Have a Hand in History

Have a Hand in History with Barrie’s Heritage Committee

Barrie City Council invites applications/resumes from citizens who desire to have their names considered for appointment to the Heritage Barrie Committee. The Heritage Barrie Committee is responsible for establishing the criteria for the evaluation of properties of architectural or historical value and to prepare and maintain a list of all properties worthy of conservation under the Heritage Act.

"This is a great opportunity for citizens to become involved with history in our city. Barrie is rich in history and working on this Committee will offer a rewarding experience allowing members to work towards preservation and education efforts by telling others about our historical areas right here in our City," says Councillor Andrew Prince, Chair of The Heritage Barrie Committee.

The Committee keeps up to date on all heritage conservation legislation and programs and recommends to Council any programs worthy of consideration by the City. It provides information to property owners about the preservation of heritage properties and supplies information about the conservation of such properties.
Applications and resumes containing details regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointments may be directed to the undersigned at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, L4M 4T5.

Please return your completed application to the address noted below, in person, by mail, or by fax 739-4243 no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2009.
Application forms are available on the City of Barrie’s website www.barrie.ca.

Coming up at council

City Council

Deputations: By Mark Fisher regarding motion 09-G-257, Ford street Stormwater Management Facility (Pond KD6) Retrofit Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Selection of Preferred Alternative Solution By Joe Santos regarding motion 09-G-260, Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application for Proposed Medium Density Residential Development at 200C Dock Road/Plunkett Court

General Committee

General Committee will consider the following recommendations:
• That the City of Barrie enter into a five year lease agreement with Georgian College for the operation of the Georgian Theatre and that the annual rent be set at $1.00 for the term of the lease.
• That staff in the Department of Culture and the Municipal Law and Prosecution Services implement the permit process for busking within the downtown core as outlined in items 11 to 21 in the staff report.
• That the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update approved by Council on December 8, 2008 as revised in accordance with paragraphs 6 and 26 of Staff Report PLN028-09 and dated June 8, 2009, be adopted.
• That the updated Official Plan of the City of Barrie prepared by the Planning Services Department, dated June 8, 2009, attached as Appendix "A" to Staff Report PLN032-09, be adopted

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