Heritage Caledon Committee Minutes
Monday, November 11, 2013
9:30 a.m.
Mayfield/Palgrave Room, Town Hall
Members Present:
Councillor R. Paterak
Chair: E. O’Hara
Vice Chair: J. Crease
I. Anderson
B. McKenzie
H. Mason
M. Middlebrook
R. Page
D. Paterson
B. Rank
D. Robillard (arrived at 9:43 a.m.)
L. Senior
C. Simpson
M. Starr
R. Ugolini
Members Absent:
Councillor R. Mezzapelli (regrets)
N. Brooksbank (regrets)
J. Holden
J. Mason (regrets)
Town Staff:
Heritage Resource Officer: S. Drummond
Council/Committee Coordinator: C. Finnerty
Heritage/Policy & Sustainability Assistant: P. Vega
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: M. Starr
HC-2013-062
That the Agenda for the November 11, 2013 Heritage Caledon meeting be approved.
Carried.
3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None Stated.
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4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by: R. Ugolini
HC-2013-063
That the minutes of the October 7, 2013 Heritage Caledon meeting be approved.
Carried.
5.
CLOSED MEETING - None.
6.
DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS – None
7.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1.
Hedge-laying in Ontario’s Greenbelt
E. O’Hara and M. Starr provided an overview of the Hedge-laying in Ontario’s
Greenbelt research program. S. Peckford, Manager of Energy and Environment will
be the program lead in Caledon. It was determined that the project has a limited
heritage component.
2.
Designation and Listing Updates:
a.
Former Caledon Ski Cabin, 16590 Hurontario Street
A Committee site visit was conducted on November 7, 2013. The property is
located within the Niagara Escarpment Plan, and entails an early 20th century
log cabin. S. Drummond advised that the owner is seeking to designate the
property under the NEP’s second dwelling policy. The Committee reviewed
the consultant’s heritage assessment report, which outlined the cabin’s role in
early recreational skiing in Caledon.
Moved by: I. Anderson
HC-2013-064
That the property located at 16590 Hurontario Street warrants designation
under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
That this recommendation be made to Council.
Carried.
b.
15673 Mount Wolfe Road
D. Robillard attended the site on personal business and noted that the brick
farmhouse is a mid-19th century Neo-classical building built into the slope.
The farmhouse is not visible from the road. Some of the original windows
remain and some brick repairs have been completed over time. The property
owner is no longer residing on site. The property may warrant designation.
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c.
700 Bush Street
S. Drummond advised that the historic building on this property was built in
1876 as a general store, and most recently operated as an antique store.
The Belfountain Heritage Society considers it is a significant component of the
Belfountain streetscape. The building is currently vacant and in poor
condition.
d.
758 Bush Street
S. Drummond advised that this corner property was originally the site of
Glovers Tavern, which burned down. It was replaced in 1881 with the existing
two-storey red brick building, used as a general store and post office with
dwelling space above the shop. The building is a significant village landmark.
Moved by: I. Anderson
HC-2013-065
That 15673 Mount Wolfe Road, 700 Bush Street, and 758 Bush Street be
recommended for listing on the Heritage Register.
Carried.
3.
HRO Update
a.
Caledon East Orange Lodge
S. Drummond advised that Council has cancelled the reconstruction tender as
the bids came in over budget, and directed staff to revisit the project. Staff is
determining how to best move forward with the project, including
reconsideration of scope and opportunities for financial assistance from
community groups for specific features of the building. . A Council Workshop
will be held in the new year to review the project options.
b.
Bolton Heritage Conservation District Study
The first Community Consultation Meeting was held in October with
approximately 35 people in attendance. The consultants delegated Council on
November 5. Community and Council feedback has been positive overall. The
draft HCD Study report is now being prepared by the consultant for Heritage
Caledon’s consideration in February/March 2014.
4.
Review of Significant Properties on Built Heritage Resources Inventory
S. Drummond advised that over 300 of the 1660 properties on the Built Heritage
Resources Inventory are identified as being of high significance. The Committee
discussed past efforts to list significant properties and best means of moving
forward. M. Starr suggested that the Committee delegate Council in advance of
working to list the properties. The Committee would like work proactively rather
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5.
than reactively to the threat of demolition. Staff will map the properties of high
significance to assist with the Committee review and prioritizations.
Tormina Parkette
M. Middlebrook conducted additional research and provided an overview of the
property ownership between February and September 1859.
Moved by: I. Anderson
HC-2013-066
That the Tormina Parkette be named the Canada Company Parkette; and
That further research be conducted in order to prepare information for a plaque.
Carried.
6.
War of 1812 Veterans Graveside Marker Program
Deferred to the December meeting.
The Committee recessed from 10:45 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
7.
Designated Heritage Property Grant Program
S. Drummond advised that Council approved the revisions to the Designated
Heritage Property Grant Program guidelines to permit the awarding of a second
annual grant per property where funds permit.
8.
2013 Work Plan Update
Permit System
E. O’Hara advised that the working group has obtained information from
Mississauga and Brampton on their heritage permit processes.
Education
No updated provided.
Signage
M. Starr advised that approximately six cemetery signs have been erected.
Landmark Trees
J. Crease advised that Sideroads Magazine interviewed her for an article on the
Landmark Trees program for their winter edition. The Ontario Heritage Trust
maintains a database of designated properties having trees/vegetation as attributes;
P. Vega will compile a list of appropriate Caledon designations for submission.
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Communication and Promotion
I. Anderson commented that the working group is currently determining who should
be approached about posting items on the blog. The website will be presented to
the Committee at a subsequent meeting.
9.
Christmas Luncheon
The Committee discussed plans for the Christmas luncheon. The December
meeting will be held in Inglewood Community Centre and lunch will follow at the
Caledon Country Club.
10.
Heritage Caledon Financial Report
Moved by: D. Robillard
HC-2013-067
That the Heritage Caledon Financial Report be received.
Carried.
E. O’Hara advised that a final invoice has been received from Pamela Vega for
conservation of the 1854 Bolton map, noting that the work took longer and required
more materials than initially estimated.
Moved by: J. Crease
HC-2013-068
That the Committee approve an expenditure of $1,234.58 for conservation of the
1854 Bolton Map.
Carried.
8.
CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION
Moved by: H. Mason
HC-2013-069
That the following correspondence items be received.
1.
Caledon Heritage Foundation re: 2013 Annual General Meeting
2.
Caledon East and District Historical Society re: Cancellation of November 27, 2013
meeting
3.
CHO News, October, 2013
Carried.
9.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD – No one in attendance came forward.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:53 p.m.