HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-2023Minutes of Orono DBIA Meeting
Monday June 19, 2023
Sam at 5340 Main St. Buttercup Hollow Pantry
Attendance: Julie Cashin Oster, Marg Zwart, Gavin Crabb, Frank Maitland,
Shelley Rivers, Heather Maitland, Karen Lowery, Diana Stephenson
Previous minutes no reported errors or omissions. Motion to accept by
Frank Maitland, end Heather Maitland All in favour. Carried,
Financial Report by Frank Maitland
Current balance $11,314.12 reflects revenue of $200 sale of planters
Capstone contacted with Electronic Fund Transfer information in the event
we receive funding for 2023 planter projects. Expectation of September or
October notification.
Motion to accept financial report. ist Gavin Crabb end Heather Maitland all
in favour. Carried.
Planters have been installed on the railings. They will be planted this week.
Hanging baskets have been put up on the west side poles. Everything is
looking great.
Parking. Diana Stephenson accompanied by Karen Lowery and Frank
Maitland spoke at council regarding the parking study. Council was
receptive to our concerns. They will continue to aid us in finding some
solutions. There are `15 minute' parking spaces coming to Main St.
Employers are encouraged to have employees purchase the street parking
passes to park on side streets for the day to avoid being ticketed. You can
find the information on the Clarington website as well as I have sent the
email with the link.
The first Farmers Market went very successfully on Friday June 16. Great
amount of support from the community. The vendors were very pleased.
Great things to come.
Antique Festival is set for Saturday August 12. There will be an executive
meeting on Wednesday June 21 at Terrens Sam to discuss budget and
details. More information soon.
The big Orono sign is here we are still looking for its permanent home and
any suggestions of where it should be placed, please let us know.
A parade button design contest organized by Shelley Rivers resulted in
many great entries from the students at Orono Public School. The field was
narrowed down until a common favourite was chosen.
Marg Zwart mentioned that there will be a birthday celebration for
Buttercup Hollow Park on Saturday August 19. There will be goodie bags
given out which will include the `Reflections' booklet about Orono's history.
Meeting adjourned at 8:41am.
Meetings will be on summer break until Monday September 18.