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CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting
April 15, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Reesor Tenzin Gyaltsan Angela Tibbles
Councillor Hooper Karin Murphy Victor Suppan
Bonnie Seto (7:45) Tracey Ali Joseph Earle
REGRETS:
Ruth Goff (Ex-officio), Kim Vaneyk (ex-officio),
STAFF:
Faye Langmaid
Angela Tibbles welcomed all to the meeting.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST-
None declared.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
14.11
Moved by Ron Hooper, seconded by Joseph Earle,
THAT the agenda be adopted.
“CARRIED”
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
14.12
Moved by David Reesor, seconded by Tracey Ali
THAT the minutes of the Meeting of March 18, 2014 be accepted.
“CARRIED”
Vic provided a presentation on the history of windows (glass making) and how the age
of windows can be determined by various factors (number of panes, size etc.) Sketches
of window types, shutters and fixtures were distributed. Vic was fascinated by the 20
pane window at 210 King Avenue as it is unusual and would have been made from the
older windows in the original part of the house.
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BUSINESS ARISING
210 King Avenue West – The process that is required for an amendment is essentially
the drafting of a new By-law under the 2005 Heritage Act and the subsequent repeal of
the existing designation. This requires that the bylaw be written in a different format
than previous by-law and the features noted as distinctive must relate back to the
overall Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. Bert Duclos from the Ministry
of Tourism, Culture and Sport (our heritage consultant at the Ministry) has reviewed the
draft and provided suggestions. The draft Schedule A was reviewed with the Thornes,
who requested that the application be treated as a new application, with features
included if it were a new application. Typically in new applications interior features are
only listed if they are spectacular, related to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest and if the owner wishes them to be included. In this case the owners do not
wish to have the interior features included. Committee had a long and fulsome
discussion on the process, the architectural features, the care, maintenance and work
that Mr. and Mrs Thorne have put into their property.
14.13
Moved by Vic Suppan, seconded by Dave Reesor
THAT the CHC have worked with the owners of 210 King Avenue West to
recommend to Council a new designating by-law meeting the requirements of the
2005 Ontario Heritage Act as presented in Schedule A (attachment 1) and that
Council also be requested to repeal By-law 95-30.
“CARRIED”
Camp 30- Jury Lands Foundation formation -The foundation is meeting this weekend to
continue their work on setting out a vision for the Jury lands and also drafting the by-
laws for incorporation as a non-profit, charitable organization. These by-laws must
comply with Canada Revenue Agency regulations.
Ontario Heritage Trust Awards –Nominations for 2014 are due September 30. Faye
has approached Charles Taws about nominating Susan Laing, a long-term volunteer at
the Museum. Bonnie provided a write up about Ron Allread which was shared with the
group and will need some additional work. Faye distributed a handout on the criteria
and who has been nominated in the past. Additional discussion on this item will be
included on an agenda for future meetings.
Provincial Plaque – As a follow-up on the suggestion of a provincial plaque for the
Walbridge House, Faye contacted O.H.T to determine the cost of the plaque as the
application form indicates that there has to be a contribution by the applicant. The cost
of the provincial plaques is approximately $17,500 and O.H.T. requires at least $5,000
from the applicant. In addition the applicant is to assist with the ceremony and other in-
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kind works (such as installation). The permission of the owner is also required. No
further action on this item will be taken at this time.
Information Sheet “benefits” – Please provide comments on this sheet that is to be used
when visiting designated property owner to Faye by April 30 and she will have them
finalized.
Designated Property Owners Outreach – the list of designated properties, addresses
and owners was distributed to all. The list was reviewed and a member of the CHC
assigned to each property to make a visit. The purpose of the visit is to thank the
owner, inform them of the website, salvage opportunities, heritage incentive grants, and
obtain their contact information if they wish to be contacted about the committees’
ongoing work and projects.
Heritage Incentive Grant – Notice went out to all designated property owners about the
Heritage Incentive Grant in the Heritage Week letter in early February, and a couple of
applications have been received. Due date is this week. Committee members were
asked to pass this on to any other potential applicants and encourage them to apply
quickly. Faye will report on the recipients at the next meeting.
14.14
Moved by Karin Murphy, seconded by Tracey Ali
THAT St. George’s Anglican Church, 250 Mill Street South, Newcastle proposal
to change the protective covering of the tiffany stained glass window on the south
end of the sanctuary under a Heritage Incentive Grant be approved as a minor
alteration.
“CARRIED”
REPORTS from OTHER COMMITTEES (community improvement plans, etc)
Bowmanville CIP – Next meeting is April 16, Councillor Hooper
Newcastle CIP – Next meeting is May 15, Tenzin Gyaltsan
Orono CIP – Meeting is March 19, Karin Murphy provided a report on the closing of
Main Street for the culvert replacement. Next meeting is in October.
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ACO, Clarington Branch – Getting ready for Doors Open on June 14. They will have a
booth at Maplefest to promote the Doors Open event. The provincial organization has a
new logo that is to be used by all the member agencies, this is what the local branch
has been using anyway so does not affect their promotion.
Newcastle Village and District Historical Society (NVDHS) – No update. NVDHS is
meeting April 22 and will provide a replacement representative.
Clarington Museums and Archives – The current display at the Museum with the
historical photographs has been very well received. In addition there is a short video
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clip that is also worthwhile viewing. All are encouraged to visit the show. New member
appointed Olinda Cassimiro.
Heritage Week Working Group – The Working Group held their wrap-up meeting on
March 20. Angela Tibbles report is attachment 2.
Heritage Conservation District –There was damage (due to the ice storm) to the roof of
a storage building located near the tennis courts. A temporary structure has been
erected to hold the materials until it is decided what will be done with the roof. The
Operations Dept. is working on a proposal for a new roof.
CORRESPONDENCE and COUNCIL REFERRAL
2014 Ontario Heritage Conference – Cornwall on May 23-25, 2014. At this point no one
has indicated an interest in attending. Any member who does attend and wishes to be
reimbursed should bring their expenses request to the next meeting.
PROJECT REPORTS
Inventory Photos – Karin and David have been taking photos of the ice storm damage
as it relates to designated buildings.
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Barn ProjectMethodology was shared at the last meeting. Kim and Jane will be
starting up visits again this next week.
NEW BUSINESS
14.15
Moved by Tenzin Gyaltsan seconded by Karin Murphy
THAT a gift card for $50 be purchased from Gather for Kristy Kilbourne as a
thank you from the Committee for her work with the group over the past year and
a half.
“CARRIED”
David Reesor moved the meeting be adjourned.
Next meeting: May 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at Clarington Municipal Offices
Attachments
Attachment 1 –Schedule A for 210 King Avenue
Attachment 2 – Heritage Week Wrap-up Report
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