Meeting Name: Heritage Barrie Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/11/2019 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Huronia Room "A"
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TMP-24684 1  Presentation - AC/RCPRESENTATION CONCERNING ALLANDALE RAILROADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM 1900 TO 1950 Mark Rosenfeld provided a presentation concerning his research into the history and experiences of the Allandale railroaders and their families from 1900 to 1950. He discussed the information he has been gathering since the 1980’s including old photos and interviews with Allandale railroaders and their families sharing their stories of the railway. Mr. Rosenfeld advised that he is currently researching the technological changes through the years (ie. steam to diesel), the number of people required to work on the railway, and any Allandale Station renovations that have occurred in the past. Mr. Rosenfeld advised that he has written a number of articles, as well as a thesis in the 1990’s associated to Allandale railroaders. He commented that he presently working on a small documentary with the hopes to expand to a bigger documentary in the future. Members of the Committee asked a numbers of questions to Mr. Rosenfeld and received responses.   Action details Not available
TMP-24686 1  Item of DiscussionUPDATE ON THE STATUS OF POTENTIAL LISTINGS TO THE MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTRY Tomasz Wierzba, Planner, provided an update regarding the status of potential listings for the Municipal Heritage Registry. The Committee discussed the organizing of a list of potential properties to be sent correspondence to invite them to add their property to the Municipal Heritage Registry. Mr. Wierzba advised that the updated Municipal Heritage Registry will be posted to the City’s website in the near future. Mr. Wierzba advised that he received an application for the property known municipally as 227 St. Vincent Street. The Committee discussed the heritage criteria contained in the application and agreed to have the property added to the Municipal Heritage Registry.   Action details Not available
19-G-301 1  Item of DiscussionMUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTRY - 227 ST. VINCENT STREET (WARD 2)   Action details Not available
TMP-24685 1  Item of DiscussionBARRIE FALLEN SOLDIERS ON BANNERS FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY Craig Froese discussed the banners in honour of Barrie’s fallen soldiers that will be on display in Barrie’s Downtown surrounding the cenotaph for Remembrance Day. He advised that in partnership with Invest Barrie, forty banners are being created illustrating pictures of Barrie’s fallen solders as a tribute to war veteran’s on Remembrance Day. Mr. Froese noted that the banners will be on display in Barrie for the future or Remembrance Day Services as well.   Action details Not available
TMP-24687 1  Item of DiscussionDOORS OPEN UPDATE The Committee discussed the preparations for Doors Open Simcoe County taking place on September 21, 2019. Tomasz Wierzba, Planner advised that there are eight locations within Barrie participating in the event. He noted that the final preparations have been completed.   Action details Not available
TMP-24688 1  Item of DiscussionPREPARATION FOR 2019 HERITAGE BARRIE AWARDS The Committee discussed the categories and the nominations received for the 2019 Heritage Barrie Awards. They commented that they are anticipating the Awards Ceremony to take place at the end of the year, and will have confirmation of the date at the next meeting.   Action details Not available
TMP-24690 1  Item of DiscussionSIMCOE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL The Committee agreed to renew the Simcoe County Historical Association membership in the amount of $20.00 (Account No. 1025-620200).   Action details Not available
TMP-24689 1  Item of DiscussionDEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW Tomasz Wierzba, Planner, discussed the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 34-50 Bradford Street and a portion of 125 Dunlop Street West that is currently under review. The Committee provided positive feedback associated to the two walls from the Prince of Wales School that are remaining in honour of the historic building. The Committee provided suggestions for the space that included a historical plaque and images inside the structure to reflect the school’s historical significance, the possibility of public art with an educational component, and street wall art designed to be sympathetic to the road and the building and to attract the attention of the public.   Action details Not available
TMP-24691 1  Item of DiscussionDISCUSSION REGARDING A HERITAGE PLANNER The Committee discussed the benefits of a Heritage Planner position to handle heritage preservation activities in the City. They further discussed the possible qualifications for the position such as having an architectural and heritage background, as well as a planner that is well versed on the Ontario Heritage Act and routed in other applicable legislations.   Action details Not available
19-G-302 1  Item of DiscussionINVESTIGATION FOR A HERITAGE PLANNER POSITION   Action details Not available