The URL can be used to link to this page

09 18 2017 Heritage Committee Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee Agenda Council Chambers Monday, September 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. Page 1. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: 3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting: 3 - 9a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. 4. Deputations: None. 5. Communications: 10 - 15 a) Correspondence from Simcoe County Historical Association re: Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2017. 16 - 27 b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Summer, 2017. 6. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers: 28 - 42 a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. 43 b) Mayor H.S. Hughes re: Oro African Church Grounds, Potential Community Garden. 44 - 57 c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 from Erin Semande, Provincial Heritage Registrar, Ontario Heritage Trust, re: Designations, Oro African Church and St. Thomas Church. 58 - 59 d) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Doors Open Update, September 30, 2017. 60 e) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received June 21, 2017 from The Reverend Maureen Hair, Joanne Reid, John Hipwell, St. George's Anglican Church, re: St. George's Fair Valley Church Designation. 61 f) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received June 16, 2017 from Terry Fegarty, Chair, Speakers' Committee, Page 1 of 65 Probus Club of Midland-Huronia, re: Presentation Inquiry. 62 - 63 g) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Index of Register of Heritage Listed/Designated Properties. 64 h) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Knox Presbyterian Church Booklet Reproduction. 65 i) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Committee Member Resignation. 7. Next Meeting Date: Monday, October 23, 2017. 8. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Page 2 of 65 3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. The Township of Oro-Medonte Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes Council Chambers Monday, June 19, 2017 Time: 6:01 p.m. Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes (left @ 6:35 p.m.) Councillor Scott Jermey, Chair Councillor John Crawford, Vice-Chair (left @ 6:55 p.m.) Ruth Fountain Dorothy Moore Kayla Thibeault Lynda Whiston Regrets: Trudy O'Donnell Staff Present: Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation; Janette Teeter, Supervi 1. Agenda Approval: a) Motion to Approve the Agenda. Motion No. HC170619-1 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the agenda for the Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017 be received and approved. Carried. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None declared. Page 1 of 7 Page 3 of 65 3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. Heritage Committee Minutes Monday, June 19, 2017. 3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting: a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, May 15, 2017. Motion No. HC170619-2 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Moore It is recommended that the draft minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, May 15, 2017 be received and approved as printed and circulated. Carried. 4. Deputations: None. 5. Communications: a) Correspondence dated April 11, 2017 from The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change re: Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Station Edgar, Consideration of Monument. \[From Monday, May 15, 2017 Meeting\] Motion No. HC170619-3 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Whiston It is recommended that the correspondence dated April 11, 2017 from The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change re: Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Station Edgar, Consideration of Monument be received. Carried. Page 2 of 7 Page 4 of 65 3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. Heritage Committee Minutes Monday, June 19, 2017. 6. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers: a) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Friends of the Oro African Church. Motion No. HC170619-4 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Whiston It is recommended 1. That the verbal information presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Friends of the Oro African Church be received. 2. That it is recommended to Council that a Friends of the Oro African Church volunteer group be established to consider long term opportunities including, but not excluding, external funding opportunities and sustainable planning, for the Oro African Church facility and property. 3. And that the Coordinator, Community Recreation bring forward a draft terms of reference and Carried. b) Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Video Tours of Historical Sites. Motion No. HC170619-5 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Moore It is recommended 1. That the verbal information presented by Mayor H.S. Hughes, re: Video Tours of Historical Sites be received. 2. That it is recommended to Council that in addition to Motion No. C161214-11 from the December 14, 2016 Council meeting, which reads, "Be it resolved 1. That, per Heritage Committee Motion No. HC161121-12 of the November 21, 2016 Heritage Committee meeting, Tim Crawford's documentation offer be accepted. 2. That staff coordinate the process with Tim Crawford. 3. And That an audiotape/videotape recording of Tim Crawford's presentation to a tour group at the Oro African Church be created, if Tim Crawford is agreeable". that the item be expanded to include other historical sites within the Township of Oro- Medonte. 3. And That the Coordinator, Community Recreation proceed accordingly. Carried. Page 3 of 7 Page 5 of 65 3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. Heritage Committee Minutes Monday, June 19, 2017. c) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Index of Register of Heritage Listed/Designated Properties. Motion No. HC170619-6 Moved by Moore, Seconded by Thibeault It is recommended that the amended correspondence presented by Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Index of Register of Heritage Listed/Designated Properties be received. Carried. d) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Oro African Church. Motion No. HC170619-7 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, update re: Oro African Church, County of Simcoe Tours be received. Carried. Motion No. C170619-8 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Whiston It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Oro African Church, Potential Designation be received and deferred for potential designation this fall. Carried. e) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Municipal Heritage Register Policy, Potential Designation for St. Thomas Church, Shanty Bay. Motion No. HC170619-9 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Whiston It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Councillor Jermey, re: Municipal Heritage Register Policy, Potential Designation for St. Thomas Church, Shanty Bay be received. Carried. Page 4 of 7 Page 6 of 65 3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. Heritage Committee Minutes Monday, June 19, 2017. f) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: St. George's Anglican Church - Fair Valley. Motion No. HC170619-10 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Councillor Jermey, re: St. George's Anglican Church - Fair Valley be received. Carried. g) Lynda Whiston, Heritage Committee Member re: Ontario Heritage Conference Update. Motion No. HC170619-11 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Moore It is recommended that the correspondence dated June 19, 2017 and presented by Lynda Whiston, Heritage Committee Member, re: Ontario Heritage Conference be received. Carried. h) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence from Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport re: Artifact Transfer, Oro African Church, Archeological Collection Deposit Request Form. Motion No. HC170619-12 Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Moore It is recommended 1. That the correspondence from Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and presented by Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Artifact Transfer, Oro African Church, Archeological Collection Deposit Request Form be received. 2. And that it is recommended to Council that the artifacts from the restoration project be transferred from Archeological Research Associates to the County of Simcoe Museum. 3. And That the Coordinator, Community Recreation proceed accordingly. Carried. Page 5 of 7 Page 7 of 65 3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. Heritage Committee Minutes Monday, June 19, 2017. i) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence from County of Simcoe, Simcoe County Archives re: Accession Report to County of Simcoe Museum, March 30 and May 2, 2017. Motion No. HC170619-13 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the correspondence from the County of Simcoe Archives and presented by Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Accession Report to County of Simcoe Museum, March 30, 2017 & May 3, 2017 be received. Carried. j) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence dated Spring 2017 from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport re: Archeological Management Plans InfoSheet. Motion No. HC170619-14 Moved by Thibealt, Seconded by Whiston It is recommended that the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and presented by Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Archeological Management Plans, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport be received. Carried. k) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence from Government of Canada re: Memorial Submission. Motion No. HC170619-15 Moved by Whiston, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the correspondence from Government of Canada and presented by Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Memorial Submission be received. Carried. Page 6 of 7 Page 8 of 65 3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2017. Heritage Committee Minutes Monday, June 19, 2017. l) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation re: Canada 150. Motion No. HC170619-16 Moved by Thibeault, Seconded by Fountain It is recommended that the verbal information presented by Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, update re: Canada 150 be received. Carried. 