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

Jackie Playter in the Chair.

Additions                

The Economic Development Officer advised that the Lower Main Street South Heritage Conservation District Advisory Group met on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 to discuss façade changes at the property municipally known as 205 Main Street South.  He provided a verbal update on the renovation project and potential for an application to be filed with NDDS at a future date.  

Declarations of Interest

None.

Approval of Minutes

1.

Newmarket Downtown Development Subcommittee Minutes of March 27, 2015.

Moved by:        Councillor Sponga

Seconded by:   Steve Whitfield

THAT the Newmarket Downtown Development Subcommittee Minutes of March 27, 2015 be approved.

Carried

Items

2.

Financial Incentives Program Application 2014-17 – Interior Renovation and Improvement Program, 352 Doug Duncan Drive, Unit 2.

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details associated with Financial Incentives Program Application 2014-17 for the property known as 352 Doug Duncan Drive, Unit 2 for Ground Burger Bar.  Discussion ensued regarding whether the establishment had received a liquor licence for its patio.    

Moved by:      Barbara Leibel

Seconded by: Steve Whitfield

1. THAT the Interior Renovation and Improvement Program Grant Application 2014-17 in the amount of $15,000.00 be approved;

2. AND THAT Grant Buckley, 14 Nipigon Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2M 2V8 be notified of this action.

Carried

3.

Financial Incentives Program Application 2014-14 – Planning and Building Fees Rebate/Credit Program, 32 Main Street South.

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details associated with Financial Incentives Program Application 2014-14 for the property known as 32 Main Street South.  

Moved by:      Steve Whitfield

Seconded by: Barbara Leibel

1. THAT the Planning and Building Fees Rebate/Credit Program Grant Application 2014-14 in the amount of $3,322.81 be approved;

2.  AND THAT Mehdi Jafari Berenji, 30-32 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 3Y4 be notified of this action.

Carried

4.

Financial Incentives Program Application 2015-02 – Planning and Building Fees Rebate/Credit Program, Façade Improvement and Restoration Program, and Interior Renovation and Improvement Program, 189 Main Street South.

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details associated with Financial Incentives Program Application 2015-02 Planning and Building Fees Rebate/Credit Program, Façade Improvement and Restoration Program, and Interior Renovation and Improvement Program, for the property known as 189 Main Street South. 

Moved by:      Barbara Leibel

Seconded by: Steve Whitfield

1. THAT the Planning and Building Fees Rebate/Credit Program Grant Application 2015-02 in the amount of $4,459.60 be approved;

2. AND THAT the Façade Improvement and Restoration Program Grant Application 2015-02 in the amount of $20,000.00 be approved;

3. AND THAT the Interior Renovation and Improvement Program No-Interest Loan Application in the amount of $87,435.00 be approved;

4. 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.

Carried

5.

Community Grant Application – Caribbean and South Asian Showcase Festival (CASAS).

The Economic Development Officer provided a verbal update regarding the details associated with Community Grant Application for Caribbean and South Asian Showcase Festival (CASAS).  Discussion ensued regarding various funding and sponsorship sources for the festival.

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

Seconded by: Steve Whitfield

1. THAT the NDDS Community Grant Application in the amount of $1,000.00 be denied;

2. AND THAT the Ranji Singh Foundation, 817 Norwick Road, Newmarket, ON, L3X 1K8 be notified of this action.

Carried

New Business

a)

Jackie Playter thanked everyone on the Committee for their participation as this will be the last meeting this term and a new Committee will be appointed. 

Adjournment

Moved by: Councillor Sponga

Seconded by: Steve Whitfield

THAT the meeting adjourn.

Carried

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.