Norfolk Heritage Committee

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the minutes of the January 8, 2024 meeting be approved as presented.

Whereas the agreement between Norfolk County and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, dated December 17, 2014, requires consultation with Parks Canada, Historic Sites and Monument Board on any alterations to the Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse; and Whereas the Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse continues to be operated by the Canadian Coast Guard as a navigational aid to guide vessels in and out of the harbour; and Whereas the Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse is protected under both the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act and the Ontario Heritage Act; That the Norfolk Heritage Committee, after consultation with Parks Canada, Historic Sites and Monument Board, recommends that Council not approve the request by the Port Dover Waterfront Preservation Association to install decorative LED lighting to the Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse as it does not meet the provisions stated within the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act or the Ontario Heritage Act. Additionally, these alterations are not supported by the guiding document The Standards and Guidelines for Heritage Conservation of Historic Place in Canada.

That the information received from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario be accepted as information.

That the Places of Worship Project update presented be accepted as information.

That the Norfolk Heritage Committee accept the discussion as information and that the Norfolk Heritage Committee organize the 2024 event.

That in light of the recent demolition of the Norfolk Tavern, the Norfolk Heritage Committee requests that the staff liaison follow up to determine whether Photo Documentation Standards have been developed.

That the meeting be adjourned.