7. Next Meeting Date: Monday, September 18, 2017 (TBC). 8. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. HC170619-17 Moved by Thibealt, Seconded by Whiston It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 7:41 p.m. Carried. _______________________________ _______________________________ Councillor Jermey, Chair Janette Teeter, Deputy Clerk Page 7 of 7 Page 9 of 65 5.a) Correspondence from Simcoe County Historical Association re: Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2017. Page 10 of 65 5.a) Correspondence from Simcoe County Historical Association re: Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2017. Page 11 of 65 5.a) Correspondence from Simcoe County Historical Association re: Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2017. Page 12 of 65 5.a) Correspondence from Simcoe County Historical Association re: Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2017. Page 13 of 65 5.a) Correspondence from Simcoe County Historical Association re: Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2017. Page 14 of 65 5.a) Correspondence from Simcoe County Historical Association re: Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2017. Page 15 of 65 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Summer / Été Summer, 2017. Quarterly Publication of Community Heritage Ontario / Patrimoine communautaire de l'Ontario Quarterly Publication of Community Heritage Ontario / Patrimoine communautaire de l'Ontario Echo the Past and Preserve for the Future Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall eritage-Patrimoine Cornwall is celebrating Canada's H Sesquicentennial by recognizing heritage property own- ers who have shown a commitment to lovingly preserving and maintaining the heritage and historical value of their homes or community institutions. The Committee chose four owners in 2017 to receive this prestigious Award of Commitment. Certifi- cates of Recognition were also awarded to companies and indi- viduals in Cornwall who have given of their skills and resources to help with the restoration of these properties. The Commitment Awards (fine glass trophies) and the Certificates of Recognition were presented at the Mayor's picnic, a Canada 150 event held in Lamoureux Park on Victoria Day. The first Award of Commitment was presented to Upper Canada District School Board for the construction of Central Public School in 2006. The architectural firm of Colbourne and Kembel from Kingston designed the new school, incorporating the designated facade of the 1931 addition into the design. It is a feature wall in the library and can be seen from the street. Demo- lition and construction started in 2005 with the tender awarded to Bourgon Construction of Cornwall. It was an engineering feat to anchor the brick and stone facade in place while the new con- struction was built around it. Historically, the school began in 1817 on the same site as Sydney Street House Cornwall Public School. In 1850, a two storey brick schoolhouse was built with two rooms on each floor and employed four IN THIS ISSUE Echo the Past and Preserve for the 1 Upcoming Workshops12 CHO Service Awards 20178 Future CHO news Deadlines12 If This Tree Could Talk...9 The Ontario Heritage Act Register 3 Copyright Notice12 is Online President’s Message10 End of the Road for the Prettiest 4Disclaimer12 CHO/PCO Board of Directors11 Street in Ontario CHO/PCOMission Statement5News from the CHO/PCO Board 11 of Directors We Want to Hear From You5 Ontario Heritage Conference 20176 Advertise in CHO news 11 The McCannells. A Scottish 7 CHO/PCO Board Meetings11 Immigration Story Page 16 of 65 Summer / Été 2017 CHO news 1 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, teachers. In 1883-84, a large brick structure was built with Summer, 2017. twelve classrooms to accommodate an ever increasing student population. Additions constructed in 1921 and 1931 at the front of the property blended beautifully with the rest of the building. In 1950, the school was renamed Central Public School. In 1962, the school was renovated and included a gymnasium, twelve classrooms, a library, and home economics and industrial arts rooms. The 1884 and 1921 sections were demolished, leaving the 1931 addition. The second Award was presented to the Board of the Boys and Girls Club who bought and refurbished the historic Church of the Good Shepherd, an Anglican parish, in 2008. The church is believed to be Gothic Revival with other styles apparent. It has an attached wooden parish hall, which was the original church built by the Reverend Cannon J.J. Mountain in 1886. The Church of the Good Shepherd had its last service on July 4, 2004, after 118 years. The church was the spiritual foundation for generations of families. The refurbishment committee for the church was formed and had members from the Boys and Girls Club Board, the architects responsible for the design (Rick Taylor, Architect 49), the con- tractor (Menard Bros. & Associates), and Heritage Cornwall. The committee remained cognizant of the heritage value of the proper- ty when discussion led to the placement of the washrooms. The first design presented had the washrooms in the church sanctuary, which would have compromised the heritage integrity of the space. The architects rectified the design and were able to place a unisex washroom in the reception area in the link between the hall and the church sanctuary. The original wooden church hall sport- ed a brand new kitchen. Ramps for accessibility were placed inconspicuously, blending in with the design, and actually enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space. Central Public Cornwall's first inn (circa 1814) has been brought back to life and its original purpose thanks to Robert Prowse who worked tolarge residence for the time. The medium pitched roof and dual rehabilitate it into a Bed and Breakfast. The Chesley family wasend wall chimneys are common in the Georgian style. The win- prominent in Cornwall during the nineteenth century, producingdows are long and narrow and occupy considerable wall space. shopkeepers, innkeepers, and even a mayor of Cornwall. TheOverall, the composition of the house relates a sense of simple structure is a wonderful example of Georgian architecture. TheGeorgian elegance and solidity. front facade has the characteristic Georgian rectangular shape,We were pleased to present the third Award of Commitment to with a symmetrical five bay facade. The two and one half storeyRobert Prowse, owner and innkeeper of Chesley's Inn. He had building with its projecting rear wing would have made a veryhelp from Eric MacDonald at Tartan Home Comfort who worked to bring the archaic heating system up to code. Glen Porter at Porter's Historical Restoration works passionately to restore and maintain heritage buildings that need loving attention to brick, stone, and wood. He has done some work on all of our award winners' properties. Another Award of Commitment was presented to James and Timo Edney-Lepage for their beautiful renovation of a historic home on Sydney Street, one of the oldest streets in Cornwall. Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall has done research and taken photos of many of the homes on Sydney Street because this is one of the areas we would like to pursue for a District Designation. Many of the property owners on the street have done renovations, but have preserved the heritage architecture and appeal of their homes. In 1896, a Pitt Street businessman named Gordon Phillips pur- chased property on the adjacent street in Cornwall for the sum of $700. Mr. Phillips had his beautiful home at 229 Sydney Street constructed that same year by Ross Construction Company. Mr. Phillips owned a business that dealt with home furnishings, with newspaper advertisements boasting that he "sold the best lines of stoves and is known for varieties of kitchen and cooking utensils." Chesleys’ Inn Page 17 of 65 2CHO news Summer / Été 2017 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, He also was a tinsmith and did plumbing work on the side, having Summer, 2017. installed many furnaces in churches, public buildings, and private homes in Cornwall. Today the Phillips House is one of Sydney Street's most glam- orous homes, possessing nearly all of its original features. The house has since been painted an eye-catching shade of blue, giv- ing it one more reason to stand out on the street. I wonder if Mr. Phillips ever imagined that his home would win a heritage award 121 years after he had it built! "Places that echo the past and are preserved for the future" expresses the sentiment that heritage homes can be lovingly pre- served to be sustainable and last well into the future to be enjoyed for generations to come. This article was coauthored by Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall members Debbie Ledoux, Marjorie Vallee, and Boys and Girls Club Old Church Hall Sara Lauzon. The Ontario Heritage Act Register is Online Erin Semande f you were at the recent Ontarioties across the province, from the first des-required documentation. Using the I Heritage Conference in Ottawa youignation (Sandyford Place, Hamilton,online Register will help you become may have heard me speak about the onlineAugust 26, 1975) to the most recentfamiliar with the range of OHA docu- or eRegister that is now available on thebylaws passed by municipal councils.ments that should be submitted to the Ontario Heritage Trust's website. The It can help assess your municipali-Trust. Over thirty different types of docu- eRegister is a work in progress and we ty's designation program.When was thements are provided to the Trust from will be adding properties and documentslast designation bylaw passed? What hasmunicipalities. daily, so please check back frequently.your community protected over the past It can provide insight into designa- Here are a few reasons why municipalforty years? Where there are gaps? Per-tions in other municipalities. You can heritage committee members shouldhaps there are a lot of houses designated,compare the number of designations in check