HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING

TOWN OF MARKHAM

Canada Room, Markham Civic Centre

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

 

 

Members

Regrets

Joyce Nelson-Watt, Chair

Judith Dawson, Vice-Chair

Susan Casella

Councillor Joe Virgilio

Ted Chisholm

 

Deirdre Kavanagh

 

James Makaruk

 

Sylvia Morris

 

Barry Nelson

 

Denise Sabatini-Fuina

 

Councillor Valerie Burke

 

Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

 

 

 

 

Staff

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

Peter Wokral, Planner, Heritage and Conservation

Candy Davidovits, Committee Secretary

 

 

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

The Chair convened the meeting at 7:17 p.m. by asking for any declarations of interest with respect to items on the agenda.

 

 

1.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA (16.11)

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Heritage Markham agenda and addendum agenda be approved.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

2.         ADOPTION OF MINUTES

FIRST HERITAGE MARKHAM MEETING

JANUARY 9, 2008 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

           

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the Minutes of the Heritage Markham meeting held on January 9, 2008, be received and adopted.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

3.         ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

SUB-COMMITTEES OF HERITAGE MARKHAM
HERITAGE MARKHAM REPRESENTATIVE - OTHER COMMITTEES (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        A. Tari, Committee Clerk
                        L. Fernandes, Senior Capital Works Engineer
                        G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

The Manager of Heritage Planning assumed the Chair to conduct the elections for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Heritage Markham Committee and for the appointment of members to the various Committees and Sub-Committees.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Joyce Nelson-Watt  is elected to the position of Chair of Heritage Markham effective February 13, 2008;

 

AND THAT Judith Dawson is  elected to the position of Vice-Chair of Heritage Markham effective February 13, 2008;

 

AND THAT the following members comprise the Architectural Review Sub-Committee:

 

            -           Ted Chisholm;

            -           Susan Casella;

            -           James Makaruk;

            -           Joyce Nelson-Watt; and

            -           Denise Sabatini-Fuina;

 

AND THAT Barry Nelson and Joyce Nelson-Watt are the Heritage Markham representatives on the Building Evaluation Sub-Committee (alternate-Susan Casella);

 

AND THAT the following members comprise the 2008 Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee:

 

            -           Susan Casella;

            -           Deirdre Kavanagh; and

            -           Joyce Nelson-Watt;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham confirms that Susan Casella and Deirdre Kavanagh are the Heritage Markham representatives on the Doors Open Committee;

 

AND THAT Deirdre Kavanagh is the Heritage Markham representative on the Main Street Markham Committee;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham confirms that Susan Casella and Deirdre Kavanagh are the Heritage Markham representatives on the Buttonville Heritage Conservation District Study Advisory Committee;

 

AND THAT Deirdre Kavanagh is the Heritage Markham representative on the Main Street Markham Class Environmental Assessment – Community Advisory Group and that Joyce Nelson-Watt is the alternate representative.

 

CARRIED.

 

Joyce Nelson-Watt assumed the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

 

 

4.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
7751 YONGE STREET, THORNHILL
REVISED ELEVATION DRAWINGS AND SITE PLAN (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        R. Blake, Manager of Development - West
                        C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

 

The Manager of Heritage Planning and the Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.  It was noted that Heritage Markham’s comments were needed quickly to address an upcoming OMB hearing date.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham refer this application to the Architectural Review Sub-Committee with authority to comment on behalf of the Committee.

 

CARRIED.

 

5.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 07 134577 AND A/155/07
32 CHURCH STREET
PROPOSED ADDITION (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

 

The following persons addressed Heritage Markham Committee in support of this application:

 

-           Mr. Russ Gregory, The Gregory Design Group; and

 

-           Mrs. Marni Therien and Mr. James Therien, property owners.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the requested variances to permit:

 

a)         a minimum front yard setback of 13.0 feet; whereas the By-law requires a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet;

b)         a maximum building depth of 20.02m; whereas the By-law permits a maximum building depth of 16.8m;

c)         an encroachment of 36 inches for the front steps; whereas the By-law permits an encroachment of 18 inches.

