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City of Maple Ridge
Community Heritage Commission
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission,
held via Zoom teleconference on January 14, 2021 at 7:04 pm.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen Council Liaison
Shane Gehring, Chair Member at Large
Eric Phillips Member at Large
Jared Bissky, Vice Chair Member at Large
Romana Osborne Member at Large
Julie Koehn Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Krista Gowan Staff Liaison, Planner 1
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk
Guest
Len Pettit Former Member at Large
Absent
Ross Dunning Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
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Krista Gowan, Staff Liaison chaired the meeting until the election of the Chair.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-001
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the January 14, 2021 Community Heritage Commission meeting be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission for November 12, 2021
be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Feedback on Hammond Cedar Mill Plaque, Len Pettit, Former CHC Member at Large
The Commission welcomed Len Pettit, previous member of the project, for an opportunity to
provide final comments on the Hammond Cedar Mill Plaque in which he provided.
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5. QUESTION PERIOD FROM THE PUBLIC– NIL
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Welcome/Member Introductions
Members introduced themselves and welcomed new Member at Large Romana Osborne.
6.2. Advisory Committee Overview
The Staff Liaison and Committee Clerk provided a Community Heritage Commission orientation
presentation that outlined the Commission’s purpose, mandate and legislative procedures.
6.3. Chair and Vice Chair Selection
The Staff Liaison opened up the floor to nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the CHC.
R/2021-003
It was moved and seconded
That Shane Gehring be elected as Chair of the Community Heritage Commission for 2021.
CARRIED
R/2021-004
It was moved and seconded
That Jared Bissky be elected as Vice Chair of the Community Heritage Commission for 2021.
CARRIED
6.4. 2021 Meeting Schedule
The Commission discussed the advantages of focusing on task forces to complete items on the
work plan as needed.
R/2020-005
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission amends the 2021 Meeting Schedule to meet
quarterly on the following dates:
• January 14, 2021
• May 13, 2021
• September 9, 2021
• November 18, 2021
CARRIED
6.5 Heritage Resource Protection Mechanisms
Members discussed exploring different ways to educate and engage the public the
on the importance of the City’s heritage and noted the current policies and programs in
place.
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R/2020-006
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission create a Heritage Incentive Planning Task Force to
develop community interest on heritage including Jared Bissky and Romana Osborne with the
Staff Liaison.
CARRIED
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1. Maple Ridge Historical Society
Julie Koehn provided an update on the online Library Literacy events.
7.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Svendsen provided a brief update on community events.
Note: Councillor Svendsen left at 8:05 pm
7.3. Staff Liaison
The Staff liaison informed that there has been theft of a bronze plaque at the Maple Ridge
Museum and that further information on replacement will be provided at the next meeting.
Upcoming event: The Museum is hosting a virtual trivia night on February 17, 2021 via Zoom,
in honour of Heritage Week (February 15-21).
The Commission was invited to provide their feedback on the Hammond Recreation Centre
survey on new public artwork: http://documents.mapleridge.ca/Forms/HammondPublicArtSurvey
8. TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1. Hammond Cedar Mill Plaque – Final Draft Review
Jared Bissky provided an update on the final draft of the Hammond Cedar Mill Plaque and noted
that the Commission’s feedback from the previous meeting was taking into consideration for the
final outcome.
R/2021-007
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission approve the Hammond Cedar Mill Plaque Final Draft
and allocate a budget of up to $2,500.
CARRIED
R/2021-008
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission directs the Staff Liaison to review the current
condition of the Tolmie Park Sign and report back to the Committee with a quote on
replacement of the sign within the existing frame.
CARRIED
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8.2. Heritage Awards
The Staff Liaison noted that the winners of the Heritage Awards have been contacted and
individuals will be interviewed for a short heritage awards video. Due to COVID-19, winners will
be digitally awarded and recognized at a future Council meeting.
8.3 Heritage Plan
The Staff Liaison reported on the status of the Heritage Plan and will provide more information
once the draft for proposal is complete.
9. ROUNDTABLE
Members discussed relevant community events and initiatives.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Community Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday, May
13, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Shane Gehring, Chair
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