out the online Register: but industrial buildings, cemeteries oryour community with other similar sized The OHA Register is a comprehen-parks have not been protected. The onlinecommunities. Friendly heritage rivalry can sive record of municipal designation Register can help you identify trends andbe a good thing! bylaws. The Register tracks municipalhelp with long term planning initiatives.It can help you analyze provincial designation bylaws from 228 municipali-You can learn more about thetrends in designations. The Register pro- vides information on more than forty years of designations. The new online Register will be searchable by municipali- ty, property type, construction year, etc. You can examine patterns and trends across the province, such as the impact of funding on designation. Fun fact: The peak period of designations was 1983 to 1985, which coincided with a number of provincial heritage incentive programs. You can identify missing bylaws and other documentation.Examining the online Register can help to identify miss- ing bylaws and information. You can fill in gaps in the Register by working with your Clerk's office or planning staff to ensure routine compliance. It is important to make sure the Register is up-to-date since it provides an administrative backup of key heritage documents. It allows you to discover and explore. There are so many unique and interesting designations to learn about, Sandyford Place in Hamilton is the first property designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. like the Wayne Gretzky family home in It is also protected with an Ontario Heritage Trust conservation easement and is a National Brantford, the Roseneath Carousel in Historic Site of Canada. Page 18 of 65 Summer / Été 2017 CHO news 3 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Alnwick/Haldimand, a swimming pool in Summer, 2017. Kitchener's Woodside Park, and a segment of a 1913 brick roadway in Welland. It is a unique heritage conservation tool. The Register is the only central bank of information of its kind in Ontario. The Register holds thousands of documents with considerable research potential. Together, these documents provide infor- mation and insight about heritage conser- vation across the province and in individ- ual municipalities and can tell us a great deal about what a community values. Have questions about the Ontario Her- itage Act Register? You can direct them to the Provincial Heritage Registrar: Erin Semande 416-212-1704 or erin.semande @heritagetrust.on.ca Erin Semande is the Provincial Heritage Registrar at the Ontario Her- itage Trust. Sandyford Place, North Elevation End of the Road for the Prettiest Street in Ontario John Ecker n Whitby, Len Cullen is best knownforward with a total of twenty five homesbad news. There is now an opportunity for I as the visionary behind Cullen Gar-stalled and the five homes have sat vacantenterprising people to acquire the homes dens, a beautiful combination of nature,ever since. Cullen Gardens ceased opera-either for relocation or, failing that, to sal- walking trails, a miniature village, fun andtions in January 2006. The Town of Whit-vage and repurpose architectural elements games. In our home during the 1990s,by purchased the Cullen Gardens propertyof the buildings. The homes in fair condi- Christmas was not Christmas without aand established Cullen Park. tion are potential candidates for reloca- visit to see Santa Claus at Cullen GardensIn August 2016, the property on whichtion. The future of those in poor condition and a walk through the winter wonderland.the homes stand was sold to developeris likely strictly the salvaging of architec- Len Cullen was also very much com-Cedar City TFP Whitby Developmentstural elements. Cedar City has indicated mitted to heritage conservation. He savedIncorporated. The company has submittedan interest in hearing from prospective Whitby's Lynde House from destructiona residential housing Subdivision Applica-buyers as well as salvaging queries. If no and literally put it on display as the show-tion to the Town of Whitby. Now, the fiveviable opportunities emerge, the build- piece at Cullen Gardens. Creating The homes that were to be the start of the pret-ings, which are not on the Whitby Her- Prettiest Street in Ontario was also a visiontiest street are available for relocation oritage Register, will be demolished (subject of Len Cullen. His plan, over time, wouldsalvaging and may face demolition.to municipal permits). have given new life to twenty five heritage homes that would otherwise be lost. The popular term for this is "adaptive re-use;" the repurposing of built heritage structures. As a business person, Len Cullen saw not only the virtue in saving old buildings from the wrecking ball, he saw the poten- tial for revenue. The Prettiest Street in Ontario would save heritage propertiesTime has not been a friend to theInquiries can be directed to Beth and it would be a money maker, too. Thehomes. Unfortunately, the condition ofHalpenny, Project Manager, on behalf of plan was for the street level of each homethe homes has greatly deteriorated overthe developer at 416.274.8327. There is to be repurposed as boutique retail spacetime due to exposure to the elements andno access without permission as the while the upper floors would be bed andvandalism. According to a 2016 Builthomes are on private property and sur- breakfast accommodations. The first fiveHeritage Evaluation of the properties,rounded by security fencing. homes were acquired and moved toonly three were in fair condition with two Cullen owned property on the northwestin poor condition. The land on which the John Ecker is Chair of Whitby Her- corner of Taunton Road and Cochranehomes sit has been sold for redevelop-itage. Some information was extracted Street, adjacent to Cullen Gardens,ment and all five must be removed or from the November 2016 Cultural Her- between 1990 and 2001.demolished.itage Impact Assessment by Goldsmith It was a noble plan but ultimately oneThe story of the Prettiest Street in Borgal & Company Ltd., Architects. that was never realized. The plan to move Ontario has a final chapter that is not all Page 19 of 65 4CHO news Summer / Été 2017 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Summer, 2017. Hastings House: A Snapshot This 1870 residence is in the Gothic Revival style with Victorian and Romanesque attributes. It was relocated from the intersection of Finch Avenue and Markham Road. Much of the home's interior and exterior is original. The gables and dormers have elaborate wood detailing on the bargeboards. The architect is unknown. The home has been unoccupied and unheated since its relocation to Whitby. The ground floor win- dows are covered in boards and the upper level windows are broken and exposed to the elements. Ground floor interior features include an ornate plaster ceiling medallion and wood wainscoting and panelling. Overall, the plaster is in good condition. We Want to Hear From You CHO/PCO Mission Statement CHO news is YOUR quarterly publication. We want To encourage the development of municipally to know about the initiatives, achievements, challenges, appointed heritage advisory committees and to further and concerns of your Municipal Heritage Committee. the identification, preservation, interpretation, and wise Information networking through CHO news is important. use of community heritage locally, provincially, and Submissions are welcome at any time. nationally. Page 20 of 65 Summer / Été 2017 CHO news 5 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Summer, 2017. Algonquin College Trades Demonstration Aboriginal Entertainment at Lunch Museum of Nature Welcome Centre for Global Pluralism Page 21 of 65 6CHO news Summer / Été 2017 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, The McCannells. A Scottish Immigration Story Summer, 2017. Terry Fegarty he following is based on an arti-owner or sea captain knew full well that T cle written about 1920 by Captain the passengers would include men accus- James McCannell, master of the S.S.tomed to seafaring. In order to break the Assiniboia,flagship of the Canadian monotony on board ship, they would be Pacific Great Lakes fleet.willing to help make or take in sail or any Few people travelling today on luxuri-other seaman's work. ously appointed cruise ships would haveOne of the greatest hardships for pas- any idea what conditions were like on thesengers at that time was the supply of immigrant ships crossing the Atlantic infresh water, which in many cases went the early 19th century bringing the pio-bad or the passengers were put on short neers who settled in this country. Some ofallowance. But even with many inconve- S.S. in Port McNicholl, 1920 those ancient hulks were not at all fit toniences, there were times when the voy- Photo: Huronia Museum carry passengers: sanitary arrangements,age was most pleasant and those on board ventilation, and conveniences were oftenhad a good time. McCannell (Jr.) far from what they should have been.Economic conditions in Scotland wereAt Barrie, the McCannell family were After discharging bulk cargoes atnot favourable and owing to unemploy-met by Donald McGillivray, who took British ports, sailing ships were often char-ment many were forced to emigrate. Inthem to his home on the 10th line near tered to carry passengers back to North1852, Archibald McCannell and Racheltheir holding. Most of the journey from America. Carpenters were sent on board(nee MacArthur) along with their two chil-Barrie was made on foot, with the two and temporary berths were built along thedren immigrated to Ontario from Jura, anyoung children in tow. After a trek of nine ship's sides between decks for the accom-island in the Inner Hebrides off the westmiles, they reached Willow Landing, modation of passengers. After landing themcoast of Scotland. The only credentialswhere they could board a batteau to cross on this side of the Atlantic, the berths werethey were armed with was their churchthe Minesing Swamp and make their way again removed to make room for the returnmembership certificates dated Jura, Maydown the Nottawasaga River to Georgian cargo. Many steamers crossing the Atlantic27, 1852, saying that they were leaving theBay. (Many new settlers bound for the in the middle of the 19th century wereparish without spot or stain on their charac-northern United States