HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 24, 2009
City o0 Minutes
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
i i November 24, 2009
PI KERI 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Councillor Johnson
Rhonda Lawson
Mike Cassidy
Keith Falconer
Susan Gardner
Wickham Jamadar
Peter Rodrigues
Margaret Woods
Aaron Cameron, University of Toronto Student
Linda Roberts, (Recording Secretary)
Absent: Jim Simpson, Chair (on approved leave)
Terence Arvisais
Joanne Glasser
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1.0 Welcome
R. Lawson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2.0 Approval of Minutes All
Moved by S. Gardner
Seconded by M. Woods
That the minutes of the October 27 meeting be approved.
CARRIED
'3.0 New and Unfinished Business
3.1) Presentation -A. Cameron
A. Cameron presented the map of'properties he had prepared
for the Committee with the corresponding property list of
designated properties as well as properties of interest. He
outlined how these properties were noted on the map and
explained how to use the listing to locate the property on the
map.
A brief question and answer period ensued. The need to do a
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complete inventory was discussed as well as the areas to
concentrate on next.
The Committee requested a copy of the map and property
listing to be forwarded to them. It was decided that each
member would take a small area to research. The following
areas were designated as follows:
K. Falconer - east shore area
M. Woods - Dunbarton
W. Jamadar - Cherrywood
P. Rodrigues - Green River
R. Lawson - Greenwood
S. Gardner - Balsam
It was suggested the research could be done during the next
two months and the information brought to the January
meeting. Members are to obtain the property number, general
street intersection and to take a picture of the property, noting
points of interest. The properties could also include churches,
cemeteries and landscapes as well. P. Rodrigues suggested
using Google Maps to aid in the research. A. Cameron noted
that when looking at the properties you can't always tell the
historical value as the owners could have updated the siding,
etc. over time.
Once the research is complete, then the level of significance
can be determined in order to break down the properties to
include in the listing.
R. Lawson thanked A. Cameron for all his efforts in putting
together the map.
3.2) Presentation - John Sabean
R. Lawson introduced J. Sabean, former Chair of the Heritage
Pickering Advisory Committee and current President of the
Pickering Historical Society. Mr. Sabean has extensive
knowledge of the history in the Pickering area. He explained
how the Committee worked in the past and how the need for a
registry was formed. He passed around various books which
had been compiled from Bowmanville, Fergus and Clark
townships.
He provided a handout and went through the basic steps
involved when researching properties at the Land Registry
Office located at 590 Rossland Road in Whitby. He suggested
starting backwards with the current owner and working from
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there. You also need to know the Lot and Concession before
you begin. Most of the research tools you require are available
on microfiche at the Pickering Public Library. He.also noted
that township papers are available on microfiche as well and
these could be a very valuable resource tool. You may find
maps, letter to purchase pertaining to the lands being
researched which may not otherwise show up in the Land
Registry Office.
A question and answer period ensued. R. Lawson thanked J.
Sabean for attending the meeting and sharing his knowledge
and expertise with the Committee.
3.3) Workplan Review
Due to time constraints it was requested that this item be
placed on the January, 2010 agenda for discussion.
3.4) 2010 Calendar
The 2010 calendar for the schedule of meetings, being based
on the 3`d Tuesday of each month was approved with the March L. Roberts to action
meeting being scheduled for March 23. L. Roberts to book the
Main Committee Room.
3.5) Greenwood Schoolhouse Presentation
L. Roberts informed the Committee the plaque has been
engraved and should be ready this week. R. Lawson noted that
the presentation would take place at the December 21St
meeting of Council and invited all members to attend. L.
Roberts to invite P. Savel from the Pickering Public Library to L. Roberts to action
attend as well. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm in the Council
Chambers at the Pickering Civic Complex.
3.6) Heritage Days 2010
R. Lawson provided an update on the Heritage Days event to
be held at the Pickering Town Centre on Saturday, February
20, 2010, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Centre Court area.
She asked for volunteers to help man the display booth. M.
Woods volunteered to assist.
R. Lawson informed the Committee members that the mandate
was on the City's website and asked that this item be placed on L. Roberts to action
the next agenda for review and discussion.
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3.7) December meeting
It was determined that the Committee will not meet in
December.
3.8) Regional Heritage Meeting - Update
R. Lawson provided an update on the regional meeting which
was held in Whitby on November 14th. The event was well
attended and very informative. She noted she had inquired into
having the guest speakers from that event attend one of our
meetings. She questioned the use of an Amanda system here
in Pickering and was advised that we do have this system
available and currently in use. She questioned using this for a
database for heritage properties.
4.0 Other Business
4.1) P. Rodrigues noted that he had attended the OMB hearing
as a participant and had registered for the January one as well
respecting the Seaton. lands.
4.2) R. Lawson asked for comments on the listing of guest
speakers she had emailed to the Committee and noted she was
open to suggestions. Please forward any additional All
suggestions to R. ,Lawson.
4.3) R. Lawson informed the Committee that K. McLean had
submitted her resignation from the Heritage Pickering Advisory L. Roberts to action
Committee. It was noted an ad would appear indicating the
vacancy on the Committee.
4.4) R. Lawson informed the Committee of correspondence
received from M. Carpino relating to community surveys being
conducted as part of outreach to the community. Next meeting
will take place on December 15th in the Main Committee Room
from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon if anyone is interested in
attending. Please let L. Roberts know if you wish to attend.
4.5) R. Lawson informed the Committee that the Whitevale
district expansion is still being considered under the Seaton
Neighbourhoold Plan.
4.6) R. Lawson provided the Committee with an update on the
407/highway 7 expansion. She has heard that MTO has
agreed to move Rogers Farm just enough to save it and is
following up on this.
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R. Lawson thanked A. Cameron again for all his help on the
Committee as our co-op student and wished him well in his
future endeavours. This is his last meeting, as his term is up in
December.
6.0 Adjournment/Next Meeting
Moved by S. Gardner
Seconded by M. Woods
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 m
Copy: City Clerk
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