Heritage Advisory Committee meeting, January 18, 2024
Attendance
The Heritage Advisory Committee met on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Committee Room 2, Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street. Present were the Chair (a resident member), Councillor Helen Marchetti representing Ward 6, and five resident committee members. The City's Heritage Planner attended to provide staff support. No members sent regrets.
Delegations
No members of the public made a formal delegation. The committee received a written update from the curator at the Old Mill Museum & Archives regarding upcoming programming and the new exhibit on early settler heritage.
Reports and decisions
The committee reviewed its agenda and made the following decisions:
- 2024 Heritage Conservation Grants: The committee reviewed the draft guidelines for this year's grant cycle. They recommended that the City approve a $10,000 budget and adopt the guidelines as written. Carried unanimously.
- Old Mill Museum Exhibit: The committee discussed the museum's new exhibit on early settler heritage and the founding of the city's grist mill. Members agreed the exhibit aligns with the City's goals for preserving local history. The committee recommended that the City send a formal letter of support and provide a small matching grant to assist with public outreach. Carried unanimously.
- Heritage Designation Review: The committee reviewed the preliminary list of properties that staff have identified for potential heritage designation this year. They recommended adding two properties on Mill Street to the official list for further study by Planning staff. Carried unanimously.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed at this meeting. Committees in Wrenford make recommendations and provide advice; only City Council can pass by-laws and make final decisions.
Adjournment
The meeting ended at 6:45 p.m.