HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-10 Minutes Newcastle BIA Meeting Minutes Feb. 10, 2011
Attendance: V. Lovekin, K.Bastas, J.Foxall, T.Vanhaverbeke, S.Lawrence, D.Miller,
C.Peterson, L.Forget,G.Lewis, T.Sears, J.Barrett, J.Black
1. Call to Order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Approval of Dec. Minutes: C. Peterson Seconded: L.Forget CARRIED
3. President's Report: The AGM was a great success with 35 in attendance.
Thanks to the Old Newcastle House for hosting the dinner.The Ratepayers
asked for a BIA member to attend a meeting on March 21St. Steve Lawrence
volunteered to represent us there. Councillor Wendy Partner will be our
Council rep at BIA business meeting and has been invited by the President.
The list of BIA Board of Management has been delivered to Council for final
approval for the next term-6 members, Council Representative and
appointed Secretary. Then each office will be voted on at our March
business meeting.
4. Treasurer's Report: Balance: $7,600. Having an HST number was discussed.
Motion to donate $240 to the Historical Society for the use of their room
for 2009, 2010: G.Lewis Seconded: J.Black CARRIED
Bank Service charges will be investigated by-the Treasurer.
5. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor: Wreaths are down. Banners will go up in the better
weather. f=lower quote for baskets will be sent this month, Snow clearance
invoice is $3000.
Advertising: Donna from Ennovations is designing the website. There will a
link on viliageofnewcastle.ca
Village Voice-BIA page is on the inside back cover of every issue. Any
downtown business can advertise under the "Did You Know—section for
half price($72). A picture or coupon is recommended for the ad.
Special Events: Easter Bunny Breakfast is Sat. April 23rd at Town Hall.
Adults:$6 Children over 2 yrs.:$4 5-11 a.m. Volunteers needed.
July 1St Event-all day: Rec. Centre with evening Fireworks.
Newcastle Ambassador Contest for teens.
Fall Festival: Sat. Oct. 1St- all day, Evening Dinner: Shania Twain and Neil
Diamond impersonators.
Santa Claus Parade: Sun. Nov. 20t" 5:30 p.m. All permits in place. Sponsors
needed as well as volunteers to make the parade a success. There will be
fireworks again this year.
Contact Karen Bastas or Jane Black with any questions. Information and
Application forms are now available: newcastiesantaparade @Bmail.com.
6. CBOT: Steve Lawrence will continue as our BIA representative for the Board
of Trade. They meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Municipality.
There will be a seminar soon concerning the changing demographics of
Clarington and how all local business can learn and contribute.
7. CIP (Community Improvement Committee) Theresa will report progress at
the next meeting. There will be grant funds for new signs and facades for
downtown businesses. There is ongoing investigation for new signs coming
into town. There will be a meeting for all to attend for the CIP to share the
common plan for the downtown.
S. New Business: Jeanny Barrett reported progress on the Trillium Grant for
the Horticultural Society. They will,start with a new watering system.
A fundraiser is planned at Town Hall for Fri. April 15t-Eagles Tribute Band.
Tickets are $25 available from Gabrielle Bell at 905-987-3856.
Motion that A letter will be sent to the Town stating that our 81A is in
favour of a support parking.space at the SE corner of King Ave. and Mill
Street: K.Bastas Seconded: C.Peterson CARRIED
New location of Gift of Art will be fully accessible for their classes. Their
fundraiser is Mardi Gras Night on Sat. March 5t". Tickets include dinner:$65
Shoppers Drug Mart opens March 5ti'.
New clothing store downtown-Growing Like Weeds.
New accOuntantr eslie I�'ay
9. Next Meeting: Thurs. March 10th.
10. Motion to Adjourn: T.Vanhaverbeke Seconded: K.Bastas CARRIED
.IVleeting adjourned at 10A5,
0A -a'.m.
Submitted by Secretary, J.Black