also took this engaged in the freight and passenger ser-ter. Their passage was booked on the threeroute). Their long journey ended at their vice; most passengers came by sailing ship.masted bark, Ann Harley of Glasgow.hundred acre holding below Blue Moun- There were no deluxe rooms, noIf the present generation could onlytain near Collingwood, in an area populat- observation rooms, and no smokingrealize what the pioneers of old Ontarioed by their fellow Scots and sheep farm- rooms. A deluxe room could well meanwent through while travelling and tryingers. Here they raised a family of seven just a curtained off berth. In many casesto establish homes in the unbroken forestGaelic speakers, three of whom became these ships were overcrowded and inof this fair land, there is not one with aship captains on the Great Lakes. some cases went out undermanned as thespark of pride within, but would feelArchibald died in 1902, Rachel in 1915. proud to be descendants of such fathersOne of their sons, James McCannell and mothers, men and women. They had(Sr.), was renowned on both sides of the the courage and determination to set outborder as a skilled sailor and ship master. on a voyage of weeks followed by theJames began his career in 1888 on his hardships of clearing land, often farbrother's ship out of Collingwood bound removed from the centres where theyfor Chicago. In 1907 he piloted the S.S. might obtain the necessities of life.Assiniboia and S.S. Keewatin from Buffa- At last, the vessel arrived at Quebec,lo to Owen Sound, then the home port of August 15, 1852. All passed through thethe Canadian Pacific Great Lakes Service. medical inspection, not being detained onIn 1908 he moved his family there and account of illness, transferred to passengerjoined CP as First Officer on the S.S. steamers which were to take them to Alberta.When the five ship CP fleet was Toronto. Down between decks were manytransferred to Port McNicoll in 1912, passengers, many of them river driversJames and his family followed and he built who had taken rafts to Quebec. Finallyhis home there in 1913 - 1914. He cap- Toronto was reached and seemed to be thetained the S.S. Assiniboia, flagship of the last separating place as many families leftfleet, from 1913 to his retirement in 1936. there for Hamilton and Canada West asPerhaps the most dramatic event dur- western Ontario was then called. The oth-ing the Assiniboia's many voyages was ers took stages from Toronto for Hollandthe storm of 1913. Over 300 sailors lost Landing, where they boarded the littletheir lives in the storm, but Captain steamer Beaver for Barrie. McCannell sailed successfully to Port Captain James McCannell, Master, The saga continues based on the family McNicoll, braving the hurricane winds, S.S. , 1913-1936 records and reminiscences of James snow squalls, and rough water of the Page 22 of 65 Summer / Été 2017 CHO news 7 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Port McNicoll was lived in by March Summer, 2017. 1913. The McCannell family had no run- ning water until a dug well was added to the property in 1914. The house has been well maintained all of its life and the orig- inal aspects and partitions of the home have been kept. The only real modifica- tion to the house came in 1933 when the veranda and porch at the front of the home were rebuilt and enlarged. The windows have been replaced with storm windows, but the trim is original. In 1916 James McCannell, Jr., was born in the family home. He himself has lived a storied life and in 2017 still resides in the house of his birth. In 2007, the The McCannell home in Township of Tay James McCannell is a retired geologist and McCannell home was recognized by the engineer. Township of Tay for its historical signifi- raging storm. Captain McCannell died infifty years. She was retired in 1966 andcance. 1939. The Assiniboia serviced the Portscrapped in 1970.Terry Fegarty is Chair of the Tay McNicoll to Lakehead run for more thanThe house at 556 Algoma Avenue in Heritage Committee. CHO Service Awards 2017 ommunity Heritage Ontario Service Awards are awarded C annually to people nominated in two categories. The Ser- vice to CHO Award is given to a person who has shown outstand- ing leadership and contributions to CHO furthering the cause of Ontario's heritage and has provided a minimum of five years ser- vice to CHO. The second award is given to a Municipal Heritage Committee member who has furthered the cause of heritage in their community showing leadership and contributions with a minimum of five years service. Written nominations are accepted until March of the award year. The Museum of Nature set the stage for the presentation of the CHO Municipal Heritage Committee Member Service Award at the Ontario Heritage Conference Gala dinner on June 9, 2017. Debbie Ledoux of Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall received a cer- Debbie Ledoux and Wayne Morgan tificate and memento for her contributions to Cornwall's MHC from CHO president Wayne Morgan. Debbie is a well respected member of Cornwall's heritage committee and community. Hersible Heritage Conservation District designation of Sidney Street achievements in the past fifteen years have strengthened andand the OHA designation of East Front School. She also volun- enhanced heritage in Cornwall and the surrounding area. teers at the Cornwall Room in the downtown library. This room Debbie has written many articles on heritage in local publica-houses archival materials on Cornwall and area. She is always tions to educate the community on the heritage and heritage pro-thinking of ways to educate and promote the heritage of Cornwall grams in her area, as well as contributing to CHO news. Debbie isas well as being aware of accessibility standards for the disabled. also a published writer penning "A Journey to Remember" on theIn 2014, Debbie co-chaired the Ontario Heritage Conference history of Central Public School in downtown Cornwall. To fur-in Cornwall, which she pursued for a few years to come to Corn- ther promote this built heritage attribute, she championed thewall. She was also diligent in obtaining the "Quilt of Belonging" incorporation of the old facade into the current school. For years,which was showcased at the Gala dinner at the conference. Debbie hosted the Doors Open venue at this location to show theCHO congratulates Debbie Ledoux again on all of her accom- success of adaptive reuse. plishments and her continued support of CHO and heritage in Ontario. Debbie continued to champion adaptive reuse when theCHO encourages our membership to nominate a member of a Church of the Good Shepherd transitioned to the Cornwall BoysMHC and/or a past CHO Board member or volunteer for our Annu- and Girls Club. Debbie researched and compiled information foral Service Awards. Please resubmit nominations that may have been recommendations to protect its heritage features and promote theunsuccessful recipients this year. Their contributions were also property's transformation. inspiring in the promotion of heritage. Nomination information can Debbie's strength in research and assessment has been a valu-be found on the CHO website communityheritageontario.ca. Ques- able asset to Cornwall heritage. She has done research on the pos-tions can be directed to communityheritageontario@gmail.com Page 23 of 65 8CHO news Summer / Été 2017 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, If This Tree Could Talk... Summer, 2017. n the Annex neighbourhood of downtown Toronto thereoldest and largest trees, or even groups of trees, are closely linked I stands a Silver Maple. It's known to the community as “Theto significant figures and events from our past. Big Tree,” and it has borne witness to the City of Toronto grow-"Each Heritage Tree we recognize helps to illuminate ing around it, from scratch. When The Big Tree was first plantedOntario's rich history," says Rob Keen, CEO of Forests Ontario. in 1863, it was surrounded by rural farmland. The Huron Street"Trees connect us and we value the richness they bring to our School was built adjacent to it in the 1890s and, since then, gener-communities, regardless of our differences. Each tree has a ations of families have spent their time in the shade of its leaves.unique back-story, highlighting a piece of history we are able to The Big Tree is a meeting place, a hiding spot during games, ashare through the Heritage Tree Program." comfortable seat amongst its roots, and an impossible obstacle toThe Heritage Tree Program celebrates the historic, cultural, climb (though everybody tries). It provides shade, leaves for mak-and social legacy of trees, bringing their stories to audiences ing leaf forts and piles to jump in, and it imparts one with a senseprovince-wide. In 2017, Forests Ontario is celebrating Canada's of history by its very presence. sesquicentennial with the 150 Heritage Tree Challenge. With sup- The story of this tree is just one of many that needs to beport from TD Bank Group, we hope to reach our goal of 150 rec- shared, but it takes a community to bring them forward. Throughognized trees across Ontario communities and celebrate one of the Heritage Tree Program, we are able to recognize the value andour country's most enduring symbols. history of trees like The Big Tree across the province. Ontario'sAnyone can nominate a tree for Heritage Tree designation, trees and forests are part of our history and culture. Beyond con-whether it is on their own property, their neighbour's, a family serving energy, cleaning the air we breathe and water we drink,member's, or in a public space. Heritage Trees should be associat- and adding character to our neighbourhoods and public spaces,ed with a historic person or event, or be growing on land that is trees are also living monuments to our rich history. Many of ourhistorically significant. Candidate Heritage Trees are also assessed for form, shape, beauty, age, colour, size, rari- ty, genetic constitution or other distinctive features and/or as a prominent commu- nity landmark; however, its historical or cultural signifi- cance is of most importance. All recognized Heritage Trees are added to an interac- tive map (found at www.tree- bee.ca) which charts Heritage Tress across the province and provides users with images and the story of each tree. The Heritage Tree Program provides another way to con- sider the value of trees, beyond