a) Newmarket Stage Company Funding Assistance.
Rory Rodrigo advised that the Newmarket Stage Company has a play
ready for presentation with a confirmed location of the Royal Canadian
Legion Hall on Srigley Street with estimated production costs of $5,600
and an established recital date of February, 2016.
Discussion ensued regarding the Stage Company’s inaugural play and
the funding assistance being conducive to the performance being at the
refurbished Old Town Hall with its’ close proximity to Main Street,
however as the Old Town Hall re-construction is not yet complete, it
leaves the Stage Company players in a quandary.
Moved by: Jackie Playter
Seconded by: Elizabeth Buslovich
THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of
Management sponsor the Newmarket Stage Company for $2500 for a play
performance at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Srigley Street in
February, 2016.
Carried
b) Candle Light Parade.
Jackie Playter advised that she has engaged the Citizen’s Band, confirmed
usage of the sound system and the outdoor electricity outlet for tree
lighting and purchased candy canes for the Candle Light Parade scheduled
for Friday, November 20, 2015. Elizabeth Buslovich advised that a ‘Snow
Queen’ character has been retained for $250 for a two hour period, 200 glow
sticks have been purchased and non-perishable food items will be
collected during the parade. The Chair advised he has printed vouchers
for hot chocolate redemption at participating restaurants.
c) Anne Martin advised that the Main Street Merchants Christmas
gathering will be held at the Maid’s Cottage, ticket prices $35.00 each with
a cash bar. Discussion ensued regarding offering complimentary invitations
to Members of Council.
Councillor Sponga left the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Moved by: Olga Paiva
Seconded by: Anne Martin
THAT the Main Street Merchants Christmas gathering offer
complimentary tickets to Members of Council.
Motion Lost
d) The Economic Development Officer advised that he would be
submitting a report to Council for consideration of expansion of the outdoor
patio pilot project.
Councillor Sponga returned to the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Moved by: Jackie Playter
Seconded by: Rory Rodrigo
THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of
Management support the expansion of the outdoor patio project on Main
Street conditional on any issues associated with parking, hours of
operation and fees being vetted through the Main Street District
Business Improvement Area Board of Management and the general membership
at a future meeting.
Carried
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