HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-12Newcastle BIA MINUTES March 12, 2026 www.villageofnewcastle.ca
1. Attendance: Janeen Calder, Carolyn Brooks, Tracey Yates, Marni Lewis,
Councillor Willie Woo, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Laura Knox, Jenn Gardner,
Jane Black, Amanda Speirs
Regrets: Jim Norwood, Alyssa Crittenden, Kirby Eady
2. Land Acknowledgement read
3. Meeting called to order at 9:03am
4. Approval of December 2025 Minutes:
Motion by: Carolyn Brooks Seconded by: Jane Black
Approval of February 2026 Minutes:
Motion by: Tracey Yates Seconded by: Janeen Calder
5. Business Arising From Minutes: N/A
6. President’s Report: N/A
7. Treasurer’s Report:
Current bank balance $78,976.79 this includes the 2026 tax levy.
8. Councillor’s Report:
The streetscape is in the design phase with the Region. They want to add
a turn lane east/west at Mill/King Ave. An update should be ready in the
Spring. The lights at Massey Drive/Pedwell Street are up but not yet
signalized.
9. Committee Reports:
Safety:
The CCTV camera location was followed up with DRPS confirming that
each of the two cameras covers about 100 metres in both directions. With
both in place, most of the downtown area will still be visible, and the Mill
Street camera will also capture people and vehicles leaving the area.
He also explained why the locations were changed. Several of the poles
downtown don’t have power running all day, so it didn't make
sense for DRPS to install cameras on poles that shut off during the day. The
updated locations are the only ones with full-time power that still provide
workable coverage based on what’s available on site.
Decor:
Bloom Fields will be adding our Spring flowers once the weather gets nicer.
Advertising:
Instagram -
Accounts reached - 2161
Accounts engaged - 301
Total followers - 2091
Views - 8738
Top posts
20 likes is enough
share - 1726 views/
1093 reach
Acaihouse coming
soon - 1373 views/
603 reach
Irish Market - 685
views/379 reach
Treat yourself like
someone you love -
394 views/279
Reach
Facebook -
Followers - 3982
Post views - 38,886
Post engagement - 1584
Viewers - 21,000
Top Posts -
Welcome
Acaihouse - 29,735
views/1391 reach
Happy Groundhog
Day - 3649 views/
46 engagement
20 likes is enough -
1289 views/ 35
engagement
Irish Market - 615
views/11
Engagement
Canada Day:
They are in the planning stage and working within their budget until they
hear about the Heritage Grant. Their permits have been submitted. They
will promote the “Save the Date” Sunday, June 28th for the celebration this
year. They have 42 vendors confirmed with 25 of them new vendors. They
are looking for a Kids Zone Sponsor.
OPG approved our grants for $2000.00 to go towards the Parade and
$1000.00 for Harvest Festival.
Hall Lighting: The Christmas tree was taken down and stored for the year.
Santa Parade: Their permits are submitted.
Santa Breakfast: Hall has been booked for Sunday, November 29th. We
are looking for a new business to take on running this event, if anyone is
interested please reach out.
10. CBOT Report: N/A
11. Economic Development/Streetscape:
The CIP Review should have a draft update ready for the Spring. The MAT
(Municipal Accommodation Tax) will be going out in April. Seasonal patio
applications will be available soon. Central Counties Tourism grant is open
until April 30th. They are partnering with CBOT for their Job Fair on April 1st
4-7pm at Garnet B. Rickard.
12. Chamber of Commerce News:
The marketing and sales competition at the end of February was very
successful. The Home Show is May 24th at the Newcastle Memorial Arena,
any business can get a booth and promote their services/products.
13. New Business:
Concerts in the Park will run from June - August. Would the BIA like to
sponsor the event?
The BIA will sponsor $350.00 to the 2026 Concerts in the Park.
Motioned by: Theresa Vanhaverbeke Seconded by: Tracey Yates
The Community Hall is hosting a Comedy Night fundraiser on May 23rd at
7:00pm, snacks, cash bar, pizza, 16+event. Tickets are on sale now and
available at Newcastle Massage Therapy, Studio37 and RONA all locations
are cash only. Email communityhallnewcastle@gmail.com to order tickets
and e-transfer.
14. Next Meeting: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00am.