their environmental and social importance. In cre- ating greater awareness of his- torical value, the Heritage Tree program encourages Ontarians to value and care for our urban forests. Get Involved If you'd like to help us tell the story of Ontario's urban forests, contact us at 1-877- 646-1193 or visit www.her- itagetree.ca. Jessica Kaknevicius is Director of Forest Educa- tion and Awareness for Forests Ontario. Page 24 of 65 Summer / Été 2017 CHO news 9 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, President's Message Summer, 2017. Wayne Morgan he Ontario Heritage Conference intiative, one that we need. I will write on T Ottawa was a great event to learn,behalf of CHO/PCO to express our sup- be inspired, develop contacts, and attend theport for the Bill. CHO/PCO annual general meeting. (If you missed it, plan to attend next year's confer-Infill in a Heritage Area or Adjacent ence in Sault Ste. Marie, June 7 to 9, 2018.)to a Heritage Building Two events occurred at the 2017 Confer-When some conference participants ence that I want to bring to your attention.were on a walking tour of the ByWard Market, an Ottawa heritage conservation Bill C-323 district, at one stop they had an intense The Honourable Peter Van Loan spokediscussion about a recent infill project by about his private member's Bill C-323, anthe National Capital Commission at the act to amend the Income Tax Act to pro-northeast corner of Sussex Drive and vide for the rehabilitation of historic prop-Clarence Street. The community eventual- erty. Paul King wrote about it in the springly supported the development. The pho- 2017 issue of CHO news. The Bill can betographs I have included show the project viewed at parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-in context - between two heritage build- 1/bill/C-323/first-reading. It has passedings. It is nearing completion, with some 2nd reading and is before the Standinghoarding still up.The architectural style of this develop- Committee on Environment for review inThis is an issue your municipal her-ment was debated by participants. Should the fall of 2017 before going to third read-itage committee will face whether theit replicate a historical style from the area; ing. It only made it this far because it hasinfill is in a heritage conservation districtcan it be a modern style that fits in; or some support from all parties. There is noor adjacent to a heritage building. Someshould it be somewhere between those guarantee that it will make it through thirdthings to consider about an infill proposaltwo positions? If a historical style is used, reading unless there is all party support. Irelative to adjacent heritage buildings aredoes it create confusion about what is her- urge you to CONTACT YOUR MEMBERheight, setback, massing, materials, roofitage and what is new? Lastly, does the OF PARLIAMENT EXPRESSING SUP-shape, window and door openings, andnew building overwhelm or detract from PORT FOR BILL C-323. Your voice willfloor levels. A previous building on thethe heritage building? Given that, is this make a difference. This Bill is a great ini-site may provide some guidance.an appropriate infill development? NCC development including sketch of the finished develop- ment (centre), Sussex Drive and Clarence Street, Ottawa. Photos: Wayne Morgan Page 25 of 65 10CHO news Summer / Été 2017 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Summer, 2017. CHO/PCO Board of Directors 2017-2018 Chair of Finance EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMichael Rikley-Lancaster Almonte President Paul R. King 613.256.3754 michaelrikley@ St. Marys 416.274.4686 Wayne Morgan communityheritageontario.ca paulking@ Sutton West 905.722.5398 communityheritageontario.ca waynemorgan@ Dennis Warrilow communityheritageontario.ca Barrie DIRECTORS 705.797.1410 Vice-Presidents denniswarrilow@ Bob Martindale communityheritageontario.ca Ajax 905.683.8703 Tracy Gayda Toledo 613.275.2117 bobmartindale@ CORPORATE SECRETARY/ tracygayda@ communityheritageontario.ca TREASURER communityheritageontario.ca Rick Schofield Matthew Gregor Ginette Guy Scarborough Scarborough Cornwall 613.363.5312416.282.2710 647.204.7719 ginetteguy@ schofield@ matthewgregor@ communityheritageontario.ca communityheritageontario.ca communityheritageontario.ca News from the CHO/PCO Board of Directors Advertise in our CHO/PCO Board of DirectorsAGM in Ottawa. CHO! Y met in Scarborough on June 25,The Conference Committee outlined Reach a province-wide readership 2017, to conduct the usual business of thethe successful 2017 Conference and indi- composed of all Municipal Heritage corporation.cated that plans are well underway for next Committee members, heritage societies, The Board agreed to apply to the Min-year's conference to be held at Sault Ste. istry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for theMarie in June. The Board also approved municipal officials, and heritage con- annual Provincial Heritage Organizationthe application of Goderich to hold the scious individuals! Grant and gratefully acknowledges the2019 conference pending discussions with DISPLAY ADS must be supplied financial support provided by the Ministry. the Joint Conference Committee. in camera-ready tiff or pdf format. The Executive Committee membersThrough our new Program Officer, the Location of ads is at the discretion of were elected with Wayne Morgan remain-Education Committee has booked work- the Editor. Cost is per issue: ing as President and Tracy Gayda electedshops at Saugeen Shores dealing with Vice President to join Ginette Guy whoResearching Heritage Properties. Another Full Page $300 has one year remaining in her term.workshop at Gananoque has been booked Half Page $150 The President reported on a successfuland will explore how heritage fits with Third Page $100 workshop dealing with Researching Her-planning. MHCs who wish to hold a CHO itage Properties held recently in Caledoniaworkshop are asked to contact our Educa-Quarter Page $75 which includes Haldimand Township, Nia-tion Committee Chair, Bob Martindale, One Sixth 5”x 2.6” $50 gara Falls, and New Tecumseh. He alsowho is listed on the CHO/PCO Board of Business Card $25 reminded members that we must begin toDirectors elsewhere in the issue. CLASSIFIED ADS:$12.00 per column look to the future of heritage preservation with churches and schools closing heritage inch CHO/PCO Board buildings, and banks abandoning their her- To place an ad in CHO, please Meetings itage structures as they move to more elec- contact Rick Schofield at CHO/PCO Board of Directors' tronic banking activities. The recent demo- 416.282.2710 meetings are open to any MHC lition of the 110 year old Bank of Montreal member. Please contact the Corpo- schofield@communityheritageontario.ca in Toronto is one such example. rate Secretary toconfirm each date The Corporate Secretary/Treasurer distributed various documents to members before attending. Scheduled meet- to be added to the Board members' policy ings will be held at 6282 Kingston binders, including a revised set of bylaws Road, Scarborough. approved by the membership at its 2017 Page 26 of 65 Summer / Été 2017 CHO news 11 5.b) Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) re: Quarterly Publication, Summer, 2017. Upcoming Workshops HO is pleased to present two unique workshops this fall. If you missed the C workshop that CHO Board President Wayne Morgan offered in Haldimand County in May, there will be another opportunity to attend the same workshop on September 23, 2017, between 12 pm and 4:30 pm at the Historic Southampton Town Hall in Southampton. The workshop is hosted by Saugeen Shores Municipal Heritage Committee. Wayne Morgan will be discussing and illustrating the various heritage research sources, ranging from census records through insurance plans to architectur- al design books. This will give participants a chance to know what information needs CHO to be compiled in order to recommend listing and designating heritage properties is published quarterly by under the Ontario Heritage Act. Community Heritage Ontario. Later in the fall, CHO Board member and heritage planner Bob Martindale will Additional copies of CHO news are available from Rick Schofield at the give a workshop on How Heritage Fits with Planning. The event will be held on corporate mailing address or by November 3, 2017, between 9 am and 2 pm at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum in calling 416.282.2710. Gananoque. This workshop will address the preparation of municipal heritage regis- ters, designating significant heritage properties, ensuring that heritage concerns are Submission Deadlines properly addressed when new development projects are being considered, requiring March 10, June 10, October 10,and the submission and review of heritage impact assessments, and determining how to December 10 incorporate heritage buildings into new developments. The financial support of the Ministryof All CHO members are invited to attend these workshops but space is limited. Tourism, Culture and Sport is gratefully For more information or to register, please contact Elena Veldman at elenaveld- acknowledged. man@communityheritageontario.ca. CorporateAddress CHO, 24 Conlins Road, CHODeadlines Scarborough, ON M1C 1C3 www.communityheritageontario.ca CHO news issues are Spring, Sum- schofield@communityheritageontario.ca mer, Fall, and Winter. The deadlines for submission are as follows: Let’s hear from you! Send your March 10 (Spring issue) news and comments to the Editor for publication in CHO news. June 10 (Summer issue) October 10 (Fall issue) Articles should be in Word format. December 10 (Winter issue) Images should be sent as .jpg attachments in high quality resolution Submissions are always welcomed. (300 dpi). Do not embed the images in the text of the article. Captions and credits need to be provided. Copyright Notice Newspaper articles as updates to Municipal Heritage Committee activi- Contributors to CHO news permit the further copying of their works only ties cannot be used without permis- for the purposes of educating the public on heritage matters. Copyright sion of the newspaper and/or the original author. Text written by the remains with the author or creator. Credit must be given to the author or cre- MHC is encouraged. ator and to the source, CHO news, on all copies made. No work can be reprint- Articles