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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC 2012-03-06 minutes.pdfThe 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, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Craig Speirs, Chair Brenda Smith, Vice-Chair Faye Isaac Councillor Bob Masse Cyndy Johnson-McCormick Mandeep Bhuller STAFF PRESENT Fred Armstrong Lisa Zosiak Tracy Camire REGRETS Michael Cook Wayne Beck Voislav Cubaleski Councillor Mike Morden 1. Call to order 7:05 p.m. 2. Adoption of the Agenda R12-007 It was moved and seconded Community at Large Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society Council Liaison Community at Large Community at Large Manager of Corporate Communications Staff Liaison, Planning Department Committee Clerk Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Council Liaison That the Agenda for March 6, 2012 be adopted with the following amendments; • Add Item 5.8 Hammond Neighborhood Group Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting CARRIED Page 1 of5 Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Tuesday, March 6, 2012 -Regular 3. R12-008 Minutes of February 7, 2012 Regular Meeting be adopted. It was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED 4. Delegations 4.1 Fred Armstrong -Municipal Communication Fred Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications reviewed the current corporate communications policy along with strategies to assist the Commission in creating an awareness of their work. Mr. Armstrong reviewed the different types of communications (www.mapleridge.ca, Maple Ridge This Month, Your Maple Ridge Facebook Page, Twitter accounts, etc.) that are currently being used by the District of Maple Ridge. Fred Armstrong shared ideas on how the Communications Department can work to support the Commission; • Create a Facebook photo archive for the Heritage Inventory • Post information for upcoming events on the District's Facebook page The Commission went on to discuss the vision for a new museum and an update was provided on the current proposed location along with the logistics of the new site. Craig Speirs advised that the Commission should work on a media plan for the year that would be forwarded to the Communications Department. Fred Armstrong advised the Commission to create some short term and long term goals along with a priority list of things or events that you would like the community to know about. 5. New & Unfinished Business 5.1 CHC Member Roundtab/e -Discussion on Priorities The Commission discussed the following priorities for the Commission: • Kindergarten to Grade 12 -historical educational focus • A field trip to explore the current heritage inventory • Patriotic Competition to fly the Canadian Flag within our community • Promote Heritage to people who are new to the community. • Support the expansion of the contract to add a program staff person for the Historical Society Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Tuesday, March 6, 2012 -Regular R12-009 ACTION ITEM: Add "Commission Priorities" to a future agenda 5.2 Future Museum Strategy The Commission discussed the need for a new museum and the issue of design and construction costs. The limitations of the existing museum site were discussion, along with the location of the new museum site purchased by the municipality some years ago. ACTION ITEMS: Strike a sub-committee that includes the Historical Society, a council member and a member of this commission. Faye Isaac will work with staff to arrange a meeting with Val Patenaude, Director of the Maple Ridge Museum. Brenda Smith noted that the Historical Society's Annual General Meeting is on Thursday, March 22nd_ 5.3 Cemetery Tour -deferred to the next meeting. 5.4 CHC Information Pamphlet Lisa Zosiak reported that the pamphlet will be available next month. 5.5 Educational Action Plan Brenda Smith advised that she met with the Township of Langley's Community Heritage Commission and noted that they requested to meet with us to review how we run things. It was moved and seconded That a meeting be arranged between the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and the Township of Langley's Community Heritage Commission. And that Faye Isaac work with Staff to arrange a meeting with the Maple Ridge Historical Society. CARRIED 5.6 Heritage Revitalization Agreements Lisa Zosiak provided an update on the two heritage revitalization agreement applications that are currently being worked on . Lisa Zosiak distributed the draft Heritage Procedures Bylaw and asked the commission members to review and provide feedback directly to her. Ms. Zosiak advised that she will email this document to all members of the Commission. Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Tuesday, March 6, 2012 -Regular 5. 7 2012 CHG Business Plan Presentation to Council April 24th was selected as the date for the CHC's presentation to Council. All members are encouraged to attend as a delegation. It will be an update on the 2012 business plan and Craig, the Chair, has agreed to speak on behalf of the group. 5.8 Hammond Neighbourhood Group Cyndy Johnson-McCormick advised that there is a new Hammond group being formed, which was inspired by the Jim Diers presentation. Ms. Johnson-McCormick noted that this group is really interested in the heritage of the area and they are working together on events that will bring the community together. Craig Speirs advised that the Commission should extend an invitation to this group to attend a future meeting. 6. Sub-Committee Reports 6.1 Newsletter Craig Speirs, Mandeep Bhuller and Cyndy Johnson-McCormick volunteered to be on the sub-committee to create a seasonal newsletter. Lisa Zosiak advised that previous issues of the the newsletter are available on our municipal website. 6.2 Heritage Awards 2012 The Commission discussed the Heritage Awards event that took place on February 22nd, 2012. 6.3 Heritage Plaque Program The Commission discussed possible plaque projects for 2012 and the possibility of a plaque for Merkley Park. Fred Armstrong advised the Commission that there is a new park on 222nd that has been named Nokai Park and this commission might be able to work with Parks staff on a heritage parks tour. Please note that Mandeep Bhuller left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. R12-010 It was moved and seconded That staff provide information on the possibility of plaquing Nokai Park CARRIED Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 4 of5 Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Tuesday, March 6, 2012 -Regular 7. 8. 9. /tc 6.4 Maple Ridge Historical Society update Faye Isaac noted that the Annual General Meeting will be held at St. Andrew's United Church at 7:00 p.m. on March 22nd. Ms. Isaac also noted that the Senior's Heritage Tea will be held on April 14th between 1:00 -4:00 p.m. at the Senior's Centre on 224th Street and the cost to attend is $7.00. Faye Isaac noted that the storage has been moved out of the Maple Ridge Teacher's Association (MRTA) storage to a new space at the Mayfair and noted that the cost has risen. 6.5 Council Liaison Update Councillor Masse noted that there are going to be some changes with a new building going in on 206t and 112th and noted that the people of Hammond should keep their eye on the news and keep in touch with Council. Correspondence Next Meeting: Monday, April 3, 2012 Agenda deadline: Monday, March 19, 2012 Meeting Room: Blaney Room Adjournment -9:10 p.m. Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 5 of5