HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-10Newcastle BIA MINUTES February 10th, 2022
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Attendance: Janeen Calder, Tracy Yates, Marni Lewis, Jane Black, Theresa Vanhaverbeke,
Bonnie Wrightman, Angela Booth, Noah Henderson, Doug Sirrs, Councillor Granville Anderson
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Valentine Lovekin
1. Meeting called to order at 9:08 a.m.
2. Approval of December Minutes
Motion by: Jane Black Seconded by: Janeen Calder
3. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
4. President's Report: n/a
5. Treasurer's Report:
The current bank balance is $62,095.82
6. Council Report:
The Streetscape planning is in the 2022 Budget at Council. It was
recommended that the next phase, from North St. to Church St. be
completed in 2022. Council has approved it. This will include new street
lights, sidewalks, benches.
If there is anything that would assist small business in Newcastle feel free to
contact Granville Anderson.
There was a question about traffic flow issues in town - Granville will look
into it. Noah will send a reminder email to him.
7. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
As a reminder, 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.
The snowflakes are scheduled to come down the week of February 21.
Advertising:
Facebook reached 4520, likes up 63
Top posts:
Toronto Star picture of sledding
Opening up again post
The Old Newcastle House - Comfort food shared post
The government is offering a $5000 grant to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee
this year. If the BIA would like to do an event Angela would be happy to fill
out the application. If interested stay after to discuss.
Special Events:
a) Town Hall Lighting -The committee will be taking down the trees and
decor soon.
b) Breakfast with Santa- Hall is booked for November 26th
c) Santa Parade - The parade will be happening this year
d) Harvest Festival - The Hall is booked for October 1st
The Rapid tests have arrived and we are filling back orders from December. Shop
local campaign was very successful, it is extended to the end of March and proposing
to continue another 3 months. BIAS will be invited to contribute money to be used
for advertising their town.
Motion that the BIA is interested in contributing $1000 to the Shop Where you Live
campaign to extend it too May. With the understanding that an appropriate focus be
on Newcastle, once details are finalized.
Motion by: Theresa Vanhaverbeke
Seconded by: Marni Lewis Carried
Breakfast Club is the last Friday of the month, February is Mental Health focus.
The East unit in the old Busters has been leased for a food establishment.
9. Chamber News:
The Directory will be coming out in the Fall. They are working with Durham College
Business School Student Program. The Police have confirmed Canada Day permits
are out.
10. CIP: n/a
11. New Business: n/a
12. Next meeting, Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at Town Hall
13. Motion to adjourn meeting
by Tracy Yates seconded by Janeen Calder