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A meeting of the Heritage Pickering Committee was held on Wednesday, June 10th, 1998 at 7:30
p.m. in the Managers Meeting Room of the Civic Complex.
PRESENT:
Karen Emmink John Sabean
Gail Wideman Janet Mehak
Peter Buerschaper Susan Shewan •
Staff:
Debbie Kearns
1. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Peter Buerschaper, seconded by Susan Shewan that the Minutes of the May 13th
meeting be adopted as presented.
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2. Dunbar House
John advised that a public meeting was held with Tom Mohr - Historical Society, Mr. Feeley -
Developer and himself in attendance. John stated that he felt somewhat confident that the
proposed application would be approved although there was opposition from area residents.
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3. Sub-Committees
John advised that Tint Moore, Building Services Manager will hold a training session with the
• Property Designation Sub-Committee to outline various aspects of designation, what it means
what is involved, etc. .
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. John explained that the Cultural Heritage Landscape Sub-Committee would look at cethetary
• preservation, protection of natural areas, master plan.of archeological sites and designation of
brid ges
/culverts etc..
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The Inventory Sub-Committee will review and expand on the inventory, once received from
the Consultant.
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4. Palmer House
John advised that the final report on the Palmer House was distributed. A meeting was held
with the CEO of the Library, the Councillors who sit on the Board, and Tim Moore, Building
Services Manager, all of whom stated their position on the preservation of this building.
Another meeting will take place and plans presented.
5. Land Registry Office Books/APOLROD
No update at this time.
6. CHO Conference Reports
John advised that he and Isa attended the CHO Conference held in Kitchener and it was
advised that a tax relief for the restoration of heritage homes may be included in the next
Federal Budget. John also stated that he will be attempting to acquire a copy of the District
Plan and Heritage Inventory of Unionville.
7. Informal Meeting of Heritage Groups
An informal meeting to be held with Council, the Library, Historical Society, and Heritage
Pickering is tentatively planned for the fall.
8. Policies and Procedures Manual
No progress at this time. John will approach Ajax to review the Policy and Procedures
Manual they have developed.
9. Liaison
John gave a brief update on the various committees as follows:
a) Ajax LACAC - hopes to attend their next meeting.
b) Pickering Township Historical Society - supporting the Committee's position on the
Dunbar and Palmer Houses.
c) Pickering Rural Study Committee - report completed. Meeting to be held on June
24th, Committee Members should try to attend.
d) Altona Forest Advisory Committee - no update.
e) Waterfront 2001 - final report in progress.
f) Rouge Park Alliance - meeting was held and a summary of all comments will be
prepared. Another meeting will be held on June 24th- John will attend.
g) Durham Heritage Fest - will be held in Oshawa this fall, the Library, Historical Society
and Heritage Pickering will be involved.
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10. Other Business
a) Plaques have been ordered. The Secretary will approach the previous Committee Chair
concerning status of plaques.
11.Next Meeting
The next meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, 7:30 p.m. in the Tower
Room.
12. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.