MINUTES
TEMISKAMING SHORES HERITAGE COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 23, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M.

Present: Norm Hawirko, Chris Oslund, Clair Shepherdson, Simon Wareing
Regrets: Todd Bosak, George Dukovac

Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by Chair Norm Hawirko at 7:10 p.m.

Minutes of October 18, 2005

The Minutes of the last Heritage Committee Meeting held on October 18, 2005 were reviewed and adopted.

Letter of Resignation

A letter of resignation from Cyril Aucoin was read and accepted.

Disposal of Real Property

Discussion was held on a letter received from Gerald Walker, Senior Policy Planner for the City of Temiskaming Shores dated November 15, 2005 in regards to the disposal of real property, specifically 20.46 acres, West of Connie Street and East of McLellan Street in the former Town of Haileybury.

The letter was reviewed and discussed by the Committee. Chair Norm Hawirko circulated a Draft Report in response to the November 15, 2005 letter from the City of Temiskaming Shores. The City has requested input from the Heritage Committee on the heritage assets associated with the aforementioned property. Members were requested to review the draft and provide comments back to Norm Hawirko as soon as possible as the deadline for submission is November 30th, 2005.

Ottawa River Heritage Designation

Norm Hawirko advised the committee members that the workshop held on October 25th, 2005 at Franchefco’s was very successful. It was agreed that the tasks associated with the next phase of this project are beyond the resources of the Temiskaming Shores Heritage Committee and a new committee, specifically dedicated to the designation of the Ottawa River as a Heritage River, will have to be established.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. The next meeting of the Temiskaming Shores Heritage Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 at 7 p.m.

MINUTES
TEMISKAMING SHORES HERITAGE COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD OCTOBER 18, 2005 AT 3:30 P.M.

Present: Norm Hawirko, Chris Oslund (left meeting at 4 p.m.), Clair Shepherdson, Simon Wareing, George Dukovac, Brian Carre (left meeting at 4 p.m.)
Regrets: Todd Bosak, Cyril Aucoin

Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by Chair Norm Hawirko at 3:30 p.m.

Minutes of September 14, 2005

The Minutes of the last Heritage Committee Meeting held on September 14, 2005 were reviewed and adopted.

Mandate of Committee/Terms of Reference

Discussion was held on the mandate of the Committee and Council’s expectations of the Committee. Brian Carre, Director of Planning and Protective Services provided input and advice.

A “Municipal Heritage Committee” document compiled by the Ministry of Culture was reviewed.

Chris Oslund volunteered to submit a Draft Terms of Reference for the Committee.

Ottawa River Heritage Designation

Norm Hawirko reminded the committee members about the upcoming workshop to be held on October 25th, 2005 at Franchefco’s. Jim Fraser and Len Hopkins will be in attendance to conduct the workshop.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Temiskaming Shores Heritage Committee will be called by the Chair.

TEMISKAMING SHORES HERITAGE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005

Present: Brian Carre (Director of Planning & Protective Services), Norm Hawirko, Chris Oslund (Council Rep), Clair Shepherdson, Simon Wareing (Guest).

Regrets: Cyril Aucoin, Todd Bosak, George Dukovac

The meeting was called to order at 3:15 pm by Chair Norm Hawirko.

Introductions

Each member introduced themselves and provided a brief synopsis of their background and involvement in the field of Heritage:

Norm Hawirko - V.P. of the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum, Heritage Consultant (Solar Wind Communications).

Clair Shepherdson – President of the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum, Director of the Rock Walk Park Committee.

Chris Oslund – Council Representative to the Heritage Committee, Curator/Director of the Haileybury Heritage Museum, 1st Vice-President of the Ontario Historical Society, Chair of the Ontario Historical Society Foundation, Director of the Cochrane-Temiskaming Museums and Galleries Association.

Simon Wareing – Owner of mineral exploration/development company.

Brian Carre – New Director of Planning & Protective Services for the City of Temiskaming Shores, Professional Land Use Planner, former municipal advisor for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing.

Norm Hawirko reported that Dr. John Pollock, Bruce Taylor and Terry Graves have agreed to sit as advisors to the Heritage Committee.

Ottawa River Heritage Designation Committee

Norm Hawirko advised that he will be attending a meeting of the Ottawa River Heritage Designation Committee in Mattawa on September 21st & 22nd, 2005.

A workshop is planned in Temiskaming Shores for October 25th, 2005 at which time Len Hopkins (former M.P. for Nipissing-Pembroke-Renfrew) and Jim Fraser will be in attendance. A draft report of the Heritage River submission should be available at this time.

Land Use Planning and the Official Plan for the City of Temiskaming Shores

Discussion was held on what role and to what extent the Heritage Committee would be involved in Land Use Planning issues and the development of the Official Plan (i.e. Inventory of Heritage Assets in the Community, identifying areas of heritage significance, etc.).

Brian Carre, Director of Planning and Protective Services indicated that he looked forward to working with the Heritage Committee on Land Use Planning issues and a procedure/protocol will be developed to trigger the advice and resources of the Heritage Committee when required.

Provincial Policy Statement and Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act

A brief discussion was held on the Provincial Policy Statement (which came into effect on March 1, 2005 under authority of the Planning Act) and Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 60 passed in April of 2005), specifically how they relate to the role of the Temiskaming Shores Heritage Committee.

Land Request – Mill Creek Area

Norm Hawirko requested that Mr. Carre keep the Heritage Committee informed about this proposed development as it impacts several heritage features in the area (Lawlor residence foundations, Haileybury Brick & Tile Co. foundations, Bucke Colonization Road, Historic Farr Cemetery, archealogical site at the mouth of Mill Creek, etc.).

Simon Wareing spoke about mining legislation that would impact the area being discussed. He also spoke in general terms about the importance of heritage resources in the development of mining properties (past use).

Archives (Records Management Policy/By-Law)

Chris Oslund advised the committee that a Records Management By-Law was proposed for passing at the October 11th, 2005 Regular Council Meeting.

A general discussion was held on municipal archives and the need to ensure that municipal records are accessible for research.

Role of the Temiskaming Shores Heritage Committee

A general discussion was held on the role and expectation of the Heritage Committee.

It was decided that the Committee required Terms of Reference. Chris Oslund volunteered to research this and compile a draft Terms of Reference for review by the Heritage Committee and the Municipality.

Norm Hawirko questioned what resources are available to the Heritage Committee? Specifically municipal staff resources and administration support.

Other Business

Simon Wareing indicated that he would be interested in sitting as a member of the Heritage Committee.

Moved by Clair Shepherdson. Seconded by Chris Oslund.
That the City of Temiskaming Shores be requested to amend the By-Law appointing members to the Heritage Committee with the addition of Simon Wareing.
Carried.

Next Meeting

It was suggested that the Heritage Committee structure a regular meeting time. It was decided that the Temiskaming Shores Heritage Committee would meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the Municipal Council Chambers, 90 Whitewood Avenue (New Liskeard).

Adjournment

Moved by Clair Shepherdson.
That the meeting be adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Carried.