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City of Maple Ridge
Community Heritage Commission
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission,
held via Zoom teleconference on November 18, 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
Eric Phillips Member at Large
Julie Koehn Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Krista Gowan Staff Liaison, Planner 1
Mike McLean Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
ABSENT
Romona Osborne Member at Large
Ross Dunning Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
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1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:01 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-020
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the November 18, 2021 Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting
be approved as circulated.
CARRIED
Note: Eric Phillips left the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Note: Julie Koehn joined the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2021-021
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the October 7, 2021 Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting be
adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS – NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.1 Municipal Scan of Heritage Plaques/Signage Presentation
Chair Shane Gehring suggested this item be discussed at the next Committee meeting as Romona
Osborne is not in attendance.
5.2 Youth Grant Research Presentation
Chair Shane Gehring discussed the potential of offering youth scholarships, including bursaries,
entrance awards and other means of providing financial support for students. Councillor Ryan
Svendsen expressed his support for such a program.
5.3 Whonnock Cemetery
The Staff Liaison discussed current maintenance responsibilities for grave and memorial
markers and the potential to add resources through networking.
R/2021-022
It was moved and seconded
That the Committee supports the response by the Staff Liaison as presented to a letter received
regarding Whonnock Cemetery and the maintenance of grave and memorial markers.
CARRIED
6. LIASION UPDATES
6.1 Council Liaison
Councillor Svendsen provided an update on the following:
• Strategic Transportation Plan Phase 3 public engagement
• Open houses for the Thornhill Trails network
• Building Permit Function Review
6.2 Staff Liaison – NIL
6.3 Maple Ridge Historical Society
J. Koehn provided an update on the Maple Ridge Historical Society.
7. TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1 Heritage Awards
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the Heritage Awards. The Committee discussed the
feasibility of holding an in-person event and the logistics of preparing for a virtual event.
Note: Eric Phillips joined the meeting at 7:52 pm
7.2 Heritage Plan
The Staff Liaison spoke about public engagement efforts in support of the Heritage Plan review.
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8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC – NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Members discussed relevant community events and initiatives.
10. ADJOURNMENT − 8:13 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Community Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday,
January 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Shane Gehring, Chair