Arts Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday September 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Township Office 90 Main Street South, Alexandria

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Accept the Agenda (Additions/Deletions)

3. Declarations of conflict of interest

4. Ratify the Minutes of June 22, 2016

5. Agenda Items:

a. CIP Approvals Committee (CIPAC) - Update

b. Community Grant Program

I. Festival of Lights (FOL) Update

II. Review of Accountability Statements from 2016 applications

c. North Glengarry Heritage Tour - Update

d. North Glengarry Heritage Register

I. Listing Criteria

II. Listing of buildings

Ill. Heritage Listing Pamphlet

IV. Plaque Program with ACH Budget

e. The Grotto Update

h. 2001h Anniversary of the foundation of Alexandria (2019)

6. New Business

7. Correspondence

a. Community Heritage Ontario publication b. Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport - Information sheet regarding eRegister and protection of privacy

8. Next Meeting

9. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 22, 2016 MEETING OF THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Advisory Committee held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016,

at 5:00 p.m. at the Township Office, 90 Main Street South, Alexandria.

PRESENT: Carma Williams, Chairperson Jeff Manley, Councillor Nathalie-Anne Bussiere, Member at Large (arrived at 5:39pm)

Nicole Geoffrion, Member at Large Dane Lan ken, Member at Large Karen Davison Wood, Member at Large Nicole Nadeau, Member at Large Kerri Strotmann, EDO, Recording Secretary

REGRETS: Daniel Gagnon, CAO

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:01p.m.

2. ACCEPT AGENDA

Moved by: Nathalie-Anne Bussiere Seconded by: Nicole Geoffrion

That the Agenda of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of June 22, 2016, be accepted.

Carried.

3. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest expressed by the members present.

4. RATIFY THE MINUTES OF MAY 25. 2016

Moved by: Karen Davison Wood Seconded by: Nicole Nadeau

That the minutes of the April 27, 2016, Arts, Culture, and Heritage Advisory Committee meeting be accepted as presented, with the following modification:

Item 5 e), paragraph 2: Remove the names of the identified individuals and replace with "Three members of the community .. "

carried.

ACH Minutes of June 22, 2016. Page 1

5. AGENDA ITEMS

a. CIP Approvals Committee (CIPAC) Update

Kerri informed the committee that three projects were reviewed by the CIP Approvals Committee (CIPAC) on June 20, 2016 and that if approved, the CIP budget for 2016 will

be close to exhausted.

b. Community Grant Program

I. Festival of Lights (FOL) Update

Jeff informed the committee that Brent Hill, President of the Alexandria Chamber

of Commerce, is expected to speak to Ron Aubin, Chairman of the FOL committee, but that there is no clear update on the event at this point in time and there has been no clarification on the committee's concern regarding the fireworks expense.

II. Modifications to the Letter of Agreement from the meeting of April 27, 2016.

The committee reviewed the requested modifications to the Letter of Agreement, which will be sent to Annie Levac, Treasurer, for implementation.

Carma circulated the 2016 Accountability Statement and thank you letter from the organizers of the Maxville Music Fest. The committee was pleased with the format and has requested that a copy of each submitted accountability statement be reviewed prior

to the end of the October 31st Community Grant in-take deadline. Kerri will speak to Annie Levac regarding this request.

Carma informed the committee of $2,500 in unspent Community Grant money was placed

in a slush fund for any unforeseen Community Grant expenses. Karen asked that the Arts Culture and Heritage Committee budget be discussed at the next meeting in relation to a

proposed plaque program.

c. North Glengarry Heritage Tour - Update

Kerri updated the committee on the stakeholder meeting with the team from Commonwealth Resource Management that was held on May 31, 2016. Due to the visit

from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, there were adjustments that had to be made to

this event, but it was nevertheless fruitful for the consultants preparing the North Glengarry Heritage Tour.

A mid-project summary of the development of the tour is expected from the consultants

in July.

ACH Minutes of June 22, 2016. Page 2

d. North Glengarry Heritage Register

I. Designated buildings added to North Glengarry GJS

Kerri informed the committee that each of the designated buildings has been flagged in the GIS system by the Permits Department.

II. Listing of buildings

Kerri and Karen presented the committee with two possible templates for the "listed" buildings: (1) an individual property inventory and (2) a multi-property table. The committee preferred using a table format for simplicity reasons and for the volume of buildings that will be presented to Council.

Nathalie-Anne expressed concern about the need for a chronology of North Glengarry milestones in order to develop appropriate criteria for the listing of buildings. At the moment the buildings that have been proposed for listing are either assumed to be at risk, or that have been suggested by their owners.

After some discussion, the committee agreed that it is not yet ready to start presenting Council with buildings to list. This item will be addressed in September to give committee members the summer to develop criteria and a pamphlet on heritage listing. It will also permit the for the creation of a table of all the buildings that were identified in the log houses, stone buildings and stone churches inventory undertaken by LACAC.

Nathalie-Anne and Karen will create a table of all the buildings identified by LACAC to present to the committee in September and have asked to borrow the inventory binders from the Mayor's office.

Kerri will develop a heritage register pamphlet, based on that of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, which will be sent to the committee over the summer for review and comments, with final approval expected by the committee in September. The purpose of the brochure is to sensitize the population to what listing a building signifies.

e. The Grotto

Dane provided an update of the restoration project for The Grotto and confirmed that things are finally falling into place:

,.. Keith Kennedy has agreed to do the work at the same estimated cost provided in 2013. Nicole Nadeau expressed concern that the estimate does not include restoration work to the glass, wrought-iron, statue or landscaping and that additional funds will be required.

ACH Minutes of June 22, 2016. Page 3

:.> Four community members have each agreed to donate $2,200 and assist with

additional fund raising through their contacts. The Knights of Columbus have been approached to open an account and provide charitable receipts for the

donations received.

:.> The owner of the property has agreed to perpetual access to The Grotto during reasonable hours.

:.> Brian Caddell is organizing a series of "Save the Grotto" on-site concerts scheduled for Wednesday evenings in July and August, with a "pass-the-hat" fundraising format.. The concerts will begin on July 6th and will feature musicians such as the

MacMaster Dancers and Macleod Fiddlers, The Brigadoons, Campbell Trio & Friends, The Glengarry Fiddlers and The Caddells & Friends.

Jeff mentioned that a series of advertisements is being taken out in The G/engarry News to promote the concerts at an approximate cost of $400- $500. He proposed using the Arts Culture & Heritage budget to fund the ads. The committee discussed

this proposal and felt that it was an appropriate use of funds, provided that the committee is acknowledged in the advertisements.

Moved by: Karen Davison Wood Seconded by: Nicole Geoffrion

That the Arts Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee (ACH) agrees to fund up to $500.00 for an advertising campaign in The G/engarry News for the "Save The Grotto Concert Series", that will take place on Wednesday evenings in July and August, with the acknowledgement of the Arts Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee in each of the sponsored advertisements.

carried.

f. K9 Sports Fest - Municipal Promotion Opportunity

Kerri informed the committee of the K9 Sports Fest event to take place at the Maxville

Grounds on July 16th and 17th. North Glengarry has the opportunity to mount an information kiosk to promote the municipality, its assets and its local organizations.

