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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC 2008-05-06 Minutes.pdf~~ ) '(---~/1..-- \ ""' r MAPLE R I D G E ~O~i\lIUN ITY H ERITAGE (Oi\!Ii\lIISSION ) 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, May 06, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Lynne Probyn, Vice-Chair Sheila Nickols Sarah Hossack John McCormick Helmi Braches STAFF PRESENT Lisa Zosiak Tracy Camire REGRETS Jim Connor, Chair Councillor Craig Speirs 1. Call to order Maple Ridge Historical Society Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Community at Large Staff Liaison, Planning Department Committee Clerk Maple Ridge Historical Society Council Liaison The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. 2. Adoption of the Agenda R0B-13 It was moved and seconded That the Agenda for May 6, 2008 be adopted with the following changes; 5.5 Heritage Tourism be changed to Heritage Inventory 6.2 The Wharf Office 3. Adoption of the Community Heritage Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting R0B-14 It was moved and seconded CARRIED That the Minutes of the Community Heritage Commission dated April 1, 2008 Regular Meeting be adopted CARRIED Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 1 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, May 6, 2008 4. Delegations and Presentations -Nil 5. Current and Unfinished Business 5.1 Statements of Significance Project -Lisa Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she will provide everyone with a paper copy of the email regarding the Statement of Significance for the CEED Centre by the end of the meeting tonight. Ms. Zosiak also advised the Commission that she was in contact with the consultant in April and was informed that the consultant was tied up with projects with tight deadlines and is currently working on finalizing the Statement of Significance for Maple Ridge. 5.2 Plaque Unveiling Cloth -Lisa Lisa Zosiak presented the Plaque Unveiling Cloth to the Commission and they agreed this item is now completed. 5.3 Empress Train -Craig -deferred to next meeting Lisa Zosiak distributed an agenda for the Empress Train to all Commission members. 5.4 Haney House Repairs and Maintenance -Lisa Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she is currently working on a grant application to the Province for a Conservation and Feasibility plan. She also advised that she met with Mr. Parliament, from the B.C. Heritage Branch, and Michael Millward, Manager of Facilities, and the three of them agreed to an approach that was sensitive to the heritage character for the front porch of the Haney House. Ms. Zosiak also advised that she will complete a Report to Council on the Conservation and Feasibility Planning issue and would like the support from the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission with regards to the Haney House repairs. John McCormick has been involved in similar heritage conservation projects and talked about some possible components of a Conservation and Feasibility Plan. Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that at the meeting with Bob Parliament and Michael Millward there was some discussion about the approach to interpretation of Haney House. During this meeting, Bob Parliament had suggested that during the Conservation and Feasibility Planning process, a small group of stakeholders should get together to discuss the interpretation issue. John McCormick, Sarah Hossack and Sheila Nickols all volunteered to be part of the stakeholder group on behalf of the Community Heritage Commission. Ros-15 It was moved and seconded That the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission strongly supports the grant application process to create a Conservation and Feasibility Plan to ensure the long term conservation of Haney House Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, May 6, 2008 AND that the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission are concerned with preserving the historical value of the Haney House as outlined in the Statements of Significance CARRIED 5.5 Heritage Inventory -Lynne Lynne Probyn distributed a list of homes that qualify to be plaqued along with a list of new heritage homes that can be added to the heritage inventory. The Commission reviewed both lists and discussed the possibility that a review of the heritage inventory may be identified as a future project in the strategic plan process. At the time of the heritage inventory review, potential funding sources for a heritage consultant will be explored for this project. Lynne Probyn advised the Commission that once the strategic plan process has been completed that she would like the Commission to plaque 4-5 homes per year. The Commission discussed the difference between plaquing a home in recognition of its heritage character and plaquing a house that has been designated for protection as a "Heritage House". The Commission discussed the Strategy Process and Lynne Probyn distributed information on the Strategic Planning Program for the Commission's review. The Commission agreed to come in an hour prior to the next regular Commission meeting to start the strategic planning process. Lynne Probyn agreed to chair this meeting. Lisa Zosiak advised that she will provide the Commission with dinner. 5.6 Heritage Strategy Project -Lisa Lisa Zosiak distributed the Maple Ridge Heritage Strategy that was created in 1995 to all Commission members for their review. 6. New Business 6.1 Heritage BC Conference Lisa Zosiak advised that yesterday was the deadline to go to the Heritage BC Conference which is held June 5-7th that is taking place in Fort Langley. 6.2 The Wharf Office Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that The Wharf Office has been vandalised and there was quite significant damage to the building. Sheila Nickols advised the Commission that this was discussed at the Maple Ridge Historical Society meeting last night and the Society would like to move the Haney Wharf Office, with the permission of the Municipality, behind the Haney House caretaker's resident for storage of garden tools. ROS-16 It was moved and seconded Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, May 6, 2008 That the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission supports the Historical Society's plan to move the Haney Wharf Office to a new location and request the support from Council with the move because of the continued vandalism to this building. CARRIED The Commission discussed the costs involved with moving this building. 7. Committee Reports 7.1 Newsletter Helmi Braches advised the Commission that they should start working on the next newsletter and requested ideas from the Commission. John McCormick advised the Commission that the archaeology that is taking place at the Golden Ears Bridge would be a great topic and agreed to contact someone to write an article for an upcoming newsletter. Sarah Hossack advised that they can report on the Hammond Unveiling Event that will take place on June 14th _ 7.2 Hammond Unveiling Plaque/Sign Event Sarah Hossack distributed the budget for the Hammond Unveiling Event and also advised that she has put in an application to Envision Financial for the tents. The Commission discussed the idea of putting an ad in the newspaper along with who should be invited to this event. Lisa Zosiak advised that she has sent an invitation to Council. The Commission agreed to send notices to the elementary schools, community centre, and to the seniors centre. ACTION ITEM: The Committee Clerk was asked to draft an ad for the newspaper along with adding the ad to the RSS Feeds "upcoming events" page on the District of Maple Ridge's website. The newspaper ad should be run on the Tuesday, June 10th edition. R08-17 It was moved and seconded That the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission supports a budget of $650 for the Hammond Plaque Unveiling Event to be held on June 14th CARRIED 7.3 Heritage Awards Sheila Nickols advised the Commission that the new timeline format was adopted at the last sub-committee meeting. The Commission discussed the deadlines for this event along with the deadline for having a speaker at a public information session on the restoration on heritage houses to get residents interested in heritage within the community. The Commission agreed that September would be the month to have a speaker come in. Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5 Community Heritage Commission Minutes Tuesday, May 6, 2008 The Commission discussed the idea of the sub-committee for the Heritage Awards continue to meet throughout the summer. John McCormick volunteered to contact Rick Goodacre from Heritage BC to talk to the general public about conservation and restoration of heritage homes. The Commission discussed the costs involved with having Rick come out to speak. Lynne Probyn volunteered to check for an available venue. The Commission confirmed that October 16th is the deadline for nominations and September 23rd for the public speaking event. 7.4 Plaque Map Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that the plaques are underway. Lisa Zosiak advised the Commission that she and Councillor Speirs have interviewed three candidates and have decided that two of the applicants have been accepted and will forward on a Report to Council for their approval. 8. Correspondence 8.1 Heritage Here Spring 2008 Newsletter 9. Next Meeting The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. and an agenda deadline of Monday, May 19, 2008. The sub-committee for the Strategic Plan agreed to meet between 6:00 -7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10. Motion to Adjourn ROS-18 It was moved and seconded That the regular meeting of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission be adjourned. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. ~~ ~airperso /tc Community Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Page 5 of 5