie.
Sue at Dodd Et Anthony will be doing our bookkeeping, Marni will coordinate with her
to get the monthly report for the meeting.
A motion to add Marni Lewis and Janeen Calder as signing authorities on behalf of
the BIA.
Moved by: Theresa Vanhaverbeke Seconded by: Jane Black CARRIED
7. Committee Reports:
Safety Et Decor:
Pat Carmichael has volunteered to order the flower baskets for the Spring.
In September, Marni will post the old wreaths on social media to sell for $25.00
We have sent a request to Council requesting to use the west end money for the
new Christmas light decor. We will hear their decision by March 1st. Then firm up
our order.
Advertising:
The Municipality is looking at possibly hiring someone to look after the social media
for all 3 BIAs (Newcastle, Orono and Bowmanville) we expressed our interest if this
happens.
Special Events:
a) Town Hall Lighting - Janeen has sent a request to the Mayor to get the lighting
funded by MOC. Marg advised it is not in the current budget. The cost is
around $4500.
b) Breakfast with Santa- Potentially November 27th
c) Santa Parade - n/a
d) Harvest Festival - n/a
8. CBOT -
Re -opening of the Economy on February 16th, lots of questions about who can open?
Durham Health feels confident about "red" zone opening and asking businesses to
be ready. We are looking into a sign template for store capacity.
The Digital Main Street contract has been extended to March 26th for 1 team
member, Tyler. He will be in Newcastle to offer free services if you are interested.
Two questions we have for Newcastle businesses, email me with your answers/
thoughts to bonnieCcbot.ca:
Are CBOT efforts valuable?
What else can we do to support you?
9. Chamber News: n/a
10. CIP:
The current CIP Covid1 9 Grant from the MOC is being revamped to make it
easier for businesses to apply, watch for that to be released.
11. New Business: n/a
12. Next meeting, Thursday, March 11th, 9:OOam at Town Hall
13. Motion to adjourn meeting by Janeen Calder seconded by Jane Black