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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-058-01 or j ., . DN:P058-01 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON REPORT Date: Monday, June 4, 2001 File# fb J Res. # Gfff-' 1'1--0/ Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee Report #: PD-058-0l File #: PLN 17.2.8 By-law # Subject: ONTARlO HERITAGE FOUNDATION HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD-058-01 be received; 2. THAT the Ontario Heritage Foundation be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington nominates Ms. Phyllis Dewell, Ms Helen Schmid and Mr. Frank Lockhart for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for their significant contributions to built, cultural and natural heritage respectfully, in the Municipality of Clarington; and 3. THAT Ms. Phyllis Dewell, Ms. Helen Schmid, Mr. Frank Lockhart and the Ontario Heritage Foundation are-advised of Council's decision. 1. BACKGROUND On May 14, 2001 Council received correspondence from Mr. Allan Gotlieb, Chair of the Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting the Municipality to participate in the Foundation's Heritage Community Recognition Program 2001. This program provides the municipality with an opportunity to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to local heritage preservation. Councils may submit up to three nominations, one in each of the following areas: built, cultural and natural heritage. The correspondence was referred to the Planning and Development Department to take appropriate action in nominating qualified individuals for each category. This report will recommend three individuals for the Foundation's Heritage Community Recognition Program. 637 ... ... REPORT PD-OS8-01 PAGE 2 2. RECOMMENDED NOMINATIONS Using the qualifications for selection of nominees provided by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, staff consulted with various groups and individuals prior to making these recommendations. 2.1 Built Heritage Staff recommend that Ms. Phyllis Dewell be nominated for significant accomplishments in built heritage preservation. Ms. Dewell became a member of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) in 1984. She assumed the position of Chair in 1988 and held that position until she resigned in 1994. During her time as a member of the LACAC she made the compilation of an inventory of all the heritage buildings within the Municipality a top priority. A consultant was hired to inventory the buildings within Darlington Township and Bowmanville. She herself, with the assistance of the LACAC members, inventoried the buildings within Clarke Township. Once the inventory was completed for Darlington Township she edited and formatted the consultant's research and compiled it into a book called Heritage Buildings, Darlington Township. She then researched the significant buildings within Clarke Township and wrote the text for a second book, Heritage Buildings, Clarke Township. Although no longer a member of the LACAC, she still is a strong advocate of the preservation ofClarington's built heritage. At the May 15, 2001 meeting of the LACAC, the Committee passed a motion to recommend that Ms. Dewell be nominated for the significant contribution she has made to built heritage in Clarington. 2.2 Cultural Heritage Staff recommend that Ms. Helen Schmid be nominated for significant accomplishments in culture heritage preservation. 638 J A..,~ , REPORT PD-OS8-01 PAGE 3 Ms. Schmid is a founding member of the Clarke Museum and Archives. She has an extensive collection of historical information of the former Township of Clarke. Ms. Schmid shares her knowledge of information through talks to historical societies and literary writings, including a book she co-authored titled "Out of the Mists A History of Clarke Township". Ms. Schmid also has in interest in the history of local industry and commerce, including the Dominion Organ and Piano Company, and the Bowmanville Foundry. Ms. Schmid is an active member of the Clarke Museum and Archives, the Bowmanville Museum and the Newcastle and District Historical Society. Staff consulted the curators from the Bowmanville Museum and Clarke Museum and Archives and both agree that Ms. Schmid has made a significant contribution to cultural heritage in Clarington. 2.3 Natural Heritage Staff recommends that Mr. Frank Lockhart be nominated for significant accomplishments to natural heritage preservation. Mr. Lockhart is the Chair of Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. As Chair, he has guided the Board of Directors to building a community vision for the Bowmanville Creek and Soper Creek valleys. This vision includes the development and enhancement of trails, riverbanks, fish and wildlife habitat and special areas along part of the Bowmanville Creek. Mr. Lockhart has spoken to many local groups about the Valleys 2000 project to bring awareness to the importance of protecting and enhancing the natural environment associated with Bowmanville Creek valley. In addition to Mr. Lockhart's leadership efforts in this project, at any given time he can be seen working in the valley with his shovel and wheel barrow and talking to passers-by to build interest and support in this project. Members of Valleys 2000 agree that Mr. Lockhart has made a significant contribution to natural heritage in Bowmanville and agree that he should be recognized for his efforts. ~ 639 ... .', . REPORT PD-OS8-01 PAGE 4 3. PRESENTATION TO RECIPIENTS In September, the Foundation will provide Council with personalized certificates and achievement pins for each recipient. It is recommended that Council formally present the recipients with their certificates and pins at the last Council meeting in October, which is televised. 4. CONCLUSIONS There are many individuals and groups in the community who have made significant contributions to our built, cultural and natural heritage. Further opportunity to recognize these individuals will be available in subsequent years. For 2001, staff recommends that Council nominate Ms. Dewell, Ms. Schmid and Mr. Lockhart to the Ontario Heritage Foundation for recognition in the Heritage Community Recognition Program for their efforts in local heritage preservation. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, c)~~ Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Chief Administrative Officer D vi J rome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning and Development CS*BN*DJC*sn 29 May 2001 Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Helen Schmid 62 Church Street Orono, Ontario LOB IMO Phyllis Dewell 61 Irwin Street Orono, Ontario LOB IMO Frank Lockhart 7 Barley Mill Crescent Bowmanville, Ontario LlC 4E5 640