David Johnson advised that the Heritage Register Subcommittee met throughout the summer recess.
Margaret Clayton advised that the Heritage Register Subcommittee reviewed the existing Municipal Heritage Register and properties of interest with a similar calibre to the Flaherty House (John Thompson House). Ms. Clayton stated that the Subcommittee drafted a ‘wish list’ "List" of high priority properties for designation. She further stated that several properties were dropped from the List and would need to be re-added. She suggested that the Committee postpone reinstating the Municipal Heritage Register, which would include properties from the revised List, until February 2025.
Discussion ensued regarding:
- the minimum criteria required to add a property to the Municipal Heritage Register;
- notification requirements for adding a property to the Municipal Heritage Register;
- the process for designating a property and the length of time the Municipal Heritage Register would be in effect;
- ensuring the process of reinstating the Municipal Heritage Register follows the procedures outlined in the legislation; and,
- reviewing a property of interest located at 665 Taunton Road West.
A question and answer period ensued regarding:
- whether approving, suspending, and reinstating the Municipal Heritage Register and List would require Council approval; and,
- whether the Committee would have an opportunity to review a potential future Staff Report to Council pertaining to the reinstatement of the Municipal Heritage Register.