ELEVENTH MEETING OF THE
MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
York Room, Markham Civic Centre
December 18, 2002 - 6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Members Absent:
Dave Adams David Black
Mark Champion Morley Lem
Robert Lipka Dianne More
Judi McIntyre Frankie Rose
Jonathan Mingay Helen Walter
Iggy Natoli Councillor George McKelvey
Peter Ross
Corina Sallaberger
Keith Thirgood
Councillor Jack Heath
Staff:
Candy Davidovits, Committee Clerk
Helen Fydyshyn, Committee Clerk
The Main Street Markham Committee meeting convened at the hour of 6:37 p.m. with Councillor Jack Heath chairing.
1. ADOPTION
OF THE MINUTES OF THE TENTH MEETING OF THE MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE –
November 20, 2002
THE MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 2002, BE ADOPTED.
Matter
Arising from Minutes
At the request of Dave Adams, Councillor Heath agreed to provide information to the next meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee respecting the date when construction of the 407 interchange will commence.
2. WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
Councillor Heath, on behalf of the Main Street Markham Committee, welcomed new members Mark Champion, Robert Lipka, and Jonathan Mingay, and invited them to introduce themselves to the Committee.
The Main Street Markham Committee also received an updated membership list.
3. MERRY
DINER CARD
Iggy Natoli provided information relating to the sale of a Merry Diner Card, a discount card which could be used continuously in participating stores and restaurants. Mr. Natoli advised that the venture will be set up as non-profit, and that the cards can only be sold to raise funds. Each card is renewable annually, and costs $20, with $10 from the proceeds given back to the organization selling the card. They have been offered to groups that need to raise funds and Mr. Natoli invited members of the Committee to help market and sell the cards. He also suggested that some could be allocated to the Main Street Markham Committee for projects. The members indicated support in principle, and discussed a possible conflict of interest.
Judi McIntyre agreed to discuss the possibility of marketing this venture through the Markham BIA, and will provide an update on this matter at the next meeting.
4. UPDATES:
Main
Street Markham Traffic Management and Streetscape Study (bump-outs)
The Committee deferred an update on this matter until its next meeting.
Markham Museum
Councillor Heath circulated the latest plans for the Visitor Centre at the Markham Museum.
The Committee discussed the Little Theatre building proposed for the site, and requested that a representative from the Markham Museum be invited to attend the January or February 2003 meeting to discuss the development plans of the Markham Museum.
Dorothea Moss
Garden
Dave Adams advised that the design is being completed and that a contractor is being hired. He stated that staff is submitting a report to the Community Services Committee and Council in this regard and that it is expected that the project will be completed in the spring of 2003.
Tannery
Pond
The Committee deferred the update on this matter to its January 15, 2003, meeting when Councillor McKelvey will be present.
Mural
- 107 Main Street
As requested by the Committee at the last meeting, Keith Thirgood circulated a copy of the picture obtained by Judi McIntyre entitled “Farm Implement Delivery Day”, along with the picture originally proposed for the mural at 107 Main Street. Mr. Thirgood advised that the new photograph is a more complex painting and that it could increase the cost of the mural.
The Main Street Markham Committee recommended that:
(1) the “Wilson Street Superior Stores” photograph be approved as the mural to be reproduced on the building at 107 Main Street;
(2) David Black be requested to approach the property owner at 107 Main Street with respect to the funding for this project; and
(3) a copy of the photograph of the “Wilson Street Superior Stores” be forwarded to Heritage Markham for its information.
Official
Plan and Zoning Review Subcommittee
Peter Ross circulated a copy of a report (December 15, 2002) the subcommittee has submitted to staff in regard to this matter and advised that an update will be provided at the next meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee.
The Main Street Markham Committee requested that staff provide the new members of the Committee with the following documents:
- Vision Statement;
- link to the web site in regard to the Main Street Markham Committee;
- streetscape guidelines; and
- a list of things to do from the vision.
Master
Plan Subcommittee
Keith Thirgood advised that the subcommittee will be meeting again between now and the next Main Street Markham Committee meeting, and that a draft document will be provided at the next meeting.
Judy McIntyre advised that the Farmers’ Market was very pleased to receive a Heritage Markham award in November and that Iggy Natoli, Helen Walter, Judy McIntyre, Keith Thirgood and Jack Heath were all present to receive the award.
Tremont Hotel
Councillor Heath advised that the Markham Conservancy conducted a poll during the recent Festival of Lights regarding the renovation of the Tremont Hotel. The overwhelming majority of the approximately 200 to 300 residents polled indicated that they would like to see the property restored and that the municipal government should be involved in some way. Councillor Heath stated that he is pleased that the Markham Conservancy is taking an interest in this property.
2003
Budget
Councillor Heath advised that full details regarding the 2003 budget will be provided at the January 15, 2003, meeting.
5. NEW
BUSINESS
Tax Arrears Sale of Property
Councillor Heath provided information respecting a piece of property that was offered for sale, located in the Robinson Street and Tannery Pond vicinity. He advised that Markham Council had passed a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds to acquire this property and that today was the deadline for receiving offers. The Committee requested that Councillor Heath send an e-mail to all members of the Committee advising of the outcome of this sale.
Heritage Entrance Signage
This matter was deferred until the next meeting for an update from Regan Hutcheson.
Judi McIntyre advised that a Doors Open Markham committee, chaired by Elizabeth Plashkes, has been struck, with representatives from the Heritage, Historical and Conservancy committees, BIAs, Museum, and Town of Markham, to bring Doors Open, a province-wide celebration of community heritage that is supported by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, to Markham.
The dates chosen are Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2003. A number of sites have been selected that include all four of the Town areas – Villages of Markham, Unionville, Thornhill and Milliken Mills. The sites have not been finalized as yet but there will be about 25 sites altogether, such as: Heintzman House, Markham Village Train Station, Salem Eckardt House, Buttonville Heritage School House, Victoria Square United Church, and Peaches United Church. Walking tours are planned for Markham Village, Historic Unionville, Historic Thornhill, Markham Heritage Estates, and Pacific Mall. There will be a selection of new/modern facilities as well: Varley Gallery, IBM Laboratory, Cathedral on Woodbine Ave., etc.
Ms. McIntyre also advised that the committee will be applying for a Trillium Foundation grant to support this financially as well as seeking some corporate sponsorships.
The Main Street Markham Committee received the foregoing information.
Corina Sallaberger advised that she is no longer a member of Heritage Markham and therefore is no longer the Heritage Markham representative on the Main Street Markham Committee. She further stated that she would like to continue serving as a member of the Main Street Markham Committee.
Councillor Heath advised that he will look into the status of the representatives of Heritage Markham on the Main Street Markham Committee and report back to the Committee at the next meeting.
2003 Schedule
The Main Street Markham Committee was advised by the Clerk that its meetings will continue to be scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, as follows:
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
The Main Street Markham Committee received the foregoing schedule for information.
6.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2003.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee adjourned at 8:15 p.m.