are published in the language ed in any published form without permission of the copyright holder. they are received. CHO/PCOis on Facebook. Disclaimer The content of CHO news does not contain nor reflect any opinion, position, or influence of the CHO/PCO Board of Directors or the Editor of CHO news. Submissions received for publication in CHO news are changed only for pur- ISSN 1201 -9852 poses of legibility and accuracy to the extent that can be readily determined. Page 27 of 65 12CHO news Summer / Été 2017 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. InfoSheet - Spring 2017 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Goals of an Archaeological Management Overview and Context: Plan The Ontario Heritage Act is administered by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The The two goals of an AMP are to: actauthorizes the establishment of provincial compile an inventory and map significant policies, priorities and programs for conserving archaeological resources to guide archaeological heritage, built heritage archaeological assessments in and cultural heritage landscapes. development or project proposals provide policies and procedures for the Archaeological Management Plans (AMPs) appropriate assessment and protection of support the implementation of municipal known or potential archaeological sites. policies and procedures for identifying and conserving archaeological resources, as well Creating a geographic information system asthe cultural heritage and archaeological (GIS)-based planning tool or using maps to policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, identify known or potential archaeological 2014 (PPS, 2014) issued under the Planning sites lets municipal staff screen Act. development or proposals and identify when an archaeological assessment by a What is an Archaeological Management licensed archaeologist is required. Plan? Including policies and procedures for An AMP should include: identifying and conserving known or potential archaeological sites in the municipal land use maps of the municipality that identify: decision-making process, the municipal o known archaeological sites official plan and other strategic municipal o sites with archaeological potential documents streamlines questions like how o archaeologically sensitive areas where Indigenous communities should be engaged known significant or culturally-sensitive during the land use planning process when archaeological sites are present and archaeological resources may be where the probability of finding another encountered, or how to address site is high unanticipated archaeological discoveries. processes and procedures for identifying and managing archaeological resources within a municipality aprotocol for the engagement of Indigenous communities in the identification of known or potential archaeological sites. Page 28 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Who develops an AMP? Relevant Policies from the PPS, 2014*: 2.6.2Development and site alteration shall not A municipality (or consultant on behalf of a be permitted on lands containing municipality) can develop an AMP for all or archaeological resources or areas of part of the lands under its jurisdiction. archaeological potential unless significant Typically, the mapping of archaeological archaeological resources have been resources included in an AMP is based on conserved. an archaeological potential model developed by a licensed archaeologist. The 2.6.4Planning authorities should consider and development of archaeological promote archaeological management management plans and their integration into plans and cultural plans in conserving land use planning documents and cultural heritage and archaeological processes is the responsibility of the resources. municipality. 2.6.5Planning authorities shall consider the Developing an AMP interests of Aboriginal communities in conserving cultural heritage and The format of an AMP can be tailored to the archaeological resources. land use planning needs of a municipality. We encourage locally-developed policies *Terms in italics are defined in the PPS, 2014. and procedures that can be easily implemented by municipal staff. Typical Benefits of having an AMP AMP Process An Archaeological Management Plan can benefit a municipality by: Compile Inventory ensuring archaeological resources are identified, assessed, and protected identifying, protecting and integrating Indigenous & Local archaeological resources in land use Community Engagement planning providing clear and consistent direction to development proponents Historical Research providing an effective tool for screening & Data Collection development providing a forum for Indigenous engagement Data Analysis & Site allowing for cultural heritage educational Potential Model/Map opportunities linking to other strategic municipal initiatives such as municipal cultural plans Develop Archaeological guiding site management plans for the long- Policies/ term conservation of sites in situ. Procedures Implement Plan 2 Page 29 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Six steps in designing an AMP: Constructing an archaeological site potential model 1) Compile a detailed inventory of archaeological sites, either registered or A key step in developing an AMP is the unregistered, within the municipality. construction of an archaeological site Through a ministry-municipal data sharing potential model, which identifies the specific agreement, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture cultural, environmental, and topographical and Sport will share archaeological site factors that have influenced human land data with the municipality for land use use and settlement patterns over time. planning purposes. Archaeological site potential models are 2) Collect local input and knowledge from usually developed by a licensed Indigenous communities, the public, archaeologist and should include the municipal heritage committees and local following data layers: heritage stakeholders. 3) geology, including information on pre-contact and historical settlement history soils, drainage, and topography in relation to potential locations of proximity to water Indigenous and non-Indigenous degree of recent ground archaeological sites and resources. disturbances 4) Develop an archaeological site potential known land and marine model (see page 4 for more detail) archaeological site locations identifying specific cultural, environmental historic transportation routes and and topographical factors that have settlement patterns influenced human land use and settlement sites associated with significant patterns over time. events, individuals or groups, which may be evidenced by 5) Establish comprehensive guidelines, commemorative plaques or policies and procedures to integrate the monuments. framework (e.g., official plan), including but These factors collectively result in a model not limited to contingency plans for where evidence of historical patterns of land unanticipated archaeological discoveries, use and settlement emerge. By applying Indigenous community engagement these patterns to the landscape, the model strategies, site management plans, and identifies areas of greater and lesser archaeological review procedures. archaeological potential to help determine locations within a municipality requiring 6) Implement the AMP by integrating it into archaeological assessment(s). day-to-day operations across the be re-evaluated every three to five years to incorporate changes made to legislation or provincial criteria, include updated procedures or protocols, and to remove previously-assessed areas, as applicable. 3 Page 30 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Example of Archaeological Site Integrating an AMP into municipal Potential Model Mapping planning policies and processes The creation of an AMP and related policies can greatly enhance the conservation of archaeological resources while expediting the development plan review processes. A municipality can integrate its AMP into its planning policies and processes by: a) Incorporating archaeological policies into the municipal official plan Official plan policies can outline long-term protection policies and related tools, such as zoning, heritage conservation easement agreements and archaeological site management plans. The official plan can identify where archaeological assessments are required. Base-mapping for a section of the Rideau Canal Areas of archaeological potential can be corridor in the City of Ottawa. mapped in the official plan and made b) Reviewing development proposals and municipal projects Ontario Regulation 544/06 requires that an archaeological assessment be submitted as part of a complete application for a plan of subdivision in lands that contain known archaeological resources or any areas of archaeological potential. By mapping areas of archaeological potential ahead of time, the AMP can be used to screen subdivision applications during the pre-consultation stage to determine whether an archaeological assessment is required. Conditions for the conservation of archaeological sites in situ may also be incorporated into draft plans of subdivision Mapping of the same corridor overlain in red or condominium at the request of the marking areas of archaeological potential, proponent or approval authority. The AMP Courtesy of the City of Ottawa. can also support Environmental Assessment Act requirements for infrastructure-related projects such as road, water/wastewater or bridge projects. 