The August 8 Heritage Committee meeting started twenty minutes late and the Chair forgot his glasses so he had difficulty reading the agenda.

When it came time to discuss the naming of 179 Victoria Street, Frank DiPasquale was the first to speak. He said it’s a tough decision and wished all committee members had been present, although there was a quorum. Robert Honor suggested that rather than use one of the suggested names twice, a new name be selected like Dr. Bell, whose farm was on that land that he donated. Shirley Prue was also in favour, as was Councillor Crain but he also said he thought one of the three options should be implemented.

DiPasquale still wished to defer it and Ms. Prue said something that she was asked to repeat since it was difficult to hear her; she wanted to know what the heritage planner thought. Mr. Coates said it was not time sensitive and Ms. Prue asked if a motion was needed. (With all the experienced committee members, why is it necessary for anyone to ask if a motion is needed?) Thankfully, the chair said a motion was needed and the motion to postpone with Mr. Coates to look at the Bell recommendation carried.

The next item up for discussion was a residential development on Gore Street. Of course the focus was the Heritage aspect, and whether or not it would comply with guidelines for the proposed heritage conservation district. Ms. Prue asked if there was anything that they needed to be concerned about. The chair noted that the only thing that’s kind of sticking out a little bit to him is the fact that there is a flat roof right over the front porch and he was just wondering if that truly fit in. A second look at the diagram confirmed that it is not a flat roof and they discussed the pitch before a motion was made that the plans be accepted as presented.