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Home My WebLink About2025-07-21Orono D.B.I.A. Meeting Minutes Date: July 21, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Orono Town Hall — Lower Level Next Meeting • Date: September 22, 2025 • Time: 3:00 PM • Location: Orono Town Hall, Lower Level 1. Welcome and Call to Order Land Acknowledgement Statement 2. Roll Call Present: Brad Beckstead, Laura Knox, Will Davies, Peter Klose, Alison Dee, Susan Atkins, Chad Harmer I Approval of Agenda MRA • . i -MireI • Seconded: Chad • Carried: Approved 4. Approval of June Minutes • Motion: Brad • Seconded: Chad • Carried: Approved 5. Treasurer's Report — Financial Statements / Bank Balance • Current balance: $2,601.71 • $2,147 allocated toward DBIA's portion of the social media campaign • Receipts from the "Meet Me on Main" campaign are still pending • Amalgamation of DBIA and Events Committee bank accounts led by Scott is in progress and to be completed by the end of July 6. Presentations / Delegations Alison Dee (Orono Library) • "Curious Communities" — Library Card Loyalty Program is ongoing • A book locker has been installed at the Darlington Sports Center • Increased participation in summer programming • Upcoming: LEGO Blast Program — August 26 Laura Knox (Invest Clarington) 1. RED (Rural Economic Development) Funding • Discussion: o RED Funding relaunched with a new focus; Orono is eligible o Proposal: Side meeting with Chad and Brad to explore application o Deadline: September 24 • Action Items: o Schedule side meeting o Confirm eligibility and funding criteria 2. Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Review • Discussion: o CIP currently under review o Focus on signage, accessibility, and maintaining small-town charm o Consultant will contact BIAs for input • Action Items: o Monitor outreach and provide feedback o Ensure CIP aligns with Orono business needs 3. Community BBQ Event • Date: August 24 at Orono Park • Includes: Jumping castles, free swimming, business booths • Action Items: o Coordinate booth setup o Promote the event 4. DRPS Camera Request • Discussion: Request submitted for Durham Regional Police Service cameras • Action Item: Follow up on request status 5. Ontario BIA Membership / Joint BIA Meeting • Municipality now a member of Ontario BIA • CBOT initiative underway • Joint BIA meeting planned for fall • Action Items: o Submit workshop ideas o Prepare for grant access and partnership discussions 7. Follow -Up Business Chad Harmer — "Meet Me on Main" Campaign • Social media campaign progressing • Video content scheduled for release • Grant forms submitted • Jungle Cat World featured in feedback • Sponsored ads under review • Action Items: o Share video for feedback o Monitor grant status o Develop ad strategy Brad Beckstead — Business Collaboration @ Orono Town Hall • First Meeting: August 11 @ 5:30 PM, The Pound and Pestle Agenda: • Introductions • Overview of initiative • Open discussion • Form working group • Set future meeting date Deliverables: • Meeting minutes • Contact list • Summary of action items Brad Beckstead — Orono Sign Project • Sign not formally donated to municipality • Motion passed to donate • Orono Park considered for installation • Municipality reviewing budget • Action Item: Await municipal feedback Brad Beckstead — Social Media Management Proposal • Framework in development (Brad & Chad) • Focus: Town promotion and digital presence • Target date: End of September • Action Items: o Draft framework o Include costs and strategies o Present proposal Brad Beckstead — Public Washroom Signage Initiative • Proposal: Voluntary signage for businesses o Green Sign: Public washroom available o Red Sign: Not available • Business owner consent required • Window stickers to be distributed • To be voted on at a future meeting 8. Events Committee Orono Downtown Antique Festival • Date: August 9 • Signage placed northbound on Hwy 115 • Laura to explore digital road sign options Pumpkin Walk (Julie Cashin-Oster) • Planning to resume in September • Julie not in attendance 9. Open Floor • Missing Pride flags noted • Executive clarified: o Municipality installs/removes 2 flags for each BIA annually o DBIA to request this service next June Statement on Inclusivity The Orono DBIA reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity and cultural recognition. We actively support multicultural events, foster partnerships, and ensure that all voices are represented in our initiatives and communications. 10. Adjournment Time: 3:46 PM