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PROPOSED LEGACY PROJECTS - WAR OF 1812/1814
Joanna McEwen and Paul Marshall of an Oro-Medonte History Association Ad-Hoc Committee provided a presentation regarding the proposed Legacy Projects - War of 1812/1814. Mr. Marshall noted that Plan No. 1 registered in the Land Registry Office for Simcoe County is the Plan for the Village of Kempenfel(d)t registered in 1811. He displayed a copy of the Plan noting a number of the streets. Ms. McEwen noted that Plan No. 1 is the oldest subdivision in Simcoe County and provided historical information regarding the area. She described the legacy project and highlighted similar projects in other municipalities. Ms. McEwen explained that the proposed project includes the installation of street signage to identify the historic role of the Village of Kempenfel(d)t, Penetanguishene Road and Yonge Street. She requested that City Council consider the proposal and partner with the Township of Oro-Medonte and the County of Simcoe to implement the project.
City Council asked a number of questions regarding the information and received responses from the presenters.