4 Page 31 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. These include municipal staff (e.g., Municipal approvals and projects that those who maintain the AMP GIS may be subject to archaeological potential data layers, municipal planning assessments include: and engineering staff, public works staff, etc.), archaeological review officers and plans of subdivision and condominium heritage planners at the Ministry of site-specific official plan and zoning Tourism, Culture, and Sport, as well as amendments Indigenous communities, archaeological stakeholders and the broader land small-scale applications, such as consents development industry. to sever land municipal infrastructure projects involving Engaging Indigenous communities, local the construction, erection or placement of a building or structure, such as road communities and heritage groups construction and widening, and sewage and The design, implementation and review water projects of Archaeological Management Plans site alteration activities like site grading, should be undertaken with the excavation, removal of topsoil/peat, placing participation of Indigenous communities, and dumping of fill, and drainage works local communities, and stakeholders, demolition or relocation of buildings or such as local heritage groups. structures on heritage properties Involvement of Indigenous communities in the development of an AMP is Developing an AMP implementation important in light of policy 2.6.5 of the PPS, 2014. and review procedure for municipal staff Engagement methods can include municipal AMP steering committees, public meetings, educational programs An archaeological review procedure can and opportunities to involve the public in determine if a proposed planning application or archaeological activities. other site alteration activities require an archaeological field assessment. The review The Standards and Guidelines for procedure should also outline the Ministry of Consultant Archaeologists also provide Tourism, Culture and Sport's review process for guidance on Engaging Aboriginal the archaeological assessment report and Communities in Archaeology. . Local heritage groups that may have an Critical to ensuring the protection of interest in the conservation of archaeological resources from the beginning of archaeological resources include: a project is to determine who should consult an AMP and when in the planning and professionally licensed, academic and development process this should occur. vocational archaeologists Establishing and implementing a municipal chapters and members of the Ontario archaeological review procedure requires close Archaeology Society (OAS) co-operation between many different groups. researchers or students from colleges or universities and historical societies municipal heritage committees 55 Page 32 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. For More Information: Note to User: Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport This InfoSheet provides a summary of Culture Division complex matters and reflects legislation, Archaeology Program Unit policies and practices that are subject to (416) 212-8886 change. It should not be relied upon as a www.mtc.gov.on.ca substitute for specialized legal or professional advice in connection with any particular matter and should not be website includes a list of licensed construed as legal advice by the Ministry of consultant archaeologists. Municipal Affairs or the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The user is solely Ministry of Municipal Affairs responsible for any use or the application of Provincial Planning Policy Branch this information. As such, these ministries (416) 585-6014 do not accept any legal responsibility for the www.ontario.ca/municipal contents of this InfoSheet or for any consequences, including direct or indirect Municipal Services Offices liability, arising from its use. Central (Toronto) (416) 585-6226 Toll Free: 800-668-0230 Western (London) (519) 873-4020 Toll Free: 800-265-4736 Eastern (Kingston) (613) 545-2100 Toll Free: 800-267-9438 Produced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Northeastern (Sudbury) Provincial Planning Policy Branch (705) 564-0120 ISBN 978-1-4606-8825-0 (PDF) Toll Free: 800-461-1193 ISBN 978-1-4606-8824-3 (HTML) © Northwestern (Thunder Bay) Paid for by the Government of Ontario (807) 475-1651 Disponible en français: Les plans de Toll Free: 800-465-5027 gestion archéologique 6 Page 33 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Medonte - Andria LeighDirector of Development ServicesTownship of Oro Archaeological Management Plans Page 34 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. - made in accordance with provincial policies and requires that municipal decision makers and planners be Provincial Policies/Plans . Section 2.6.5 further states that planning authorities shall Ontario Heritage Act and the made on Planning Act applications are Planning Act 2.6.4 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014) identifies that planning authorities should Planning Act The aware of all lands containing known archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential, and that all decisions regulations. Section consider and promote archaeological management plans and cultural plans in conserving cultural heritage and archaeological resourcesconsider the interests of Aboriginal communities in conserving cultural heritage and archaeological resources.Section 4.2.7 of the Growth Plan (GP 2017) identifies that municipalities are encouraged to preparearchaeological management plans and municipal cultural plans and consider them in their decisionmaking. Page 35 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. ignificant , s resources and ; significant built heritage resources areas of archaeological potential , and County Official Plan states: landscapes mapping and inventories of heritage may consider undertaking the preparation and completion of a cultural heritage Section 4.6.4 comprehensive cultural ) County ab) identification and evaluation of cultural heritage and archaeological resources; c) strategies for conserving and enhancing these identified resources; d) programs to foster interpretation and promotion; and e) education and public participation in cultural heritage conservation. The the public in regards to cultural heritage conservation, including archaeological specifically The and/or archaeological management plan to assist in identifying sensitive cultural and archaeological areas including cemeteries and burials within the County, which is to include but not limited to: Page 36 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Heritage and Archaeological Resources of the Township Medonte. - Township Official Plan - objectives contained in Section D3 The Official Plan (OP), which preensure that the nature and location of heritage and archaeological resources are known and The Township OP however does not contain objectives or policies, similar to the County policies, to allow for the preparation and completion of a culture heritage and/or archaeological management plan. As part of the Official Plan process in 1996, Archaeological Research Associates Inc. prepared a report on the Heritage Resources of Oro Page 37 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. What is an Archaeological Management Plan Processes for identifying and managing archaeological and cultural heritage resources in a municipalityA protocol for engaging the Indigenous communities in the identification of known or potential archaeological sitesMaps of known archaeological sites and sites with archaeological potential Archaeological Management Plans (AMP) support the implementation of municipal policies and procedures for identifying and conserving archaeological resources.--- Page 38 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. significant and may be completed the current project Archaeological Management Plan - is beyond the scope of , it should be noted that comprehensive mapping and inventories of The County of Simcoe issued a Request for Proposals and received proposals at the end of June 2017 for the completion of an Archaeological Management Plan. The County is proposing the preparation of an Archaeological Management Plan in order to identify, The project also includes the development of a First Nation engagement and consultation protocol. Howeverbuilt heritage resourcesin the future. County of Simcoe Page 39 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Archaeological Management Plan - an integrated approach to archaeological resource identification and protectionan effective tool that municipal staff can use to screen development archaeological resources are assessed, identified and conserved in the development of a procedural framework for efficient land use decision making The detailed objectives/scope of work outlines in the RFP included:1. Provide 2. Ensure 3. Provide 4. Assist 5. Provide clear direction to development proponents, minimizing uncertainty or speculation6. Assist with the scheduling and budgeting of mitigation measures to avoid unexpected delays and costs7. Outlines a clear and comprehensive protocol to guide future engagement and consultation with First Nations and indigenous communities8. Public awareness of archaeological resource protection and conservation County of Simcoe Page 40 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Archaeological Management Plan - The County project also identified that it would include public and stakeholder consultation and communications including the following:CountyFirst Nations and Metis peoples and communitiesConservati on AuthoritiesProvincial MinistriesMunicipalitiesHistorical AssociationsBuilding/Development Associations County of Simcoe Page 41 of 65 6.a) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Archeological Management Plan. Plan Archaeological Management - The County recently selected Archaeological Service Inc. (ASI) as the consultant to prepare the Archaeological Management Plan.Project timeline for completion is November 2018.Township staff will be following the County project and providing input through the Committees for their information and input. County of Simcoe Page 42 of 65 6.b) Mayor H.S. Hughes re: Oro African Church Grounds, Potential Community Garden. Page 43 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... CƩƚƒʹ9ƩźƓ {ĻƒğƓķĻ ΝƒğźƌƷƚʹ9ƩźƓ͵{ĻƒğƓķĻθŷĻƩźƷğŭĻƷƩǒƭƷ͵ƚƓ͵ĭğΞ {ĻƓƷʹ CƩźķğǤͲ Б {ĻƦƷĻƒĬĻƩͲ ЋЉЊА ЋʹЊБ ta ƚʹ \[ƌĻǞĻƌƌǤƓͲ wƚǩ ѡƩƌƌĻǞĻƌƌǤƓθƚƩƚΏƒĻķƚƓƷĻ͵ĭğѢ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ CǒƩƷŷĻƩ LƓŅƚƩƒğƷźƚƓΉtƚƭƭźĬƌĻ ƭźƷĻ ǝźƭźƷͪ Hi Roz, Further to my email a few days ago, please find attached a few resources that have some historical information about St. Thomas and the AME church as well as mud construction. In addition, if you and the heritage committee would find it helpful, myself and one of our building specialists could do a site visit with the group to discuss the construction and help to define the values of the churches before they begin drafting a statement of cultural heritage value. We would need to access the interiors of both buildings. If this is something you are interested