The
meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
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Glenn
Wilson in the Chair.
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Additions &
Corrections to the Agenda
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None.
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Declarations of Pecuniary
Interest
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The
Chair advised that with respect to Item 7 of the agenda being the matter of
the locked gate on the parking lot known as P2, that his wife is currently
in litigation with the Town of Newmarket, however he advised, that after reflection,
he does not have a pecuniary interest in the matter and will be
participating in the discussion.
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Moved
by: Rory Rodrigo
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Seconded
by: Carmina Pereira
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THAT
the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management
Special Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2015 be approved.
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The
Chair advised that the Marketing Sub-Committee has not met since June 10,
2015; hence there are no minutes to receive at this meeting.
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4.
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Newmarket Stage Company
Presentation.
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Mr.
Peter Salt, on behalf of the Newmarket Stage Company addressed those
present with a verbal update on the Stage Company’s initiatives and funding
challenges. He advised that they are looking for ways to partner with the
business community and are seeking financial assistance.
Ms.
Brown, MP, Newmarket-Aurora provided comments as a supporter of local
theatre and advised she would investigate possible federal programs that might
be accessible for some aid.
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Moved
by: Carmina Pereira
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Seconded
by: Anne Martin
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THAT
the verbal update presentation by Mr. Peter Salt, on behalf of the
Newmarket Stage Company be received.
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The Economic Development Officer advised that Mr.
Ted Horton, AMCTO Intern would be providing a verbal update regarding the
preliminary findings of the success of the outdoor patios pilot project. Mr.
Horton distributed copies of the survey document that the proprietors of
patio locations are distributing to patio patrons. He advised that the
preliminary results indicate that the outdoor patios pilot project is a
tremendous success.
Moved
by: Jackie Playter
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Seconded
by: Carmina Pereira
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THAT
the verbal update by Mr. Ted Horton, AMCTO Intern regarding the preliminary
findings of the pilot patio project be received.
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5.
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Verbal Financial Update
Report.
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The
Economic Development Officer distributed copies of the operating budget for
the period ending June 30, 2015. He advised that the Main Street District
Business Improvement Area Board of Management account currently has a
balance of $19,054.73.
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Moved by: Rory Rodrigo
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Seconded by: Siegfried Wall
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THAT the verbal financial update by the Economic
Development Officer be received.
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6.
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Clock Tower Development.
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The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal status update regarding the
Clock Tower development and advised that nothing has changed to date from
the original submission to the Town made approximately eighteen months ago.
Discussion ensued regarding potential parking improvements associated with
the proposed development of the building.
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7.
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Summer-long locked gate at
P2 parking lot.
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The
Chair provided a verbal update regarding the issue of the locked gate at
the entrance to the parking lot known as P2. Anne Martin provided those
present with photographs highlighting parking deficiencies associated with
the locked gate. The Chair distributed copies of a registered land
transfer easement agreement with the owner of the property known as 247
Main Street South; lands on which the locked gate is positioned. The
Chair advised that as a result of the locked gate, there are sixteen parking
stalls that are not accessible to the general public.
The
Chair suggested that a formal motion be made to Council requesting staff
direction to investigate the matter of the land transfer easement agreement
and the locked gate situation. A suggestion was made to have staff analyze
the situation and report back on findings. The Chair advised that a formal
motion would be deferred for a period of one week subject to staff
resolution of the issue and report back to the BIA membership; if staff is unsuccessful,
a special meeting of the BIA membership would be called.
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9.
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BIA Associate Memberships.
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The
Chair advised that he has received requests from proprietors north of
Millard Avenue to Davis Drive for possible associate membership arrangements.
Discussion
ensued regarding possible associate membership fees and a suggestion was
made to research this matter in greater detail and provide feedback at the
next scheduled meeting.
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10.
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Canada Day Festival Review.
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The
Chair advised that he has personally received very positive feedback on the
success of the Canada Day festivities.
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Moved
by: Anne Martin
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Seconded
by: Elizabeth Buslovich
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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 9:24 p.m.
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