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on the requested variances to permit a maximum net floor area ratio of 50.2%, whereas the By-law permits a maximum of 45%; and

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on the proposed addition and restoration plan for 32 Church Street;

 

AND THAT the applicant enter into a Site Plan agreement with the Town containing the usual provisions regarding colours, windows materials, etc.;

 

AND THAT final approval of the design be delegated to Heritage Section Staff.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

6.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
189 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
REPAIRS TO UNIONVILLE ARMS (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

Mr. Russ Gregory, The Gregory Design Group, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee in support of this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Site Plan Control Application for the repairs and reconstruction of The Unionville Arms restaurant at 189 Main Street, Unionville, subject to the usual heritage conditions concerning materials, paint colours, etc. being included in the Site Plan Agreement.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

7.         HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. HE 08 106968
370 MARKHAM MAIN STREET NORTH
INSTALLATION OF VINYL WINDOW INSERTS
WITHOUT APPROVAL(16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        P. Wokral, Senior Heritage Planner

 

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

Mr. Richard Morales and Ms. Jennifer Peters addressed the Heritage Markham Committee in support of this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham supports the Heritage Permit application submitted by the owners of 370 Markham Main Street North to keep the recently installed vinyl insert windows on all the windows except for the two picture windows on Main Street which will be replaced with new wooden picture windows with a transom containing a patterned or coloured glass based on surviving historical examples found in Markham;

 

AND THAT final approval of the design of these proposed picture windows be delegated to Heritage Section Staff.

 

CARRIED.

8.         MAJOR STUDY
MAIN STREET MARKHAM
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        L. Fernandes, Senior Capital Works Engineer

 

Mr. Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Capital Works Engineer, gave a presentation on this matter.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the presentation of the Main Street Markham Class Environmental Assessment as information;

 

AND THAT the Heritage Markham representative on the Community Advisory Committee provide regular updates to Heritage Markham on the study and the public consultation program as it progresses.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

9.         SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 134969
66 MONIQUE COURT
REPAIR OF DAMAGE TO THE ROBB HOUSE (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        C. Crockett, Building Inspections
                        G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

Mr. Clay Leibel, Forest Bay Homes, addressed the Heritage Markham Committee and advised the Committee that repairs have not been undertaken to this property due the instability of the building and safety concerns for workers.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham defer this matter until the professional opinion of a structural engineer is given advising that the building is sound enough to enable restoration without demolition;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham request the applicant:

 

1.         to make a commitment immediately to protect this home from any potential damage due to the freezing and thawing effects of snow and rain; and

 

2.         contact J.D. Strachan to discuss his proposal to restore the William Robb House.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

10.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 07 122678
9 EUCLID STREET
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO APPROVED DESIGN
AND SITE PLAN AGREEMENT (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

 

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

Mark and Elizabeth White addressed the Heritage Markham Committee on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham supports the demolition and replication of the original kitchen tail of 9 Euclid Street provided that:

 

·        the tail wing is re-constructed to the exact dimensions of the original;

 

·        that the new tail wing is clad in a tongue and groove siding exactly matching the dimensions and profile of the original cladding;

 

·        an open verandah is re-introduced in the location of the ell on the east side of the house based on traditional 19th century details found in Unionville and Markham;

 

·        original windows from the original kitchen wing be reused on the new replicated kitchen wing;

 

AND THAT final approval of these revisions to the design and Site Plan Agreement be delegated to Heritage Section Staff.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

11.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
12049 HIGHWAY 48, WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
POTENTIAL RELOCATION OF HERITAGE HOUSE
TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner__________________________

 

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this proposal.

 

Mrs. Hala Palubiski and Mr. Steve Palubiski addressed the Heritage Markham Committee in support of their proposal.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Section Staff prepare a research report on the cultural heritage significance of 12049 Highway 48, Whitchurch-Stouffville;

 

AND THAT members of Heritage Section Staff and the Building Evaluation Sub-Committee evaluate the house located at 12049 Highway 48 using the Town’s heritage evaluation system;

 

AND THAT the issue of relocation to Markham Heritage Estates be reviewed when more information on its significance is available.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

12.       OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
FILE NO. OP 07 134061
6278 19TH AVENUE, DICKSON HILL

PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT

CEMETERY USES (16.11)

            Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                                    N. Surti, Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on the application for a cemetery and accessory uses on the property located at 6278 19th Avenue in Dickson Hill;

AND THAT Heritage Markham continues to support the designation of the John Ramer House and Pennsylvania German Bank Barn under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and the integration of these significant cultural heritage resources into any proposed redevelopment of the property.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

13.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
JOHN STREET BRIDGE PLAQUE
DESIGN REVIEW (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                                    P. Rumar, Project Engineer, Asset Management

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has the following comments on the proposed John Street Bridge plaque:

 

·        Option A is the preferred layout with certain modifications; and

·        No objection to proposed installation location; and

·        The shape of the plaque should be reflective of entry signage for heritage districts;

 

AND THAT final design details be delegated to Heritage Section staff

 

CARRIED.

