MINUTES - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20180409
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Jeff Thom (Vice Chair), Bob McRoberts (Honorary
Member), Neil Asselin, Barry Bridgeford, James Hoyes,
Martin Paivio and Ken Turriff (arrived 7:06 p.m.)
Members Absent: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair) and John Kazilis
Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Marco Ramunno, Director of
Planning and Development Services, Jeff Healey, Planner,
and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition,
be approved:
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018
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Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Martin Paivio
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 5, 2018, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. HAC18-007 – Request to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act, 83 Temperance Street “Ireland-Moore House”
Staff provided a brief overview of the report.
The Committee inquired about the heritage building evaluation scores and the
originality of the existing foundation, and staff provided clarification.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Martin Paivio
1. That Report No. HAC18-007 be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That the House located at 83 Temperance Street be designated under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage
value or interest; and
(b) That the Town Clerk be authorized to publish and serve Council’s
Notice of Intention to Designate as per requirements of the Act; and
(c) That the designation by-law be brought before Council for passing if no
objections were received within the thirty (30) day objection period as
per requirements of the Act; and
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(d) That the owners of 83 Temperance Street be thanked for their support
of the designation of the subject heritage property.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning
Re: Pet Cemetery Update
Staff provided and overview of the memorandum and the forthcoming plans for
restoration.
The Committee and staff discussed about the scope of work, details of the
inventory, and the possibility of mediating ground level during the restoration
process. Staff further noted that staff and volunteers will be provided with
training in various restoration and cleaning techniques from Memorial
Restoration Inc. to ensure proper restoration and preparation of the stones.
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
1. That the memorandum regarding Pet Cemetery Update be received for
information.
Carried
3. Extract from Council Meeting of February 27, 2018
Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2017
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Neil Asselin
1. That the Extract from Council meeting of February 27, 2018, regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2017, be
received for information.
Carried
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4. Extract from Council Meeting of February 27, 2018
Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2018
and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-02
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Martin Paivio
1. That the Extract from Council meeting of February 27, 2018, regarding the
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2018, and
Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-02, be
received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
The Committee inquired about the status of the designation process for 23 Mosley
Street, and staff agreed to provide an update at a future meeting.
The Committee inquired about the financial contribution regarding the delisting of
14452 Yonge Street from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest, and staff provided clarification.
The Committee requested an update regarding the Aurora Heritage Awards, and
staff agreed to provide an update at a future meeting.
The Committee expressed various concerns regarding the ongoing construction at
32 Wellington Street East. Staff agreed to investigate the matter and provide an
update at the next meeting.
8. Adjournment
Moved by James Hoyes
Seconded by Neil Asselin
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.