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The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission,held in the Blaney
Room,at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall,11995 Haney Place Road,Maple Ridge,British
Columbia, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Lynne Probyn, Chair Maple Ridge Historical Society
Faye Isaac Maple Ridge Historical Society
Brenda Smith Community at Large
Jeremy Laity Community at Large
Michael Cook Community at Large
Councillor Mike Morden Council Liaison
STAFF PRESENT
Lisa Zosiak Staff Liaison, Planning Department
Tracy Camire Committee Clerk
REGRETS
Jacqueline Mulcahy, Vice-Chair Community at Large
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1.Call to order 7:02 p.m. p.m.
2.Chair & Vice-Chair Appointments
Faye Isaac nominated Lynne Probyn as the Chair and Jacqueline Mulcahy as Vice-
Chair.
R11-004 It was moved and seconded
That L ynne Probyn is appointed as Chai r and Jacqueline Mulcahy as Vice-Chair
for the 2011 Term.
CARRIED
3.Adoption of the Agenda
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R11-005 It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda for February 1 , 2011 be ado pted with the following a mendment s;
Defer Item 6.4 BC Heritage Fairs
CARRIED
4.Minutes of January 4 , 201 1 Regular Meeting be adopted
R11-006 It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2011 be adopted .
CARRIED
4.Delegations - Nil
5.New & Unfinished Business
5.1 Heritage Context Study – update from Lynne Probyn & Lisa Zosiak
Lisa Zosiak distributed a letter from the Maple Ridge Historical Society who are
recommending that Context Study be rejected in its entirety.
The Commission agreed to review the letter from the Historical Society prior to
the next regular meeting to discuss their comments along with the next steps of
the Context Study.
R11-007 It was moved and seconded
That this item be deferred until the comments received from the Maple Ridge
Historical regarding the Context Study can be reviewed and discussed
And that the comments from the Community Heritage Commission will be
provided to the Historical Society.
CARRIED
5.2 Cemetery Tour
Michael Cook advised that he will provide an update at the March 1, 2011
meeting.
5.3 Map Project Update
Lynne Probyn advised that the sub-committee will meet and provide an update at
the March 2011 meeting.
5.4 CHC Information pamphlet – deferred
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5.5 Digitizing Project
Lisa Zosiak advised that the Commission needs to start planning some of the
field trips for end of May 2011.The Commission agreed that they would like to
visit;North Vancouver Museum (Jan Turner is the Archivist),and the City of
Vancouver Archives.
Brenda Smith requested that an invitation be sent to Councillors and the Maple
Ridge Historical Society to attend these field trips.Brenda Smith noted that she
will contact the North Vancouver Museum.Lisa Zosiak will start working on dates
and transportation.
5.6 2011 CHC Work Plan
Lisa Zosiak distributed and reviewed the draft budget with the Commission
members.
The Commission discussed plaques and noted that one might need to be done
for the Billy Miner Pub, Merkley Park, and the Miller Residence.
Brenda Smith provided background information on the History Club that will start
on Wednesday, February 2nd at the Maple Ridge Library.
It was noted that voting on the budget would be deferred until costs related to
potential future projects are confirmed.
ACTION ITEM:Staff to ensure all members of the Commission receives a
copy of the Context Study draft.
Staff to ensure that members of the Commission receive a
copy of the 1998 Strategic Plan created by Don Luxton.
5.7 CHC Presentation to Council
Michael Cook advised that the Commission now has to make two presentations a
year to Council.
It was confirmed that the Commission would like to make a presentation in July
2011. It will be important to include any upcoming events.
6.Sub-Committee Reports
6.1 Newsletter - deferred
6.1.1 New template review - deferred
6.2 Heritage Awards 2011
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Lisa Zosiak provided an update on the Heritage Awards Ceremony that will take
place on Thursday,February 17th at St.Andrew’s Church.Ms.Zosiak
recommended a post-evaluation of this year’s nomination process and event.
6.3 Heritage Plaque Program
Lisa Zosiak reviewed who would be accepting the awards at the event this year.
6.4 BC Heritage Fairs – deferred.
6.5 CHC Facebook Page
Jeremy Laity provided an update on the Facebook page which now has 39
members.
6.6 Maple Ridge Historical Society update
Faye Isaac reported on the following items:
“Mayor’s Heritage Day” will now been called “Heritage goes to Market”
and held on May 28th and July 30th at the Haney Farmer’s Market.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on March 24th and will start with
a potluck at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m.
Councillor Morden advised that an invitation should be sent to the local MLA’s for the
Heritage Awards.
7.Correspondence - Nil
8.Next Meetin g: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda deadline : Monday, February 14, 2011
9.Adjournment -8:32 p.m.
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