HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-11Newcastle BIA MINUTES November 11, 2021
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Attendance: Janeen Calder, Tracey Yates, Marni Lewis, Jane Black, Councillor
Granville Anderson, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Bonnie Wrightman, Lina Schmahl, Angela
Booth
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Valentine Lovekin
1. Meeting called to order at 9:10a.m.
2. Approval of October Minutes
Motion by: Janeen Calder Seconded by: Tracey Yates
3. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
4. President's Report: n/a
5. Treasurer's Report:
The current bank balance is $69,935.89. The MOC requires our 2022 Budget
request by December 3rd, 2021. We are going to budget the same amounts
as 2021.
6. Council Report:
The Street Scape is a consideration for the 2022 budget. The BIA will be
sending representatives to the budget planning meeting in January 2022 to
encourage this be a priority in the budget. The 100 Year Anniversary of the
Town Hall is in 2023 and there will be celebrations planned throughout the
year, we do not want construction happening then.
7. Committee Reports:
Safety Et Decor:
It was mentioned about installing planters at the King Ave./Mill St. four
corners. We will wait until be know what is happening with the street scape
plan as they should be in that plan.
As the colder weather nears, the BIA is reminded that the
sidewalks will be initially cleared BUT it is the business owner's
responsibility to maintain the sidewalks and surrounding area
of their property. You are liable for anyone slipping and falling
on your property. Please remember to shovel and salt
regularly.
Advertisinp,:
Top Facebook posts:
Winter Wonder Lights posts
BIA Wreath sales post
Strudelicious Construction cake post
Storywalk post
Total reach has been up 104%
Special Events:
a) Town Hall Lighting - Janeen is meeting another light company this
weekend to get a quote to hang the lights. Both companies have said
they have time to hang them. That will be firmed up asap.The Parkette
was decorate this past weekend, the trees and garland will go up this
weekend. The Wagon rides may happen, we need to look into the street
closure.
b) Breakfast with Santa- not going ahead.
c) Santa Parade - Santa will be set up in the parkette on November 26th,
they are collecting food for the Clarington East Food Bank that evening.
d) Harvest Festival - n/a
e) T-Shirt Sales for Christmas - Tracey will look into this and something will
be posted to social media.
8. CBOT:
The Shop local program - Durham wide has launched. Ajax/Pickering Board
of Trade, Whitby Chamber and CBOT have partnered to promote the Shop
Where you Live Campaign. They have received a $200,000 grant to use
throughout Durham to promote the campaign on radio, social media,
billboards, buses. Use the #shopindurham when posting on your social media.
CBOT will be having their own shop local campaign watch their website for
that cbot.ca/clarington
9. Chamber News:
The Durham Regional Police Services Board has a consultant working to
gather community feedback on the qualities, competencies and
characteristics that are important to have in Durham's next Chief of Police.
There will be a virtual discussion with Members of Durham's business
community on Monday, November 22 at 6:30pm. If you would like to
participate please email stephanie.coulter@Environics.ca
Jane Black will be attending on the BIAS behalf and will share the need for
more police presence in Newcastle.
10. CIP:
n/a
11. New Business: n/a
12. Next meeting, Thursday, December 16th, 9:00am C Town Hall
13. Motion to adjourn meeting
by Janeen Calder seconded by Marni Lewis