HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-12Newcastle BIA MINUTES February 12, 2026 www.villageofnewcastle.ca
1. Attendance: Janeen Calder, Carolyn Brooks, Tracey Yates, Jim Norwood,
Lina Schmahl, Bill Schmahl, Bev Sirrs, Councillor Willie Woo, Alyssa
Crittenden, Brayden Siersma
Regrets: Marni Lewis, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Doug Sirrs, Glen
MacFarlane, Jenn Gardner (library)
2. Land Acknowledgement read
3. Meeting called to order at 9:00am
5. Approval of Minutes:
Held over, not enough members present to approve. Tabled to March
2026.
6. Business Arising From Minutes: N/A
7. President’s Report: N/A
8. Treasurer’s Report: N/A
9. Councillor’s Report: Willie sent his report
The streetscape is going ahead. The lights at Massey Drive/Pedwell
Street are up but not yet signalized. The plan is still to also signalize
Highway 2 at North Street/Baldwin Street in Newcastle. There was
discussion about the Blue Box program, which affects the businesses
across Clarington.
10. Committee Reports:
Safety: N/A for a report but the CCTV camera location was discussed.
Janeen to email Braden from Municipality with location that the cameras
should be. They have been installed on Mill St. South of King, by
Shoppers Drug Mart. There is also to be a second one at the 401 access
area, on Mill South.
Decor: N/A
Advertising: N/A
Canada Day: Planning is underway and all is going well. Permits have
all been submitted. A letter to the BIA will go out soon looking for
sponsors. Still holding out for the possible Federal Grant, especially
with the cost of the stage, garbage bins and picnic tables. There was
more discussion about the BIA looking to get more support for these
items from the Municipality as it is a $6000 extra cost per event.
Hall Lighting: The Christmas tree will be taken down as soon as the
ground thaws more and there is better weather to do so. They are
looking for a lift to help do so and a BIA member offered assistance
to arrange that.
Santa Parade: Nothing to report.
Santa Breakfast: 2 dates reserved temporarily. Nothing else to report at
this time.
11. CBOT Report:
Mayor’s Address & Dinner will be held at the Canadian Mosport Park March
24th from 5:30-8pm. There is also a Shop Local campaign on now directing
people to businesses. Visit cbot.ca/shopclarington to get your business on
there too.
12. Economic Development/Streetscape:
Braden from the Municipality of Clarington reviewed the Restaurant Patio
Guidelines. There is a patio permit fee that goes to the owner. The details
presented today will be sent to Marni to distribute to the BIA members.
The CIP Review has a survey that will remain open until Mar 1, 2026. This
is about changes they are making to the program. An email went out to BIA
members to participate on Feb 9th with more info.
13. Chamber of Commerce News
The marketing and sales contest is rolling with Durham College. They need
businesses to come out to help judge. They are also trying to resurrect a
Home & Lifestyle Show at the arena on a Sunday. They put an ad in the
community newsletter from last month to advertise it. They are hoping to
get more participation.
14. New Business
Acai House Smoothie Bar and Cafe is opening soon at 29 King Ave East
in Newcastle
There was discussion about the Blue Box program, which affects the
businesses across Clarington. There was information sent out to BIA
members about a recycle program with a PDF named “Recycling
Solutions, Energy Savings & Services for Seniors”. This is NOT
AFFILIATED WITH THE BIA. Anyone choosing to move forward with this
company (All Seasons Solutions Property Management and any
organizations or persons associated with them) to do so at their own
discretion.
No new updates for the Home Hardware retail space replacement.
Concerts in the Park will start up soon. Letters will be sent out for
business that would like to sponsor this event. Concerts to start Tuesday
June 23rd, 2026.
7. Next Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9am.
8. Meeting Adjourned 9:57am
Moved by: Tracey Yates Seconded by: Lina Schmahl