Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20240318
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, March 18, 2024
7 p.m.
Tannery Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair)
Cynthia Bettio
John Green, Aurora Historical Society Representative
Kevin Hughes*
Bob McRoberts, Honourary Member
Members Absent: David Heard
Other Attendees: Mayor Tom Mrakas (ex officio member)
Adam Robb, Manager, Policy Planning and Heritage
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2024
Moved by Cynthia Bettio
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February
12, 2024, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Round Table Discussion: Re: Interactive Mapping and Research Project
The Committee presented and proposed an initiative to map and chronicle
the evolution and historical significance of properties, and their owners, in
Aurora by means of a pilot project with the research assistance of
students through a partnership with local schools. The Committee and
staff discussed the project parameters and options for student
involvement, such as through a co-op program. Committee members
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agreed to follow up with local school administrators and report back to the
Committee on the viability of the project.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Green
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Interactive Mapping and Research Project be received for information.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
The Committee shared a communication relayed through the Aurora Historical
Society from a community group in the village of Schomberg, located in the
Township of King, regarding an initiative to designate the core of their main
street as a heritage conservation district. A bus tour is planned for June 2024 to
allow community members to learn about the process and success of
neighbouring heritage conservation districts. Staff agreed to respond to the
organizers to coordinate a viewing and discussion of Aurora’s Northeast Old
Aurora Heritage Conservation District.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Cynthia Bettio
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Carried