Minutes - Heritage Advisory Committee - 20230911
Town of Aurora
Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, September 11, 2023
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair)
Cynthia Bettio*
David Heard
Kevin Hughes*
John Green
Jeff Lanthier (Vice Chair)*
Bob McRoberts
Other Attendees: Adam Robb, Senior Planner, Development/Heritage
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Green
That the revised 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 July 31, 2023
Moved by John Green
Seconded by David Heard
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 31,
2023, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
6.1 Christopher Watts, Resident; Re: Irregularities with 2006 Town of Aurora
Street Naming Policy
Christopher Watts presented an overview of the Town of Aurora Street
Naming Policy and identified concerns including: a number of names from
the cenotaphs and Alter of Sacrifice not being included in the policy,
current street name recognition being unclear, inconsistency with poppy
emblems missing from streets names, needing repair, and being included
on streets not named after those individuals included on the cenotaphs.
They further provided recommended next steps. The Committee provided
comments regarding their role as an advisory committee, some of the
missing names from the policy, next steps regarding both current sign
amendments and the addition of future signage. They further discussed
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Councillor Gallo bringing forward a Notice of Motion to a future General
Committee meeting regarding the identified amendments and policy
revisions. Staff advised that some of the recommended next steps could
be implemented internally as well.
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Senior Planner; Re: Heritage Permit Application File:
HPA-2023-06, 56 Spruce Street
The applicant, Rocco Morsillo, presented an overview of the subject
property, the proposed scope of work including an addition and a deck.
They further reviewed the project elevations, colour selections, and
comparable properties within the Town of Aurora. The Committee and the
applicant discussed the lot coverage of the existing structure and the
renovation, and demolition plans for the existing addition structure.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by Jeff Lanthier
1. That the memorandum regarding Heritage Permit Application File:
HPA-2023-06, 56 Spruce Street be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee comments regarding
Heritage Permit Application File: HPA-2023-06, 56 Spruce Street be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action
as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
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9. New Business
David Heard provided an overview of Victrolia Hall, being an analog research
library, including background information, past installation of mobile units, the
need for space to allow public viewing, financial support, and recognition of
community partnerships. The Committee discussed opportunities for access to
the public, tourism impacts, digitization options, and outreach to the Aurora
Public Library.
Moved by Bob McRoberts
Seconded by John Green
New Business Motion No. 1
1. That the presentation regarding Victrolia Hall be received for information.
Carried
The Committee also recognized that David Tomlinson passed away on
September 8, 2023, and acknowledged all his heritage and environmental efforts
in the Town of Aurora.
10. Adjournment
Moved by John Green
Seconded by Bob McRoberts
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Carried