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2025 WORK PLAN
The Committee discussed the following matters listed on the 2025 Work Plan:
Open Air Dunlop/Barrie Farmers Market
Craig Froese circulated a sign-up sheet for volunteers the Committee booth at Open Air Dunlop and Barrie Farmers Market events.
The Committee approved an expenditure of $75.00 from the Heritage Barrie Committee budget to register a booth at the Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA) Open Air Dunlop event scheduled for July, 2025.
Heritage Barrie Award
The Committee discussed revamping the Heritage Barrie Awards, including criteria, timelines, nomination process, and forms. The Committee provided suggestions for criteria for the awards, such as cultural heritage, built heritage, natural heritage, people who inspire preservation, and education
Camille Prospero will research other municipalities concerning their criteria for celebrating and recognizing heritage in their communities.
Further discussion will take place at the next meeting concerning the Heritage Barrie awards.
Councillor, AM. Kungl provided an update concerning the Royal Canadian Legion Barrie 147 Branch awards to recognize youth in the community.
Doors Open Barrie
Shelley Marchant provided an update concerning Doors Open Barrie. She advised that staff in the Economic and Creative Development Department have scheduled the Doors Open Barrie Event for September 27, 2025, and are looking for assistance from the Committee to create the content for the heritage boards and heritage walking tours on the day of the event.