MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
Town
of
York
Room - Civic Centre
June 16, 2010
Members Regrets
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Diane Kobelansky Jonathan Mingay Councillor Carolina Moretti Peter Ross Keith Thirgood Councillor John Webster |
Ibrahim Ali Phil Howes Deirdre Kavanagh Diane More Richard Morales ( |
Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
Kitty Bavington, Committee Clerk
The meeting of the
1. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 20,
2010
THE
That the Minutes of the
CARRIED
2. UPDATES:
a)
Main Street Markham Environmental Assessment
Peter Ross provided an update and advised that the EA will be presented to Development Services Committee on June 22, then will go on to Council for anticipated endorsement that same evening. Peter will be in attendance to answer any questions from Council. Peter confirmed that letters of appreciation had been sent out on behalf of the Committee, as directed at the last Main Street Markham meeting.
The Committee conveyed appreciation to Peter for his extensive, ongoing work on this project.
b)
Incoming
Planning Applications
Staff advised of a Consent application for 15 Rouge Street. The single lot
would be severed into two lots, with the heritage house being retained on one of
the lots. Staff will be recommending a condition that a heritage easement be
obtained to ensure protection of the house.
There are several commercial façade grants and property improvement
grants currently being processed.
c) Public Washrooms
Staff advised that the washroom building has been approved by Council,
with the condition that an access easement be obtained. It will proceed to the tender
process but won’t be completed until later this year. Diane Kobelansky noted that temporary facilities
had been requested for the summer, however the cost is not feasible.
Arrangements are being made to have a porta-potty be provided each weekend. The
temporary facilities would be able to accommodate disabled persons.
d) Budget
Subcommittee – Keith Thirgood
Keith
provided a summary of the budget proposal and the Committee discussed the items:
Parkette plantings - tentative amount - $2,000
Historic plaques – phased in over a number of years -
$10,000
Benches and trash receptacles – quantity to be determined
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$1,500 per bench, and $ TBD per receptacle
Ongoing replacement of trees – assuming 20 trees per year @$300 = $6,000
Tannery Pond – completion (Phase 3) has been budgeted, but funds should be
allocated for ongoing maintenance. It was suggested that Markham Environmental
Sustainability Committee may provide funding.
Main Street detailed design - $150,000 was allocated in the 2010 budget
for the design work for Hwy 7 to Church Street. Funds should be requested for
the remaining two sections. An appropriate amount will be determined.
3.
- GO Train is tearing down the trestle north of Bullock Drive. Public consultation and commenting opportunities are being provided.
- Markham Main Street’s annual art show was held in Unionville this year. There was a greater turn-out but fewer sales. This speaks to the commercial effectiveness of Main Street Markham.
4.
ADJOURNMENT
The