HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 28, 2008
CORP0228—2/02 Attendees: Jim Simpson, Chair Theresa Abernethy, Member Shirley Curran, Member Richard Fleming, Member Gordon Zimmerman, Member Debi Wilcox, City Clerk Linda Roberts, (Recording
Secretary Absent: Councillor Johnson Shawna Foxton, Vice-Chair Karen Emmink, Member Pamlea Fuselli Item /Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) 1.0 Welcome Prior
to the start of the business items on the agenda, Jim Simpson provided the Committee with an overview of the City of PIckering’s website where the Heritage Pickering Committee is listed.
He showed the members how to access all the information contained within the Heritage Pickering’s listing. Some suggestions were made: • More photos be added • Provide more links • Update
info as we develop our 2009 workplan • Use as a portal out to the community • Provide a photo of each designated property listing • Two separate links on website Jim questioned whether
the City had the means to monitor the number of hits to our website link. . Minutes Minutes /Meeting Summary Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Main Committee Room , Secretary) Action
Items /Status (include deadline as appropriate) ’s ons on our – PDF format Page 1 October 28, 2008 7:00 pm Debi to confirm
Page 2 CORP0228—2/02 Item /Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items /Status (include deadline as appropriate) 2.0 Approval of Minutes Moved by Theresa
Abernethy Seconded by Richard Fleming That the minutes of September 23, 2008 be adopted. CARRIED 3.0 New and Unfinished Business 3.1 Update on the Municipal Register Debi Wilcox, City
Clerk provided the Committee with an update on the Municipal Register. She acknowledged all the hard work done by Gordon Zimmerman with the help of John Sabean. She informed the Committee
that 88 letters had been sent out with a response date of October 24th. To date 22 responses have been received. Five have responded in favour while 17 have declined to be on the list.
Debi questioned whether the Committee would like to have a follow-up done for those who have not responded. The Committee agreed to a phone follow-up. It was also agreed that in the
event someone would like further information, we could provide them with a name and number of a Committee member in order to help respond to their questions. Gordon Zimmerman noted that
Mr. Duncan would be a good resource person for the Greenwood School House. 3.2 Review of Working Discussion – Action Plan Jim provided a reminder to everyone with respect to their areas
of interest as discussed at the September meeting. Everyone was in agreement that these remain the same. Gordon Zimmerman provided an update on the day he spent on Whitevale Road taking
photos and filling out the forms and noted that the Duffin Neighbourhood would be next on the list of areas to do. Discussion ensued with respect to the lands owned by the Ontario Realty
Corporation. The City Clerk provided Shirley with the contact information of the Cultural Heritage Specialist from the Ontario Realty Corporation. It was suggested we invite her out
to a meeting. Shirley to contact
Page 3 CORP0228—2/02 Item /Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items /Status (include deadline as appropriate) Jim suggested the Committee look into
purchasing a display booth that would be specific to Heritage Pickering, possibly similar to what the Library has • There is a budget of $1,000 for this – to be used prior to year end
• Request the City’s graphic artist to prepare a sketch for our next meeting • Any ideas for a booth can be emailed to Jim Simpson • Prepare a rough draft for next meeting • Use our
brochure and website info for background information • Should be user friendly and self explanatory • Background map highlighting areas of interest Discussion ensued with respect to
the possibility of having the current designated heritage district expanded. The Committee would like to see the area of Whitevale which currently ends at Sideline 26, extended to the
next street past Brock Road (the 16th sideline). It was suggested we check with Planning on the criteria for extending an existing area. Jim thanked Gordon for taking him out and showing
him what is involved with respect to placing properties of interest on the listing. He provided the Committee with an overview of his meeting with the City of Pickering’s Chief Administrative
Officer, Thomas Quinn. He advised the Committee that the City of Pickering is looking at acquiring additional land to enhance the Pickering Museum Village. Discussion ensued with questions
about the possibility of moving the existing buildings in order to preserve them, and who would incur the costs for this. It was suggested a meeting with Councillor McLean should take
place to further explore this issue. Gordon Zimmerman informed the Committee that he had attended the Durham Region Official Plan open house. He noted that the Region really has no say
in Heritage matters and wondered if the City’s Planning Department could explain any impact on Heritage Pickering that Metrolinx and the Airport could possibly have. Jim requested we
obtain a status report on the airport. It was suggested possibly a conference call with Planning could take place for further discussion. Debi to obtain quote for display board Linda
to check with Planning Debi to set up meeting Debi to arrange
Page 4 CORP0228—2/02 Item /Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items /Status (include deadline as appropriate) 3.3 Review of Bonnie Littley’s Open
House Jim thanked Shirley for attending the Open House and provided the Committee with an overview of his presentation. 3.4 Review of Membership Requirements Debi reminded the Committee
of the need to resubmit applications for appointment on the Committee. She noted the Committee has had two resignations and a report indicating an increase in membership to 11 is going
to Council in November for approval. Application forms were available at the meeting, as well as on the City’s website. 4.0 Correspondence 4.1 Ontario Heritage Matters Ontario Heritage
Matters publication was received for information. 4.2 Community Heritage Ontario Copies of the Community Heritage Ontario quarterly publication were provided to members present. 4.3
Randy Woods Letter of Introduction received from Randy Woods, who specializes in flooring restoration, restoration, was received for information. The letter was passed onto Shirley Curran.
5.0 Other Business 5.1 Doors Open Symposium Jim noted the change in date for the Ontario Heritage Trust Doors Open symposium. It will now be held on November 21, 2008. The deadline for
registration is November 14, 2008. Please email Linda Roberts if you wish to register for this event.
Page 5 CORP0228—2/02 Item /Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items /Status (include deadline as appropriate) 5.2 Status of Brochure Linda will email
Shawna to check on the brochure. 5.3 Desk Space at City of Pickering Jim inquired about the possibility of having space available to Heritage Pickering for record keeping as well as
desk space to work at. Debi noted that a request had been made to the Facilities Section and will follow up on this. 5.4 Christmas Discussion took place with respect to choosing a date
for a Christmas dinner. It was decided that Tuesday December 9th would be a suitable date and that Pamela and Karen be invited to attend as well. 5.5 Walk of Fame Jim requested this
be placed on the November agenda Linda to action Debi to follow up Richard to report 6.0 Next meeting Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7.0 Adjournment Moved by Shirley Curran Seconded by Gordon
Zimmerman That the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm. Copy: City Clerk