Volunteers and/or organizations are required to man the kiosk over the two days.

Carma suggested that Kerri prepare a schedule and send it to members of Council requesting that they volunteer a few hours of their time to promote the municipality. A

separate schedule can be sent to the ACH to request volunteers who can provide

information on the sites and activities of North Glengarry.

ACH Minutes of June 22, 2016. Page 4

g. Maxville 125 Celebrations - Update

Carma provided a summary of the event, as well as an overview of expenses and revenues which resulted in a small surplus. Council will be asked to create a legacy fund with the leftover budget to help fund future North Glengarry celebrations.

h. 200'" Anniversary of the foundation of Alexandria /2019)

The committee felt that the formula used to organize Maxville 125 should be used as an example for Alexandria's 20Qth anniversary celebrations in 2019.

It was suggested the John MacDonald be asked to form/chair an organizing committee.

6. NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business proposed by the Committee members present

?.CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence received.

8. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Arts Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday September 28, 2016 at 5:00pm. at the Township Office.

9. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 6:50p.m.

Recording Secretary - Kerri Strotmann Chair - Carma Williams

ACH Minutes of June 22, 2016. Page 5

* Summary of the Stakeholders "Mini Session"

on the Draft Heritage Tour Tuesday August 9, 2016 at 5:00pm

At the Sandfield Centre, 102 Derby Street West, Alexandria

Present Brian Caddell, Councillor/The Grotto Restoration Project Annie Dalton, Commonwealth Resource Management Audrey Evans, Maxville & District Chamber of Commerce Robin Flockton, Glengarry County Archives/Glengarry History Frances Fraser, Dalkeith Historical Society Daniel Gagnon, CAO Nicole Geoffrion, Centre Culture! les Trois P'tits points/Arts Culture & Heritage Committee Harold MacMillan, Pioneer Museum/Driving Tours Kent McSweyn, Pioneer Museum/Driving Tours Michael Madden, Alexandria & District Chamber of Commerce Jeff Manley, Councillor/Arts Culture & Heritage Committee Nicole Nadeau, Arts Culture & Heritage Committee John Stewart, Commonwealth Resource Management Kerri Strotmann, EDO Moira Van Nooten. Glen Robertson Carma Williams, Councillor/Arts Culture & Heritage Committee

1) Words of Welcome

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Carma Williams welcomed participants and thanked them for their continued involvement in the development of the Heritage Tour.

2) Brief synopsis of project to date

John Stewart briefly explained the heritage tour process to date, the three audiences (streakers, strollers, and students), as well as the 3-part "Cultural Mapping" strategy:

i) Physical Map: has to stand alone, but is part of the strategy. ii) Interpretive signage/panels iii) Website: www.glenganyroutes.ca, which has been registered by the Township.

The stories featured derived from the stakeholders' workshop held on May 31, 2016.

The intention of the physical map is to be able to tell a variety of storiesj"bites". The stakeholders are tasked with finding and deciding on the best "bites" to feature. The map will not do everything that the stakeholders want, but it must feature the most interesting bites. The bigger stories (architecture, landscapes) can be placed on interpretive panels.

It is imperative that there is something physical to see/to point to (a site, a sign, a landscape).

3) Aesthetic Components:

Annie Dalton described the branding/look of the proposal.

There was a general concern about the aesthetics of the map now that South Glengarry is on­board with the project. John Stewart confirmed that the design and feel of the product was already presented to South Glengarry Council at the onset and there should be no drastic modifications that would have consequences on the North Glengarry side. Both sides will have a harmonious aesthetic while representing the uniqueness of each community.

Tour brand/design: imagery. symbolism (i.e: celtic knot, heart. trillium. roads.)

J.> Stakeholders were pleased with the tour logo and the use of a Celtic knot employing the heart and the trillium, as well as highway markings to reflect the roads.

J.> A definition of the tour logo should be added to the map and it should be copyrighted.

J.> The North Glengarry logo is incorrect.

J.> Stakeholders were satisfied with the choice of fonts.

Map (is it clear? Too busy? Accurate?)

J.> Stakeholders like the proposed printed product: fold out map/Z-Card and the addition of South Glengarry on the reverse side.

J.> Maintain current orientation as this is the way in which people typically view North Glengarry.

Selected colours. legend

J.> Annie Dalton explained that the greens and blues are meant to reflect the land and sky and the peaceful nature of the landscapes. The colours to be used for South Glengarry may be different.

J.> The legend is not yet finalized and can be modified. There was concern with the blue and purple being too similar.

J.> A stakeholder requested the incorporation of tartan in the legend/numbers. There was some concern as to which tartan given that there are a number of clans. A suggestion was the possible use of the Celtic Heartland tartan.

South Glengarry on reverse side of NG map

The stakeholders are pleased with the inclusion of South Glengarry on the reverse side of the Z-Fold map.

4) Content:

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Tour name: Glengarry Routes (homonym: roots\

» Stakeholders were pleased with the tour name, the double entendre (routes/roots) and the bilingual nature of the name.

» Technically, the French title should read: Routes Glengarry.

Sub-themes: Laying the Foundations. Industry & Innovation, Arts. Culture & Recreation, Locals & Legends

» There was some concern with the themes as the stories do not have any unifying factor. Commonwealth will revisit the themes.

Route options (Kenyon & Lochiel)

» Stakeholders are pleased with the two route options, but noted that the routes were misidentified on the map.

Stories:

Below is the collective feedback from stakeholders regarding each of the stories/sites.

Note: Phase 1 = maintain story on map Phase 2 = story/bite to add to the future website

Story/Site Stakeholder Comments Phase

Introduction The introductory content should be reworded to properly reflect the French and Scottish heritage (i.e: The French do not proudly wear kilts to celebrate their heritage). In addition, the French Canadians arrived in 1880, and not "after World War II" as indicated.

A definition/explanation of the Glengarry Routes logo should be incorporated into the map

Alexandria Mention the date of the foundation of Alexandria, as 2019 will be the 200'" anniversary (not the official incorporation date). This could also be included as a Glengarry Nugget or incorporated into the Priests Mill content.

1 Priests Mill Incorporate 1 2 Garry Fen 1 3 Betty Bread/Lanthier Include as part of an "entrepreneurs" tour 2

Bakery 4 The Armouries & Glengarry I

Buggy 5 St. Finnans Cathedral Include "The Grotto" in this story and tie it in to 1

Glen Robertson (St-Martin-of- Tours 2no church).

*Note that the three churches of Alexandria should be included in the tour.

6 Glengarry County Archives Create a separate sidebar for the archives given Special their importance. sidebar

7 Alexandria Island Park/Mill Include the story of Sandfield, after whom the 1 Pond centre is named

8 Loch Garry Maintain site, but existing plaque should be 1 moved to a more accessible location.

9 Forced Road (Concession 4) The plaque was removed and is being stored in Nugget "Jack's Barn". Forced Road and the Old Military and Post Roads should be a Glengarry Nugget

10 Apple Hill Add content on the King Edward Hotel so that 1 there is a site to see.

11 Greenfield Add the address of the Kenyon Township Hall as 1 the site. There is a plaque and the Pioneer Museum Archives as sites to see.

