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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-21 Minutes CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting April 21, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Earle Tracey Ali Councillor Hooper Victor Suppan Paul Davidson Steve Conway Robert Malone and alternate Myno VanDyke Peter Vogel REGRETS: Ruth Goff (ex-officio), Kim Vaneyk (ex-officio), Todd Taylor STAFF: Brandon Weiler Faye Langmaid Councillor Hooper welcomed all to the meeting. Councillor Hopper asked if there was any nominations for chair and vice chair. The committee felt that since there were many new members it was preferred that Councillor Hooper chair the meetings on an interim basis until the members have had a few meetings together. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 15.04 Moved by Robert Malone, seconded by Joe Earle, THAT the agenda be adopted. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 15.05 Moved by Tracey Ali, seconded by Victor Suppan THAT the minutes of the Meeting of March 17, 2015 be accepted. 1 | Page BUSINESS ARRISING Jury Lands Foundation (Camp 30) F. Langmaid and B. Weiler provided the committee with a brief history of the site, an overview of the Jury Lands Foundation and the work that has occurred in the past six years since the site has been vacant. The committee asked about the progress that has been made and the role of the Jury Lands Foundation in helping adaptively reuse the buildings and the integration of any future land use plans. The committee requested that the president and other members of the Jury Lands Foundation attend a future meeting to provide a presentation on their role in the adaptive re-use project on the site. F. Langmaid informed the committee that Clarington Museums had a speaker series event on Thursday April 30, 2015 by Marilyn Morawetz and Charles Taws on Camp 30. Municipal Register Discussion This discussion was started by the previous committee. B. Weiler provided some background for the new members on the Municipal Register and the current inventory of properties with heritage attributes and value. The committee will be engaging in a work plan session, at the May meeting. Further discussion was deferred until the work plan session has occurred. The work plan session will allow the committee to identify goals and objectives for the next four years. Ontario Heritage Conference 2015 At the previous meeting T. Ali expressed an interest in attending the Ontario Heritage conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The committee was supportive of the idea and asked T. Ali to report back at this meeting if her schedule allowed her to attend and the potential costs. T. Ali is able to attend. 15.06 Moved by Robert Malone, seconded by Joe Earle THAT the costs incurred by T. Ali for attending the Ontario Heritage Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake be approved from the Clarington Heritage Committee budget. REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES Bowmanville Community Improvement Program Councillor Hooper informed the committee that new plans have been submitted for the 105 Queen Street property (Former Bowmanville Sr. Public School). The proposal is for phase one of the two phase development. Councillor Hooper reported that there was still funding available for CIP grant applications for 2015 in Bowmanville. There was discussion about making more of the 2 | Page funding available for accessibility projects or creating a new accessibility driven grant program. The CIP group members suggested that a brochure be prepared with testimonials by people that have received grants (including their names) since word of mouth is the best promotion. Orono Community Improvement Program F. Langmaid asked if anyone from the committee that lived in the Orono area was interested in being a representative on the Orono CIP committee. The current representative is Karen Murphy who is the past representative and she agreed to continue to represent the Heritage Committee despite not serving on the Heritage Committee this term. Peter Vogel indicated he would be willing to act as the representative. F. Langmaid reported that the next meeting will be a combined meeting with the Orono CIP group and the Orono BIA. The joint meeting will allow the two groups to inform each other of current initiatives both groups are working on for Downtown Orono. Newcastle Community Improvement Program Next meeting April 22, 2015. M. Van Dyke reported that he will be providing a presentation on a series of now and then photos he has been working on. Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Clarington Branch T. Ali reported that the next meeting will be May 20, 2015. The meetings are the third Wednesday of each month. A new executive committee was elected in March at the Annual General Meeting. The annual Doors Open event will be held on June 13, 2015. The focus will be on properties in the Leskard and Kirby areas. There is an opportunity for the heritage committee to have an exhibit as part of the event if desired. Doors Open is always looking for more volunteers for their event. They will be handing out information at the MapleFest. Newcastle Village & District Historical Society R. Malone and M. Van Dyke provided an overview of the Newcastle Village & District Historical Society, the archives room in Newcastle Town Hall where members and the public can get additional information on properties in Newcastle, education outreach programs that they have and the newest edition of the newsletter that would be coming out later in the week. R. Malone reported that their corporate memberships have been on the rise in recent years and that they are starting a new strategic planning session to provide a road map for the organization for the coming years. 3 | Page R. Malone distributed brochures of the self-guided walking tour that will be part of Clarington Heritage Week celebrations in August. Museum The new board has not met yet. At the first meeting they will ask if there is someone who wishes to represent the Museum Board on the Heritage Committee. Heritage Week Working Group Councillor Hooper reported that the Heritage Week 10-16. Included in that is a new branding of Heritage Week with a logo that will be used in future years. The week will be centered on guided walking tours and helping to promote the concert in the park events throughout Clarington. The committee is also working to produce walking tour brochures and an on-line format that will be available for people to use as self-guided tours beyond heritage week. Next Meeting is May 13 at 9:30 in Room 3A with the other partner agencies. Heritage Conservation District No news to report CORRESPONDENCE AND COUNCIL REFERRALS Ontario Heritage Trust Awards Susan Laing was awarded a 2014 Lieutenant volunteer with the Museum for over 30 years. The information regarding the award will be forwarded to Council, to allow Council the opportunity to recognize Susan. 407 Designated Properties and Municipal Register Properties At the last meeting the committee requested staff consult with the Ministry of Transportation to identify what steps the Municipality should take with respect to the designated and municipal register properties that have or will be demolished by the 407 extension. F. Langmaid reported that staff had contacted the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and both provided similar answers. The comments indicated that the moment the province took ownership of the properties the designating by-laws and municipal registry provisions under the Ontario Heritage Act had no effect. The Ontario Heritage Act is clear that the provisions of the Act do not effect land that is owned by the Crown. 4 | Page Both Ministries suggested the Municipality repeal the designating by-laws and remove the properties from the municipal registry. This would update our records, the history of the properties should be outlined on the website. 15.07 Moved by Victor Suppan, seconded by Steve Conway THAT Clarington Heritage Committee, based on the ownership and actions of the Province, recommend to Council the designating by-laws for 1909 Bloor Street and 5416 Solina Road be repealed and that 5531 Bethesda Road, 5681 Acres Road, 5658 Bethesda Road and 7500 Highway 35/115 be removed from the Municipal Register. NEW BUSINESS Work Plan Session At the next meeting the committee will go through a planning exercise to identify the goals and objectives of the committee for the next four years. Members were asked to consider and identify their interests and ideas on what initiatives the committee should engage in. The process will help identify a work plan for longer term goals for the committee to move forward with. Doors Open Booth T. Ali asked members to consider if they would be available to staff a booth for the Doors Open Clarington event June 13, 2015 and report back at the next meeting. The Heritage Committee has had a booth in previous years promoting heritage initiatives, selling the heritage books and being present for community engagement and education purposes. Doors Open also needs volunteers if members know of anyone interested. Heritage Resources In addition to the materials provided by the Ministry to assist with orientation of new committee members. Staff will provide a presentation on the reference and resource materials available. This will include mapping, photo inventory, books, etc. Victor Suppan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Next meeting: May 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at Clarington Municipal Offices in Room 1C 5 | Page