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City of Maple Ridge
Community Heritage Commission
MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission,
held via Zoom teleconference on May 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen Council Liaison
Shane Gehring, Chair Member at Large
Jared Bissky, Vice Chair Member at Large
Romana Osborne Member at Large
Julie Koehn Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
Eric Phillips Member at Large
STAFF PRESENT
Krista Gowan Staff Liaison, Planner 1
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
ABSENT
Ross Dunning Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-011
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the May 13, 2021 Community Heritage Commission meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-012
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission for January 14, 2021 be
adopted.
CARRIED
R/2021-013
It was moved and seconded
That the special minutes of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission for April 22, 2021
be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS – NIL
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5. QUESTION PERIOD – NIL
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Staff Liaison noted that the Anti-Discrimination HR policy applies to all employees and
volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged by the
Committee
6.2 Respectful Workplace Policy
The Staff Liaison noted that the Respectful Workplace HR policy applies to all employees and
volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged by the
Committee.
6.3 Tolmie Park Sign Replacement
The Staff Liaison reminded the Commission of the previous discussion to recreate and install the
Tolmie Park Sign at the last meeting. Discussion followed on the replacement quote and proposed
design.
R/2021-014
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission allocate a budget of $595.00 plus tax for the Tolmie
Park Sign Replacement.
CARRIED
6.4 Haney Brick & Tile Company Plaque
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the Haney Brick & Tile Company brass plaque that was
stolen outside the Haney Museum and asked for the Commission’s feedback on plaque
replacement. Discussion followed about exploring different materials for the plaque and what
other municipalities are doing to prevent future theft. It was noted that Romana Osborne and
Julie Koehn will research options on how to prevent plaque theft and report back to Commission.
6.5 BC Historical Federation 2021 Conference
The Commission discussed the upcoming BC Historical Federation Conference that will be held
via Zoom and interest for members to attend. It was agreed that Julie Koehn and Romana
Osborne will attend the Conference and provide an update at the next meeting.
R/2021-015
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission approve $100.00 for Julie Koehn and Romana
Osborne to attend the virtual BC Historical Federation 2021 Conference.
CARRIED
Note Eric Phillips joined at 7:26 pm
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6.6 CHC Business Plan
The Staff Liaison reminded the Commission of the 2022 business planning timeline which will be
reviewed by Council in fall 2021. The Chair asked members to email their feedback on the draft
work plan initiatives to Staff Liaison for future discussion.
7. LIASION UPDATES
7.1 Maple Ridge Historical Society
J. Koehn advised that due to COVID-19 the Museum is now open on specific days and hours.
7.2 Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaison advised that the Chair provided a presentation to Mayor and Council on the
Commission’s initiatives on April 27, 2021.
Link to presentation:
http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Play/de40465db63b4bd6ac3f541e567c16701d
R/2021-016
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission reschedule the September 9, 2021 meeting to October
7, 2021.
CARRIED
7.3 Council Liaison
Councillor Svendsen discussed the history of the Port Haney Wharf and ideas for future
improvement.
8. TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1 Heritage Incentive Planning
The Staff Liaison advised that the Heritage Incentive Planning Task Force met to discuss
incentives and explored different options for funding. The Task Force will schedule another
meeting and provide an update at the next meeting.
8.2 Heritage Plan
The Staff Liaison announced that at the April 22, 2021 special CHC meeting, Donald Luxton and
Associates Inc was awarded the contract for the Maple Ridge Heritage Plan Review and the
Heritage Plan Task Force will be meeting with the consultant to discuss next steps as well as
possible public engagement opportunities.
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9. ROUNDTABLE
The Commission discussed the historic Caboose on the Maple Ridge Museum grounds which
needs repair. The Chair reminded members on the current mandate set out in the Commission’s
Terms of Reference to advise Council on various heritage matters as they are referred to it.
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10. ADJOURNMENT − 8:07 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Community Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday,
October 7, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Shane Gehring, Chair