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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC 2007-06-05 Minutes.pdfr ) MAPLE RIDGE COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSION The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission, held in the Conference Room, at The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Craig Speirs Jim Connor, Chair Lynne Probyn, Vice-Chair Claus Andrup Sheila Nickols Helmi Braches Karen Cotter STAFF PRESENT Diana Hall Tracy Camire REGRETS Barbara Swanson 1. Call to order Council Liaison Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Staff Liaison, Planning Department Commission Clerk Community at Large The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Adoption of the Agenda R06-43 It was moved and seconded That the Agenda for June 5, 2007 be adopted with the following additions - 5.7.1 Review of the year -D. Hall 6.1 Heritage BC Conference -K. Cotter 6.2 Plaque unveiling cloth -J. Connor Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting CARRIED Page 1 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, June 5, 2007 3. Adoption of the Community Heritage Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting R06-44 It was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Community Heritage Commission dated May 1, 2007 Regular Meeting be adopted. CARRIED 4. Delegations and Presentations -NIL 5. Current Projects and Unfinished Business 5.1 Heritage Strategy Update 5.1.1 Update Newsletter Distribution & Website Diana Hall Diana asked for the assistance from the Commission to meet in the next two weeks to create a summer letter. Helmi Braches and Jim Connor volunteered to assist in creating a summer letter capturing what the Commission has done this past year. 5.1.2 Development of Newsletter Recipient List Diana Hall 5.2 Plaques The method of distributing the Newsletter was discussed. Karen Cotter volunteered to find the email addresses of the recipients. 5.2.1 Albion Ferry's 50th Anniversary Celebration The Commission was advised that a representative from the heritage Commission should have made a presentation and more attention could have been brought to the plaque. The plaque was presented by Councillor Al Hogarth and Captain Dave Miller. The Commission discussed the protocol around making any future plaque presentations. 5.2.2 Annual Review and Strategies for Designation -Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec Deadlines The Commission discussed the proposed deadlines for the newsletter. 5.3 Jackson Farm The Commission reviewed a letter from Mrs. Eales asking the Commission to reaffirm their statement that Jackson Farm has significant heritage value. The Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Commission discussed the properties heritage value score along with the Heritage Resources of Maple Ridge staff report. R06-45 It was moved and seconded That the Community Heritage Commission strongly endorse the findings as outlined in the staff report "Heritage Resources of Maple Ridge" dated, October 28, 2002 that Jackson Farm should be retained as agricultural designation. And further that the Commission support the property being acquired for community use. CARRIED 5.4 Vine Issue Update 5.5 5.6 5.7 Jim Connor advised the Commission that he will reschedule the meeting with Bruce McLeod, Manager of Parks and Open Space, in the next two weeks and update the Commission at the September meeting. Signs in Hammond Diana Hall and Claus Andrup created a proposed plaque for Hammond and have contacted Jeff Dewhurst to create the plaque. The Commission agreed on the wording and layout and suggested the District's and the Commission's logos be placed in each of the bottom corners. The Commission would like to see, via email, the mock up of the plaque before they put up any signs in Hammond. The Commission would like to see the 3 signs that will be located throughout Hammond. The Commission will provide a map with the locations at the next meeting in September. Upcoming Events • Sheila suggested another plaque presentation in October 2007 • Hammond Signs Presentation -the Commission would like an unveiling event to display the new signs. The Commission discussed ways to make the presentation. Karen Cotter volunteered to organize a committee to create an event for the fall of 2007. Karen will email the Commission the information and a proposed budget. • Jim Conner asked the Commission to bring forward their ideas, targets, and goals for the next 12 months to the September meeting. Jim also discussed the Commission's current By-Law and that he would like to look at how we can change the term policies going forward. Review of Action Items List • The Commission reviewed the Action Item list from the January 2, 2007 meeting. Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, June 5, 2007 • North Vancouver newsletter -It was decided that the Commission would initiate a similar project for 2008. • Historical Society forthcoming development of the museum -add to our agenda as to how we can reinforce the Historical Society promoting their work. Claus advised that he will add this to the next Historical Newsletter. • Diana Hall -gave a review of year: o Property on 228th townhouse development -the Commission needs to determine if the builder has met the development requirements. 6. New Business 6.1 Karen Cotter -Heritage BC Conference 2007 (4 days) Karen gave a review of the one day conference. The Commission discussed different ways to promote the historical opportunities within Maple Ridge. Karen distributed a promotional book and the Commission discussed the possibility of promoting "A week in the life of Maple Ridge' by a local photographer. Karen recommended that a delegate from the Commission attend this conference on a yearly basis. The Commission clerk will add this to the calendar for next year. 6.2 New plaque unveiling cloth -good idea if the Commission made a proper cloth with our logo on it along with our name that is waterproof and the appropriate size. Councillor Speirs will contact Whonnock Weavers for assistance. 7. Commission Reports 8. Correspondence 8.1 Business Plan Presentation to Council 8.2 Updated membership listing 8.3 Robertson Cemetery -ownership of this property is unclear. It was recommended that this land be put on the heritage register. The Commission would like to proceed with the report to Council for the Heritage registration. R06-46 It was moved and seconded That the Commission recommend to Council that the property, Robertson's Land, be placed on the heritage registry with the goal to protect and acquire the site as a cemetery in perpetuity CARRIED 8.4 Heritage BC Quarterly 8.5 Maple Ridge Historical Society April 2007 Newsletter Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 4 of5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, June 5, 2007 8.6 Anger Mountain Advertisement was distributed 9. Next Meeting The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, 2007 an agenda deadline of Monday, August 13, 2007. 10. Motion to Adjourn R06-47 It was moved and seconded That the regular meeting of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. /tc Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 5 of5