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City of Maple Ridge
Community Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2024
The Minutes of the Regular Community Heritage Commission Meeting held via Zoom teleconference and
hosted in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall on January 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Judy Dueck (Virtual)
Jared Bissky
Neha Arora
Julie Koehn
Ross Dunning
Gladys Hewson
Michael Cook
STAFF PRESENT
Jeff White
Emily Davies
1. CALL TO ORDER -7:02 pm
Council Liaison
Member at Large
Member at Large
Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative
Member at Large
Member at Large
Staff Liaison, Planner 1
Committee Clerk
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
J. Koehn requested an amendment to include Item 5.7 -Heritage BC Week and BC
Historical Federation.
R/2024-CHC-001
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the January 25, 2024, Community Heritage Commission
Regular Meeting be approved as amended to include Item 5.7 -Heritage BC Week
and BC Historical Federation.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
R/2024-CHC-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes for the November 9, 2023, Community Heritage Commission
Regular Meeting be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. DELEGATIONS -NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Welcome/ Member Introductions
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January 25, 2024 Regular Meeting
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New and returning members introduced themselves to the group.
5.2. Committee Orientation
E. Davies provided a general overview of the Commissions proceedings and functions.
J. White described the mandate and ongoing work of the Community Heritage
Commission (CHC).
5.3. Chair nnd Vice Chair Selection
The commission appointed Jared Bissky as Chair and Ross Dunning as Vice Chair of the
Community Heritage Commission for 2024.
R/2024-CHC-003
It was moved and seconded
That Jared Bissky be appointed as Chair of the Community Heritage Commission for
2024
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2024-CHC-004
It was moved and seconded
That Ross Dunning be appointed as Vice Chair of the Community Heritage
Commission for 2024
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.4. 2024 Meeting Schedule
The Commission adopted the 2024 meeting schedule.
R/2024-CHC-005
It was moved and seconded
That the Commission adopt the 2024 Community Heritage Commission meeting
schedule as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.5. 2024 CHC Work Plan
J. White provided an overview of the draft 2024 CHC Work Plan identifying topics of interest
that the Commission may want to pursue. Staff also provided members with a copy of the
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Jan uary 25, 2024 Regular Meeting
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Heritage Strategic Plan, a 10-year work plan to be used as a guiding document.
5.6. Heritage Awards Event Planning
The Commission discussed vendors for catering, entertainment, advertising, and
decorations for the 2024 Heritage Awards. Staff provided updates on multiple actions
ahead of the event several groups have agreed to participate and set up a booth for the
event; Staff is working with the communications team to develop a marketing campaign
to share on social media; invitations will go out to Mayor and Council, as well as to other
advisory committees; staff will be collecting prizes including flowers, books of interest, and
gift cards to local businesses.
Staff asked for volunteers to help set up and take down the event -J. Koehn and R.
Dunning both agreed to participate.
5.7 2024 Heritage BC Week and BC Historical Federation
J. Koehn provided information about two upcoming Heritage week conferences across BC.
Heritage BC will be hosting an event May 1st -3rd in Nelson, and the BC Historical
Federation will be hosting a conference, including a bus tour, on May 4th in Chilliwack.
R/ 2024-CHC-006
It was moved and seconded
That the Community Heritage Commission (CHC) allocate $225 for three (3) members
of the CHC to attend the BC Historical Federation Conference in Chilliwack on
May 4, 2024
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. LIASION UPDATES
6.1. Maple Ridge Historical Society
J. Koehn provided an update on the Maple Ridge Historical Society campaigns and events
including the CP Holiday train in December 2023, and the updates needed for the Caboose
at the Maple Ridge Museum.
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Dueck provided an update on the City's budget survey and encouraged
members to provide their feedback. The Council Liaison also provided an update on the
proposed Hammond Recreation Facility.
6.3. Staff Liaison
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J. White provided further information about the upcoming 2024 Heritage Awards.
Commission members asked questions and engaged in discussion.
7. TASK FORCE UPDATES -NIL
8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC -NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Community Heritage Commission members provided updates and reports on issues and
activities relating to community heritage.
10. ADJOURNMENT -8:10 pm
The next regular meeting of the Community Heritage Commission March 7, 2024