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PRESENTATION BY CATHY COLEBATCH REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF NON-LISTED CENTURY HOMES
C. Colebatch of the Allandale Neighbourhood Association provided a presentation regarding the demolition of non-listed century homes in the City of Barrie.
Ms. Colebatch discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• Photographs of potential residential homes in Barrie to be listed on the Municipal Heritage Register;
• A list of expectations of the City, the Heritage Barrie Committee and City Council to preserve and promote heritage;
• A list of suggested improvements including:
o Modifying the composition and Terms of Reference of the Heritage Barrie Committee;
o Hiring a Senior Heritage Planner;
o Improving heritage marketing and promotion through neighbourhood walkabouts, printed brochures and social media platforms; and
o Increasing the frequency of the Heritage Stakeholder meetings;
• An overview of the activities of the Allandale Neighbourhood Association to promote heritage in the City; and
• A list of action items for the consideration by City Council, City Staff and the Heritage Barrie Committee to further heritage initiatives.
The Committee and stakeholders in attendance asked a number of questions related to the information provided and received responses from Ms. Colebatch.