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City o0 Minutes I Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
_ February 24, 2009
I KERI 7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Jim Simpson, Chair
Richard Fleming, Vice-Chair
Terence Arvisais
Keith Falconer
Susan Gardner
Joanne Glasser
Rhonda Lawson
Kelly McLean
Gordon Zimmerman
Linda Roberts, (Recording Secretary)
Absent: Councillor Johnson
Shirley Curran
Devinder Kaur Panesar
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1.0 Welcome
Richard Fleming, Vice-Chair, began the meeting with
introductions, as Jim Simpson, Chair would be arriving later.
Rhonda Lawson requested that three items be added to the
Other Business section of the agenda.
2.0 Approval of Minutes
Rhonda questioned the tracking for the action items. Linda Linda to action
noted that these were tracked on our New and Unfinished
Business list and that once updated, they would be emailed to
the members.
Moved by Rhonda Lawson
Seconded by Kelly McLean
That the minutes of the January 27th meeting be approved.
Carried
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3.0 New and Unfinished Business
3.1) 2009 Meeting Schedule
Copies of the 2009 meeting schedule were handed out. No
changes were made at this point, Committee Coordinator will
notify all members of any changes to the schedule. Jim
explained the importance of attendance and the need for a
quorum.
3.2) Review of Draft 2009 Workplan
Jim provided the Committee with a presentation of the 2009
workplan. He provided an overview of the structure and goals
for the year, the three main areas being designations,
education and building on infrastructure. A working discussion
was held and Jim made additions to the workplan as
suggested.
Members names were added to the workplan in the areas they
volunteered for.
Jim informed the Committee he would be presenting the 2008
annual report and the 2009 workplan to the Executive
Committee on March 9th, 2009.
Once the 2009 workplan is complete, Jim will forward to Linda Jim/Linda to action
in order to be forwarded to all members electronically.
Discussion ensued with respect to the extension of the
Whitevale Heritage Conservation District. Jim requested that
the Committee be provided with a status report for the next
meeting.
Gordon provided a brief overview of the Municipal Heritage
Register and the process involved with placing properties on
the register.
It was suggested we obtain maps for the members to use as Linda to action
they look for potential listings for the register.
It was requested we ask the City Clerk to attend March meeting
to respond to questions regarding the budget and also provide Linda to action
an update on having a student. Place on March
agenda
Moved by Richard Fleming
Seconded b Kell McLean
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That the draft 2009 workplan as presented at the February 24th
meeting of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee be
approved.
Carried
3.3) Municipal Heritage Register
The register was discussed during the 2009 workplan Linda to action
discussions. It was suggested we obtain an updated listing on
the proposed properties to be listed.
3.4) Whitevale Heritage Conservation District
This item was discussed under the 2009 workplan. It was
suggested we defer this until the workplan has been approved.
4.0 Correspondence
4.1) City of Pickering
Duffin Heights ESP Implementation
Correspondence was received from the City of Pickering with
respect to an open house (March 30) and public meeting (April
6) regarding the Duffin Heights ESP Implementation. This
correspondence was passed around to all members present
and was received for information purposes.
4.2) Town of Markham
Correspondence was received from the Town of Markham with
respect to Federal tax incentives for heritage properties. The
correspondence was passed around to members present and
received for information purposes.
5.0 Other Business
5.1) Expropriation of lands for Highway 7 widening
Rhonda questioned whether the City of Pickering had received Linda to action
this information and whether there was anything that could be
done to determine whether any heritage properties would be
affected. Were the properties on the heritage register cross
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referenced with the lands being expropriated. It was requested
we check with staff to determine whether any comments would
be made. It was requested that the Committee be provided
with an update at the next meeting.
5.2) 2011 Anniversary Celebrations
Rhonda inquired about the possibility of Heritage Pickering Linda to action
becoming involved with the 2011 anniversary celebrations. It
was suggested we contact Councillor Johnson with respect to
this.
5.3)Registered Cemeteries
Rhonda provided a brief overview of the workshop she
attended with respect to two cemeteries located in Whitevale.
Discussion ensued with respect to the process for Committees
to provide comments relating to public meetings.
5.4) Whitevale United Church
Gordon Zimmerman provided a brief update on the Whitevale
United Church which is a significant building currently at risk.
5.5) Greenwood Schoolhouse
Gordon Zimmerman noted that the package has been prepared
in order to proceed with the designation process for the
Greenwood schoolhouse and will be available at the next
meeting. Members questioned whether this could be made
available prior to the next meeting. Gordon will check on this
and also noted that he would invite John Sabean to attend our Gordon to action
next meeting.
5.6) Richard provided the Committee with further background
information on the Ward Family. This had been discussed at
our January meeting. The Committee is still looking into having
this added to the register.
6.0 Next Meeting:
March 31, 2009
7.0 Adjournment
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Moved by Rhonda Lawson
Seconded by Keith Falconer
That the meeting be adjourned
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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