Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Streamed live from the Municipal Offices
395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7
Members Present:
  • Tom Hempen, Chair
  • Allan Cockburn
  • Ken Sparks
  • Sheila Stewart
  • Norm Pereira
  • Councillor Kwapis
Members Absent:
  • Avi Wulfand, Vice Chair
  • Dominic Pede
  • Patricia Carmichael
  • Grant Buckley
Staff Present:
  • C. Kallio, Economic Development Officer
  • E. Thomas-Hopkins, Legislative Coordinator
  • D. Lowes, Business Development Specialist

​The meeting was called to order at 8:34 AM.
 Tom Hempen in the Chair​.​

1.
Notice

 

Tom Hempen advised that members of the public were encouraged to attend an Advisory Committee or Board Meeting by viewing the live stream available at newmarket.ca/meetings, or attending in person at the Council Chambers at 395 Mulock Drive.

2.
Additions and Corrections to the Agenda

 

None.

3.
Conflict of Interest Declarations

 

None.

4.
Presentations & Recognitions

 

None.

5.
Deputations

 

None.

6.
Approval of Minutes

 

6.1
Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - BIA_Mar06_2024 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:Norm Pereira
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2024 be approved. 


    Carried

7.
Items

 

7.1
Sub-Committee Reports

 

7.1.1
Marketing

 

Tom Hempen provided an update on marketing regarding the recent Easter event including the budget approved by the Board for marketing, recognition done through social media and sponsorships, as well as event attendance. 

7.1.2
Working Group

 

Tom Hempen provided an update on the working group and that the group will meet to discuss marketing of the BIA. 

7.1.3
Events

 

Sheila Stewart provided an update on the Easter event on Main Street including event attendance, painting events, and community feedback.

Councillor Kwapis queried members regarding what made the event successful and if such tactics can be implemented for future events. 

7.2
Parking Update

 

Councllor Kwapis provided the parking update including timelines for the demolition of the tennis courts and additional Church Street parking.

Members queried regarding completion timelines of the modular parking structure.

The Economic Development Officer discussed parking for summer events and the Town's coordination work for summer events and parking. 

7.3
Financial Update

 

None.

7.4
Staff Update

 

7.4.1
Financial Incentive Program Staff Working Group Update

 

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update to the Financial Incentive Program regarding inquiries and interest received last month.

8.
New Business

 

8.1
Canada Day Planning

 

Ken Sparks provided an update that Canada Day event planning is underway including vendor application availability, a walkthrough with Town staff, and further discussions with Town staff regarding planned programming.

9.
Closed Session (if required)

 

The Board did not resolve into Closed Session.

10.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved by:Norm Pereira
    Seconded by:Ken Sparks
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 8:52 AM.


    Carried
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