HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-09 Minutes ' BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
BC3WMANVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Management hold at 6:30 p. m.
on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Committee Room 1-C in the Bowmanville
Library.
Present: Gilpin, Patterson, Sillaots
Members: Lucas, Holmes, Mulder, Rezazada, Barry
Absent: Hooper, Johnston
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, who then recognized that
there were no delegations present.
Moved by Holmes, seconded by Rezazada,
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THAT the Minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as circulated.
"CARRIBD"
Correspondence was received from the Municipality of Clarington.
Moved by Barry, seconded by Mulder,
THAT the correspondence be received and filed. "CARRIED"
The Treasurer presented his report as follows:
Current Account $ 29,452.22
GIC #1 110,000.00
GIC #2 5,015.11
Total $144,467.33
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Gilpin reported that he had closed the Current Account at the
Royal Bank, effective April 5, 2013, and had transferred the balance in this
account to the new Current Account at the Bank of Montreal.
Moved by Mulder, seconded by Rezazada,
THAT the Treasurer's Report be adopted as presented. "CARRIED"
Reports:
Council Liaison: No report.
Events: Mulder reported that the "What a Girl Wants" evening will take
place this Thursday, April 11, 2013, in spite of the weather--rain or snow,
She also stated that the plans for the Maple Festival and All That Jazz event
are coming together.
Membership Relations: Barry reported that a new coffee shop has opened
in the Downtown called the "Toasted Walnut". Also he stated that Cathy's
Gold has closed after 33 years in the Downtown. She will be presented with
a plaque recognizing her long time presence in Historic Downtown
Bowmanville.
Streetscape: Gilpin reported that he had been in communication with June
Binnington and that she will be starting her work in the Downtown on
Monday. April 15, on shortened hours--Monday, Tuesday and Friday for the
time being. As the season progresses these will lengthened to include
Wednesday and Thursday.
Communications: Holmes reported that she has not heard any complains
recently from the members.
Publications: Gilpin reported that Parrott will have the first draft of the up-
coming Bowmanville Downtowner ready to be proof-read this Friday.
Board of Trade: Barry reported that he had attended the recent meeting of
the Clarington Board of Trade where the anticipated OPG's New-Build i
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Shine. Also, Gable Amusement Rides will, again, be in attendance on
Friday and Saturday.
Membership Relations: No Report.
Streetscape: Patterson reported that Rekker Gardens will have the hanging
flower baskets in place for the week of Summerfest and that securing ties
will be affixed to each planter basket hanger. She further requested that
Lucas speak to Johnston regarding her continuing to sit on the Board.
Communications: No report.
Publications: Gilpin reported that the Spring Issue of the Bowmanville
Downtowner had been delivered and that it was thought to be the best one
yet.
Board of Trade: Bang reported that the Board of Trade issues awards to
local businesses.
Website: No further report.
Under `BUSINESS ARISING" from the previous meeting, the committee to
design the new welcome to the Downtown sign have yet to meet.
Hooper stated that after reviewing the new lamppost banners, now that they
have been installed, that he felt that the word "Bowmanville" should have
been more prominent on the one with the solid colour.
Under "NEW BUSINESS", Gilpin reported that Don Hutton had requested
a plaque for Peter Kowal Real Estate to recognize this business as one of the
original members of the Bowmanville BIA.
Moved by Hooper, seconded by Mulder,
THAT the Meeting be adjourned. "CARRIED"
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Committee
Room 1-C in the Bowmanville Library at 6:30 p. m.