The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

KLMHC2021-01

Thursday, January 14, 2021

5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8

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1.

Call to Order

E. Turner called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present Councillor R. Ashmore, A. Adare, W. Bateman, J. Garbutt, A. Hart, R. Macklem, and I. McKechnie.

Staff Present: E. Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning and D. Harding, Planner II.

Regrets: W. Purdy

2.

Elections

2.1

Election of Chair

E. Turner called for nominations for the position of Chair. J. Garbutt nominated A. Hart for the position of Chair. A. Adare nominated W. Bateman for the position of Chair. R. Macklem nominated J. Garbutt for the position of Chair. J. Garbutt declined the nomination.

The Committee voted on the position of Chair. The vote was carried for A. Hart.

2.2

Election of Vice Chair

E. Turner called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair. J. Garbutt nominated W. Bateman. A. Hart nominated J. Garbutt.

The Committee voted on the position. The vote was carried by J. Garbutt.

3.

Administrative Business

3.1

Adoption of Agenda

E. Turner identified two additional items to the agenda:

8.1 New Members

8.2 Downtown Lindsay Street Signs

• KLMHC2021-01
  Moved By J. Garbutt
  Seconded By Councillor Ashmore

  That the agenda be adopted as amended.

  Carried

3.2

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

3.3

Adoption of Minutes

• KLMHC2021-02
  Moved By R. Macklem
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That the Minutes of the November 19, 2020 Municipal Heritage Committee meeting, be received.

  Carried

3.3.1

Minutes of the November 19, 2020 Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting

4.

Presentations and Deputations

5.

Reports

5.1

KLMHC2021-01

KLMHC2021-01 46-66 William Street North Heritage Impact Assessment

The Committee discussed the proposed development at 46-66 William Street North, Lindsay and the submitted Heritage Impact Assessment.

• KLMHC2021-03
  Moved By R. Macklem
  Seconded By A. Adare

  That Report KLMHC2021-01, 46-66 William Street North Heritage Impact Assessment, be received; and

  That comments be provided to Planning staff through the Chair.

  Carried

5.2

KLMHC2021-02

KLMHC2021-02 Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee 2020 Review and 2021 Work Plan 

The Committee reviewed its accomplishments for 2020 and the draft work plan for 2021. A. Hart suggested that a goal regarding the designation of the Scugog River be added to the work plan.

• KLMHC2021-04
  Moved By W. Bateman
  Seconded By A. Adare

  That Report KLMHC2021-02, Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee 2020 Review and 2021 Work Plan, be received; and

  That the proposed 2021 Work Plan be forwarded to Council for approval.

  Carried

5.3

KLMHC2021-03

KLMHC2021-03 19, 39, and 67 West Street North Site Plan Application Review

The Committee discussed the proposed development on West Street North in Fenelon Falls.

• KLMHC2021-05
  Moved By W. Bateman
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That Report KLMHC2021-03, 19, 39 and 67 West Street North Site Plan Application Review, be received; and

  That comments be provided to Planning staff through the Chair.

  Carried

6.

Subcommittee Updates

6.1

Outreach Subcommittee

E. Turner provided an update on Outreach. Doors Open 2021 is scheduled but event planning has not commenced. The Osprey Heritage Awards were postponed in 2020 and will be rescheduled for 2021.

6.2

HCD Study Subcommittee

E. Turner provided an update on the HCD Study Subcommittee. The subcommittee met on January 4 and is intending to begin undertaking the property inventory of the study area. The inventory is currently paused due to the provincial lockdown.

6.2.1

January 4, 2021 Subcommittee Meeting Minutes

6.3

Sign Subcommittee

A. Hart provided an update from the Sign subcommittee. The subcommittee met in December and did a walkabout of downtown Lindsay. They took photos of non-compliant signs and are currently preparing a report for the Committee. They are also working on putting a document together for business owners with guidance on signage.

7.

Correspondence

There was no correspondence reviewed by the Committee.

8.

New or Other Business

8.1

New Members

E. Turner informed the Committee that the terms of D. Carroll and J. Skelton had expired. Interviews for new members were conducted by W. Bateman and Councillor Ashmore. New members will be recommended to Council for appointment.

W. Bateman suggested that thank you letters be sent to thank them for their service. A. Hart also suggested that a letter be sent to W. Bateman to thank him for his service as Chair.

• KLMHC2021-06
  Moved By W. Bateman
  Seconded By J. Garbutt

  That thank you letters be sent to Dorothy Carroll and Joan Skelton for their service on the Committee; and

  That a thank you letter be sent to William Bateman for his service as Chair.

  Carried

8.2

Downtown Lindsay Street Signs

E. Turner presented the mock-ups of the proposed new street signs for downtown Lindsay. The Committee reviewed the designs and suggested a modification to the design that would include "Lindsay" in the top bump out and "1857" in the bottom bump out. The Committee preferred the burgundy design.

• KLMHC2021-07
  Moved By A. Adare
  Seconded By I. McKechnie

  That the proposed design for the downtown Lindsay street signs be approved.

  Carried

8.3

Downtown Lindsay Reconstruction

J. Garbutt discussed the next phase of reconstruction in downtown Lindsay and was wondering if the photos taken by the contractor were available. He also discussed the artifacts that had been unearthed during the first phase and potential for their salvage.

E. Turner said that she would contact Engineering staff for information and also request that they give an update to the Committee at one of their next meetings.

8.4

Sturgeon Lake Cabins

Councillor Ashmore provided an update on the Sturgeon Lake cabins. He has contacted Jaime Schmale's office and is trying to communicate with Parks Canada. He and W. Bateman are planning on visiting the site.

A. Adare noted she has a contact with Park Canada and will pass it along.

9.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. 

10.

Adjournment

• KLMHC2021-08
  Moved By A. Adare
  Seconded By R. Macklem

  That the Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting adjourn at 7:26 p.m.

  Carried