Meeting Name: Heritage Barrie Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/8/2021 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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TMP-27745 2  Discussion ItemCOMMITTEE BUDGET UPDATE Councillor C. Riepma acknowledged the recent passing of Christine Manewell, a former member of the Heritage Barrie Committee and member of Allandale Neighbourhood Association for her tireless efforts and commitments towards preserving the history of Barrie. Councillor Riepma thanked the Committee members for their involvement at the Open Air Dunlop events throughout the summer and he acknowledged David Moore for organizing the Committee’s participation. Councillor, C. Riepma provided an update regarding the Committee’s budget. The Committee discussed purchasing a tent, tablecloths and tables to be used for future Committee events. Shelley Marchant advised that she will put together a quote for the items and will report back to the Committee. The Committee will discuss purchasing tent, tablecloths and tables in 2022 given the Committee’s budget commitments for 2021. Tomasz Wierzba, Planner provided an update regarding the historic street signs and that at the Committee’s June meeting that an expenditure of $6,600 was approved. He mentioned he will be mReceived  Action details Not available
TMP-27746 1  Discussion ItemHERITAGE STAKEHOLDERS MEETING Craig Froese provided an update regarding plans for the Heritage Stakeholders Meeting. He mentioned that a proposed invitation list and list of agenda topics have been forwarded to the Committee for their review and feedback. Mr. Froese advised that the invitation list still needs to be finalized and invitations to the meeting will be sent out shortly. He mentioned that Heritage Stakeholders meeting has been scheduled virtually for October 6th at 6:30 p.m. He explained that the sub-committee will be preparing presentation material for the meeting The Committee discussed ideas and provided suggestions related to the Heritage Stakeholders meeting. Cathy Colebatch asked if the Heritage Stakeholders meeting could be promoted via the City’s social media or through a media release Tomasz Wierzba, Planner mentioned that he would contact staff in Access Barrie concerning communications related to the Heritage Stakeholders meeting.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-27747 2  Discussion ItemHERITAGE PLAQUES The Heritage Plaque matter was discussed as part of the Committee’s budget discussion.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-27837 1  Discussion ItemPRIVATE TREE BY-LAW AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Cathy Colebatch described a recent incident with an accessory building being built on a property in the historic Allandale Neighbourhood which has resulted in damage of heritage trees. She explained that these trees are not designated as heritage but are located in a historic neighbourhood. She advised that at the City Council meeting on August 9th, 2021 a recommendation from Councillor, J. Harris was adopted by City Council to have staff report back regarding the potential of an individual (single) tree by-law as there is not one currently in place The Committee provided feedback and discussed ideas related to the protection of heritage trees such as potentially designating heritage districts and the development of an archeological potential map. Tomasz Wierzba, Planner commented that he will contact the County of Simcoe to regarding information related to their archaeological potential map and report back to the Committee at a future meeting. Mr. Wierzba provided a brief overview of the City of Barrie’s Tree Preservation By-law 20Received  Action details Not available
TMP-27749 1  Discussion ItemHISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD STREET SIGNS The Historic Neighbourhood Street Signs matter was discussed as part of the Committee budget discussion.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-27750 2  Discussion ItemSTATUS OF LISTINGS ON MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER Tomasz Wierzba, Planner advised that he received a request for both 125 Toronto Street and 84 Cumberland Street to be evaluated and added as listed properties on the Municipal Heritage Register. Mr. Wierzba discussed the heritage attributes listed on the evaluation forms for the properties located at 125 Toronto Street and 84 Cumberland Street including historical value, style and history of each property. The Committee provided their feedback to Mr. Wierzba and recommended adding both addresses on the Municipal Heritage Register. Mr. Wierzba provided an update on the Simcoe County GAOL/Jail. He explained that the Simcoe County GAOL/ Jail is provincially recognized as a heritage property. He mentioned that the Province of Ontario is supportive of having the Simcoe County Gaol/Jail recognized through the municipal heritage designation. Mr. Wierzba mentioned that he will be working with a consultant to prepare a Statement of Heritage Cultural Value for the Simcoe County Gaol/Jail. Mr. Wierzba mentioned that there has been an ameReceived  Action details Not available
21-G-231 1  RecommendationMUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER - 84 CUMBERLAND STREET AND 125 TORONTO STREETrecommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
TMP-27751 2  Discussion ItemDEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW Tomasz Wierzba, Planner provided an update regarding the designation of 125-127 Dunlop Street East. Mr. Wierzba advised that he is working with the consultant as a step towards having this property designated as heritage.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-27752 2  Discussion ItemLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S ONTARIO HERITAGE AWARD The Committee discussed the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award. Tomasz Wierzba, Planner suggested that given the amount of preparation work and timelines associated with submitting a nomination form to the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage, the Committee may wish to wait until 2022. Mr. Wierzba advised that he would follow-up with Councillor, J. Harris to confirm if he has already began the preparatory work for 2021 and report back to the Committee at the next meeting.Received  Action details Not available
TMP-27753 2  Discussion ItemUPDATES FROM THE COMMITTEE Historic Art on Utility Box Wraps Craig Froese provided an update regarding Historic Art on utility box wraps. Councillor, C. Riepma, Chair suggested that the Historic Art on Utility Box Wraps project should be included as part of the Committee’s budget for 2022. Planting Trees in Heritage Park Craig Froese provided an update regarding planting trees in Heritage Park. He mentioned that he has been contacting organizations who may have an interest in participating in the Heritage Park Tree Project. The Committee discussed and provided Mr. Froese the names of organizations that may be interested in participating in the project. Public Art Allandale GO Station and Transit Hub Tomasz Wierzba, Planner provided an update regarding the Public Art Allandale GO Station and Transit Hub and he explained that there has been no further progress at this time. Correspondence Barrie and District Association of Realtors (BDAR) regarding historic homes Tomasz Wierzba, Planner provided an update regarding the Barrie and District Associatio   Action details Not available