HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-19CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting
February 19, 2019
Members Present: Katharine Warren, Peter Vogel, Bernice Norton (ACO), Heather
Ridge (ED of Clarington Museum)
Guests: David Reesor, Noel Gamble, Ron Sproule
Regrets: Robert Malone, Victor Suppan, Councillor Hooper, Steve Conway
Staff: Brandon Weiler and Faye Langmaid, Planning Services
Prior to the meeting the properties designated in 2018 where honoured at the Planning
and Development Committee meeting. The two properties were 156 Church Street and
2020 Lamb's Road (Camp 30). In addition as the plaque for 483 King Avenue East (the
Walbridge House) had not been presented by Council and the building is 200 years old
the owners who refurbished the property were also honoured. A plaque from the Mayor
was presented to each of the properties being honoured.
Introductions and Welcome to the Clarington Heritage Committee
David Reesor, Noel Gamble, Ron Sproule have been recommended as members of the
Heritage Committee subject to Council's ratification at the February 25, 2019 Council
meeting. All were in attendance and welcomed by existing members.
Election of a chair and vice chair was deferred to the March 19 meeting due to
absences and to allow the new members to be confirmed by Council prior to electing
those positions.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
None declared.
Adoption of Agenda
19.03 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by B. Norton
That the agenda for February 19, 2019 be adopted as amended.
"CARRIED"
Adoption of Minutes
19.04 Moved by K. Warren, seconded by H. Ridge
That the minutes of the Meeting of January 15, 2019 be accepted.
"CARRIED"
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Delegation and Presentations
Business Arising
Wilmot Heritage Park update:
xNo update at this time.
Jury Lands Foundation update
K. Warren provided the new members with an overview of the Foundation's work and
an overview of the site and its history. The JLF and ACO are closely monitoring the site.
Municipal Register
The categories of designation, Part IV and V and the municipal register were explained.
Some of the properties of interest on the register where there is pending redevelopment
are the Goodyear site and Nurse's Residence at the Hospital.
Reports from Other Committees
Orono, Bowmanville and Newcastle CIP
All of the liaison groups met in late January. The items discussed where the annual
report which will be circulated to CHC members. The annual report provides an
overview of the grants that have been approved in the prior year and where funds
remain. There has been good uptake in accessibility grants which were added to the
program early in 2018. As a result of the renewal of the CIP programs brochures for the
grants available and the overall CIP website pages have all been updated.
The liaison groups have gone through renewal as a result of the CIP review and its
approval in early 2018. The groups have renewed their terms of reference, added
members and recently elected new chairs.
Museum:
xThe Museum's new children's exhibit ClaringTOWN with a rural theme opened to
members on Jan 31St and the community on Feb 2n1
xThe Museum is finalizing their March Break Programing and are currently undergoing
renovations to put in new carpet and upgrade the washrooms.
xThere will be a musical performance at the museum on March 9 in partnership with
the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington.
Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Clarington Branch:
x Doors Open will focus on east Bowmanville and former east Darlington Township.
x The ACO is working with the Jury Lands Foundation to offer tours of the Camp 30
site again this year on the Erhrenwort Trail.
x Next meeting is on Monday February 25, 2019.
x T. Ali, former liaison to the committee, is conducting research into the Fletcher Tree
located on the property behind 222 King Street East. The research could lead to
requesting that the tree receive designation under the Heritage Act.
Newcastle Village & District Historical Society - No report from NVDHS.
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Correspondence and Council Referrals
Project Reports — No reports for this meeting
It was explained that the committee in its past term set up two sub -committees being
Education and Outreach and Municipal Inventory and Register, each sub -committee
met to advance their specific goals and purposes and then reported back to the overall
committee. The committees worked well and made significant advancements on their
specific goals. At the next meeting the same type of goal setting for this term of the
CHC committee will be on the agenda for discussion.
New Business
Committee Orientation — Faye has been in contact with Bert Duclos and he is willing to
provide an overview to a larger Durham audience. A date will be scheduled once
committee appointments across the Region are in place.
Ontario Heritage Conference — B. Weiler informed the committee that the Ontario
Heritage Conference is occurring in Goderich, ON May 30 to June 1, 2019. Committee
members are encouraged to considering attending.
BILD's Comments Regarding Increasing Housing Supply in Ontario — In November
MMAH released a consultation document "increasing Housing Supply in Ontario" as
part of the "Housing Supply Action Plan" expected in Spring 2019. BILD has provided a
number of comments, which were circulated to the committee. A number of comments
relate to how BILD would like to see the Ontario Heritage Act amended. Members are
encourage to provide feedback on BILD's comments or provide additional comments as
the consultation process continues.
Planner II — The Municipality has hired a replacement for D. Addington and they will be
in attendance at the next meeting as will the New Director of Planning Services.
K. Warren moved adjournment.
Next meeting: March 19th, 2019, 7:00 p.m., 1 C
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