HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-08 Minutes BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
EOWMANVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Management held at 6:30 p. m.
on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Committee Room 1-C in the Bowmanville
Library.
Present: Gilpin, (Peter) Veiga, (Fred) Horvath
Members: Hooper, Mulder, Holmes, Barry, Seaton
Absent: Johnston, Lucas
The meeting was called to order by Hooper who announced that he would
be chairing the meeting in Lucas's absence. Hooper then recognized the
following delegation: . Peter Veiga, Supervisor, Waste Operations, Durham
Region. Veiga began by stating that he was present to discuss a new by-law
the Region is developing for waste diversion which will see 70% of all
waste in the Region diverted by 2015. Following his presentation he
stressed that all cardboard MUST BE BUNDLED SECURELY. He
concluded his report by stating that if any large item is left on the street in
the Downtown which needs to be removed promptly that someone should
call him at 1-800--372-1102. Other concerns regarding waste removal
should be directed to the Call Centre at 1-905-579-5264.
Moved by Barry, seconded by Seaton,
THAT the Minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as circulated.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence received was not available at the meeting.
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The Treasurer presented his report as follows:
Current Account $ 19,3 3 6.64
Money Market Fund #1 00.00
Money Market Fund #2 5,000.00
Total $ 24,336.64
Moved by Seaton, seconded by Barry,
THAT the Treasurer's Report be adopted as presented. "CA_-MED"
Reports:
Council Liaison: Hooper reported that Municipal Staff have been instructed
to NOT park their cars in the Silver Street parking lot, as it is now reserved
for customer parking only.
Events: Mulder reported that the Events Committee has decided that at the
Easter Egg Hunt this year, that no bunny ears or colouring books will be
handed out. Instead, more candy will be available for distribution to the
children.
Membership Relations: No report.
Streetscape: No report.
Communications: Holmes stated that the January Newsletter had been
distributed to the members.
Publications: No report.
Board of Trade: Barry reported that the new nuclear plant was again
announced and that attempts are being made to encourage the formation of a
BIA in Courtice.
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Website: No report.
Under "BUSINESS ARISING" from the previous meeting, Mulder stated
that the By-law Department is purchasing a hand-held device for use in the
off-street parking lots. It was also reported that the Free Parking provision
on the off-street lots will continue, but that the hourly rate will be increased.
Under "NEW BUSINESS", Hooper reported that a letter had been received
from Karen Vella announcing her resignation from the Board of
Management. In her role a Director of Security/Alert, Vella did an excellent
job in creating the Shoplifter Call List and the After Hours Contact List.
Her efforts are much appreciated.
Mulder reported that the Events Committee wished to purchase a sound
system for use at the various events. Different ideas were proposed
including the purchase of a used one for $700.
Next Seaton announced that she was planning two "Ladies Night"
promotions in 2011, and requested support in the amount of$2,000.
Moved by Seaton, seconded by Holmes,
THAT Seaton be given $1,000 for each of the two "Ladies Night"
promotions planned for 2011 and that they be expensed to "Special
Promotions".
"CARRIED"
Moved by Seaton, seconded by Mulder,
THAT the Meeting be adjourned. "CARRIED"
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in Committee
Room 1-C in the Bowmanville Library at 6:30 p. m.