13 Maxville Highland Games Correction to "Glengarry Highland Games". 1 Include reference to the Kenyon Agricultural Society (KAS) owners of the property and mention the historic grandstands as they are a municipally designated heritage site and there is a plaque.

14 Glengarry Sports Hall of 1 Fame

15 Corner of Mal borough, Main Merge this point with #16 & #17 to create one 1 and Mechanic Streets point that focusses on the architecture of

Maxville, Main Street and the four churches 16 Former site of King George Merge this point with #15 & #17 to create one 1

Hotel point that focusses on the architecture of Maxville, Main Street and the four churches

17 Peter & Catherine Streets Merge this point with #15 & #17 to create one 1 point that focusses on the architecture of Maxville, Main Street and the four churches

18 St. Elmo 1 19 Glengarry Pioneer Museum 1 20 Kenyon Presbyterian 1

Church & Cemetery 21 Bullfrog Inn at Lochnivar 2 22 Quigly's Corners (Lochiel) Focus on Lochiel hamlet and mention the 1

presbytery in Lochiel 23 Kirk Hill Churches 1

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Old Military & Post Road Forced Road and the Old Military and Post Roads Nugget should be a Glengarry Nugget

Breadalbane Baptist Church 1 & Cemetery Former site of Robertson Maintain as there is a pretty park/picnic area 1 Mills Dalkeith Historical Society Change to the Robertson-Clark Building. Frances 1

Fraser to provide a revised text Old Presbytery & Cemetery Change to Old Presbytery, cemetery & 3" church. 1

l- The three churches of Alexandria should be added as a separate point: Sacre­Coeur, Church on the Hill and St-Finnans to ensure that the founders are all mentioned. The French church is very important to the francophone community and should be included.

l- Maintain the hours, addresses and contact information where necessary (ex: Pioneer Museum, Robertson-Clark building, Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame)

l- Add all cemeteries and churches to the map as symbols

l- Look at the possibility of incorporating the "Glengarry Pioneer Life" exhibit, that is currently on display at Laggan School. Either by moving it to a more accessible location or making it available in "bites" on the website (Phase II). In the short term, the exhibit should be digitized for preservation.

l- Focus must be placed on Maxville and Alexandria Main Street/downtowns (ex: red brick district of Alexandria and the churches of Maxville).

l- "Glengarry Nuggets" must be fun/quirky stories as opposed to site-bound stories

l- It is important the map not send people to places where there is nothing left to . see. It must focus on tangible, tourism-friendly sites

l- As part of the Canada 150 Grant received for Mill Square, an interpretive sign/plaque will be installed that could potential tie in Priest Mill, the founding of Alexandria, the Garry Fen and Mill Pond.

5) Phase II of Heritage Tour Project (pending funding):

There was a general concern regarding the feasibility of Phase II. Daniel Gagnon confirmed that while Phase II is dependent on obtaining funding and there are no guarantees, he is nonetheless confident that it will be realize.

Webpage to expand on stories and images {www.glengarryroutes.ca)

l- Daniel Gagnon has registered the website.

l- Commonwealth will provide the stakeholders with a sense of how the website and interpretive panels could look.

l> Website can be used for specialty tours (ex: ghost tours, Clan tours, kissing bridge, entrepreneurs tour, Pioneer Museum Driving tours, Celtic music tour, etc.)

Wayfinding/interpretive signage (OR Codes on panels?)

l> Commonwealth provided stakeholders with a documents on sample wayfinding signs and interpretive panels that could be designed for the heritage tour and include QR Codes that can be scanned and take users to the website for more detailed information.

What are the Regulations behind the North Glengarry Heritage Register?

Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1990

Sec. 27.(1) The clerk of a municipality shall keep a register of property situated in the municipality that is of cultural

heritage value or interest. 2005, c.6, s.15.

Sec. 27. {1.1) The register shall list all property in the mu­nicipality that has been designated by the municipality or

by the Minister.

Sec. 27. (1.2) In addition, to subsection {1.1), the register may include property that has not been designated under this Part, but that the council of the municipality believes to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2005, c.6,

s.15.

Glengarry Pioneer Museum

"It has been said that, at its best,

preservation engages the past in a

conversation with the present over

a mutual concern for the future."

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Contact Us:

Township of North Glengarry

90, Main Street South

Alexandria. Ontario KOC 1AO

Kerri Strotmann. Economic Development Officer

613-525-1313

ke 1Ti@no rthglenga rry.ca

Visit us on the web: www.northglengari-y.ca

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HERITAGE REGISTER

ALEXANDRIA • MAXVILLE • DOMINIONVILLE • APPLE HILL • GREENAELD • DUNVEGAN • LOCHIEL • DAL.KEITH • GLEN SANDFIELD • GLEN ROBERTSON

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Community • Beautification • Preservation • Revitalization

Kenyon Township Hall

Why Focus on Heritage? Cultural heritage properties add value to a municipality through tourism opportunities, civic engagement and pride of place. Heritage properties are a physical link to the builders of the community and a legacy for fu­ture generations.

Where are the Cultural Heritage Proper­ties in North Glengarry?

Heritage properties are found throughout the Town­ship, in every town and hamlet. Churches, schools, barns and stores, farm houses and town houses, train stations and grain silos, cemeteries, monuments and archaeological ruins. In some instances, heritage prop­erties may even include natural features of value or interest.

What is the North Glengarry Heritage Register?

A document mandated under the Ontario Heritage Act that contains a list of cultural heritage properties "designated" by by-law under the Act, as well as "listed" properties having been determined to be of significant heritage value.

Why List our Properties on the Register?

=> While not required, the register is a valuable re­source that enhances the community's knowledge of its cultural heritage assets.

=> An important planning tool that is easily accessi­ble and consulted by municipal decision makers, property owners, land-use planners, tourism in­dustry, educators and the public at large.

=> The register provides a 60-day interim protection for properties listed as being of significant cultural

What is the Difference Between a "Designated" Property and a "Listed" Property?

Designated Property A property that has been designated by by-law under the Ontar­io Heritage Act for its historical, design or contextual im­portance to community.

There are currently four designated properties in North Glen­garry, included the Priests Mill, the Pioneer Museum, the Ken­yon Township Hall and the Maxville Grandstand.

Listed Property A property that has been identified as being of significant herit­age value, but is not designated by by-law.

A listed property only means that in the event of a demolition request, a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) must be provided with a 60 day notice period. The Ontario Heritage Act provides 60 days notice to allow municipal staff to review and circulate the CHIA and consult with the Arts Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee and Council prior to making a decision on the demolition.

How does Listing Affect My Property?

Being identified on the North Glengarry Heritage Register:

0 WILL NOT increase your taxes;

0 WILL NOT impose restrictions or obligations with regards to obtaining a permit for renovations or restoration;

,/ MAY allow you to access grants through the Community Improvement Plan (GIP);

-'1 MAY enhance the resale value of your property;

-'1 WILL foster civic identity and pride by drawing attention to the heritage assets of the community;

How are Heritage Properties Evaluated? Heritage properties are evaluated by the Arts Culture & Herit­age Advisory Committee (ACH) for inclusion on the municipal register using a set of criteria that measures, architectural, contextual and historical significance including:

Architectural significance: -Style & type -Design -Materials, construction method and/or craftsmanship -Integrity ........ .

