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The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission, held in the Blaney
Room, at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place Road, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Connor, Chair
Councillor Craig Speirs
Lynne Probyn, Vice-Chair
Claus Andrup
Helmi Braches
Sheila Nickols
STAFF PRESENT
Lisa Zosiak
Tracy Camire
REGRETS
Karen Cotter
1. Call to order
Maple Ridge Historical Society
Council Liaison
Maple Ridge Historical Society
Community at Large
Community at Large
Community at Large
Staff Liaison, Planning Department
Committee Clerk
Community at Large
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
R06-59 It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda for November 6, 2007 be adopted with the following addition:
6.6 The Beast
3. Adoption of the Community Heritage Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting
R06-60 It was moved and seconded
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That the Minutes of the Community Heritage Commission dated October 2, 2007 Regular
Meeting be adopted with the following changes
6.1 The last two sentences of 6.1 will be deleted as they are repeated in Item 6.2
CARRIED
Claus Andrup joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
4. Delegations and Presentations -Nil
5. Current Projects and Unfinished Business
5.1 Hammond Signs and Plaque Update -Lisa Zosiak
The Commission discussed the Hammond Sign mock-up, made changes and
agreed that they don't want to see a faded out picture in the background.
Claus Andrup will email Lisa Zosiak the proposed wording for the plaque tomorrow,
November 7th. The Commission discussed the locations for the three signs and the
plaque for Hammond Village. The location of the plaque will be at the main
entrance to Tolmie Park.
5.2 Plaques
5.2.1 Plaque Unveiling Cloth Update -Lisa Zosiak
The Commission discussed the different options for the plaque unveiling
cloth. The Commission agreed that a list of requirements should be
created; Municipal coat of arms, the Commission logo and the District
logo and taken to the sports store in Haney Place mall for a quote with
some material choices and a fringe.
5.2.2 Plaque Photo Record and Map -Claus Andrup/Jim Connor -Ongoing
5.2 .3 Plaque Tour(s) -Jim Connor -Ongoing
5.3 Review of Action Item List
The Commission reviewed the Action Item List and made updates.
5.3.1 CHC Heritage Awards Feb 2008 -Lisa Zosiak
Lisa will confirm the date of the Heritage Awards and get back to the
Commission. The Commission discussed the process for receiving
nominations. Sheila Nickols and Lynn Probyn volunteered to be on the
Sub-Commission for the 2008 Heritage Awards. Lisa Zosiak advised the
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Commission that she will use the same ad from last year but with new
dates and run it now with a refreshed ad going in the paper in the New
Year. The deadline for nominations will be Friday, January 18th. Lisa
agreed to take care of the catering for the event. The Mayor and Council
need to be invited to the awards.
5.4 CHC Structure of Membership -bylaw changes
Tracy Camire advised the Commission of the process for amending a bylaw. The
Commission would like to start the process for amending the terms of service for
the Commission bylaw.
5.5 Strategies to Promote Maple Ridge Heritage & Funding Opportunities -Lisa Zosiak
Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she contacted Bob Parliament and he
provided Lisa with information on accessing funding for projects. The Commission
discussed the issue around the Maple Ridge Museum renovations and the
associated costs. The Commission agreed to review the different options for
funding and discuss this at a future meeting.
5.6 2008 Business Plan
Lisa Zosiak distributed a copy of the revised Business Plan to the Commission
members and the Commission members updated the plan.
R06-61 It was moved and seconded
That Community Heritage Commission support the Historical Society and the
community in its effort to make the new museum and archives a reality.
Claus Andrup left the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Lisa Zosiak was requested to update the Budget Summary and inform the
Commission each quarter.
CARRIED
Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she will update the Business Plan with
the information provided by the Commission.
6. New Business
6.1 Review of 2008 Meeting Schedule -Lisa Zosiak
The Commission reviewed the 2008 Meeting Schedule and agreed to the dates.
The Commission agreed to have the January meeting on Thursday, January 3rd in
the Blaney Room. The Heritage Awards will be scheduled for February 18th .
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Councillor Speirs will advise the Commission Clerk of the date in February that the
Heritage Awards Announcement will go to Council.
R06-61 It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission approve the 2008 Meeting Schedule
and agree to have the first meeting in January on Thursday, January 3rd in the
Blaney Room.
CARRIED
Jim Connor asked the Commission if there are any names they would like to put
forward for the open positions on the Community Heritage Commission. It was
agreed that the Commission will consider other names to be put forward should the
ads not bring forward any applicants.
6.2 Maple Ridge Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5871-2007 Review changes to Part 19 -
Delegations
Jim Connor advised the Commission that when a delegation requests to make a
presentation to the Community Heritage Commission it needs to go before the
Corporate Officer for approval.
6.3 CHC Newsletter -Lisa Zosiak
Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that the Community Heritage Commission
publishes a quarterly newsletter and requested that the Commission bring forward
any stories that they would like to share. The following suggestions were made by
Commission members; awards nomination and photographs. Jim Connor
suggested that a sub-committee be formed to create ongoing newsletters; Helmi
Braches volunteered to head the sub-committee with the help of Lisa Zosiak and
Craig Speirs. The newsletter will go out in December, March, June, and September.
If any Commission members have ideas please forward them on to Lisa Zosiak who
will pass them on to Ms. Braches.
6.4 Heritage Register Update -Lisa Zosiak
The Commission talked about the draft of the Heritage Register of 2004 and the
Commission has agreed to ad the CEED Centre to the Heritage Register. Ms.
Zosiak distributed a copy of the draft and asked that the Commission review this
and bring back their comments to the next Community Heritage Commission
meeting. Ms. Zosiak confirmed that the following actions still need to be
completed; approve the draft, register with the Province, and Province forwards on
to the Historic Places Federal Program and then Lisa Zosiak will update the Maple
Ridge Heritage Register.
6.5 Christmas Event -Lisa Zosiak
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Lisa Zosiak asked the Commission if they want to have pot luck at the December
meeting. The Commission agreed to bring appetizers to the next meeting; Lisa will
bring drinks.
6.6 The Beast -Craig Speirs
Councillor Speirs advised the Commission that Ray Saunders is going to be re-
designing The Beast Clock. The Commission would like The Beast Clock to be
considered as a recipient for a plaque award in 2008 and the Commission Clerk
was asked to add this to a 2008 agenda.
7. Commission Reports
8. Correspondence
8.1 Addendum Template for Business Planning
8.2 2007-2009 CHC Business Plan
9. Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2007 an agenda deadline
of Monday, November 19, 2007.
10. Motion to Adjourn
R06-62 It was moved and seconded
That the regular meeting of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission be
adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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