MINUTES FROM THE FOURTH MEETING OF THE

MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE IN 2008

 

Town of Markham

York Room - Civic Centre

April 16, 2008 – 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Members                                                                      Regrets

Dianne More                                                                Deirdre Kavanagh

Peter Ross                                                                    Ibrahim Ali

Jonathan Mingay                                                          

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor C. Moretti                                                   

Phil Howes, BIA

Keith Thirgood

Helen Walter

Wil Pialagtis

 

Staff

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage

Bob Walter, District Manager East

Alida Tari, Committee Clerk

 

The fourth meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting in 2008 was convened at 5:30 PM with Councillor John Webster in the Chair and Councillor Carolina Moretti assumed the Chair at 5:55 PM.

 

 

 

1.         MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 19, 2008 MEETING OF THE MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE

 

THE MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on

March 19, 2008, be adopted.

CARRIED

 

2.         UPDATES

 

a)                  Heritage District Entry Sign located near Markham Museum

 

Mr. Bob Walter, District Manager East, advised that the signs were taken down for the road widening construction.  He also advised that the posts will be painted black and caps installed in the next few weeks.

 

 

 

(b)               Highway 48 Corridor Public Meeting

 

Councillor J. Webster confirmed the date, time and location of the Public Meeting for Highway 48 Corridor and encouraged the Committee members to attend.  He advised the members that if they choose to address the Development Services Committee that evening to fill out a deputation form, hand it in to the Committee Clerk and they will be granted five minutes to speak.

 

 

(c)                Parking Lot Signs

 

The Committee was presented with a mock up of the Parking Lot sign and the following suggestions were made:

·        Add “you are here” to each sign

·        Continue Water Street south of Wilson Street

·        Make larger where possible

·        Sign post painted black

 

Mr. Bob Walter, Mr. Phil Howes, Mr. Wil Pialagtis will go out to each parking lot and determine the appropriate size of the signs.

 

Moved by P. Ross

Seconded by D. More

 

That the Sign Shop manufactures and installs the Parking Lot signs.

CARRIED

 

 

(d)               Interpretation Sub-Committee

 

Ms. Dianne More advised the Committee that the interpretation sub-committee had a meeting regarding the interpretive walking tour.  The following are the suggestions for the research consultant:

·        Specific geographical area (divided in three areas)

·        All properties to be researched to allow themes to be developed

·        Begin with the materials that were originally collected by the student

·        Look for volunteers to review microfiche files for social history

 

Mr. Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage and Mr. George Duncan, Senior Planner will develop the Terms of Reference for the interpretive walking tour project.

 

 

(e)               Winter Damages on Main Street

 

Mr. Bob Walters advised the Committee that three of the damaged benches can be recovered.  He has ordered six new benches and three garbage receptacles.  Mr. Walter suggested in future removing the benches for the winter season and where possible to place them on concrete pads.

 

The Committee discussed ways to protect the electrical boxes and trees.  Councillor C. Moretti suggested that the representative of the Environmental Assessment Advisory Committee address this concern at the meetings to ensure it is incorporated in the final design of the bumpouts.

 

Mr. Bob Walter confirmed that all the damaged electrical boxes have been shut off and further repair is not feasible.  Last year $2,000 was spent to repair 7 outlets.  He will have Kudlack Baird take them out and have them capped. 

           

 

3.                  NEW BUSINESS

 

Tannery Pond

 

Mr. Keith Thirgood presented the Committee with proofs of the final signage for the Tannery Pond.  The Committee is pleased with the appearance of the signs.  He advised that Ms. Linda Irvine, Manager Parks & Open Space Development needs the Committee’s approval to proceed with the final production of the signs.

 

            Moved by J. Mingay

            Seconded by P. Howes

 

            That the interpretive signage for Tannery Pond be approved for final production.

CARRIED

 

                  Downtown Markham

 

Mr. Phil Howes, addressed the Committee with respect to Markham Centre (Warden Avenue and Highway 7) being advertised as Downtown Markham.  He advised that the BIA is surprised and that the BIA feels that Main Street Markham is and should remain as Downtown Markham.  Staff advised that throughout the development of Markham Centre it has always been referenced as the “New Downtown”.

 

There was discussion surrounding how citizens refer to Main Street Markham.  Many of the Committee members believe citizens refer to Main Street Markham area as the “Village” more than Downtown.  The Committee suggested that the BIA seek legal advice before pursuing the next steps.

 

 

4.                  NEXT MEETING

 

The next meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee is scheduled for Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 5:30 PM in the York Room.

 

 

5.                  ADJOURNMENT

 

The Main Street Markham Committee adjourned at 7:00 PM.