Contextual Significance: -Continuity and importance in defining the area -Setting or link to its surroundings

Historical and/or Associative Significance or Value: -Association with a person, event or activity -Previous or present use -Institution that is significant to the community

What are the Five Steps in the "Listing" Process?

1. Identification of properties of cultural heritage signifi­cance. Submissions from the public are welcome.

2. Recording of the building through photos and a survey of the architectural characteristics .

3. Historical Research on past ownership, architect and significance to the development of North Glengany through the use of archives, the land registry and other resources.

4. Presentation to Council of a statement of significance for each property for approval by formal resolution.

5. Publish the listed building on the North Glengarry Herit­age Register.

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Nelles Manor Museum Linda Coutts

The introduction of Nelles Manor, 126 Main Street West in the Town

of Grimsby, into the museum world has been an auspicious one. On May 1, 2016, Grimsby Mayor Bob Bentley cut the rib­bon by wielding a sword from 1812, to officially declare the home of Colonel Robert Nelles a public site. Over a hun­dred invited guests celebrated the catered occasion.

Robert Nelles was born in 1761 in the Mohawk Valley of New York State. He followed his father's loyalties as the American War oflndependence broke out, serving the British forces as a Scout in the Indian Department. The Nell es family and native .people were in close contact for many decades.

At the conclusion of the War, Robert, his father, and five brothers travelled to

Niagara and Six Nations land on the · Grand River. They were among those

early settlers who had determination and vision. Their lands and possessions had been confiscated. They themselves were shunned.

Robert married a local woman, Eliza­beth Moore. While he traveled to and from "The Forty," it was here that he made his home. The Manor was begun in 1788, the year of his marriage. The 20x25 foot room with its huge cooking fireplace and bake oven, including an attached "umbrage" on the north was the beginning of Robert's plans for an impressive house. The three foot thick, local stone walls sup­ported by 30 foot long, 8x IO inch oak beams were no doubt a notable building accomplishment. Over the ensuing ten years, as he prospered, the remainder of

Barry and Linda Coutts pose with Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and two re~enactment volunteers

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Grimsby Mayor Bentley cuts the ribbon at the official opening of Nelles Manor

the Georgian style house was finished. Local black walnut was used in some of the interiors.

Once facing Lake Ontario, the house was adapted about 1820 to face north to the Queenston-Grimsby Stone Road: At that time the Neoclassical style portico was added.

Robert continued to thrive, setting up two mills on F arty Mile Creek. He served as Township Warden, Justice of the Peace, Master of his Masonic Lodge, and Colonel of his Lincoln Regiment. He also served two terms as a Member of Parlia­ment for Upper Canada.

In 1806, Robert was taxed on seven fireplaces, 3,000 acres of land in Grimsby Township, three country houses, various livestock, and the contents of his still.

When his first wife died, Robert remarri.ed. He fathered fourteen children in total. The youngest son, Charles, inher­ited the Manor and some property. His only child, a daughter Maria, inherited the land. Maria married and had one child, Nelles Rutherford, from whose widow Linda and Barry Coutts purchased the property. As the family evolved so did the house and size of the property.

There was a very large Nelles family presence in the Grims by area. There are now streets and a school commemorating the name. There were donations of land, like that of St. Andrew's Church near the Manor. The name was held by many prominent citizens.

On May 20, 2016, Dean Allison, M.P. for our Niagara West-Glanbrook riding, and his chief of staff made a special visit

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to welcome the commemoration of the Manor and its history to the region and to note the accomplishment of establishing this new museum. May 21 was the start of regular tours of the house. Tours will con­tinue until Labour Day. We are fortunate to have a Canada Summer Jobs student helping in this new endeavour by attend­ing to the day to day management.

On June 2, Nelles Manor was hon­oured to be included in Lt. Governor Eliz­abeth Dowdeswell's itinerary on an offi­cial visit to the Town of Grimsby. Hosted by the Town, guests were invited to a time honoured tradition of "refreshments in the garden." Barry and Linda Coutts led a tour of the Manor for the Lt. Governor and her entourage, after which they circulated among the guests. It was a special event indeed, especially as Lt. Gov. John Graves Simcoe had visited here in 1792.

Barry and Linda Coutts purchased the Manor in 1971 from the widow of Robert Nelles's great grandson. A couple of years later, they started to take out parti­tions, carefully following what was under, behind, and around the renova­tions and upgrades. Bathrooms, kitchens, separate entries, and proper storage for eight apartments had made for a very changed interior.

The history of Robert Nelles and the Nelles family really impressed itself on them. They were captivated, realizing that the house is a real gem. Having the income from the apartments and doing most of the work themselves, the Coutts were able to continue the restoration. For the next 45 years it was the focus of their

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lives, along with Barry's regular employ­ment and the involvement of their young family in the community. Plaster dust, tools everywhere, and partly finished rooms became the norm.

Workshops, visits to historic villages and sites, near and far, reinforced the importance of maintaining this house. In the early 1980s, the Coutts entered a her­itage conservation easement agreement with Ontario Heritage Trust, and later the property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Over the years, schoolchildren occa­sionally visited, small groups toured, spe­cial occasions were celebrated, and tours were conducted. The Coutts always con­sidered themselves the stewards of the house, and that it should remain part of the heritage of Grimsby and Niagara. Thus in 2016, after much consultation and paperwork, the house was donated to a newly founded charitable, non-profit cor­poration created by the family. Its Board manages the site. The Coutts moved into the apartment that is the carriage house at the north, an addition of the 1820s.

Now there are museum hours, with the opportunity for small weddings, recep­tions, and meetings. It is hoped that the . activities, along with 11Friends 11 and other fundraising occasions will support a long life for Nell es Manor Museum. The hope is that the Manor will carry on represent­ing the era of the Nelles family, a time ·that was so different from today, and also be a tribute to the man upon whom we base the history. Information about the Museum including hours of operation are on the website: nellesmanor.ca.

Linda Coutts and her husband Barry are the previous owners of Nelles Manor.

CHO/PCO Mission Statement

To· encourage the development

of municipally appointed heritage

advisory committees and to further

the identification, preservation,

interpretation, and wise use of .

community heritage locally,

provincially, and nationally.

Summer I Ete 2016

2016 Ontario Heritage Conference in Review

The 2016 Ontario Heritage Conference held May 12 to 14 in Stratford and St. Marys was a great success. It gave the

attendees a chance to discover an area rich in heritage and one that is doing good work in preservation. Often better known for its theatre industry, the conference provided an opportunity to look at the area with a different lens. The unique architecture and building materials, the challenges of infrastructure on main streets, and even the rural challenges in an ever growing commu­nity, where all topics that engaged us.

