Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee

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Members Present:
  • Billie Locke, Chair
  • Gord McCallum, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor Bisanz
  • Norman Friend
  • David McLennan
  • Mitch Sauder
  • Joan Seddon (7:14 PM - 7:59 PM)
Staff Present:
  • D. Morton, Planner
  • A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM. Billie Locke in the Chair.


  • David McLennan declared a conflict regarding 415 Davis Drive as his law firm represents the owner of the property.
  • Moved by:Gord McCallum
    Seconded by:David McLennan
    1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2021 be received.


    Carried

6.

The Planner provided an overview of the designation report for 415 Davis Drive and advised that the heritage attributes meant the property is a strong candidate for designation. Members discussed the heritage attributes of the house and the need to preserve it.

  • Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Mitch Sauder
    1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommend heritage designation of the property located at 415 Davis Drive.


    Carried

The Planner provided an overview of the heritage permit application and advised that the work involved minor repairs such as replacing window frames, boards and repainting. Members discussed the repair work outlined in the permit application and preserving the heritage attributes of the property.

  • Moved by:Mitch Sauder
    Seconded by:David McLennan
    1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee support Planning Services in approving the heritage permit as submitted.


    Carried

Committee members discussed a request for a Heritage Plaque for the Julius Rogers house located at 345 Botsford Street.

  • Moved by:Joan Seddon
    Seconded by:Mitch Sauder
    1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee begin research for a heritage plaque for 345 Botsford Street.


Billie Locke advised she would seek an update from the Newmarket Historical Society on the digitization of records.

The Committee reviewed the draft presentation for the June 7 Council Workshop and provided additional work plan accomplishments to be included in the presentation.

Billie Locke advised that as the Museum remains closed there was no update regarding the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board.

Mitch Sauder provided an update on the application related to 214-218 Main Street South. The Planner advised one further permit was issued related to a patio located behind 183 Main Street South.

None.

  • Moved by:Norman Friend
    Seconded by:Joan Seddon
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 7:59 PM.


    Carried