Heritage Advisory Committee meetings 2026

Attendance

The meeting was called to order 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 (Ward 6) as the council representative, and five resident members (named by role only). Staff in attendance included the City's Heritage Planner.

Delegations

Two delegations addressed the committee. A resident from Old Mill spoke about the need for clearer guidelines on exterior paint colours for heritage homes. A developer from Downtown asked for advice on integrating modern energy upgrades while preserving historic façades. Both speakers were thanked for their time.

Reports and decisions

• Heritage Alteration Permit for 12 Mercer Street — The committee reviewed the application to replace original timber windows with historically accurate replicas. The proposal met the standards set out in By-law 2020-085: Heritage Conservation By-law. The committee recommended approval. Carried.
• 2026 Heritage Conservation Grants — Staff presented a shortlist of property owners seeking funding for masonry repair and roof restoration. The committee recommended allocating $15,000 from the municipal grant pool to three eligible projects. Carried.
• Public Art in Heritage Districts — The committee discussed how new public art installations can complement, rather than compete with, heritage buildings. A draft guideline was reviewed and approved for submission to council. Carried.
• Heritage Inventory Update — The committee reviewed a nomination to add a 1910 commercial building on Water Street to the city's heritage inventory. The committee recommended adding the property for further study. Carried.

By-laws

No by-laws were passed at this meeting. The Heritage Advisory Committee recommends changes, and council makes the final decision. You can view past decisions on the Heritage Advisory Committee page.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.