As with every conference, programming is the glue that binds everything together and this year the local organizing committee worked hard to provide a great program, covering issues of interest locally but that could also be applied to many of our municipalities. The speakers were knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly happy to share their experience with the participants. The partnership between Stratford and St. Marys was very successful and provided opportunities to visit

Opening Welcome, L to R: Marcus Letourneau, Wayne Morgan, Cathy Nasmith, Thor Dingman, and David Prosser

Ken Greenburg at the closing banquet

each location, giving participants a chance to discover new venues and circumstances.

The conference was also a lot of fun. From the Thursday road rally and walking tours in both Stratford and St. Marys, these out­ings introduced us to the local stories and colours. Friday's optional activities included diuners in great surroundings and a pub crawl with ghostly appearances. The lunches kept everyone together and offered an opportunity to share and network with like minded people, sharing our stories and woes and giving us the strength and ideas to go on fighting for heritage. Saturday's weather and wind reminded us that the best planners have no con­trol over Mother Nature, but that nothing can keep a heritage addict away from a good walking tour.

Thanks to all who took the time to complete the online survey. The CHO/PCO Conference Committee shares these results with future organizers, always hoping to make the next conference equally successful. See you in Ottawa, June 8 to 10, 2017.

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church

Paul King at the closing banquet

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Pub Crawl Ghost Walk Marianne McKem1a, St. Mary's United Church

CHO/PCO Service Awards Presented at 2016 Conference

The Ontario Heritage Conference in Stratford and St. Marys was the setting for the presentation of CHO/PCO's first

Service Awards. This year, 2016, marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Community Heritage Ontario and the Board chose to celebrate by introducing the Service Awards program.

The Board of Directors has benefitted from many wonderful people working for CHO/PCO and heritage over the years. Many who serve on the Board contribute conntless hours and commit themselves to assisting Mnnicipal Heritage Committees, the pub­lic, and the Ministry of Culture to educate and celebrate heritage

Wayne Morgan presenting Service to CHO/PCO Award to Bob Saunders

in Ontario. CHO/PCO also recog­nizes that Mnnicipal Heritage Com­mittee members contribute to their municipalities through Committee work to promote and educate resi­dents and the public about designa­tion, Doors Open, and other projects that reflect local heritage. MHC members are often the unsnng heroes of local heritage and CHO/PCO is proud to be able to honour them.

The Board is pleased to present the following awards to two deserving people.

Bob Saunders was a dedicated member of the CHO/PCO Board for many years from when it was a yonng organization, and helped make the organization a success. He was a Board member from 1995 to 2010, serving as president for ten years. He also served on Scarborough's Preservation Committee since 1995, representing the municipality on the Toronto Preservation Board following amalga­mation. Bob was Preservation Board chairman from 2000 to 2014. Many MHC members remember Bob as their first municipal her­itage educational experience, when he led workshops throughout Ontario while serving on the CHO/PCO Board. He was part of the working group for the Ontario Heritage Act amendments in 2005. We were happy that Bob joined us at the Conference to receive his award for Service to CHO/PCO. This award is for a deserving indi­vidual with a minimum of five years of service to the Board, show­ing leadership and furthering the promotion of heritage in Ontario. A

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clock and certificate were presented to Bob by CHO/PCO president, Wayne Morgan.

Neil Patterson is the recipient of the Service to Municipal Heritage Committees- Award. This recognizes tliose who nave given time and energy to their municipality in promoting her­itage. The award represents a member who has served on a MHC for a minimmn of five years, showing leadership and promoting heritage in their community. Neil has served Rideau Lakes Township for many years. He was a strong leader in the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for the Rideau Canal, and in bringing the Ontario Heritage Conference to the small community of Chaffey's Locks. Conference goers have fond memories of that 2006 event. Neil is currently involved in the municipality's abandon cemeteries project and spends many hours rese_arching and speaking on this subject. He also is searching land records for the township's community database. Neil was present at the Conference to receive his award, accom­panied by a clock and certificate.

Wayne Morgan presenting Service to a MHC Award to Neil Patterson

Congratnlations to Bob and Neil for the hard work and dedi­cation that has earned them the respect of CHO/PCO, MHCs, and their communities. The Service Awards Connnittee received sev­eral deserving nominations and thank all who took the time to

nominate a member. The dedication and accomplishments of all who had their names forwarded to the selection committee is nothing short of amazing. We look forward to presenting these awards again at next year1s conference.

North Grenville Heritage Symposium

In April 2016, the North Grenville Municipal Heritage Committee

held its second biannual symposium. The Committee invited other heritage groups and heritage related businesses to bring displays and were delighted when approximately ten organizations accepted the invitation. The symposium was held in the Urbandale Arts Centre at the North Grenville Municipal Cen­tre. Displays were set up in the lobby area and in the theatre, resulting in an intimate and friendly atmosphere with

Rowena Cooper

plenty of room for speakers and partici­pants to mingle and chat during the breaks.

The day started with a presentation by Brenda Ball of Hubbard and Co. in Spencerville. Since 1981, Brad Hubbard and his wife Brenda have been meticu­lously restoring and adapting heritage buildings in Eastern Ontario. Brenda described a project in Winchester, Ontario, where the former town hall and fire station was adapted to become a the­atre and home of the Dundas Players.

Gordon Beck from Brockville 'With his display of photographs· of rural barns in Eastern Ontario

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The problems they met, such as making the building accessible, and how these were resolved, made for a fascinating talk.

Dr. John C. Carter, the current Chair of the Sonth Bruce Peninsula Municipal Her­itage Committee and a former Museums Advisor for Ontario, has travelled the length and breadth of Ontario while visiting and advising musemn staff and boards. During his travels he made notes about and pho­tographed many barns. These photographs are the focus of his excellent talk about vari­ous types and styles of barn, some damaged by the elements, some adapted as dwellings, some still operating as barns, some denuded of their siding during the 1960s and 70s when it was the fashion to clad basement walls in barnboard, and, sadly, some that no longer exist. Dr. Carter pointed out that barns can be removed without a demolition permit and that protecting barns, even with a heritage designation, is very difficult. Dr. Carter's "Barn Again" T-Shirt was probably the hit of the event!

One of the exhibitors was Gordon Beck, a photographer from Brockville who has docmnented many barns in Leeds and Grenville. His exhibit of photographs of rural barns in Eastern Ontario _was the perfect partner to Dr. Carter's talk.

Following the noon break, James Stin­son spoke about the Heritage Trades pro­gram at Algonquin College. He is an instructor in the Heritage Carpentry

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department at the Perth Campus, and an advocate for quality, rather than quantity, in the building trade, as well as the need to renovate and reuse existing houses. His talk concluded with an advertisement for the garden sheds built by students using the different trades they learn at the Cam­pus. These attractive structures are for sale.

Marcus Letourneau, a former Her­itage Planner with the City of Kingston and now the principal partner in Letourneau Heritage Consulting Inc. of Kingston and Haliburton, impressed on us that it is the responsibility of Munici-

pal Heritage Committees to clear up the misunderstandings that exist regarding heritage designation, and to promote a 'responsible approach to the evalnation and retention of heritage properties. He emphasized the need for all Committees to promote their work within the commu­nity.

