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Brantford Heritage Committee
January 27, 2025
What was decided (8 motions)
4 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Report 2025-46, titled “Proposed Alteration to 97 Wellington Street, a Property Designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HA-15-24”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT the request to alter the designated property at 97 Wellington Street in accordance with the details described in Heritage Permit Application HA-15-24 BE APPROVED, with the following conditions: That a conservation plan be prepared as discussed in Section 5 of Report 2025-46 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Director of Planning and Development Services. The heritage permit approval shall lapse in two (2) years from the date of issuance unless a permit to construct or demolish is issued pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992. The heritage permit approval shall lapse if the permit to construct or demolish
Moved by G. Wilson, seconded by P. Duern
Referred
THAT Report 2025-64, titled “Proposed Removal of a Heritage Attribute from 10 Brant Avenue (Jubilee Terrace Park), a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HD-01-25”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to Committee of the Whole: Some members of the Brantford Heritage Committee recommend that staff consider an exhibit that highlights Brantford's military history behind the entertainment district, including the Field Howitzer cannon, to ensure it remains easily accessible to the public; and Some members of the Brantford Heritage Committee request that staff reach out to the federal government regarding the ownership and disposition of the artillery piece from Jubilee Terrace Park, as some members believe that relocating the artifact to a museum may place it in a space with limited public access; and Some members of the Brantford Heritage Committee highlight that the artifact may be
Moved by G. Wilson, seconded by N. Etherington
Lost
THAT Report 2025-88, titled “Review of Heritage Procedures and Delegated Authority (Addendum to Report 2024-196)”, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by N. Etherington, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
THAT Report 2025-47, titled “Information Respecting a new Funding Request for the Heritage Grant Program” BE RECEIVED; and THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE INCLUDED in Staff’s Report to Committee of the Whole: The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the Heritage Grant Program be continued as the Committee believes that the program is unique and provides valuable support for the preservation of Brantford's heritage; and The Brantford Heritage Committee thanks the ongoing support of Council and staff in recognition of this program.
Moved by N. Etherington, seconded by B. Garner
Carried
THAT the Brantford Heritage Committee meeting minutes from December 16, 2024, BE APPROVED.
Moved by D. Brown, seconded by P. Duern
Carried
A. THAT Report 2025-46, titled “Proposed Alteration to 97 Wellington Street, a Property Designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HA-15-24”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the request to alter the designated property at 97 Wellington Street in accordance with the details described in Heritage Permit Application HA-15-24 BE APPROVED, with the following conditions: i. That a conservation plan be prepared as discussed in Section 5 of Report 2025-46 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Director of Planning and Development Services. ii. The heritage permit approval shall lapse in two (2) years from the date of issuance unless a permit to construct or demolish is issued pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992. iii. The heritage permit approval shall lapse if the permit to construct or demolish
Moved by G. Wilson, seconded by P. Duern
Referred
A. THAT Report 2025-64, titled “Proposed Removal of a Heritage Attribute from 10 Brant Avenue (Jubilee Terrace Park), a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – Application HD-01-25”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE INCLUDED in Staff’s future report to Committee of the Whole: i. Some members of the Brantford Heritage Committee recommend that staff consider an exhibit that highlights Brantford's military history behind the entertainment district, including the Field Howitzer cannon, to ensure it remains easily accessible to the public; and ii. Some members of the Brantford Heritage Committee request that staff reach out to the federal government regarding the ownership and disposition of the artillery piece from Jubilee Terrace Park, as some members believe that relocating the artifact to a museum may place it in a space with limited public access; and iii. Some members of the Brantford Heritage Committee highlight that the artifact may be
Moved by G. Wilson, seconded by N. Etherington
Lost
A. THAT Report 2025-47, titled “Information Respecting a new Funding Request for the Heritage Grant Program” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the following comments of the Brantford Heritage Committee BE INCLUDED in Staff’s Report to Committee of the Whole: 5 i. The Brantford Heritage Committee recommends that the Heritage Grant Program be continued as the Committee believes that the program is unique and provides valuable support for the preservation of Brantford's heritage; and ii. The Brantford Heritage Committee thanks the ongoing support of Council and staff in recognition of this program.