New Business
a)
Anne Martin queried the
feasibility of delegated spending authority should financial obligations arise
in between monthly Board meetings. The Economic Development Officer
suggested that the Members request replenishment of their petty cash supply
more frequently in order to avoid potential shortfalls.
Discussion ensued regarding the best use of
advertising funds for the Canada Day festivities.
b)
Anne Martin queried the
feasibility of earmarking funds for at least two Members to attend the
Annual Business Improvement Area Convention held at various locations in
Ontario in future years.
c)
Siegfried Wall queried the
website content and the feasibility of including events, venues,
dates/times and ensuing links to all said information. The Chair advised
that the photographs on the website are currently not licensed for use and
the photographer is seeking a lifetime licensing fee of $100.00 per image.
d)
Siegfried Wall queried the
Economic Development Officer regarding the proposed topics of discussion at
the upcoming June 13, 2016 meeting of the Community Centre Lands
Re-development Task Force.
e)
Anne Martin queried the
Economic Development Officer and Jackie Playter (Chair of the Newmarket
Downtown Development Committee) and requested status updates related to the
Financial Incentive Applications considered by that Committee. The
Economic Development Officer provided a brief status update.
f)
Ken Sparks queried the Chair
regarding the limited number of businesses listed on the Main Street BIA
website. The Chair advised he would seek a timeline from the website designer
and report back.
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