Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee Meeting

Minutes

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Date:
Time:
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Location:
Virtual

1.
Members Present:
 

Michele Camacho (Chair), Don Thorpe, David Barker, Barry Duffey, Marwa Refaat, Len Collins, Jenna Dobson, Robert Korporaal, Alan Harrington and Rick Wilson

2.
Regrets:
 

Councillor Rory Nisan, Sille Nygaard Mikkelsen, Angela Richardson and Dan Allan

3.
Others Present:
 

Todd Evershed (Coordinator of Urban Design and Special Projects) and Jo-Anne Rudy (Clerk)

4.
Land Acknowledgement:
 

The Chair read the following land acknowledgement:

Burlington as we know it today is rich in history and modern traditions of many First Nations and the Métis. From the Anishinaabeg to the Haudenosaunee, and the Métis – our lands spanning from Lake Ontario to the Niagara Escarpment are steeped in Indigenous history. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy, the Ojibway and other allied Nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.

5.
Declarations of Interest:
 

None

6.
Approval of Minutes:
 

7.
Delegation(s):
 

None

8.
Regular Items:
 

8.1
Discussion regarding "The Robert Kentner House" (468 Locust Street)
 

  • Todd advised that this property has been sold and there will be a new owner in January 2022.

8.2
2022 Work Plan
 

  • The committee discussed the 2022 work plan, identified the initiatives they want to focus on and the accompanying budget. It was noted that some initiatives will require sub-committees to be struck in order to get the work completed. The work plan will be further discussed and approved at the January 12, 2022 meeting.

8.3
2022 meeting schedule
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1.2022 Heritage meeting dates.pdf
  • Jo-Anne presented the 2002 meeting schedule to committee and noted that due to the Municipal Election next year, all advisory committees will pause as of June 30, 2022. She noted that sub-committee work can continue on planned projects and events and staff will provide support. Motion - Approve the 2022 BARAAC meeting schedule. CARRIED

9.
Other Business:
 

  • Todd advised that the new Heritage Planner has been hired and will begin in the New Year.
  • Don confirmed that Heritage Week will be held Aug 1 - 7 in 2022.
  • Alan shared that a plaque was installed at Burlington Centre (777 Guelph Line) to commemorate the Fisher family who owned the land where the centre now sits and to recognize the agricultural history of farming in Burlington. 
  • Alan advised that the Historical Society is working with the Burlington Public Library to have a cabinet located in the lobby that will contain various Burlington artifacts.
  • Alan noted that he received the last taxi chit from Burlington Taxi that will become a piece of Burlington's history.
  • Michele noted that this was Rick's last meeting and thanked him for his many contributions to the committee over the years.

10.
Adjournment: 8:55 p.m.
 

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