Minutes from the Monthly Meeting of the
Doylestown Business & Community Alliance
Held June 8, 2004 8:00 a.m.
Borough Hall

Diane Bochenek opened the meeting and began introductions.

Lynn Phelps gave the treasurer's report. The donation letter regarding the
flower baskets and holiday decorations was a great success. We have 81 new
resident members and 29 new professional members. We have a total of
$14,900.00 for membership and donations, $1,695.00 for the tickets to Town
and Country Players benefit. A $2,000.00 donation was received from the
Chamber of Commerce--Bucks Beautiful for the Hanging Baskets. Account
balance $22,562.93, Expenses $20,395.07.

Membership is a combined total of 240.

Bobbi Newton reported that there is not much activity on the Holiday
committee as they are waiting approval of the new decorations. Bobbi had a
sample of the Holly Ball with lights. There will be two balls on each light
pole. The cost will be $80.00 per pole. These balls should last about five
years. The Borough will donate $4,000.00 toward this expense.

Kurt Balderson gave the report on Merchants committee. The next event is
July 23rd and 24th, SHOP AND DINE this event combines with Larry Schade's
Y2C event.

Rick Kempes reported that the Visitors Guide will soon go to press.

The Hanging Baskets look great, thanks to Patty White and all the
volunteers. Karen Young, Chair of the Revitalization Board, sent a letter
of appreciation to the DBCA for taking on this yearly project.

Brian Boger gave the report on the 5K Race. This year there were over 600
runners. Brian thanked everyone who helped on this event.

Don Stevens reported on the Town and Country Players event. 132 tickets
sold for a total of $1,905.00. Don thanked all that helped on this project.

Bill Mount sent a report on the Arts Festival. There are 119 crafters
signed up as of this date. The early discount for registration ended May
15th.

Pam Mikula is keeping up on publicity. Several newspapers and a TV station
to cover the Cocktail party June 24th. A presentation will be given to the
three men who were responsible for "Operation 64". Today, the successful
Doylestown Revitalization continues in large part because of the success of
"Operation 64".

Holiday information needs to be in early this year as the Boro's fall
newsletter comes out after Santa's arrival.

Old Business
The Borough has decided on Dommel Way in memory of Barbara Dommel. It is
the alley between Court and State Streets by Class Harlan. There will also
be a water fountain at State and Hamilton Streets in her memory. The
Borough is paying for both of these memorials but many donations have
already been received.

Diane asked if the committee chairs would please check their committee voice
mail.

New Business
Voters Group will hold a meeting at the Library on May 15th, 7PM. It is a
public meeting to discuss their position on the location of the new Court
House.

Leslie Bilotta suggested an ad hoc "Scholarship Committee" be formed. The
purpose of this committee will be to develop ideas and define a process
where a local student may be awarded a DBCA Scholarship to further their
education. Input and energy are needed from the membership to bring these
ideas to a defined plan to be submitted to the Board of Directors for
approval. Anyone interested on working on this committee please call Leslie
Bilotta at 267 337 0132.

Tom Regan from DART gave information for the Community about the schedules.
Seniors ride free all others pay $1.00. They are trying to promote "Take
DART to Dinner" - relieve the worry about parking. DART is looking for a
couple of businesses in town to sell their tokens.

John Davis gave a presentation about the Hamilton Street Parking Lot. The
Borough is still seeking a grant to revitalize Plaza West, Hamilton Street
parking lot. It will be resurfaced and a second entrance will be added. It
will be landscaped and new parking system will be installed. Pay and Park.
You insert the coin in the computer and receive a tag to display on the car
dashboard.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Next meeting, Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:00 AM Boro Hall - Guest Speaker:
Bucks County Free Library: Literacy

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