in and would find helpful, perhaps we can arrange a date for a site visit within the next month. Please let me know. Best, Erin Semande | Provincial Heritage Registrar Ontario Heritage Trust Telephone: 416-212-1704 Email: erin.semande@heritagetrust.on.ca heritagetrust.on.ca | doorsopenontario.on.ca Page 44 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 45 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 46 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 47 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 48 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 49 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 50 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 51 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 52 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 53 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... Page 54 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... HISTORICAL PLAQUE AT SHANTY BAY COMMEMORATES ST. THOMAS' CHURCH On Sunday, June 29, 1969, a provincial historical plaque commemorating St. Thomas' Church will be unveiled on the grounds of the church, Church Street, Shanty Bay. This is one in a series of plaques being erected throughout the province by the Department of Public Records and Archives, on the advice of the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario. st The unveiling ceremony will mark the 131 anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of St. Thomas, and will follow the Morning Service. The Reverend W.R. Flynn, rector of St. Thomas', will conduct the proceedings. Speakers at the ceremony will include the Right Reverend L.S. Garnsworthy, Suffragan Bishop of Toronto; Mr. K.E. Gilchrist, Reeve of Oro Township; Mr. G.E. Smith, M.P.P. (Simcoe East); and Professor C.M. Johnston of the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board. The plaque will be unveiled by Mr. Richard Lockie, a great-great-grandson of E.G. O'Brien, founder of the community of Shanty Bay. The plaque reads: ST. THOMAS' CHURCH 1838 This church is one of the few surviving structures in Ontario built of "rammed earth". This method of construction utilized wet clay mixed with chopped straw, compacted into forms and covered, when dry, with plaster or siding for protection against weather. Built in a plain, somewhat Romanesque style, the church was begun in 1838 and largely completed by 1841, though not officially opened until February 27, 1842. Lt.-Col. Edward O'Brien, leading member of the Shanty Bay settlement, donated the church site and clergyman's residence, and directed the construction of the church. He and his wife, Mary Sophia, are buried in the adjacent cemetery. The Rev. S.B. Ardagh served as rector from 1842 to 1867. H:\\0 Plaque Programs\\ Provincial Plaque Program\\ Historical Backgrounds\\St. Thomas' Church, Shanty Bay. 1 Page 55 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Lieutenant Edward O'Brien, a half-pay officer of the British army, emigrated to Upper Canada in 1829 and took up land near Thornhill. In 1832 he completed a new home, "The Woods", on Kempenfelt Bay about six miles east of the infant settlement of Barrie. O'Brien had become acquainted with the township the previous year, while acting as emigrant agent for the government. "The Woods" became the nucleus of a settlement to which Mrs. O'Brien promptly gave its present name, and one of O'Brien's first concerns was the establishment of the church. His father's cousin, Captain subscription for a church." The quote is from one of Mary O'Brien's letters to her sister in England, a rich source of information about Shanty Bay and its inhabitants. Her letters thereafter contain periodic references to their hopes for a church, but nothing concrete was achieved until 1837. The chief obstacle, apart from lack of funds, seems to have been the slow growth of the settlement and the unexplained departure of some key artisans in 1835. In June, 1837, she records the return of the O'Briens' "neighbour and tenant", E.A. Walker, from England, where he had gone to solicit funds for the proposed church. He had succeeded in raising some £400, which made it even more urgent that a beginning, at least, be made on the building. A year later, on June 29, 1838, Mrs. O'Brien was able to announce the laying that day of the cornerstone by Mrs. Walker. A guest speaker, the Rev. Charles Brough, preached to a gathering of twenty or thirty people on that occasion. Mrs. O'Brien states in the same letter that her husband was "to build the church with what assistance he can get according to his own notions," and goes on to express her confidence that "no others of the party could do it so cheaply or, which amounts to the same thing, obtain so much help from the neighbourhood." The method of construction was what is termed "rammed earth" or "cob". It utilized wet clay mixed with chopped straw, "rammed" into wooden forms in much the way that concrete is poured today. Legend has it that oxen were used to trample the material to the desired consistency. Once it had "set" the forms were removed and, once completely dry, the wall was plastered over to protect it against weather. The Right Reverend John Strachan, first Bishop of Toronto, who visited Shanty Bay on June 25, 1840, reported: "The walls of the Mud Church have scarcely reached half their height and advance slowly, but Capt. O'Brien assures me they will be finished and the building roofed and wholly enclosed before the winter. The greatest anxiety everywhere prevails for the Ministrations of the Church, Mr. Bartlett tells me, and it is pleasing to see the people appearing in two or threes from the thick woods and in canoes from H:\\0 Plaque Programs\\ Provincial Plaque Program\\ Historical Backgrounds\\St. Thomas' Church, Shanty Bay. 2 Page 56 of 65 6.c) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received September 8, 2017 fro... the Bay to the Church at Barrie or at Shanty By, at each of which places there is one service every Sunday." Thomas Bartlett, rector at Barrie, served Shanty Bay as well from 1839 to 1841, but it was the Reverend George Hallen from Penetanguishene who officiated at the formal opening of St. Thomas' on February 27, 1842. According to the account of this event in "The Church", St. Thomas' was still unfinished despite having already cost £530, and it was estimated that another £70 would be required to complete it. O'Brien has donated the 30-acre church site, as well as a building for use as a rectory. He had also lent money. Bishop Stracha indebted to you nearly £300. I am very sorry that such should be the case; at the same time I must say that with such a debt it is by far the dearest Church in the Diocese." On March 21, 1842, Strachan wrote Reverend S.B. Ardagh in Waterford, Ireland, offering him the post of rector at Shanty Bay and Barrie. Ardagh had written O'Brien four months earlier, requesting information on all aspects of the mission, the country, and emigration in general. O'Brien's long reply is full of sound advice and reflects his own deep contentment with his adopted home. Ardagh arrived that October to begin a ministry which was to last a quarter of a century. It had been stated that St. Thomas; was consecrated on June 20, 1858, with Bishop Strachan presiding, which would imply that the church was not finally free of debt until then. Edward O'Brien moved to Toronto about 1845, but, on retiring from active business life about 1858, returned to "The Woods" and there died in 1875. Mary, who survived him less than a year, lies beside him in St. Thomas' churchyard. H:\\0 Plaque Programs\\ Provincial Plaque Program\\ Historical Backgrounds\\St. Thomas' Church, Shanty Bay. 3 Page 57 of 65 6.d) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Doors Open Update, September 30, 2017. Page 58 of 65 6.d) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Doors Open Update, September 30, 2017. Page 59 of 65 6.e) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received June 21, 2017 from Th... Page 60 of 65 6.f) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, correspondence received June 16, 2017 from Te... CƩƚƒʹT FEGARTY \[mailto:tfegarty@rogers.com\] {ĻƓƷʹFriday, June 16, 2017 11:13 AM ƚʹFax Repository <faxrepository@oro-medonte.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Heritage Committee Chair, Heritage Committee Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro-Medonte, ON L0L2E0 Via email only: info@oro-medonte.ca Hello I am writing to you on behalf of the Speakers Committee of the Probus Club of Midland - Huronia. Our members would be most interested in a presentation on some of the principal features of Oro- Medonte's heritage such as the Sir Sam Steele history and monument, and the African Church. We are hoping that representatives from your Committee might be available to join us at one of our monthly meetings in 2018. At this point we have several speaker slots open for next year. We gather from 10:00 am to noon on the first Thursday of each month; we have about 180 members and our attendance is normally 80 100 members and guests. Several of us are also members of other heritage committees in the area. Your talk would be scheduled for about an hour (11:00 am noon), including Q & A. Our meetings are held at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland. We look forward to hearing from you. Terry Fegarty Chair, Speakers' Committee Probus Club of Midland-Huronia FYI Below is an excerpt from the Probus International fact sheet: δtƩƚĬǒƭ ĭƌǒĬƭ ğƩĻ ƚƩŭğƓźǩğƷźƚƓƭ ŅƚƩ ƒĻƓ ğƓķ ǞƚƒĻƓ Ǟŷƚ ŷğǝĻ ƩĻƷźƩĻķ ŅƩƚƒ ƷŷĻźƩ ƦƩƚŅĻƭƭźƚƓ ƚƩ ĬǒƭźƓĻƭƭ ğƓķ ǞğƓƷ Ʒƚ ƒğźƓƷğźƓ ğ ƭƚĭźğƌ ƓĻƷǞƚƩƉ ǞźƷŷ ƚƷŷĻƩƭ Ǟŷƚ ŷğǝĻ ƭźƒźƌğƩ źƓƷĻƩĻƭƷƭ͵ 9ğĭŷ tƩƚĬǒƭ ĭƌǒĬ ƒĻĻƷƭ ğƷ ƌĻğƭƷ ƚƓĭĻ ğ ƒƚƓƷŷ ŅƚƩ ŅĻƌƌƚǞƭŷźƦ ğƓķ Ʒƚ ŷĻğƩ ŭǒĻƭƷ ƭƦĻğƉĻƩƭ͵ ƚķğǤͲ ƷŷĻƩĻ ğƩĻ ƚǝĻƩ ЌЉЉͲЉЉЉ ƒĻƒĬĻƩƭ źƓ ğƦƦƩƚǣźƒğƷĻƌǤ ЍͲЉЉЉ tƩƚĬǒƭ ĭƌǒĬƭ ǞƚƩƌķǞźķĻͳ АЉі ƚŅ /ğƓğķźğƓ tƩƚĬǒƭ ĭƌǒĬƭ ğƩĻ źƓ hƓƷğƩźƚ͵ Page 61 of 65 6.g) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Index of Register of Heritage Listed/Designated Properties. Page 62 of 65 6.g) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Index of Register of Heritage Listed/Designated Properties. Page 63 of 65 6.h) Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation, re: Knox Presbyterian Church Booklet Reproduc... Page 64 of 65 6.i) Councillor Jermey, Chair, re: Committee Member Resignation. Page 65 of 65