Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20220404 1
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, April 4, 2022
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Jeff Lanthier (Chair)
Robert Lounds
Bob McRoberts (Vice Chair)
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Mayor Tom Mrakas (ex-officio)
Members Absent: John Green
Matthew Kinsella
Hoda Soliman
Other Attendees: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Brashanthe Manoharan, Planner/Heritage Planning
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
The attendance of Mayor Mrakas was counted for the purposes of quorum
during the brief period Councillor Humfryes was absent from the meeting due to
technical difficulties (from 7:07 p.m. to 7:08 p.m.). The Mayor did not participate
in any discussion or vote.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional
territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples whose
presence here continues to this day. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty
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lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties First Nations,
and we thank them for sharing the land.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Robert Lounds
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 7, 2022
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Robert Lounds
That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 7,
2022, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Planner/Heritage Planning; Re: Heritage Permit
Application File: HPA-2022-02, 85 Catherine Avenue
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and application. Joseph
Campitelli, agent on behalf of the property owner and architect for the
proposed addition, was also present to answer any questions.
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The Committee expressed support for the application and inquired about
any possible impact of construction on the existing trees, which was
addressed by the agent and staff.
Moved by Robert Lounds
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application File:
HPA-2022-02, 85 Catherine Avenue, be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding Heritage
Permit Application File: HPA-2022-02 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Robert Lounds
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Carried