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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-11Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) Board of Management Meeting Minutes Tuesday June 11, 2024; 6:30pm Virtual Meeting In Attendance: Ron Hooper, Chair Laura Holmes, Secretary Gerri Lucas, Treasurer Lloyd Rang, Council Representative (departed 7:09pm) Cathy Holmes, Director Edgar Lucas, Director Bonnie Wrightman, CBOT representative Amber Ross, owner Pink Lemon Decor Natalie Dookheran, owner Roam Coffee George Mangos, owner Sugar Dust Bakery Karen Vella, owner Gather Regrets: Erin Kemp, Director Laura Knox, MOC Ec Dev representative Delegations Present: none The Chair read the Land Acknowledgement statement and called the meeting to order. 1. Presentation by Delegations The Chair recognized that no delegations were present. 2. Updates from Community Partners (a) CBOT B. Wrightman shared that on May 23 there was a session on navigating homelessness. Durham Region Social Services (DRSS) outreach team presented on their efforts supporting the unsheltered. The slide deck has been shared with BIA members. DRSS is going to provide some printed materials for distribution. CBOT is currently budgeting for the upcoming year and will share any relevant programming with the BIA. The Chair attended the session and had some unanswered questions from the session. B. Wrightman shared that CBOT is willing to get answers from DRSS if a list of questions is provided. Councillor Rang shared that the official count of unsheltered consists of only those persons who are willing to provide contact information to the Region. The true number of unhoused is vastly greater than the official count which is problematic because the official count is used to determine funding. Council passed a motion asking all levels of government to come together to work on a solution for the homelessness situation. 3. Adoption of Minutes Historic Downtown Bowmanville 2 Business Centre (BIA) Moved by L. Holmes, seconded by E. Lucas JUNE 2024 THAT the minutes of the meeting of May 14, 2024 be approved with amendment to 8.a. motion. The BIA withdraws the motion to direct L. Knox to move forward with obtaining a letter of support due to inability to meeting OBIAA timelines. CARRIED 4. Business Arisine from Previous Minutes (a) Power Supply Councillor Rang forwarded the list of problematic electrical outlets to Public Works. The Chair met with the new Director of Operations and performed a walkabout downtown. (b) Feasibility Report on Historic Designation Councillor Rang is in contact with the Clerks Department about getting the request on the Council agenda. (c) Crime downtown The Chair reported that there have been several break-ins in recent weeks, including at 99 King, Service Ontario, Paisley's, and a hair salon. DRPS is aware and have sent the K9 unit along with foot patrols 5. Correspondence Correspondence was received from i. Planning Department regarding Public Meeting Notice re: Bowmanville Ave (via email) ii. Planning Department regarding Public Meeting Notice re: Official Plan & Zoning Amendments (via email) iii. Durham Region Social Services presentation slide deck from CBOT session on homelessness (via email to Chair) Moved by L. Holmes, seconded by G. Lucas THAT the correspondence be received for information. THAT item 5.iii. has been distributed to members. CARRIED 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer presented the following: i. $200 927 in current account ii. Audit is ongoing. Expected to be complete by end of month. Moved by G. Lucas, seconded by C. Holmes THAT the Treasurer's Report be adopted as presented. CARRIED 7. Directors' Reports Historic Downtown Bowmanville 3 Business Centre (BIA) (a) Council Liaison — No report. (b) Events — Upcoming events are Twilight Tuesday in July and Sidewalk Sale in August. (c) Membership Relations — JUNE 2024 G. Lucas reported that Little West Indies has papered over their windows. Audacious has opened in a new location. There is a new business opening on Temperance Street. (d) Streetscape — E. Lucas reported that hanging flowers and large planters are going out soon. The watering vendor is aware of the install date and the fertilization schedule. Rekker's offered a discount to downtown businesses and some have taken advantage. The Municipality has sprayed weeds and done general clean up downtown. (e) Communications— L. Holmes reported that relevant communications have been shared with members. (f) Website & Social Media — No report. 8. New Business (a) Recycling The Chair attended a Council meeting where representatives from Durham Region spoke about producer responsibility for recycling and changes to the recycling program in Durham. The Chair will collect more information and report back. 9. Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Board of Management is scheduled to be held on Tuesday September 10, 2024 commencing at 6:30pm, virtually. 10. Adiournment Moved by E. Lucas, seconded by C. Holmes THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 7:27pm.