The North Grenville Municipal Her­itage Committee is occasionally asked by Council to undertake a special event. This year the event is "Doors Openn to be held on September 24, 2016. Our coordinator, Lynne Clifford-Ward, closed the symposium by outlining the

Ontario150 Funding Announcement

T he Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has announced an Ontario\50 fonding program as part of

Canada's 150th celebrations in 2017: In a little less than 12 months, our country will come together

in celebration, as we mark the 150th anniversary of Confedera­tion. I am excited to announce that, as part of my new role as Minister of Cnltrne, Tourism and Sport, I will also be the Minister responsible for the Ontario150 program.

Today, I am excited to share part of the province's plan to honour this milestone and recognize 150 years of Ontario as a province within Canada.

The Ontariol50program is a series of events and initiatives that will stretch to every comer of our province, showcasing Ontario's innovative spirit, our cultrne and our community diversity.

In addition to a number of signatrne events planned across the province, municipalities, community organizations and Indige­nous groups will be able to access funding programs designed to bring people together, while laying the groundwork for a strong economic, social and cultrnal legacy for Ontario's next 150 years.

There are three application-based Ontariol 50 grant programs. They include:

D The Community Capital Program - a $25 million fund to renovate, repair and retrofit existing community and cultrnal infrastructure to increase access, improve safety and maximize community use (application period opens July 18 and closes Sep­tember 14, 2016);

D The Partnership Program - a $5 million program to support new partnerships and collaborations that engage, enable and empower youth as the next generation of Ontario leaders (application period opens July 6 and closes September 30, 2016);

D And the Community Celebration Program -a $7 mil­lion fund to help communities celebrate this historic year (appli­cation period opens July 6 and closes September 2, 2016).

To learn more about the programs and how to apply, visit ontario.ca/150. I encourage you to share this information with organizations in your community. Ontariol50 is an opportunity to show the pride we share as Ontarians, to tell our story to the country and to the world, and help shape our province's future.

Sincerely, Eleanor M McMahon, Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

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plans for a very exciting day. Twenty five sites will be open, including a state of the art trucking company, a hospital that is the pride and joy of the communi­ty, the residence that housed the first hospital in Kemptville, two of the older churches in North Grenville, two forest centres, and a modern cattle breeding facility. North Grenville is a rural com­munity and proud of it. We look forward to welcoming many, many visitors on September 24.

Rowena Cooper is a member of the North Grenville Heritage Committee.

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New Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport

·c· ommunity Heritage Ontario wel-comes Eleanor McMahon, the

new Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Ms McMahon was elected to the Ontario legislature in 2014 as MPP for Burlington. Before being appointed she served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and was instrumental in initiat­ing a review of the Conservation Authori­ties Act.

Ms McMahon has spent her career in senior roles in business, government, and the not-for-profit sector and is the founder of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition. She spent the early part of her career on Parliament Hill in a number of roles including Press Secretary in the office of the Right Honorable Jean Chretien. She has served at the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Petro­Canada, United Way Ottawa, and the Ontario Medical Association.

Eleanor McMahon, the new Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Sophie Kiwala, the new parliamentary secre~ tary for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and

Sport

Sophie Kiwala has been appointed par­liamentary secretary for the Ministry. Ms Kiwala was first elected to the Ontario leg­islature in 2014 as the MPP for Kingston and the Islands. She is a community cham-

pion with strong experience in the public and private sectors. After experiencing some time in Turkey, she returned to Cana­da and started working in residential and commercial renovation, interior design, and rental property ownership.

CHO/PCO looks forward to working with Minister McMahon, Ms Kiwala, and the Tourism, Culture and Sport Min­istry to further enhance a rich and vibrant heritage community in Ontario.

National Trust Responds to the Federal Budget

The 2016 federal Budget responded directly to the National Trusts' recommendation to

increase the Parks Canada National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing program, with a tenfold increase over past levels to $20 million over two years. This much­needed bricks-and-mortar investment will help save and renew places that are touchstones with history. Further, the National Trust's recommendation to expand eligibility beyond National Historic Sites was also addressed to allow for funding of heritage lighthouses as well as heritage railway stations. In the past the Cost-Sharing program has helped save iconic places like the Dominion Exhibition Display Building II NHS in Brandon, Manitoba, and Atlas No. 3 Coal Mine NHS in' East Coulee, Alberta.

The Budget also includes $168.2 million over two years for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - more than doubling the funding available for the renovation of arts and heritage facili­ties. Historic places including Trinity-St. Paul's Centre in Toronto and Spencerville Mill near Ottawa have benefited from this program.

"Historic places are an excellent investment in stimulating the economy,11 said the National Trust's Executive Director Natalie Bull, speaking from Ottawa. "Investment in rehabilitat­ing older buildings and sites creates green jobs and promote

environmental sustainability, with the added benefit of renewing a legacy of places that celebrate our history and our future on the eve of an important anniversary."

The 150th anniversary is specifically addressed in the Budget with free admission in 2017 to national parks and national historic sites operated by Parks

Canada Agency, and $150M dedicated to community projects to renovate, expand, and improve existing community and cul­tural infrastructure in all regions of the country. The National Trust also applauds increases to the Young Canada Works (YCW) program, which offers students and recent graduates valuable work experience in heritage.

The National Trust welcomes substantial infrastructure spending to be directed to renovations, retrofits and affordable housing, and urges appropriate investroent in heritage facilities wherever possible. "With climate change one of the pressing issues of our era, we look forward to· working with Government to ensure that a robust strategy for renewing existing and his­toric places helps make optimal use of infrastructure funding," said Bull.

The National Trust for Canada is a national charity that inspires and leads action to save historic places, and pro­motes the care and wise use of our historic environment.

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Fulford Pioneer Cemetery Receives a Day of Caring

Heritage Elizabethtown- Kitley was fortunate to be chosen to participate in the Proctor & Gamble Day of Caring

this June 2016. P & G offers this program to community organiza­tions in the Brockville area by sending their employees to chosen work areas for one day to lend a hand at tasks and small jobs that may not get done without help. Organizations submit an idea for which they need assistance to undertake and small work groups are assigned to help.

Heritage Elizabethtown-Kitley requested help with the Ful­ford Pioneer Cemetery. This cemetery overlooking St. Lawrence River was dedicated about 1786. Jonathon Fulford's infant son was buried there on June 7, 1786. The property is protected under the Ontario Heritage Act for being one of the earliest cemeteries in Leeds County; one of the earliest burial grounds of United Empire Loyalists in the region; and that Jonathon Fulford was a sergeant in Jessup's Rangers. P & G gave their services to this project two years ago, but the weather did not cooperate and the work was cut short.

Heritage committee members Jim McMullen, Mary-Anne Gibson, and Tracy Gayda joined seven P & G workers to rake, dig, and reset stones at the site. One project that the P & G team wanted to accomplish was to return the obelisk to its rightful spot atop one of the monuments. That task was completed this year. The cemetery was also cleared and the boundaries relocated. Four footstones were found along the edge of the cemetery amidst brush and weeds. Some of the stones were cleared of overgrown grass and the trees were trimmed to better observe some of the headstones. The entranceway was cleaned up to make an open walkway from the roadway to the cemetery.