 

 

14.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 07 110688
294 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
PROSECUTION UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the information on the outcome of the Town’s prosecution under the Ontario Heritage Act regarding the demolition of the heritage house at 294 Main Street, Unionville, as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

15.       HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. HE 08 107972
15 CHURCH LANE
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR
ST. VOLODYMR’S UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

That Heritage Markham receive the memorandum on the Heritage Permit for directional signs for St. Volodymr’s Ukrainian Catholic Church as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

16.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 06 129809
PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
ALBERT WIDEMAN HOUSE/ANAGNI HOMES INC.
9506 HIGWAY 48(16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
N. Surti, Planner

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the Site Plan Control Application for 9506 Highway 48, subject to the following heritage conditions:

 

1.   THAT prior to execution of the Site Plan Agreement, the owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services including:

      a)         a restoration plan for the exterior of the Albert Wideman House which will be included in the site plan agreement;

      b)         provision of a legal survey of the new location of the Heritage Building to facilitate the registration of the designation and easement agreements; and

      c)         the owner entering into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Town for the Albert Wideman House;

 

            2.   THAT the Site Plan Agreement include the following heritage requirements:

 

·        Provision of a $75,000 Letter of Credit for the Heritage Building;

·        Provision for proper boarding and protection of the Heritage Building through fencing and signage;

·        Provision to maintain the Heritage Building in good and sound conditions at all times prior to and during the development of the property;

·        Provision of a marketing plan, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, within six months of site plan approval to detail the ways and means the Heritage Building will be marketed to prospective purchasers;

·        Provision of a restoration plan for the Heritage Building and plans for any additions and alterations, and to complete the exterior restoration of the Heritage House, connection of all municipal services to the allocated lot (water, gas, hydro, cable, telephone etc.) and ensure basic standards of occupancy as confirmed by Building Standards Department within two years of site plan approval;

·        Provision for two interpretative baked enamel plaques to be designed according to the specifications of the "Markham Remembered" program to address the Albert Wideman House and the now demolished Andrew Wideman House; and

·        Provision for the standard heritage warning clauses for inclusion in future Offers of Purchase and Sale for the Heritage Building.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

17.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
FILE NO. 08 107009 HP
6888 14TH AVENUE
FOUNDATION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
RELOCATED JOHN MAPES HOUSE , 7166 14TH AVENUE
BOX GROVE COMMUNITY (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham receive the memo on the Building Permit application for a foundation for the relocated John Mapes House at 6888 14th Avenue as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

18.       SPECIAL EVENTS
HERITAGE DAY/ WEEK 2008 (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

That this item be received as information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

19.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
PARKING SIGNS
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning
                        A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the revised parking lot identification signage with the larger “P” (Option A) and has no objection to the introduction of parking lot map signage in each parking lot on the condition the signage is complementary to the existing family of heritage friendly signage;

 

AND THAT Heritage Section staff provide any additional commentary and review of these signs on behalf of Heritage Markham.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

20.       OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
FILE NOS. 0P 08 106544 AND ZA 08 106545
161 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL USE OF GROUND FLOOR (16.11)
Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the applications from a heritage perspective as a retail presence will continue to be maintained on Main Street which is necessary to ensure that the Unionville Main Street continues to be a traditional heritage village shopping experience.

 

CARRIED.

 

21.       CORRESPONDENCE (16.11)

Extract: R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT the following correspondence be received as information:

 

1.         Community Heritage Ontario: CHO News, January 2008 edition;

 

2          Heritage Canada Foundation: Heritage Magazine, Winter 2007 edition;

 

3          Ontario Historical Society Bulletin, December 2007 edition;

 

4.         Ontario Heritage Trust: Heritage Event Listing;

 

5.         Ministry of Culture: On-line information on Supporting Heritage in your Community;

 

6.         Heritage Canada Foundation: Heritage Week theme, Work That Endures: Careers in Built Heritage;

 

7.         King Township Historical Society: Presentation on Historical Research Methods;

 

8.         Ontario Historical Society e-mail:  Heritage Day Reception to be held February 19, 2008; and

 

9.         The City of Toronto Archives and The Friends of the Archives of Ontario:  Information on Architectural Lecture Series entitled "Building Toronto: Archives and Architects" to be held February – April 2008.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

22.       SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
FILE NO. SC 07 131520
179 JOHN STREET
APPLICATIONS REFERRED
TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD(16.11)

Extracts:           G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
C. Stobo, Assistant Town Solititor

____________R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning_________________

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has the following comments on the Minor Variance and Site Plan Control applications with respect to the proposed development:

 

