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MINUTES
A meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
was held on Wednesday, July 29th, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of
Anna Willson.
PRESENT:
Anna Willson Janis H. Waithe Huberty
Konrad Zeh Enrico Pistritto
Frank Williamson Janet Mehak
Henry Gawman
STAFF: l •
Debbie Kearns, Councillors' Secretary
1. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by Konrad Zeh, seconded by Frank Williamson that the Minutes
of the Meeting of June 25th, 1992 be adopted.
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2. Whitevale Heritage
A map was distributed showing the properties of those wishing for
exemption from the Whitevale Heritage Designation.
Anna requested that a copy of the Resolution which will be coming
before Council on August 4, 1992 concerning the Whitevale Heritage -
Designation be faxed to her immediately.
Enrico was questioned as to his support on the concept of Heritage
in Pickering. He stated that he supports Heritage but also
supports people's rights to be exempt if they wish. The committee
felt that they could not accept Enrico's position.
Moved by Frank Williamson and seconded by Konrad Zeh that;
"We as a body ask for the replacement of Enrico Pistritto on the
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee due to
philosophical differences".
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3. Hugh Miller Application
Anna Willson, Frank Williamson and Kim Thompson met with Mr. Ota
of the Ministry of Culture and Communications and the contractor
Mr. Devitt at the Hugh Miller property. Inspection was carried
out of the work required and photo's were taken of each side of
the home. Mr. Ota explained the scope of the work required and
what type of mortar should be used.
Moved by Frank Williamson and seconded by Enrico Pistritto that
the Committee recommend to Council that the request for a grant by
Hugh Miller for repointing of stone work to his home be approved.
CARRIED
4. Other Business
a) Anna stated that there are two new studies being carried out
by the Ministry of Housing.
1) Seaton Lands
2) Properties around proposed landfill sites.
b) Frank Williamson discussed his walk with William Zeyl of
Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan to carry out a Finch Avenue
Class Environmental Assessment. He mentioned two properties
in particular that could be of historic or architectural
interest to LACAC.
1) Home and Garage at 450 Finch Ave. built in 1852. Frank
spoke to the owner's son who informed Frank that they
were not interested in Heritage Designation.
2) Stone home on Finch Avenue south of Altona Road on the
east side.
c) Henry Gawman asked the Committee if they have an interest in
Indian Sites. He informed them of a 1,100 year old Indian
Village called the Miller Site at the corner of Valley Farm
Road and Concession 3. Henry's desire would be to save the
entire site or at least have a plaque placed on the site.
The Secretary was directed to check with Planning as to the
plans for this corner and also to send a letter to Bernice
Field, Data Co-ordinator, Heritage Policy Branch, Ministry
of Culture & Communications asking if they are interested in
this site.
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d) Frank Williamson will pursue organizing an Information
Packet -describing LACAC.
e) Frank Williamson pointed out to the Committee that he
received a Community Services and Facilities Newsletter and
noted that LACAC was not mentioned in it.
The Secretary was directed to pursue this matter with the
Community Services and Facilities Department, ensuring that
LACAC is mentioned in their Spring Newsletter.
f) Anna asked for volunteers to do a study and write a report
concerning the impact of landfill sites in Pickering and to
mail this report to Unterman, McPhail. This report is
required by the Consultants no later than August 17th.
Janis Waithe Huberty, Janet Mehak and Frank Williamson
volunteered to carry out this study and write a report.
g) Celia will present at a later date the outcome of the
meeting with the Trustees concerning the Altona Cemetary.
5) Next Meeting
The next meeting shall be held on Wednesday, September 2, 1992 at
7:30 p.m. at the home of Anna Willson.
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.