Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) adopt the agenda as amended.

WHEREAS By-Law 1984-606 (B&SB) was passed under the Ontario Heritage Act, designating the property at 3600 Newboyne Road as a whole; AND WHEREAS the Newboyne Church Hall, although located on the Designated Heritage Property, is not identified on Schedule A of the designating by-law as a structure to be protected; AND WHEREAS MHAC recognizes the historical significance of the Church Hall for its contextual importance to the hamlet of Newboyne, and acknowledges the efforts by the Community and Diocese in its desire to retain the structure; AND WHEREAS the property owner has submitted an application for demolition of the Newboyne Church Hall; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommends that Council concur with the proposed demolition of the Newboyne Church Hall located at 3600 Newboyne Road, recognizing that the condition of the building is beyond repair and that it will be an unfortunate loss regarding the property’s cultural heritage value.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommends to Council that the following properties be added to the list of Properties of Heritage Interest: Hutchings Homestead at 507 Hutchings Road Properties listed on the Family Legacy plaque (developed for the 150th anniversary of Canada)

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee approves the draft 2025 map content as amended.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee approves and adopts the Minutes of the MHAC Meeting held on November 21, 2024 as amended.

Be it resolved the the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) acknowledges the consolidated By-Law 2022-81 regarding the Cemetery Grant Program.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) acknowledges the draft 2025 MHAC Budget as submitted.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) recommends to Council that any Doors Open Sites may submit for reimbursement by the Municipality through the MHAC budget, any expenses incurred for their sites (insurance premiums, decor, etc.) up to a maximum of $100.00 in 2025.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) recommends to Council that the letter to sites be approved as amended.

MHAC Meeting January 16, 2025 p. 2 Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) adopt the agenda as amended.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommends to Council that the following properties be added to the list of Properties of Heritage Interest: MHAC Meeting January 16, 2025 p. 5  Hutchings Homestead at 507 Hutchings Road  Properties listed on the Family Legacy plaque (developed for the 150th anniversary of Canada)