The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m.

Jackie Playter in the Chair

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

None.

Declarations of Interest

None.

Approval of Minutes

1.

Newmarket Downtown Development Subcommittee Minutes of June 26, 2015.

Moved by:      Barbara Leibel

Seconded by: Steve Whitfield

THAT the Newmarket Downtown Development Sub-Committee Minutes of June 26, 2015 be approved.

Carried

Items

2.

NDDS Budget.

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal budget update and summarized the upcoming loans and grants that are anticipated to be paid out before the end of the year.  

3.

Financial Incentives Program Application 2015-08 – Interior Renovation and Improvement Program, 205 Main Street South.

The Economic Development Officer summarized the renovation project at 205 Main Street South.  He advised that it is anticipated that a façade request will be submitted at a later date.

Moved by:      Steve Whitfield

Seconded by: Barbara Leibel

1. THAT the Interior Renovation and Improvement Program No-Interest Loan Application 2015-08 in the amount of $84,000.00 be approved;

2. AND THAT Carol Shirtliff-Hinds and 2399973 Ont. Ltd, 153 Grenadier Road, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1R5, be notified of this action.

Carried

4.

Project and Information Updates Involving Main Street District.

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding various potential downtown projects and proposed restrictions from other Committees related to street level uses on Main Street.   In addition, he provided an update on the downtown patio pilot project.

New Business

a)

The Economic Development Officer advised that a report regarding the parking lot off Timothy Street behind Riverwalk Commons will be considered at the August 31, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.

b)

The Economic Development Officer advised that a report regarding waste management solutions on Main Street will be considered at the August 31, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.

c)

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update on the Committee appointment process.

Adjournment

Moved by:      Steve Whitfield

Seconded by: Barbara Leibel

THAT the meeting adjourn.

Carried

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m.