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Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
1 November 28, 2013
PICKERING 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Rodrigues
W. Jamadar
Deanna Joyce
T. Reimer
D. Rundle
J. Van Huss
C. Celebre, Senior Planner, Development Review & Heritage
L. Roberts, Recording Secretary
Also Present: David Albanese, Project Manager, Mattamy Homes
Absent: T. Besso
S. lyer
E. Mason
M. Sawchuck
• C. Sopher
S. Sheehan
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1.0 Welcome
J. Van Huss welcomed everyone to the meeting. Introductions
were made to welcome new member Deanna Joyce.
2.0 Minutes
Moved by D. Rundle
Seconded by W.IJamadar
That the minutes of the October 24, 2013 meeting of the Heritage
Pickering Advisory Committee be approved, as amended.
Carried
3.0 Business Arising from Minutes
3.1) 2013 Workplan
J. Van Huss noted the workplan will be placed on all future
agendas in order to provide on going updates. She will check
with M. Sawchuck on the status of the spreadsheet.
C. Celebre suggested that sub committees be created for the
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2014 projects, such as the proposed Plaque program, education
programs and the Register. In doing so, this would allow one
member to take the lead, with other members assisting.
C. Celebre also noted that M. Sawchuck had advised that he is
working on a draft register and adding properties from the
Unterman & McPhail register from 2002.
Discussion ensued with respect to the workplan. D. Rundle
noted it was important to not get overly ambitious. C. Celebre
suggested members set goals that are smaller and achievable.
W. Jamadar requested the workplan be provided on a monthly
basis, listing the member's name associated with the project
item.
It was suggested we get in touch with members working on
certain projects to see if they require any assistance.
The workplan will be forwarded out to members in December for
discussion at the January meeting.
3.2) Del Management Solutions Inc.
C. Celebre provided an update with respect to the three
properties which are proposed for demolition, which were
discussed at the October meeting. She noted a consultant had
been hired, Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects to
review 325 Highway 7 and 1710 Whitevale Road, and have
provided preliminary reports. The consultant has been asked to
provide a full assessment on 2865 Sideline 16, which is situated
in a natural heritage system. She noted this property has more
potential to save, and the consultant has requested additional
time to finalize the report.
C. Celebre suggested the committee meet in the second week of
January for the purpose of reviewing these reports and
determining how to proceed. It was suggested that the
Committee meet on January 9th for this purpose.
3.3) 1390 and 1450 Whitevale Road
C. Celebre provided an update with respect to the two barns
located at 1390 and 1450 Whitevale Road, which were
scheduled for demolition. She noted that the Committee had
requested she look into the donation of salvage items. She
noted that 1450 Whitevale Road was in better condition for
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salvage items. David Albanese of Mattamy Homes noted they
were in agreement to donate items to the Pickering Village
Museum, stating that Mattamy would be doing the dismantling,
and the Museum would arrange for picking up the items.
C. Celebre provided background information with respect to the
barn located at 1390 Whitevale Road, noting the
recommendations in the report vary from those for 1450
Whitevale Road, as the structure is not in the same condition.
She also noted that the recommendations stated that this
property is of limited heritage value, but recommended salvage
items such as the timbers. Mattamy Homes will work with
various organizations with respect to any salvage items.
Discussion period took place and questions arose with respect to
the removal of the barn swallows. D. Albanese of Mattamy
Homes provided an outline of Ministry of Natural Resources
program for removal of the swallows, the various options as well
as the timelines involved.
Councillor Rodrigues noted he would inquire with the Whitevale
Residents Association as well as area residents with respect to
any interest in salvage items.
It was the consensus of the Committee that while it is regrettable
to consider demolition, they do not oppose the proposed
demolition of 1390 Whitevale Road.
4.0 New-Business
4.1) Cell Tower Application
C. Celebre provided an overview of a cell tower application for the
Finch/Fairport area for information purposes. She briefly outlined
the application, noting she was bringing this forward to the
Committee for information purposes as it is a heritage structure.
She noted the property is not listed or designated, but does
contain a historical building.
A brief discussion period ensued.
4.2) Post Cemetery
C. Celebre provided an overview of the road improvements being
undertaken along Highway 2 by the Region of Durham and how it
relates to the Post Cemetery property. She noted they are
undertaking archeological work, stating remnants of a stone
foundation were discovered. She noted that aboriginal
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consultation with First Nations communities is ongoing, and
stated there may be an opportunity to install a plaque on the
property.
5.0 I Correspondence
5.1) Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration
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Correspondence was received for information with respect to
nominations for the 2013 Volunteer Service Awards. The
submission deadline date is January 25, 2014.
6.0 Other Business
6.1) J. Van Huss informed members she had participated in a
free Webinar session which was put on through the Ontario
Historical Society, which was quite informative. She noted she
would forward out the information to members on upcoming
sessions, should anyone be interested.
6.2) Councillor Rodrigues questioned the 2014 budget and
whether funds were available for courses. He also noted we
should touch base with E. Mason with respect to working with
other Advisory Committees for info sharing regarding courses. C.
Celebre did advise that there is money allocated in the budget for
seminars and education.
6.3) 2014 Meeting Schedule
C. Celebre to
It was suggested that January 9th be set for a meeting to review action
reports only for 325 Highway 7, 1710 Whitevale Road and 2865
16th Sideline. C. Celebre will be forwarding the reports to the
Committee members in the next few weeks.
It was the consensus of the Committee not to meet in December, L. Roberts to
and to continue with the fourth Thursday of each month for all action
regular meetings. L. Roberts to book the Main Committee Room
accordingly.
7.0 Next Meeting/Adjournment
Next Meeting: January 23, 2014
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Copy: City Clerk
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