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Community Heritage Commission
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission,
held in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge City Hall on January 23, 2020 at 7:02 pm.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen
Shane Gehring, Chair
Eric Phillips, Vice Chair
Jared Bissky
Julie Koehn
Len Pettit
Ross Dunning
STAFF PRESENT
Adrian Kopstynski
Adam Rieu
Erin Mark
GUESTS
Erica Williams
1. CALL TO ORDER
• 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-001
It was moved and seconded
Council Liaison
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
Member at Large
Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
Interim Staff Liaison/ Planner 2
Senior Planning Technician
Committee Clerk
Maple Ridge Historical Society-Alternate
That the agenda for the January 23, 2020 Community Heritage Commission meeting be
approved as presented with the following amendment:
• addition of Item 6.5 -Sampo Hall
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2020-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission meeting dated
November 14, 2019 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS -Nil
5. QUESTION PERIOD -Nil
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Member Introductions
Community Heritage Commission Minutes
January 23, 2020
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CHC members and staff introduced themselves and welcomed new member Jared Bissky to
the Commission.
6.2. Hammond Cedar Mill Plaque
Len Pettit provided an update on the status of the installation of a plaque to commemorate
the Hammond Cedar Mill. Committee members and staff discussed the next steps for the
project.
6.3. Tolmie Park Signage
Eric Phillips enquired as to why the Tolmie Park signage is still in disrepair and has not been
replaced.
R/2020-003
It was moved and seconded
That the staff liaison determine why the Tolmie Park signage was not replaced when the
other heritage signage was replaced and report back to the Commission.
CARRIED
6.4. Centenary of Holy Spirit Anglican Church Building in Whonnock
Julie Koehn shared that the Centenary of Holy Spirit Anglican Church are planning a
Centenary for their building next year. Ms. Koehn will continue to liaison with the Church and
see if the Community Heritage Commission can assist with the Centenary.
6.5. Sampo Hall
Ross Dunning raised concerns about the recent demolition of Sampo Hall which may have
had historically significant items in the building during the demolition and enquired if
notifications are sent when a heritage building is identified for demolition.
R/2020-004
It was moved and seconded
That the staff liaison speak with the building department to clarify the process for the
demolition of heritage buildings and determine if a staff presentation regarding the heritage
building demolition process at a subsequent meeting is feasible.
CARRIED
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1. Advisory Committee Overview
The committee clerk presented an overview of the role of advisory committees, committee
members and meeting procedures and answered questions from the committee.
R/2020-005
It was moved and seconded
That a discussion item on the role of Advisory Committee Subcommittees and Taskforces be
added to the May Community Heritage Commission meeting agenda.
CARRIED
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7 .2. Maple Ridge Historical Society
Community Heritage Commission Minutes
January 23, 2020
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Ms. Koehn provided an update on the Maple Ridge Historical Society.
7 .3. Council Liaison
Councillor Svendsen provided a Council update.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1. 2020 Heritage Awards Planning -February 21st
Adam Rieu, Senior Planning Technician, provided an update on the status of the Heritage
Awards and reviewed the task list with the members. Committee members discussed
preparations for the event.
Note: Shane Gehring left the meeting at 8:30pm.
9. ROUNDTABLE
Members shared their experiences at relevant heritage locations and discussed plans for
Heritage Week.
Mr. Rieu invited CHC members to attend a presentation to Council on the Heritage Incentives
Study on January 28th at 11:00 am.
10. ADJOURNMENT -8:45 pm.
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