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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Management held at 6:30 p. m,
on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Committee Room 1-C at the Bowmanville
Library.
Present: Gilpin, Duncanson-Hunter(Johnathan)
Members: Lucas, Patterson, Hooper, Pedder, Seaton,Vella, Barry
Absent: Allin
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, who then recognized that
the following delegation was present: Johnathan Duncanson-Hunter an
behalf of Scene Media Canada who are based in Peterborough and provide a
wz== light-pole program. He stated that 200 municipalities in England are using
their service. Their program requires a minimum of 10 pole mountings
which includes the hardware, the banner and the labour to install, at a cost
of $500 per pole for a single pole system. The hardware is leased and
maintained by them, Future purchases are$300 per pole.
Moved by Hooper, seconded by Pedder,
THAT the Minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as circulated.
"CARMED"
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Correspondence was received from email: How Big is Walmart, Collis and
Reid Research, and the Municipality of Clarington.
Moved by Barry, seconded by Patterson,
THAT the correspondence be received and filed. "C4A"ED"
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The Treasurer presented his report as follows:
Current Account $ 6,286.91
Money Market Fund #1 15,000.00
Money Market Fund 92 5,000.00
Total $ 265286.91.
Moved by Pedder, seconded by Patterson,
THAT the Treasurer's Report be adopted as presented. "CARRIED"
Next the Treasurer tabled the Proposed Budget 2010 which showed an
increaso over the 2009 Budget of 2.9%, the total tax levy for 2010 being
$140,500. No one reported receiving any complaints £corn the membership
at large about this increase. .i
Moved by Seaton, seconded by Vella,
THAI'the Proposed Budget 2010 be approved, "CARRIED"
The increase in the Administration Budget of$3,000 will be distributed as
follows: Office Rent increase $50 per month, General Manager's expenss
allowance increase of $400 for the year, and each of the two Events Co-
ordinators to receive an increase of$1,000 per year.
Reports:
Council Liaison: Hooper reported that the now sign by-law is now in force.
Events: No report.
Membership Relations: Barry reported that the following new businesses
have opened in the Downtown: Bella Donna, Toadstool, Cottage and City,
Scubs, and Clarington Wellness Path. {
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Streetseape: No report.
Communications: Patterson reported that she has received a great number
of inquiries regarding Apple Festival,
Publications: No report.
Board of Trade: Barry reported that the Board of Trade wishes to make a
presentation to the Board on their"Shop Local" program.
Security/Alert: Vella reported that the new telephone list for After Hours
calls is almost complete.
Website: Pedder reported that" he and Beez had walled around the
Downtown and noted a number of changes, The new website will be
unveiled in April.
X. Theme was no "BUSINESS ARISING" fiom the previous meeting,,
Under"NEW BUSINESS", the proposed Collis & Reid Research was tabled
and discussion followed on the four options.
Moved by Pedder, seconded. by Barry,
THAT Part I: Postal Code Survey, and Pai t II: Downtown Festival Survey
be approved, subject to the funds being made available by the Municipality
from the monies held in escrow for this purpose.
"CARRIED"
Moved by Vella, seconded by Pedder,
THAT the Meeting be adjourned, "CARRIED"
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Committee
Room I-C in the Bowrnanville Library at 6:30 p, m.