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Declarations of Interest
Olga
Paiva advised that due to ongoing litigation, she would
not be participating in any discussion or voting pertaining to Item 4 of
the agenda, due to a conflict of interest regarding the use of the lane
easement as outlined in the statement of claim issued to neighbouring
properties, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Town of
Newmarket in April, 2014.
The
Chair advised that the order of the agenda would be amended to accommodate
the declaration matter and the Community Grant Application by the Newmarket
Group of Artists would be considered before the Project Feasibility Study
Program Application for the property known as 235 Main Street South.
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Financial Incentives Program
Grant Application 2014-14 – Interior Renovation and Improvement Program,
30-32 Main Street.
The
Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update with respect to the
application and advised that the Newmarket Downtown Development Committee
previously supported the applicant under the Project Feasibility and
Planning and Building Fees Rebate/Credit Programs. Two
quotations have recently been submitted for interior renovations and the
applicant is seeking financial support to offset his costs.
Moved
by: Steve Whitfield
Seconded
by: Barbara Leibel
a)
THAT Financial Incentives Program Grant Application 2014-14 – Interior
Renovation and Improvement Program No-Interest Loan Application for the
property known as 30-32 Main Street South in the amount of $100,000.00 be
approved;
i)
AND THAT Mehdi Jafari Berenji, 30-32 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON L3Y
3Y4 be notified of this action.
Carried
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Financial Incentives Program
Grant Application 2015-08 – Façade Improvement and Restoration Program, 205
Main Street South.
The Economic Development
Officer provided a verbal update and advised that the owners have
completed significant improvements to the interior of the building and have
removed the metal cladding from the façade’s top level.
He
further advised that excessive façade restoration costs have forced the
owner to focus on the lower level improvements at this time and leave the upper
level improvements to a later date, with the façade remaining a painted
white surface until 2017. He also informed those present that the current
façade improvement costs exceed $50,000.00 and the owner is seeking the
maximum allowable amount.
Moved
by: Olga Paiva
Seconded
by: Barbara Leibel
a)
THAT Financial Incentives Program Grant Application 2015-08 – Façade
Improvement and Restoration Program for the property known as 205 Main
Street South in the amount of $20,000.00 be approved;
i)
AND THAT 2399973 Ontario Limited, 153 Grenadier Road, Toronto, ON M6R 1R5
be notified of this action.
Carried
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4.
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Newmarket Downtown
Development Committee – Community Grant Application – Newmarket Group of
Artists.
The Economic Development
Officer provided a verbal update regarding the Community Grant Application
for the Newmarket Group of Artists. He advised that the group has implemented
and grown a well-attended annual event, the Newmarket Studio Tour and Art
Sale and have used Art Banners hung on Main Street light standards as a
method of promoting the event while adding an interesting visual element to
the downtown. They are seeking a community grant contribution to purchase
a limited number of new banners to complement existing banners (which are
being re-used), replace damaged ones, and promote new artists joining the
event this year.
Moved
by: Barbara Leibel
Seconded
by: Olga Paiva
a)
THAT Newmarket Downtown Development Committee – Community Grant Application
– Newmarket Group of Artists in the amount of $800.00 be approved;
i)
AND THAT the Newmarket Group of Artists, c/o Julie Cochrane, 379 Botsford
Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1S7 be notified of this action.
Carried
Olga
Paiva left the meeting at 10:38 a.m.
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Financial Incentives Program
Grant Application 2016-01 – Project Feasibility Study Program (Additional)
– 235 Main Street South.
The Economic Development
Officer provided a verbal update and advised that the owners of
235 Main Street (formerly Still in Style) have incurred additional
professional costs related to façade improvement elevation plans submitted
to the Town of Newmarket for approval. The owners are requesting a
“top-up” to previously approved support under the Project Feasibility Study
Program.
The
plans will be forwarded to the Lower Main Street Heritage Conservation
District Committee for consideration and approval. It is anticipated a
request for Newmarket Downtown Development Committee funding under the
Façade Improvement Program will be forthcoming once these plans are
endorsed.
The
Economic Development Officer further noted that the rear elevation includes
the addition of a deck structure to allow restaurant patrons an opportunity
to enjoy an outside dining experience with a view of Riverwalk Commons.
Moved
by: Barbara Leibel
Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
a)
THAT Financial Incentives Program Grant Application 2016-01 – Project
Feasibility Study Program (Additional) for the property known as 235 Main
Street South in the amount of $1750.00 be approved;
i)
AND THAT 2490278 Ontario Inc., 171 Ward Avenue, Sharon, ON L0G 1V0 be
notified of this action.
Carried
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New Business
a)
Councillor Sponga advised that parking issues remain on Main Street
and landlords are marketing their units as having limitless parking
availability. Discussion ensued regarding the general status of Main Street
parking issues.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by: Steve Whitfield
THAT
the meeting adjourn.
Carried
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned
at 11:15 a.m.
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