HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-13Minutes Orono DBIA Meeting May 13, 2021— 8:00 am Zoom
Present: Karen Lowery, Julie Cashin-Oster, Councillor Margaret Zwart, Perry Kirkbride (Orono Town Hall), Tina
Barrie, Adam Jeronimo — Business Development Lead CBOT
Agenda: Updates on Benches & Bike Racks and Brochures, Canada Flags, promotion ideas for downtown,
CBOT Update
Benches — 7 ordered, 2 will be assessable. One assessable bench will be at the town hall which will have the
arm rest in the middle. Bike Racks — will be fitted in a week or so.
Flags — Ian is still looking into a quote for flags for the Man Street. Julie will ask MP Philip Lawrence's office
maybe we can get a flag to replace the one at town hall.
Orono Brochures —
Social Media Person — update from Councillor Zwart. The municipality has passed a motion to provide funding
to the BIAS for social media engagement. The $30,000 Social Media Grant is based on assessment. The
allocations are as follows: Bowmanville BIA $13,949, Newcastle BIA $14,548 and Orono BIA $1,504. Councillor
Zwart reported that Bowmanville BIA already has a social media person and they aren't interested in looking
after Newcastle and Orono. Initially the thought was one person could look after all three.
At the next Newcastle BIA meeting Councillor Zwart will have them connect with Karen and Julie about the
role.
CBOT update —Adam provided an update regarding the COVID rapid screening tests that are available to
businesses for staff testing. The kits are available free of charge in lots of 25 tests. It is recommended that
testing is done every two weeks. It is required that prior to receiving tests business owners watch a video that
details how to administer the test and next steps.
Promotional ideas for downtown businesses — Karen had an idea of getting bags printed — paper or reusable,
with all the businesses/info on them and everyone in town use them. Tina had a suggestion for the summer
months of printing a passport — selling them for $10 (money raised donated to Clarington Hospice). Customers
get a stamp when they visit (make purchase?) a local business and receive a small gift — when the passport is
full the enter into a grand prize draw. It of course depends on how the opening of the province goes.
Town Hall Update — Perry K
The board is still hoping to do the drive-thru Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (postponed due to lock -down) once
things open up. There is a virtual Town Hall Opening on June 2 to show off the new elevator and accessible
washrooms.
Next Meeting: Need Approval on March and April Minutes — need quorum at meetings
Next Meeting: June 10, 2021 8:00 am — via Zoom
Adjourned at 8:45 am