Local volunteers and P &G employees at the Fulford Pioneer Cemetery Day of Caring

P & G donated lunch, snacks, and drinks for all the workers. The heritage committee supplied rakes, loppers, extra hands, and cemetery trivia. There was a bit of excitement to start the day when one of the workers found a bone. Everyone had a good laugh when they realized it was a long lost dog treat, a butcher cut rib bone.

Heritage Elizabethtown-Kitley is grateful for this program and the assistance given by P & G and its employees. This corporate program is an excellent idea and many other heritage and commu­nity groups, and social agencies were assisted all around the Brockville area that day.

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The 2016 Ontario Heritage Confer­ence in Stratford/St. Marys was

great! It was sold out with more than 250 people attending, 52% as members of municipal heritage committees. Confer­ence attendees in the evaluation surveys they completed indicated it was successful and provided suggestions for improve­ments to future conferences. My thanks to the conference organizing committee who developed a program with a broad range of topics that appealed to the interests of heritage enthusiasts. That committee included several CHO/PCO directors who devoted a lot of their energies and time to making the event a success. If you were unable to attend, CHO/PCO video record­ed some conference sessions and posted them on the website communityherita­geontario.ca. These sessions include recent lessons on designation from the courts and the Ontario Municipal Board; Main Street infrastructure repairs/replace-

If you attended the 2016 Ontario Heritage Conference, you would have learned the unusual story behind this unique statute

of Arthur Meighen, Canada's ninth Prime Minister, now located in a St. Marys park

Si vous etiez a Ia c·onff!rence de 2016, vous avez appris l'histoire hors du comnmh

derriCre cette statue de Arthur Meighen, le 9e Premier Ministre, maintenant situe

au pare de St. Marys

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President's Message Wayne Morgan

ment in a heritage conservation district; and the impact of climate change on infra­structure. Have a look and see some of what you missed. Unfortunately our web­site cannot convey opportunities at the conference for networking and the inspi­ration arising from heritage conservation in Stratford and St. Marys.

So plan to attend the 2017 Ontario Heritage Conference in Ottawa, June 8 to I 0, where the theme will be "Canada 150: Reflecting on the Past and Building the Future of Heritage Conservation." The local organizing committee is building a program of interest not only to municipal heritage committee members, but also practitioners in the field of heritage con­servation. It is also a great way to cele­brate Canada's sesquicentennial.

You will see from an advertisement else­where in CHOnews that your board is look­ing to hire a staff member to assist in our work. Like many of you, the Board is com-

La conference 2016 OHC it Strat­ford/St. Marys a ete super ! A

guichet ferme, avec plus de 250 person­nes presentes dont 52% membres des comites municipaux du patrimoine. Dans !'evaluation qu'ils ont completee, !es par­ticipants it la conference on! indique que ce fut un succes ; ils ont egalement fait plusieurs suggestions pour !'amelioration des futures conferences. Mes remer­ciements au comite organisateur qui a developpe un programme avec un large eventail de sujets qui ont fait appel aux interets des passionnes du patrimoine. Le comite incluait plusieurs directeurs de CHO-PCO, qui ont devoue beaucoup de leur energie et de leur temps a rendre cet evenement un succes. Si vous n1avez pu vous y rendre, CHO-PCO a enregistre quelques sessions de la conference et celle-ci sont affichees sur le site web -www.communityheritageontario.ca . Les sessions incluent ; le,ons recentes sur la designation provenant des tribunaux et de l'OMB; reparation/remplacement des infrastructures dans un district de con- · servation du patrimoine; et !'impact des changements climatiques sur !'infrastruc­ture. Jeter un coup d'oeil et voyez ce qui vous avez manque. Malheureusement noire site web ne peut transmettre !es

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posed of volunteers with limited time to devote to CHO/PCO projects. Ifwe are suc­cessful in hiring the right person, this should improve our ability to reach out to our mem­ber municipal heritage committees.

Have a good summer.

opportunites de reseautage et !'inspira­tion provenant de la conservation du pat­rimoine presente a Stratford et it St. Marys.

Alors, planifier d'etre present pour la conference OHC de 2017, du 8 au 10 juin a Ottawa, all le theme sera 11Canada 150: Reflecting on the Past and Building the Future of Heritage Conservation". Le comite organisateur local est au tra­vail pour biitir un programme d'interet, non seulement pour les comit6s munici­paux du patrimoine, mais aussi pour les professionnels oeuvrant dans le secteur de la preservation du patrimoine. Ce sera aussi une tres bonne fa,on de celebrer le cent cinquantieme du Canada.

Vous verrez aussi par une annonce plus loin dans le CHO-PCO News que le conseil considere engager un employe pour aider dans notre travail. Comme plusieurs d'entre vous, le conseil est compose de volontaires avec du temps limite pour les projets de CHO-PCO. Si nous avons du succes it engager la bonne personne, ceci devra am61iorer notre habilite it rejoindre tous nos membres -!es comites municipaux du patrimoine.

Passer un bon ete!

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News from the CHO/PCO Board of Directors

Following the successful annual Ontario Heritage Conference in Stratford and St.

Marys, the CHO/PCO Board of Directors met to elect an executive, review the bylaws and poli­cies, and begin the new year business plan.

The Executive Members will remain the same for 2016-2017 with Wayne Morgan, Presi­dent; Ginette Guy and Tracy Gayda, Vice Presi­dents; and Paul King, Chair of Finance Com­mittee.

As some annual conferences and onr Annual General Meeting are being held in May rather than June, the Board recommended that Bylaw 6.1 be amended such that the first Board meeting after the AGM be held within 60 days, rather than the existing 30 days, to allow for the regular meeting to be held on the fourth Sunday of June (which has been the practice for several years). In addition, with the Board being reduced from 10 to 12 members to the current maximum of 8, the need for two additional 11 executive members at large" has become redundant. .

Bylaw 7 .0 was amended to allow any elected Board member to serve on the executive committee. With most CHO/PCO Board members also having local municipal heritage committee responsibilities, the role of an Executive member should be open to any elected Board member who has MHC experience and who may be retired from their local MHC.

Minor amendments were made to the ongoing policies including a reduction from 4 to 1 issue of CHOnews being pro­vided to MHCs who are not members of CHO/PCO but are on the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport's roster. These MHCs will be encouraged to join CHO/PCO to receive multi­ple copies of all issues or be added to our electronic distribu­tion list.

Ginette Guy reported that the Joint Conference Committee will be re-established to best plan for future conference sites several years in advance. This gives the local committee plenty of time to organize the conference, plan sessions, and get suit­ab le speakers. She reported that planning for the Annual Ontario Heritage Conference in the spring of 2017 in Ottawa is well underway in partnership with OAHP. Strong interest for

2018 has been expressed from Sault Ste. Marie, where the provincial heritage (LACAC) confer­ence was held in 1988. Long time CHO/PCO members may recall that it was at Sault Ste. Marie where the idea of a provincial heritage preservation body (now Community Heritage Ontario) was first discussed and a steering com­mittee established. Given the vast amount of organizing, planning, and other time consuming responsibilities

involved with holding educational workshops, the Board decid­ed to look into hiring a part time Program Officer to work under the supervision of the Education Committee and the Board. Details will be released on our website and in a forth­coming issue of CHO news.

