NOTES FROM THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THE
Town of
York Room - Civic Centre
Members Regrets
Dave Adams David
Black
Councillor
G. McKelvey Morley
Lem
Councillor
J. Webster Amy
Pialagitis
Keith
Thirgood Jonathan
Mingay
Helen
Walter Dianne
More
Councillor
John Webster Iggy
Natoli
Frankie
Rose Peter
Ross
Chris
Raynor, Committee Clerk
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
The Main
Street Markham Committee meeting convened without quorum at the hour of
1.
RATIFICATION OF THE NOTES OF THE
SEVENTH MEETING OF THE
THE
That the notes of the Seventh
Meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee held on
CARRIED
2. UPDATES:
a) Update
on
Mr. R. Hutcheson, Manager,
Heritage Planning, advised that the acoustical fence atop the retaining wall
will be of pressure-treated red pine. Staff will recommend that the fence be
treated with a grey semi-transparent stain after the wood has weathered
sufficiently.
Mr. Hutcheson agreed to investigate
the possibility of using cedar instead of red pine for the acoustical fence.
b) Wismer Commercial Design Guidelines
Councillor G. McKelvey
advised that a pubic meeting regarding the Town’s commercial policy is
scheduled for
It was also suggested that
the BIA might post notices of the public meeting in stores on
c) Public Space Recycling Containers on
The Committee
viewed a garbage can design from Toronto Fabricating and Manufacturing Company.
There was agreement that the design #900FT was appropriate for
d)
There was no update on this matter.
Mr. K. Thirgood advised that the Sub-committee was recommending that the
2004 budget be restructured, and that the remainder of the 2003 be used, so
that approximately $41,000 can be allotted to purchase six (6) new benches, two
(2) new benches with concrete bases, six (6) replacement benches, and four (4)
waste receptacles. Two thousand dollars will be retained to pay for future
maintenance.
Mr. Thirgood advised that the 2004 budget was originally allocated as
follows:
$15,000 –
$7,500 – Heritage waste
receptacles
$12,500 – Benches
$10,000 – Water
fountain
$5,000 Model trees
He noted that the model trees planted previously have died so the money
may better be spent on benches and waste receptacles. Ms. E. Plashkes advised
that staff have a report indicating why the trees may have died. There is a
possibility that regular watering with fertilizer may have weakened them.
Councillor G. McKelvey will follow up with staff regarding this issue.
There was some discussion surrounding a planting master plan. The
Committee suggested that master plan cannot be created until the final location
of the bumpouts is known.
Councillor G. McKelvey advised that he would talk to staff regarding
ongoing maintenance. He suggested that this cost should not be borne by the
Committee.
THE
That the remainder of the 2003 Main Street Markham budget, along with
the 2004 budget line items relating to heritage waste receptacles, benches, and
model trees, be combined to enable approximately $41,000 to be spent on six (6)
new benches, two (2) new benches with concrete bases, six (6) replacement
benches, and four (4) waste receptacles on Main Street.
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f) Master
Plan Sub-Committee
Mr. D. Adams advised that a meeting of the Master Plan Sub-Committee
will be held on
g) Mural
-
Mr. K. Thirgood advised that no decision has been made by the Committee
to use funds to pay for the mural. Councillor G. McKelvey advised that there is
an issue with Town funds being used on private property.
THE
That Councillor G. McKelvey and Councillor J. Webster investigate the
possibility of using Town funds to pay for the extra $3,100 needed to complete
the mural.
CARRIED
h) Tannery
Pond
Councillor G. McKelvey advised that the meander will be included in the
2005 budget. Ms. Plashkes noted that the Tannery Pond will be included as part
of a walking tour operated by Lorne Smith in conjunction with the “Doors Open
Markham” event.
The BIA will consider providing handouts to participants on the tour.
i) Official
Plan and Zoning Review Subcommittee
Mr. Hutcheson advised that a draft copy of the review is being
circulated. He estimates that a report will be forthcoming in fall.
j) Farmers’
Market
Mr. Thirgood advised that the Farmers’ Market is doing very well. It was
noted that it will be Caribbean Day on
k) Trees
There was no update on this matter.
m) Morgan
Park
Councillor J. Webster advised that report is forthcoming on the status
of the trees in the park. He suggested that some trees will need to be removed.
n) Quick Start transit stops
The Committee received
documentation from Councillor J. Webster providing information as to the
changes at Highway 7 and Highway 48, as well as the construction schedule for
Quick Start.
o) Review of Canadian Municipal Incentive
Programs for Heritage Preservation and Downtown Renewal
The Committee received a staff review of the Canadian
Municipalities Incentive Programs for Heritage preservation and Downtown
Renewal. Mr. Hutcheson advised that a number of grants are available, and that
Council is intending to proceed with the façade
improvement and signage replacement programs. He requested that the Committee
provide feedback by early fall on those two (2) programs, as well as any others
that may be beneficial.
Ms. E. Plashkes agreed to form a sub-committee that will
provide recommendations to the next meeting of the Committee, scheduled for
THE
That Council establish a building revitalization fund, in
the amount of $250,000 per year, for use in the heritage districts of the Town
of
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p) Commercial Façade Improvement Grant
Program and Commercial Signage Replacement Grant Program
This matter was discussed in conjunction with item 2o)
4. NEW BUSINESS
Development
behind the Wedding Cake House
Mr. Thirgood requested an update on the matter of the
development behind the Wedding Cake House. He noted that there is an
entranceway planned that will necessitate the removal of the second-largest
tree on
Councillor G. McKelvey advised that he will obtain a report
from staff.
Commendations
Councillor G. McKelvey advised that he had received a
message from the President of a Condominium in
Ms. Sukul-Chan advised that she had received enquiries from
a small community in the
New Member
THE
That Ms. M. Sukul-Chan, new Manager of Markham BIA, be
accepted as a member of the Main Street Markham Committee.
CARRIED
5. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Main Street
Markham Committee is scheduled for
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee
adjourned at