·        Heritage Markham does not support the application for Minor Variances as they are not desirable for the appropriate development of the property because they are intended to facilitate the replacement of a building of contextual heritage value and therefore do not maintain the general intent of the heritage policies of the Official Plan; and

 

·        Heritage Markham does not support the site plan application for a new dwelling as it would replace the existing dwelling which has been identified as a building of contextual heritage value in the Thornhill Markham Heritage Conservation District.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

23.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

PROPOSED TWO-CAR GARAGE WITH LOFT

THE GREGORY DESIGN GROUP

14 ALEXANDER HUNTER PLACE

MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the conceptual design for the proposed garage for 14 Alexander Hunter Place, and delegates approval authority to Heritage Section staff for the upcoming Site Plan Control Application provided the application plans and elevations are substantially the same as the conceptual drawings.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

24.       REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

PROPOSED PORCH RAILING

JOHN SULLIVAN

126 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE

UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

 

The Senior Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT although Heritage Markham would prefer that the porch at 126 Main Street, Unionville, not have a railing, as this late Victorian style of the house and porch would not typically have such a feature; in recognition of the safety factor due to the height of the porch above grade, Heritage Section staff is delegated authority to approve an appropriately designed railing suited to the style and period of the house.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

25.       SITE PLAN APPLICATION SC 07 134577

HAWKINS HOUSE RESTORATION AND ADDITIONS

MATTAMY HOMES

7149 SIXTEENTH AVENUE

CORNELL COMMUNITY (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

 

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed restoration plan for the Hawkins house which was formerly located at 7149 16th Avenue;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no objection to the proposed two storey addition and attached garage to the Hawkins house;

 

AND THAT Mattamy enter into a Site Plan agreement with the Town containing the usual provisions regarding windows, materials, colours, etc.;

 

AND THAT final approval be delegated to Heritage Section staff.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

26.       SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION SC 07 124013

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 08 107535 AL

PROPOSED RESTORATION AND ADDITION

VICTORIA SQUARE SCHOOLHOUSE

BIG STEPS DAYCARE

10137 WOODBINE AVENUE

VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        P. Wokral, Heritage Planner

                        G. Day, Project Planner

 

The Heritage Planner gave a presentation on this application.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham supports the proposed addition to the heritage schoolhouse located at 10137 Woodbine Avenue in terms of its scale, massing, forms and materials;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham does not support approval of the exterior alterations proposed in the building permit application # 08 107535 000 00AL;

 

AND THAT Heritage Markham has no comment on the proposed interior alterations proposed in building permit application # 08 107535 000 00AL;

 

AND THAT the applicant produce a restoration plan for the heritage schoolhouse dealing with the restoration and selective replacement of the existing vertical tongue and groove siding, the removal of inappropriate alterations and the recreation of appropriate windows, doors, trims and bell cote based on archival photographs;

 

AND THAT the skylights be limited to the north elevation and be of a flat profile and tinted to blend in with the colour of the surrounding roof;

 

AND THAT final approval of the restoration plan and Site Plan agreement be delegated to Heritage Section staff;

 

AND THAT the applicant enter into a Site Plan agreement with the Town containing the usual provisions regarding materials, colours, windows, etc.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

27.       ADMINISTRATION

            LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM TED SHEPHERD (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

                        S. Birrell, Clerk

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Heritage Markham accept, with regret, Ted Shepherd's notice of resignation from Heritage Markham due to his overseas project;

 

AND THAT a letter of thanks be sent to him for his interest in Heritage Markham, and inviting him to reapply to serve on the Committee when he returns to Markham in the future.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

28.       ATTENDANCE AT HERITAGE PLANNING WORKSHOP (16.11)

Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT Deirdre Kavanagh be authorized to attend the Heritage Planning Workshop to be held in Brighton, Ontario, on March 29-30, 2008 or April 12-13, 2008; that the payment of the related expenses be authorized in accordance with Town of Markham policy; and that Deirdre Kavanagh submit a report to the Heritage Markham Committee following her attendance at the workshop.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

29.       QUORUM CHECK FOR NEXT MEETING (16.11)

            Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT staff be requested to canvas the members of the Heritage Markham Committee to determine if a quorum of members will be available for the March 12, 2008 meeting of the Committee.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

30.       HERITAGE WEEK ACTIVITES (16.11)

            Extracts:           R. Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

 

Susan Casella enquired whether a Heritage Markham table could be set up at Markville Mall during Heritage Week.

 

Regan Hutcheson advised that it is difficult to get volunteers to staff a table for all the mall hours.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM RECOMMENDS:

 

THAT this request be received for information.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.