HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-08Newcastle BIA MINUTES September 8th, 2022
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Attendance: Angela Booth, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Jane Black, Marni Lewis, Janeen
Calder, Tracey Yates, Councillor Marg Zwart, Bonnie Wrightman
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Valentine Lovekin, Doug Sirrs, Ann Harley
1. Meeting called to order at 9:10 a.m.
2. Approval of August Minutes
Motion by: Jane Black Seconded by: Angela Booth Carried
3. Business Arising from Minutes:
n/a
4. President's Report: Ask Valentine to bring by-laws to the next meeting to
confirm quorum numbers.
5. Treasurer's Report: n/a
6. Council Report: n/a
7. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
Theresa will arrange to have the banners taken down and the snow removal
contract with Troy. Marni will schedule the snow flakes to go up between
Remembrance Day and the Town Hall Lighting. Jane Black will order the
Remembrance Day wreath for the BIA.
Advertisina: Angela Booth reported as follows:
Facebook: Page growing, likes are up by 43
#1 post: Rhonda's repeat - Orono Times post
#2 post: Hospice Donation by No Frills
#3 post: Clark Meats veggie stand
There are lots of questions about upcoming events, Angela will do a social media
post about upcoming Fall/Winter events and a poster for the Hall display and
area businesses.
Another idea for a post "Do you know what the BIA does?" - to educate the
public
Special Events:
a) Harvest Festival (Oct 1st 2022 9:00-4:00)
The Bia has `Newcastle' clothing to sell at the harvest festival, it will be
available to order as well.
b) Town Hall Lighting (Nov 18th 2022 6:00-8pm)
The wagon rides have been booked, they are asking for $1000 this year, it
is in the budget. The MOC will look after the lights and fix any that need
to be repaired. The street will be closed from Beaver to North St.,
working on permits to do that. The committee is looking into having
vendors and will be meeting soon.
c) Santa Parade (November 20th at 5:30pm)
The theme this year is Toyland. Permits have been approved. The
committee is currently looking for volunteers, and sponsorship donations
from businesses. If you are interested please let me know.
d) Breakfast with Santa (Nov 26th 2022 8-1 lam)
Plans are underway. Santa is booked. Looking for children's entertainment,
if anyone has a contact please pass along.
e) BIA Fall Social (Sept 22nd 2022 5-7pm at the Massey House)
If you are interested in attending and meeting the local business community
please rsvp to m.glewis@rogers.com
Ignite Yoga is having their grand opening on October 1 st. Central Plains
Cannabis received the first licence in Canada to cultivate cannabis on their
property. Press release to follow.
45 King has been leased to a Health and Wellness/Dentist
109 King Ave - second floor is available
CBOT has 15 events between now and the end of the year, check their
website for details.
September 20th at Diane Hamre will be a Linkedln information session with
Creator Services.
Fall into Shopping in Clarington campaign is underway.
Rapid test are available at CBOT - if your business would like any reach out to
Bonnie@cbot.ca
9. Chamber News: working on upcoming events, working with the joint
chambers and their new directory will be coming later this Fall.
10. CIP: n/a
11. New Business:
The Farmers Market may be moving to Bowmanville next summer, while the
arena undergoes a renovation. The BIA would love to help them find a space in
Newcastle. How much space do they need? Do they need power? Marni will
contact Sam Kent.
Businesses outside of the BIA want to get involved but they don't pay the levy.
We will suggest they are welcome to come to meetings and volunteer with the
committees.
12. Next meeting, Thursday, October 13th, 2022, 9am at Community Hall
13. Motion to adjourn meeting by Marni Lewis Seconded by Janeen Calder