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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-15 Minutes Page 1 CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting November 15, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Taylor, Peter Vogel, Paul Davidson, Victor Suppan, Myno Van Dyke, Katharine Warren REGRETS: Robert Malone, Steve Conway, Tracey Ali, Councillor Hooper STAFF: Brandon Weiler V. Suppan welcomed everyone to the meeting. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR V. Suppan asked if there were any nominations for the vice chair position, which was vacated when Joe Earle resigned. 16.30 Moved by T. Taylor, seconded by K. Warren THAT Peter Vogel be elected vice chair of the Clarington Heritage Committee. “CARRIED” ADOPTION OF AGENDA 16.31 Moved by M. Van Dyke, seconded by K. Warren THAT the agenda for November 15, 2016 be adopted. “CARRIED” ADOPTION OF MINUTES 16.32 Moved by P. Davidson, seconded by T. Taylor THAT the minutes of the Meeting of October 18, 2016 be accepted. “CARRIED” Page 2 DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS BUSINESS ARISING Jury Lands Foundation (Camp 30) – B. Weiler reported that majority of the demolition of the buildings not deemed to be historically significant has been completed. The Municipality issued a press release in advance of the work to inform the community of this work. The foundation continues to attend community events to promote and educate the public about the history and the efforts to adaptively reuse the lands and buildings. Goodyear and Hollingshead properties - No news to report REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES Bowmanville Community Improvement Program – No meeting to report. Orono Community Improvement Program – No meeting to report. Newcastle Community Improvement Program – Clarington Board of Trade has completed the surveys for the Business Retention and Expansion Study. There was a good response rate from local businesses. The questions had general questions for all of Clarington plus tailored questions for each of the downtowns. Once the report is final (end of year) there will be a gathering where all are invited CIP committees, BIA’s, all retail businesses to share results and also kick-off the evaluation and review of the CIP’s. An update on the Courtice CIP project was provided and notice of the public meeting scheduled for November 14, 2016. There was also an update on the location of new entrance signage for Newcastle along King Avenue and Mill Street and the streetscape reconstruction at the intersection of Beaver Street and King Avenue. Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Clarington Branch – The date of the next meeting is to be determined. Newcastle Village & District Historical Society – M. Van Dyke reported that the society has resubmitted an application for a grant to digitize the records and information the society has. The grant would provide funding to hire someone to assist in completing this process. Museum – No news to report Heritage Week Working Group – No meeting to report CORRESPONDENCE AND COUNCIL REFERRALS Page 3 PROJECT REPORTS Subcommittee Reports: Municipal Inventory and Register Committee – T. Taylor provided a draft terms of reference for the subcommittee, asking for comments from all members of the committee. The subcommittee has put together the terms of reference to guide the work moving forward. The subcommittee recognizes that this is a large task and will need to continue on with future committees and hopes to establish a framework which can be used going forward. Committee members were asked to provide comments on the draft prior to the next heritage committee meeting in December. The committee will be working to bring forward one property to the entire committee at a meeting in the near future for further discussion. The subcommittee is currently at two members if any other members are interested. Public Outreach and Education Committee – The subcommittee was thanked for hosting the Durham Region Heritage Committees event. All members expressed that they felt the day was a huge success. B. Weiler reported that he had spoken to representatives of two of the committees that were in attendance and that they expressed appreciation and were glad to participate in the event. P. Davidson reported that the Designated Buildings Calendar has been for sale all summer and the committee has been selling them at community events. Members are encouraged to approach local businesses or groups who may have an interest in selling the calendars ahead of the holiday season. K. Warren reported that the museum is engaged in outreach and education with local schools. The subcommittee is exploring how some of their outreach and education could be incorporated into the museums initiative through a partnership or information sharing. NEW BUSINESS 2017 Budget – The committee discussed proposed initiatives for the coming year. Many of the committee members felt that they would like to focus on attending educational opportunities in the coming year; both the Ontario Heritage Conference and the National Trust Conference will be held in Ottawa during Canada’s 150. The committee also plans to continue to pursue some other initiatives for community outreach and education. The committee was appreciative of Council’s support and approval of a budget in 2016. This budget from Council has allowed the committee to engage in education opportunities and move forward with education and outreach initiatives, including a Page 4 2017 Clarington Heritage Buildings calendar. The committee is hoping Council will continue to support these initiatives in the 2017 year and beyond. 16.33 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by T. Taylor THAT the committee approve a budget for their funds for 2017 in the amount of $1,500. “CARRIED” 16.34 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by T. Taylor THAT the committee request a budget from Council for 2017 in the amount of $2,000. “CARRIED” Property Standards By-law (Heritage Specific Provisions) – B. Weiler circulated a draft amendment to the property standards by-law with provisions that will deal specifically with properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Members were asked to review and provide comments on the draft prior to the next meeting. Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) Membership - The committee made the following motion relating to membership for the 2017 year. 16.35 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by T. Taylor THAT the committee renew their Community Heritage Ontario membership for 2017 in the amount of $75 and a letter be sent with the membership requesting more educational opportunities from CHO. “CARRIED” National Trust Conference – V. Suppan reported that he attending the National Trust Conference for one day and found the sessions very valuable. He encouraged other members to try and attend in 2017. P. Davidson moved to adjourn the meeting. Next meeting: December 20, 2016, 7:00 p.m., at Clarington Municipal Offices in Room 1C