HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2, 1992 MINUTES
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A meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
was held on Wednesday, December 2, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room
#1, Pickering Civic Complex.
PRESENT:
Celia Bronkhorst Enrico Pistritto (Left at 7:30 p.m.)
Henry Gawman Kim Thompson
Janet Mehak Dave Pickles
Anna Willson Konrad Zeh (Arrived at 8:30 p.m.)
Janis Waithe Huberty Frank Williamson
STAFF:
Debbie Kearns, Councillors' Secretary
ABSENT:
Brian Hern
VISITORS FROM WHITEVALE:
Julia Hayes
Sarah Roberts
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1. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Dave Pickles, seconded by Celia Bronkhorst that the
Minutes of the Meeting of November 5, 1992 be adopted.
Carried
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2. Property at 1931 Fairport Road
Celia Bronkhorst reported that she spoke with the lawyer's office
concerning the property at 1931 Fairport Road and was assured that
this was the correct address. Celia stated that this is a new
home and that we have no interest in this property.
3. Rene Soetens. M.P.
Celia Bronkhorst reported that in her meeting with Rene Soetens he
stated that a corridor study, which will take two to four months,
was being undertaken by the Federal Government on the Federal
lands. Approximately three months after the study is completed
the Government will begin selling the lands, first to the province
then the municipality and next to the owners. The previous owners
will be encouraged to purchase the properties and will be offered
10% off the market value.
He also stated that the Federal Government is not interested in
designating the Bentley House.
4. LACAC Brochure
Dave Pickles gave a report on the progress of the LACAC Brochure
and requested comments from the Committee regarding changes.
Celia Bronkhorst provide Dave with a picture of the Hugh Miller
home which will be included in the brochure.
5. Official Plan Review
The Secretary was requested to distribute copies of all studies
carried out in the areas to all Committee members.
6. Whitevale Review
Kim Thompson read a revised draft Report to Council which she had
prepared. A discussion proceeded and suggestions were made for
changes to the draft. A final draft was agreed upon which the
Secretary will forward to the Town Clerk.
7. Manressa
Henry Lawman reported that he had written an article for the News
Advertiser concerning Manressa and that he had taken it to the
News Advertiser for print. He was not given a specific date that
it would appear in the paper.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Anna Willson reported that the Committee had received a letter
from Community Heritage Ontario requesting a $25.00 donation to
the organization and the Committee agreed to this request.
2. Anna Willson reported that a letter had been received from Mr.
Hughes requesting information concerning historic railroad lines
within the Town of Pickering. Henry Gawman stated that a
gentleman at Manressa has alot of information concerning this
subject and will forward the letter to him requesting him to
respond to Mr. Hughes.
3. Anna Willson suggested that due to the I.W.A. short list which has
recently be released, that signs should be erected in Whitevale
with the following wording:
Welcome to Whitevale
Heritage Conservation District
The Committee decided that Anna Willson should contact Tim
Sheffield the Town Solicitor to clarify whether or not a By-law.
had been passed declaring Whitevale a Heritage Designated Area
before signs were erected.
4. Moved by Henry Gawman, seconded by Janis Waithe Huberty to
establish a $50 honourarium per year for members who attend 75% of
LACAC meetings for the year, to stimulate attendance.
Lost
After further discussion it was decided that an honourarium was
not warranted as the majority of the members attend regularly and
volunteer due to interest.
5. Konrad Zeh provided copies of ICOMOS information to assist in the
uniform preparation of inventory.
6. A pot luck dinner will be held on December 18th, 1992 at Anna
Willson's home.
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Next Meeting
The next meeting shall be held on Wednesday, January 13, 1993 at 7:00
p.m. in Meeting Room #1.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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