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Minutes I Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
August 21,2007
7: 1 0 pm
Main Committee Room
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Attendees: Pamela Fuselli - Chair
Jim Simpson - Vice Chair
Theresa Abernethy, Member
Richard Fleming, Member
Shirley Curran, Member
Gordon Zimmerman, Member
Debbie Shields, Acting City Clerk
Linda Roberts, Committee Coordinator
Regrets: Councillor Johnson
Karen Emmink, Member
Shawna Foxton, Member
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1.0 Welcome
Pamela welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2.0 Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes of the July 24th meeting
Moved by Theresa Abernethy
Seconded by Richard Fleming
Carried
3.0 New and Unfinished Business
3.1 ) 615 Whitevale Review
. Pamela reviewed Debi Bentley's email regarding the
above property. Debi had sent a copy of the resolution
- to Del and we are awaiting their response. Pamela
noted that we have not received permission for a home
I inspection on the property, and discussion ensued
reqarding the Question of whether we required Del's
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permission or simply the tenant's in order to do this. Debbie to investigate r-'"
Jim suggested that we question them on the report,
specifically the costs that were quoted. He felt we
have a right to challenge the report and possibly get
our own independent quote on a particular item.
Pamela indicated we had not received a copy of the
report from Del at this time and explained the concern
about the significance of this property and the
importance of keeping it tenanted to ensure the
structure remains viable. Discussion ensued on the
Committee's extent of power in this respect.
Jim suggested we need to address the following issues:
Debbie to investigate
. vacant houses and how they ultimately end up
destroyed
. landlord/tenant act
. why Del does not want to invest in this property by
not doing the repairs, yet a significant amount is
being spent on the property located at 750 Whitevale.
Both properties have tenants, however the 615
Whitevale Road is more historically significant,
therefore, why is one property receiving significantly r------'
more restoration/maintenance? What are Del's
criteria for these decisions?
It was the consensus of the Committee that we forward a
formal request to Del to attend our next meeting and present
us with the following:
. How they plan to address the short term issues on
this property Debbie to action
. What their plan on long term goals are respecting
heritage facilities located along Whitevale Road
within the Seaton lands to determine how they will be
preserved.
It was also suggested that we request a representative from
ORC to attend as well, and that we also request a response
within one week from the date of the letter. The Committee
decided on September 5th as a response date.
It was suggested we ask Councillor Johnson on the protocol
regarding inviting other Council members to attend.
Jim gave an update on his contacts with the tenant r
(Valerie). They are still residing on the property at this time,
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j.2) although the eviction date has passed. Jim also stated that
he had suggested she contact Councillor Johnson. He also
stressed the need to keep the house tenanted.
3.3) 1100 Whitevale Road
Pamela gave an update on 1100 Whitevale Road. She
indicated she had spoken to Del about a new roof last year
and noted that the property had been vacant since early
Spring, and it is not being re-tenanted.
3.4) Seaton Neiqhbourhood Planninq
Pamela informed the Committee that the land swap had Debbie to forward
taken place. It was noted there had been no formal letter to Planning
notification of this. It was questioned when the deal had
taken place and what the boundaries were. Debbie Shields
suggested that we send a letter to the Planning Department
requesting notification of any future meetings dealing with
the Seaton land issues.
.- Review of Draft Proposed Web Paqes/Heritaqe Inventory
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Sheets were handed out showing the current listings for Pamela to check her
Heritage Properties and Properties of Potential Local Heritage electronic listing for
Interest for the website. A copy of the Identified buildings we properties.
had dated from Dec. 8, 2005 was shown to Pamela and she
confirmed this was the list from the Province. Pamela Listings to be placed
requested that the list of cemeteries she had forwarded to Debi on September agenda
needed to have the registration particulars noted. Pamela also
confirmed that the Committee had agreed at the July 24th
meeting to set up our website to reflect Mississauga's site.
3.6) Whitevale Liqhtinq
With regards to the status of the Whitevale lighting, Pamela
referred to Debi Bentley's email in which she indicated that City
staff will be putting together information to present to the
Whitevale residents. A date has not been determined at this
time.
Discussion ensued regarding the light fixtures and questions
..... arose. Pamela referred the Committee to the Whitevale
Heritage Guidelines, copies of which were handed out.
I The consensus of the Committee was to let staff deal with this.
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The Committee was in agreement that we request a copy of
the staff report which is being presented to the residents in
order to review it to ensure that it complies with the guidelines.
Pamela suggested we only get involved if there is still an issue
after the staff report has been presented to the Whitevale
residents.
CHO Workshops
Pamlea inquired as to numbers attending the workshops. No
one at this time indicated their attendance.
4.0 Correspondence
Information brochures were handed out regarding Heritage
Planning Workshops coming up in the Fall.
5.0 Other Business
Shirley brought in a sample of a slate plaque that was made up
by Designworks located in Pickering. She informed the
Committee the cost would be $250.00 each depending on the
number ordered. She noted the cost would be lower if ordered
by individuals. The cost for a rectangular plaque is also less.
Debbie Shields was given the plaque to show Debi Bentley for
approval.
Pamela noted that she hoped to complete this prior to year
end.
6.0 Next Meetinq
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 7:00 pm
Adjournment 8:15 pm
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Linda to mail copies of -/.
the guidelines to those
members not in
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Jim Simpson to chair
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