Since insurance issues for heritage properties is a concern in some areas, the Education Committee will be looking into the possibility of holding a half day workshop on the topic or com­bine this issue with another for a full day workshop. Petrolia has express an interest as host, and perhaps adding Sarnia would provide an interested audience.

The Board is looking to add new members to fill vacancies which may occur during the year. Travel expenses are covered by CHO/PCO and any Board member travelling a long distance also receives accommodation compensation. The Board meets quarterly on the fourth Sunday of June, September, November, and March in Scarborough. Anyone interested in serving on the CHO/PCO Board of Directors is asked to .contact the Corporate Secretary rickschofield@communityheritageontario.ca.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

Wayne Morgan Sutton West 905. 722.5398

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. Vice-Presid.ents - .. - .

TracyGayda Toiedo 613.275.2117

. tracygayd;i@ .COl11 ni unityh eritageontario: Ca

.Gin~tte Guy

Cornwall 613:363.5312

girietteguy@ cornmunityheriiagec>nt~rio:ca .

Chair of Finance

Paul R, 'King

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DIRECTOR

Bob IVlartind~le.

Ajax 905.683.8703

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· .. CHO/~CC> Directors N~eded . . .

The CHO/PCO Board of Directors was saddened in June to accept resig­nat.ions from Board members Tom Millarand Chelsey Fedchenko. The

· Board is now seeking two replacements. · Candidates must be a current member of a Municipal Ij'eritage Commit­

. tee (MBC) affiliated with CHQ/PCO, or a past MHC member or .interested · individual endorsed by an active MHC. We are looking for members from · the GTA area and the North to serve at one and two year intervals. Appli­cants from outside these areas will also be considered.

Successful candidates. will need to .attend regular board mee1ings, four times a year, at the Scarborough Archives. They must be willing to par1ici­patein Board committees. and represent the organization at heritage events, as needed. Compensation is given for Board meeting attendance, following guidelines set out by the bylaws. Accommodation, meals, and mileage are reimbursed according to distance from the Board's headquar1ers in Scarbor­ough. Other compensation is given according to committee budget guide­lines for expenses.

Interested applicants are asked to forward a short biography with the fol­lowing information:

D Name, address, and contact information

D Municipal Heritage Committee membership with Committee con tact name and email

D Heritage projects and related experience

For information and application submission by August 19, 2016, email Rick Schofield at rickschofield@communityheritageontario.ca

The next Board meeting is September 25, 2016, at the Scarborough Archives. 6282 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

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TREASURER

Rick.Schofield Scarborough

416.282.2710.

schofield@

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EDUCATION COMMITTEE

CHAIR

Roscoe Petkovic Halton Hills 905.877.4586 ·

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Repair and Maintenance of Your Heritage

Building Seminar

Join the Town of Collingwood Heritage Com­mittee on Thursday, .October 13, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.; for a free seminar, Repair and Maintenance of Your Heritage Building. It will be held at the Collingwood Public Library and Municipal Office, 55 Ste. Marie Street, Community Rooms B and C, Third Floor.

Dr. Christopher Cooper has over three decades of experience on five continents in the· restoration, rehabilitation, and design of domestic and com­mercial heritage buildings. He has published several books on the workings and repair of historic homes and buildings. The Town of Collingwood Heritage Commit­tee is pleased to present this seminar free of charge. For information contact cderuiter@collingwood.ca or 705-445-1030 ex. 3243.

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Summer/ Ete 2016

IIEI ONTARIO fiimJ.1•l HERITAGE 111•~TRUST An agency of the Government of Ontario

What is the OHA Register?

Ontario Heritage Act Register Privacy Protection Guidelines

Under Section 23 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), the Ontario Heritage Trust is mandated to keep a register of statutory documents related to all properties designated under Parts IV, V and Part VI of the OHA. This central repository tracks and holds legal documents and notices of council decisions, approvals for alterations and ministerial orders for properties protected under the OHA. These documents are generally served on the Trust by municipal clerks or other municipal staff responsible for OHA designations.

What is the eRegister?

Currently, the Trust is working to make these documents and their accompanying data more accessible to the public. The eRegister will be an online, searchable database that offers a quick and accurate picture of designated properties and associated statutory documents.

What is FIPPA?

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) defines personal information as "recorded information about an identifiable individual", and includes the name, address and telephone number of an individual under this definition. This includes c/o addresses for corporations, solicitors, and numbered companies.

What are the privacy concerns associated with the eRegister?

Personal information is present in many of the OHA documents held by the Trust, particularly in notices that are served jointly on the Trust and the property owner. Before making these documents available for public use, this personal information must be redacted to ensure the privacy of individuals is protected according to FIPPA requirements.

What can municipal clerks do to assist in privacy protection?

Making OHA documents available for public use is a priority for the Trust. To this end, the Trust requests that moving forward, municipal clerks exclude the names and contact information of property owners (including a c/o addresses) from statutory OHA documents and letters that contain decisions of council. A property address is acceptable so long as the property owner's name is not included in the documents.

What documents belong in the eRegister?

Since the legislation was enacted in 1975 the Trust has been served many non-statutory documents which do not belong in the OHA Register, including staff reports, land registry documents, newspaper clippings and conservation assessments associated with designated properties. These documents are not included in the eRegister. The Trust requests that municipalities (i.e. municipal clerks) serve only those documents which the OHA specifies must

be served on the Trust. Below is a list of statutory OHA documents which municipalities serve on the Trust and the OHA section to which they pertain:

• Notice of Intention to Designate - Section 29 • Notice of Withdrawal of Intention to Designate - Section 29 • Bylaw to Designate - Section 29 • Bylaw to Amend - Section 30 • Notice of Intention to Repeal - Section 31 • Bylaw to Repeal - Section 32 • Refusal of Application to Repeal - Section 32 • Notice of Decision (Alteration) - Section 33 • Notice of Decision (Demolition or Removal) - Section 34 • Bylaw to Designate (HCD Study Area) - Section 40 • Notice of Passing of Bylaw (HCD Study Area) - Section 40 • Bylaw to Designate (HCD) - Section 41 • Notice of Passing of Bylaw to Designate (HCD) - Section 41 • Bylaw to Adopt HCD Plan - Section 41 • Notice of Passing of Bylaw (HCD Plan) - Section 41

What information should be included in OHA documents?

To ensure data in the OHA Register is as complete as possible, it is crucial that OHA documents contain an accurate date of enactment:

• Notices of intention should contain the date they were published for general circulation within the municipality.

• Notices of decision should contain the date they were served on the owner and the Trust.

• Bylaws should contain the date they were passed.

How should the information be sent to the Trust?

Please send documents by Canada Post or courier. Unfortunately, under the current legislation email and faxing of documents is not permitted.

Mailing Address: Attn: Provincial Heritage Registrar Ontario Heritage Trust 10 Adelaide Street East Toronto, ON MSC 1J3

For more information please contact Erin Semande, A/Provincial Heritage Registrar by telephone at 416-212-1704 or by email at erin.semande@heritagetrust.on.ca.