HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-28Orono DBIA Monthly Meeting Minutes
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Orono Townhall
1. Land Acknowledgement
The Municipality of Clarington is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg, known today as the Williams Treaties First
Nations. We acknowledge their resilience and longstanding contributions to this area.
2. Call to Order & Welcome
Time: 8:35 AM
Present: Brad, Chad, Julie, Will
Guests: Scott S., Shelly R., Alison (Clarington Library)
Absent: None noted
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion: Brad
Seconded: Chad
Carried
4. Approval of Minutes (September 2025)
Motion: Brad
Seconded: Julie
Carried
5. Treasurer’s Monthly Report
Total Estimated Balance: $14,414.00
Outstanding Invoices: None
Grant Funding & Sponsorships: No updates
Budget Forecast: Reviewed for upcoming projects.
6. Delegates Presenting
Asya Bidordinova, Jonathan Hack, Andrea Sinclair (Serria Planning & Management) –
Regrets
Glen Macfarlane, Ec. D., Economic Development Officer, Municipality of Clarington (25
min)Presentation on Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Review & Update
Current structure: Four separate CIPs (Orono, Newcastle, Bowmanville, Courtice)
Proposed change: Single municipality-wide CIP with designated focus areas
Reasons: Standardize programs, simplify application process, address emerging needs
CIP has moved from Planning to Economic Development to Economic Development
department
Key goals: Review existing programs, explore new incentives, expand CIP area to all of
Clarington, increased focus on affordable housing
Timeline:• Sept–Dec 2025. Background review • Oct 2025–Jan 2026 – Stakeholder
engagement & survey (launching January 2026)• Winter 2026 – Draft CIP &
consultation • May/June 2026 – Final CIP approval (before Council dissolves for October
2026 election)
Alison Dee (Orono Library) Mrs. Claus Storytime – Dec 16, 10:30–11:30 a.m.Library
business program shortlisted for provincial service award; seeing strong traffic Laura Knox
(Invest Clarington) – Regrets
Rhonda Armour (Clarington Board of Trade) – Regrets
7. Action Items & Updates
Christmas Light Installation – Brad Beckstead
Repair quote of $3,800 received. Motion approved to defer repairs for 2025 and seek new
lighting quotes for 2026.
Orono Townhall Collaboration – Brad Beckstead
Working group formed for wedding packages. Grant application accepted. Marketing
strategy in development with Aqua Fire Marketing. Completion expected mid-December
2025.
Orono Sign Project – Brad Beckstead
Sign held at municipal works. Executive to draft donation request letter.
Social Media Management Proposal – Chad Harmer
Framework under development. Provincial ROD funding application pending.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – Chad Harmer
Motion tabled regarding petition participation. Letter sent to mayor requesting continued
recycling services.
8. Events Committee Items
Guidelines and 2026 calendar to be finalized. Julie and Scott to publish call for committee
members in January. Budget planning to be presented in January.
9. Open Floor
General discussion and community updates.
10. Closing Statements
2026 Meeting Dates (Harmer Wealth, 8:30 AM):
January 23
March 27
April 24
June 26
September 25
October 23
11. Next Meeting
Date: January 23, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Harmer Wealth Management