HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-14 Minutes BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
BOWMANVILIE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT'AREA
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Management held at 6.30 p. m.
on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Committee Room. 1-C in tine Bowmanville
Library.
Present: Gilpin, Dominic &Angela Forsellino
Members: Lucas,Hooper; Barry,Allin, Patterson, Seaton
Absent: Pedder,Vella
The Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, who then. recognized
Dominic and Angela Forsellino as a delegation. Dominic stated that they
were present to seek support for their plans to operate a sausage cart on the
parking lot of the building which they own on King Street West. Lucas
explained that the BZA's mandate does not allow the Board to comment on
such matters, 'and that they should discuss their plans with the Clerk's
Department of the Municipality.
Moved by Barry, seconded by Seaton,
THAT the Minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as circulated.
"CARDED"
1'he correspondence was received from Clarington Marketing Minds,
Municipality of Clarington, and Memorial Hospital Foundation-
Bowmanville,
Moved by Patterson, seconded by Seaton,
THAT the correspondence be received and filed.
"CARRIED"
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Next the Treasurer presented his report a follows;
Current Account $ 32,208.34
GIC #1 25,027.05
GIC #2 75,000.00
Total $132.235.39
Moved by Hooper, seconded by Barry,
THAT the Treasurer's Report be adopted as presented "CARRIED"
DIRECTOR REPORTS:
Council Liaison: Hooper reported that he had circulated the Region's notice
regarding garbage pick-up to the businesses in the Downtown.
Events: A11in reported that the Easter Egg Hunt was a success with over
400 children and their parents in attendance. She also noted that the event
had received some fi•ee publicity by being mentioned on, Breakfast
Television on CTV.
Membership Relations; Barry reported that he had arranged for a floral
tribute be sent to the new restaurant at 7 King Street East.
Streetscape: Gilpin reported for Pedder that he, and Pedder and Binnington
had toured the entire Downtown area to ensure that all were aware of what
was expected in the matter of streetscape waste management. Pedder noted
that the Ontario Minimum Wage had increased recently and suggested that
Binnington's pay rate be increased to $12.00 per hour.
Moved by Hooper, seconded by Seaton,
THAT June Binnington's pay rate be increased to $12,00 per hour.
"CARRIED"
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It was further suggested that the business owners take responsibility for
sweeping the sidewalk and the curb in front of their stores on a regular
daily basis,
Communications: Patterson reported that the Maple Festival posters.would
be distributed to the businesses in the Downtown later that week.
Publications: Seaton reported that the Bowmanville Downtowner would be
included in next week's Wednesday's edition of the Clarington This Week.
She went on to say that future issues will feature information about new
products for sale in Downtown businesses
Website: Gilpin reported that he had been forwarded a comment from a
person who had used the BIA's website. Rosemary Palmer said "I found
your website and wanted to comment: one of the best informative and laid
out websites I have visited: no complications (getting) information: very
impressive".
Board of Trade: Barry stated that the Annual General Meeting of the
Clarington Board of Trade will take place on Thursday,April 16.
Under "BUSINESS ARISING", Patterson reported that she and Rick
Patterson had met with the new owners of the parking lot on King Street
West and that they are agreeable to the use of their parking tot for the
festivals
Seaton stated that she had included a "thank you" to the public for shopping
in the Downtown, in the upcoming issue of the Bowrnanville Downtowner;
Gilpin reported that he had highlighted the Notice of Meeting concerning
the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, in the March
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ssue of the "Meeting Highlights" which was distributed to the members.
Under "NEW BUSINESS", the purchase and use of self watering hanging
flower baskets was discussed, It was suggested that funds available for
capital purchases .field by the Municipality for the Bowmanville BIA, be
used to purchase .the required number for use in the Downtown. Lucas
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agreed to determine the cost and to inquire if such could be the case,
Gilpin tabled the letter from the Clerk's Department regarding the letter sent
to the Mayor and Council by Pat Pingle, and asked-if the Board wished him
to draft a reply. It was unanimously agreed that the Board did not wish to
dignify the comments which she made in her letter,with a response.
Moved by Seaton, seconded by Barry,
THAT the Meeting be adjourned. "CARRIED"
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in Committee
Room 1-C at 6:30 p, m. in the Bowmanville Library,
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