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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 6, 1995 c7I0ei*it t ne • A meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee was held on Tuesday, February 6, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pickering Civic Complex, Tower Room. PRESENT: Dennis Mann Andy Cobean Kimberley Thompson Dave Pickles Henry Gawman Frank Williamson Enrico Pistritto • STAFF: Debbie Kearns, Secretary LACAC REGRETS: Louise Wiersma 1. McPherson/Campbell House • Kim Thompson advised that work, such as roof coverage, general clean-up and stablization of the McPherson/Campbell House was to be carried out but at present only a roll roof has been placed. Moved by Frank Williamson Seconded by Enrico Pistritto That a letter be forwarded to the Town Manager and Town Solicitor concerning the stabilization of the McPherson/Campbell house and requesting that the Committee be kept informed on a regular basis regarding the status of the property. • CARRIED • 2. Update on Monica Cook Estate Kim Thompson advised that she had received two requests concerning salvaging material from the Monica Cook House. The Committee'concurred that this should be carried out and of the Pickering East Shore Community Association be advised of this that Mr. T. Mohr o t e • • tat g y • situation. The Secretary will insert a paragraph in the previously prepared letter concerning the historical value of the Cooke House to Mr. Mohr• advising of the requests for salvaging material from this estate • • -2 - -3. Heritage Week Kim Thompson advised that she had been.contacted by a Museum representative who inquired if LACAC would be interested in preparing a display for Heritage Day, February 24th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Displays will be placed in the Pickering Recreation Complex foyer. Katherine Tredway indicated that she would be willing to assist with this display. Frank Williamson will contact Katherine to make arrangements. 4. New Business a) 1996 Budget Kim Thompson advised of the reductions which have been made to the LACAC 1996 budget. Dennis Mann will prepare a new budget submission along with back-up material to justify amounts. b) Storage Area The need for storage area for LACAC Inventory was discussed. Dennis Mann will include back-up information concerning this requirement within the 1996 Budget proposal. c) Museum Car Rally Kim Thompson advised that she had received a request from Mary Cook asking for LACAC to prepare a route of interesting heritage buildings for the Museum Car Rally. Andy Cobean offered to work on this request with Katherine Tredway. The Secretary will acquire two rural area maps from the Planning Department for this purpose. d) CHO Membership, Moved by Dennis Mann Seconded by Henry Gawman That the Membership Fee of$50.00 be forwarded to Community Heritage Ontario. CARRIED Dave Pickles suggested and agreed to write an article for possible inclusion in a Community Heritage Ontario publication concerning the McPherson/Campbell House. 5. Other Business a) Dennis Mann put forward a recommendation that every LACAC member take at least one course this year to help increase the knowledge of the membership as a whole. b) Frank Williamson requested that the letterhead symbol which was suggested by Katherine Tredway be replaced with a symbol which would better reflect Pickering. 6. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th, 1996 at 7 p.m. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.