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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC 2008-02-05 Minutes.pdf-", MA P L E RI D G E (OMiVIUNITY HE RITAGE (OiVIM JSSION \ 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, February 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Jim Connor, Chair Lynne Probyn, Vice-Chair Sheila Nickols Sarah Hossack STAFF PRESENT Lisa Zosiak Tracy Camire REGRETS Karen Cotter Councillor Craig Speirs Helmi Braches John McCormick 1. Call to order Maple Ridge Historical Society Maple Ridge Historical Society Community at Large Community at Large Staff Liaison, Planning Department Committee Clerk Community at Large Council Liaison Community at Large Community at Large The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm. The Committee started on Item 4.1 2. Adoption of the Agenda R08-04 It was moved and seconded That the Agenda for February 5, 2008 be adopted 3. Adoption of the Community Heritage Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting R08-05 It was moved and seconded CARRIED That the Minutes of the Community Heritage Commission dated January 4, 2008 Regular Meeting be adopted CARRIED Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 1 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, February 5, 2008 DRAFT -These minutes are subject to approval. 4. Delegations and Presentations 4.1 Timeline Priorities Lisa Zosiak gave the Committee 15 minutes to prioritize their top projects for 2008. The Committee agreed that the top priorities for the Community Heritage Commission for 2008 will be: • Review the Heritage Inventory (compare with Historical Society's list) ► On Hold until the strategic plan has been completed; this could shake out from the strategic plan • Prepare a Heritage Strategic Plan for the CHC (includes obtaining funding, hiring a consultant, and plan preparations) ► Focus for 2008 • Hold public information session(s) ► How to preserve a heritage house if you own one. This would be a one day session. ► On Hold until the strategic plan has been completed; this could shake out from the strategic plan • Have a meeting with the Historical Society (to build a collaborative relationship) • Consider and plan next plaque/sign neighbourhood project • Work with Tourism Society on Tourism Plan (heritage tourism) Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that the Heritage Inventory will be a large project. Councillor Speirs joined the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Councillor Speirs advised the Committee that the Tourism board is having a meeting tomorrow night and he will bring them up to date on what the Community Heritage Commission is currently working on. The Committee discussed the steps involved in starting the Heritage Strategic Plan. Lisa Zosiak suggested having Bob Parliament come to the next meeting to explain the process of strategic planning and what steps are involved in this process. The Commission discussed the budget for 2008 and what projects could fall under this budget and will have to look at all available options for funding. Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she will find out what the current budget is and the Commission will review this information again at the March meeting. The Chair introduced Sarah Hossack as the new Community at Large member. 5. Current Projects and Unfinished Business 5.1 Plaque Unveiling Cloth -cost update from Lisa Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, February 5, 2008 DRAFT -Thes e minutes are subject to approval. Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she gave the plaque unveiling cloth to Patti Shiratti who has contacted the embroidery company and Ms. Shiratti should have the cloth sent to the company sometime next week. Jim Connor advised the Commission that he went out to the Haney Wharf and the dimensions that were given for the plaque didn't include the steel frame that surrounds it. Lisa Zosiak advised the she will check on the exact size. 5.2 Statements of Significance Update Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that at the last meeting she handed out a draft for the statements of significance and asked the Commission for feedback. The Commission will review this again and send comments to Lisa Zosiak for review at the next meeting. Ms. Zosiak advised that the updated Statements of Significance (with the Commission's feedback) will be forwarded to Denise Cook Design for updating. 6. New Business 6.1 Heritage Strategy and Historical Inventory -Lynn Probyn Lynn Probyn advised the Commission that she has gone to ReMa x Realty and they were able to compile a list of homes built between 1900-1930 that were for sale during this time and has categorized the appropriate houses. Ms. Probyn also advised the Commission that there are four great specimen houses that could be used as examples for next year's Heritage Awards. Lynn Probyn advised the Commission that she visited the City of Burnaby and received a map called "Charting Change" that details all the heritage homes in Burnaby along with brief histories of each. The Commission agreed that they would like Ms. Probyn to continue on with the research of historical homes and Ms. Probyn requested someone to help her with going to each home. The Commission discussed the options for updating the Heritage Plaque Program; whether creating a book with the history of all the heritage homes in Maple Ridge or an electronic map with an icon that would give a picture of the home along with a short bio instead of a picture book with a link on the website. Jim Connor and Craig Speirs volunteered to look at the heritage homes with Lynn Probyn. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 CHC Newsletter Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that the newsletter is complete and Fred Braches volunteered to do the newsletter from now on; he did a great job. Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she expects the final draft tomorrow from Mr. Braches and will print and distribute them by the end of the week. Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, February 5, 2008 DRAFT -These minutes are subject to approval. Lisa Zosiak asked Sarah Hossack to create a short bio and email to the Committee Clerk who will forward it on to Helmi Braches for the next newsletter. 7.2 Plaques and Signs Sheila Nickols updated the Commission on the progress of the Hammond Plaque and Sign; the Commission reviewed the mock-up that Fred Braches has created. Lisa Zosiak will forward Fred Braches the new logo for the District of Maple Ridge. The Commission agreed that they liked the layout that Mr. Braches has provided. Councillor Speirs advised the Commission that the Empress Train will be coming through Maple Ridge and should stop at Port Haney for people to visit. Councillor Speirs will update the Commission once more information is received. Sheila Nickols will advise the Commission as more information comes in on the Hammond Plaque and Sign. The Commission discussed having an event in Hammond once the plaques are ready to be unveiled. The Committee Clerk was asked to add "Hammond Unveiling Plaque/Sign Event" to the next agenda. 7.3 Heritage Awards Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that the sub-committee met and the winners were selected; the church has been confirmed; the event will start at 7:00pm (refreshments) 7:30 pm (awards start). Lisa Zosiak will contact the caterers, the nominators along with any past winners and staff from the newspaper. 7.4 Plaque Map Jim Connor advised the Commission that he has contacted Tammy Maciver from the Parks Department but it hasn't been confirmed that the information on the plaques made this print (deadline is early February). Mr. Connor will confirm and advise the Commission at the next meeting. 8. Correspondence 8.1 2008 Membership list The Committee Clerk will distribute an updated membership list at the March Meeting. 9. Next Meeting The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. and will have an agenda deadline of Monday, February 18, 2008. Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 4 of5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, February 5, 2008 DRAFT -These minutes are subject to approval. 10. Motion to Adjourn ROS-06 It was moved and seconded That the regular meeting of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. /tc Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 5 of5