INNISFIL MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 10-13 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013 COMMUNITY ROOMS B&C 7:00 P.M. Present: Historical Society Member/Chair: William M. Kell Vice Chair: Derrick Pirie ACO Member: David Steele Member: Gina Hartly Member: Ileen Sabean Councillor: Doug Lougheed Committee Coordinator: Kevin Jacob 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (2.1) Approval of the Agenda for. I. Sabean D. Pirie That the agenda for be approved as amended. 3. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST AND THE NATURE THEREOF [None declared.] 4. PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS [None received.] /
Page 2 of 7 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (5.1) Minutes of the September 5, 2013 Committee meeting Cookstown HCD Mr. Steele, Mr. Pirie and Ms. Hartly provided an update on the Cookstown HCD sub- Committee held earlier that day. Mr. Steele advised that the Committee went over the draft report that will be submitted to Council. Much of the focus was spent determining the guidelines for property owners on aspects of the HCD and the grading category levels for properties that will be located within it. There is still discussion needed regarding which category to place properties whose heritage attributes still need to be determined. Ms. Hartly commented that it was a very productive and positive meeting that will see the Report presented to Council in December. Councillor D. Lougheed asked if there were any discussions regarding the upcoming Cookstown CIP meeting on October 8. Mr. Steele advised that the upcoming meeting was discussed at length with several options of what a potential CIP may look like. A further meeting is being planned for November 7 in order to allow more public input and as a way of increasing public awareness of the HCD. Councillor D. Lougheed asked if the draft report will be available at the October 8 meeting. Mr. Pirie advised that a draft Report will not be available for the meeting but it will include revisions based on the discussions and outcome of October 8 meeting. Cookstown Royal Bank Sign Ms. Hartly advised that she had a meeting with the Branch Manager and advised that they will look into the issue of having a heritage sign installed and advise her. The Committee expressed their thanks to Ms. Hartly for meeting with the Manager. Soules Cemetery Mr. Steele inquired if the Director of Legal Services was able to touch base with the property owner on whose land the cemetery sits. The Assistant advised that there was no update to report at this time.
Page 3 of 7 6. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS (6.1) Potential Heritage Projects Signage Program The Committee discussed the examples of BWG s heritage signs that were provided by Mr. Pirie. The Assistant Clerk also advised the Committee of the comments expressed by Rachel Sullivan concerning the possibility of the heritage signs being incorporated into the signage pilot program. Mr. Pirie commented that the Committee will need to come up with a sign that is consistent with the Town s new sign program. Ms. Hartly commented that it may save money and time to utilize the Town s template for the signage program. The Assistant Clerk advised the Committee that there may be three potential avenues in order to implement a heritage signage project submit a business plan to access funding from the Economic and Community Development Fund; add it as a yearly item on the Heritage Committee budget; and continuing to investigate the possibility of being a part of the Town s municipal signage pilot program. Mr. Steele stated that the Committee needs to determine potential locations for signs. This will give an indication of how many signs would be required as an initial start to the project. Mr. Kell offered some potential sites/locations for heritage signs and asked that all Committee members send their suggestions to the Committee co-ordinator to track. The Committee will discuss the list of suggestions for potential heritage sign locations at the November meeting. Councillor D. Lougheed recommended that the November meeting be devoted to the heritage signage project. Committee members agreed. Original Recommendation That the pictures of Bradford West Gwillimbury s heritage Signage program be received as information; and That the correspondence from Rachel Sullivan, Economic & Community Development Officer regarding the Town s municipal signage program be received as information. [Item 6.1 continued on next page.]
Page 4 of 7 [Item 6.1 continued from previous page.] Councillor D. Lougheed D. Pirie That the pictures of Bradford West Gwillimbury s heritage Signage program be received as information; and That the correspondence from Rachel Sullivan, Economic & Community Development Officer dated regarding the Town s municipal signage program be received as information; and That the Heritage Committee request that the Town considers adding the establishment date on gateway signs within the municipality where applicable. Further D. Steele D. Pirie That the Heritage Committee establish a list of places and events that could be identified for consideration for signage marking. (6.2) Tunnel of Trees Action items needed for Designation. Councillor D. Lougheed provided the Committee details of a conversation he had with Elmer Spring of Spring s Tree Farm regarding the trees. Mr. Spring advised that the grove is about 70 years old and is starting to show stress due to the salt content in the yearly snow runoff. He suggests that there may be a potential 20 30 lifespan remaining for the grove due to increasing traffic and the natural age for Cedar trees. The Committee further discussed the issue and decided to continue with the designation process. Original Recommendation That that actions items that needed to be completed in order to proceed with the designation process for the Tunnel of Trees be received as information. [Item 6.2 continued on next page.]
Page 5 of 7 [Item 6.2 continued from previous page.] D. Steele D. Pirie That the Committee proceed with the designation of the Tunnel of Trees pending information gathered from the Ontario Heritage Trust and Ontario Trees. (6.3) 2014 Committee Meeting Schedule The Committee discussed the 2014 meeting schedule. The Assistant Clerk will book meeting times for the approved dates in Community Rooms B & C starting at 7:00 pm. I. Sabean D. Steele That the proposed 2014 meeting schedule for the be as follows: Thursday, January 2, 2014 Thursday, February 6, 2014 Thursday, March 6, 2014 Thursday, April 3, 2014 Thursday, May 1, 2014 Thursday, June 5, 2014 Thursday, July 3, 2014 Thursday, August 7, 2014 Thursday, September 4, 2014 Thursday, October 2, 2014 Thursday, November 6, 2014 Thursday, December 4, 2014
Page 6 of 7 7. SIMCOE COUNTY ACO MONTHLY UPDATE (7.1) Update by David Steele, President of the Simcoe County Branch of the ACO. Mr. Steele advised that the Simcoe County Branch will be meeting to determine if the group will continue its affiliation with the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. If the group decides to leave the ACO umbrella, it will continue on as an independent heritage advocacy organization focusing on the Innisfil area. 8. FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES [None received.] 9. PENDING ITEMS (9.1) Properties for consideration for the Heritage Registry (9.2) Plaque ceremony for 1350 6 th Line (Cortelluci/Sawyer Property) (9.3) Tunnel of Trees (9.4) Soules Cemetery 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE Mr. Steele advised the Committee that construction has begun on the addition to 2692 20 th Sideroad. 11. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC [None received.] 12. UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS 13. ADJOURNMENT November 7, 2013 7:00 p.m. Community Rooms B &C, Innisfil Town Hall December 5, 2013 7:00 p.m. Community Rooms B & C, Innisfil Town Hall Moved: D. Steele I. Sabean That the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 pm.
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