HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-08Newcastle BIA MINUTES December 8th, 2022
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Attendance: Angela Booth, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Jane Black, Marni Lewis, Janeen
Calder, Councillor Marg Zwart, Regional Councillor Willie Woo, Tracey Yates, Doug
Sirrs
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Valentine Lovekin
1. Meeting called to order at 9:07am
2. Approval of November minutes
Motion by: Janeen Calder Seconded by: Jane Black Carried
3. Business Arising from Minutes:
4. Treasurer's Report
The current bank balance is $72,906.10
5. Council Report
The CIP (Community Improvement Program) has received written confirmation from
Tony at the Municipality, that the Streetscape plan that was scheduled to be done in
2022 can not promise to be completed by the end of July 2023 for the 100th
Celebration of the Community Hall. The CIP responded back requesting the project
be started in 2023 after the celebrations.
6. Committee Reports
Safety and Decor:
Theresa has confirmed James Printing will do the new banners for 2023, celebrating
the 100th celebration. A proof will be sent over in the new year.
Bloomfield's offered to do 4 planters for the King/Mill St intersection. They will repair/
maintain and store the planters and decor to use year after year. We have received
permission from the Region and they will be slightly moved from their current
positions.
A Motion to approve up to $1000 to pay for the 4 permanent planters and permission
from the Region.
Motion by: Theresa Vanhaverbeke Seconded by: Tracey Yates Carried
Bloomfield's also offered to do 'Holiday rent an urn' to the BIA businesses for $50.
We will get more information and share with the BIA for next year.
Advertising:
Top posts on Facebook:
Winter Wonder Lights with a total reach of 16401
Engagement was up 395%
Like are up by 71
Our website is getting a new look from E-Magine. The first design should be ready
for next week to review. Launch date will be early January.
Special Events:
Community Hall Lighting
-there was a GREAT turnout.
-approximately 500 people in attendance
-businesses were busy that night, handing out 150-300 treats to the kids
-the complimentary hotdogs from the BIA were a hit and were all handed out
-there were Newcastle sweatshirts ordered that didn't make it in time for the evening
but we will post them on social media to sell
Santa Breakfast
-the morning ran smoothly with lots of help from our BIA businesses, Kevin and the
Old Newcastle House supplied the food, Doug and Bev Sirrs from Keller Williams
help flip and serve the pancakes, Regional Councillor Woo and Mayor Foster helped
serve food, Tim Horton's supplied hot coffee and Algoma donated apples and cider.
Greg Lewis Desjardins Insurance team flipped and served the crowd. The Newcastle
Stars were a huge help with set up and clean up.
-we had 209 people attend, a little lower than past years
Santa Parade
-Thank you to the BIA businesses for your generous donations and sponsorship this
year
-A very BIG thank you to Janice Parish of Royal Services who sponsored and paid for
the amazing display of fireworks this year.
-the 2023 parade is scheduled for November 19, 2023.
100th Celebration of the Community Hall
-The Mayor's Levy is on January 8th, 2023 from 12-3pm in the Newcastle Community
Hall, there will be lots of activities for kids and families.
6. CBOT
-The "Explore, what Clarington has in store" shop local campaign is underway. Watch
for the 8 foot Shop Clarington signs throughout Clarington and on Mill Street just
north of the 401.
7. Chamber
-An event with Durham College students is coming up
-Jane attended the Region to learn about how the Region is helping new immigrants
succeed in Canada
8. CIP
-stated above
9. New Business
-The BIA would like a mobile payment devise for events. Doug Sirrs will share
information about what Rotary just got.
-Congratulations to Newcastle Foodland, where long-term employee Deanna Miskie
has received the David C. Only Award for Leadership in Accessibility.
-The Annual General Meeting will be January 24th, 2023 at Da Taste, cocktails at
5:30pm, dinner at 6:OOpm, meeting to follow. Please make your calendars, invite to
follow. There will be no meeting January 12th. The next regular meeting will be
February 9th, 2023, 9:OOam at the Community Hall
10. Motion to Adjourn:
Moved by: Jane Black Seconded: Marni Lewis Carried