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The
meeting was called to order at 10:09 a.m.
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Jackie
Playter in the Chair.
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Additions
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None.
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2.
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN. 30, 2015 – ITEM 2
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2014-17 – PROJECT
FEASIBILITY STUDY PROGRAM, BUSINESS SIGN PROGRAM AND PLANNING AND BUILDING
FEES REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM, 352 DOUG DUNCAN DRIVE, UNIT 2
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The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details
associated with the Financial Incentives Program Application 2014-17 for
the property known as 352 Doug Duncan Drive, Unit 2.
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Moved
by: Steve Whitfield
Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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1. THAT the Project Feasibility Study
Program Grant Application 2014-17 in the amount of $2,000.00 be approved;
2. AND THAT the Planning and Building Fees
Rebate/Credit Program Grant Application in the amount of $2,880.99 be
approved;
3. AND THAT the Business Sign Program
Grant Application 2014-17 in the amount of $2,230.00 be approved;
4.
AND THAT Grant
Buckley, 14 Nipigon Avenue, Toronto, ON M2M 2V8 be notified of this action.
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Carried
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3.
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN. 30, 2015 – ITEM 3
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-01 – PROJECT
FEASIBILITY STUDY PROGRAM, INTERIOR RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT AND RESTORATION PROGRAM, AND PLANNING AND BUILDING FEES
REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM, 500 WATER STREET
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The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details
associated with the Financial Incentives Program Application 2015-01 for
the property known as 500 Water Street. Discussion ensued regarding the
property’s lease agreement with the Town of Newmarket.
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Moved
by: Steve Whitfield
Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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1. THAT the Financial Incentives Program Application
2015-01 for the property known as 500 Water Street be deferred until the February
2015 NDDS meeting;
2. AND THAT Cachet Restaurant and Bar, 500
Water Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1M5 be notified of this action.
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Carried
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4.
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN. 30, 2015 – ITEM 4
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-02 – PROJECT FEASIBILITY
STUDY PROGRAM, 189 MAIN STREET SOUTH
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The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details
associated with the Financial Incentives Program Application 2015-02 for
the property known as 189 Main Street South. Discussion ensued regarding
the renovation project.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by: Steve Whitfield
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1.
THAT the Project
Feasibility Study Program Grant Application 2015-02 in the amount of
$7,762.50 be approved;
2. AND THAT 189 Main Street Holdings Inc.,
c/o Wyse Meter Solutions, 355 Harry Walker Parkway Unit 4, Newmarket, ON
L3Y 7B3 be notified of this action.
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Carried
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5.
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN. 30, 2015 – ITEM 5
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-03 – BUSINESS SIGN
PROGRAM AND PLANNING AND BUILDING FEES REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM, 232 MAIN
STREET SOUTH
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The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details
associated with Financial Incentives Program Application 2015-03 for the
property known as 232 Main Street South. Discussion ensued.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by: Steve Whitfield
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1. THAT the Financial Incentives Program
Application 2015-03 for the property known as 232 Main Street South be
deferred until the February 2015 NDDS meeting;
2. AND THAT Unwind Yarn House, 232 Main
Street South, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Z5 be notified of this action.
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Carried
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN. 30, 2015 – ITEM 6
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION 2015-04 – BUSINESS SIGN
PROGRAM AND PLANNING AND BUILDING FEES REBATE/CREDIT PROGRAM, 207 MAIN
STREET SOUTH
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The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details
associated with Financial Incentives Program Application 2015-04 for the
property known as 207 Main Street South. Discussion ensued regarding sign
guidelines and plans.
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Moved
by: Steve Whitfield
Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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1. THAT the Business Sign Program Grant
Application 2015-04 in the amount of $1,150.00 be approved;
2. AND THAT the Planning and Building Fees
Rebate/Credit Program Grant Application 2015-04 in the amount of $200.00 be
approved;
3.
AND THAT Changes
For You Inc., 207 Main Street South Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y9 be notified of
this action.
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Carried
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NEWMARKET DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE – JAN 30, 2015 – ITEM 7
COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATION- NEWMARKET GROUP OF ARTISTS
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The
Economic Development Officer presented a Community Grant Application by the
Newmarket Group of Artists. Discussion ensued regarding the group’s
achievements and future plans.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by: Steve Whitfield
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1. THAT the NDDS Community Grant
Application from the Arts Music Festivals York Region, o/a the Newmarket
Group of Artists, in the amount of $2,500.00 be approved;
2. AND THAT the Arts Music Festivals York
Region, 1359 Wellington Street West, King City, ON L7B 1K5 be notified of
this action.
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Carried
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New Business
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a)
The Economic Development
Officer provided a verbal update regarding the Newmarket Downtown
Development Sub-Committee structure.
b)
The Economic Development
Officer consulted with members regarding the feasibility of a Joint
Heritage District Conservation Authority and Newmarket Downtown Development
Subcommittee. Discussion ensued regarding the creation and membership of
such a committee.
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Adjournment
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by: Steve Whitfield
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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Carried
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There being no further
business, the meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
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