BARRIE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

PROPERTY STANDARDS& LONG TERM PLANNING MEETING

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8,2010 – 7:00PM

MINUTES

Present:  Stephen, Ken, Don,Irene, Ben, Mike, Bryan, Karen, Cindy, Jack, Chris, Rose, Heather,

 Stuart, Nick, Marianne,Jeff 

1.  Minutes of Wed. Aug.10, 2010 – Approved as written

2.  COMMITTEE BELIEFS:  ALL MEMBERS SHALL:

- attend meetings as regularly as possible.

- ensure that meetings are welcoming and open to everyone.

- act in a professional manner and treat others with respect, courtesy, honesty and fairness.

- ensure a safe and productive Committee environment by encouraging everyone to 

  participate   in discussions,express opinions and ask questions.

- take responsibility for contributing to the meetings in a constructive and positive way.

- respect the confidentiality and privacy of all information discussed.

- speak to members not upholding these beliefs.

     All present agreed.

    The BDNA Steering Committee determines the position of the BDNA on issues related to the

     downtown – ie. The downtown bars.  This is done by taking into account member comments and 

     opinions expressed to the Steering Committee.    Mike is the BDNA media spokesperson and      

     speaks on behalf of the BDNA.    Individual members of the BDNA can not represent or speak on

     behalf of the BDNA.       The Steering Committee members are:  Ben Strudwick, Stephen Riddell,

     Bryan and Jayne Rusnell,    Mike Fox,   Cindy Giller, Sharon Wozniak, Geof Birchall

3.  Drug Paraphernalia in Barrie Stores – Kelly

     The Petition is now online   www.barriemeansbusiness.com/phpPETITION.  Thanks Ken.

4.   Video Cameras in Downtown Barrie

      Police Board asked Police Chief Mark Neelen to look into Video Cameras in the downtown and we

      expect to hear back on Sept. 21, 2010

5.  Downtown Walk-About – Stephen

     Walkabout to begin Fri Sept. 10, 2010 from 11:30pm to 2:30am. The group will observe the Bars

      and crowds at closing time.  Rain date is Sat Sept. 11, 2010same time.

      Walkabout for Property Standards is planned for daytime in October.

6.  Lighting on Mary Street –Heather

      City staff was informed  about lights out on Mary Street - in Front of Liquor Store and at 81

      Mary St.    Got no response.  Will try again.  Back of Liquor Store needs extra lighting or change to 

      Brighter lights.  May need to write letter to LCBO.  Jeff will look into.

7.  Mayoral Debate –Karen

    Met with two groups - Aware and Living Green and they are having a debate with the Mayoral

   Candidates along with local Citizens.  The debate to be held at Council Chambers or Southshore, this

   has to be arranged.    Members are to submit questions to Karen.

8.  Property Standards/Long Term Planning – Cindy

     A public meeting is being held on Sept 27, 2010 at City Hall, to receive public input into the

     proposed “minimum distance separation of 50m for tattoo parlours, pawn shops, body piercing

     parlours and payday loan establishments in the downtown”   zoning bylaw change.   The BDNA will

     be developing a position.  Boarding/Rooming Houses need a separate bylaw change and would require

     a larger separation distance.   It was felt that Bars should  also have a separation distance.

9.  Benches Downtown –Cindy

     There was discussion about the need for Trees along Dunlop Street and Benches on Maple & Ross

     Street for next year.  It was suggested that a letter be written to Walter Fiskar asking that the City  

     include the purchase of benches (for the downtown) be included in the budget (estimated cost

     $30,000).   Cindy and Jayne to draft letter and   circulate it to Steering Com. members.

10.  Fundraising for BDNA -   Cindy

It was suggested that we have a Booth at the -Christmas Tree Lighting, - to promote BDNA and

        Receive donations.   Anyone interested in donating their time, contact Cindy.

11.   Licensing of Bars –Mike

        A strong stance is needed on Licensing of new Bars, whether it is a Bar or Restaurant.   There are

        a large number of bars on Dunlop Street.   Promoting of new downtown businesses is needed.

        The Licensing process needs to be reviewed.   It is important to ensure good quality of life, safety

        and crowd control downtown, these affect everyone. AGCO deals with new licenses.  Clerk

         working on alternatives.

        BIA engaged Robert Booth to market the community by promoting Tourism as people want to

        work and live in the community including Business Owners along with Residents. 

       Jeff Lehman has organized a meeting on Sept. 9/10 at City Hall to discuss bar licences and closing,

       noise issues etc.   He is recommending the following:     

1.                                       Keeping good communications between Bar Owners and Residents.

2.                                      Increasing  enforcement of AGCO overseeing infractions.

3.                                     Additional Policing through fund.

4.                                       Longer lag times between last call and closing

5.                                       Get Provincial Government involved with legal matters and increase fines and/or community service.

12.  Super Jail Offenders Released in Barrie

 Ben to receive letter from the Super Jail in Penetang from Mr Small to explain procedure by

          Sept.   22^nd 2010.

 13.  Signs at 5 Points – Brian – put on the back burner for now.

 14.   Meeting adjourned @8.55pm