On June 17 agenda there is a report reviewing actions underway to mitigate damage at the Secessionist  Presbyterian cemetery in Laskay.  As reviewed in the report the damage occurred as a result of development and construction works at an abutting property owner. Fortunately we have a very good database of the state of that cemetery and its artefacts and Staff has been able to develop the remediation plan Which will be financed by the abutting property owner.

The Township does have a responsibility to protect its 12 designated heritage pioneer cemeteries.  Recognizing that a heritage restoration plan was initiated in 2016  and completed in 2018.  Unfortunately, I don’t believe significant progress has been made on that plan due to resource and financial constraints; in addition much of our resources assigned to heritage work have been diverted to dealing with the changes to  the Ontario Heritage Act included in Bill 185.   But, it’s because of that restoration plan Staff were  able to assess damage done by the abutting property owner.

As always you can participate in the Council and make a deputation on this report in person or virtually.  For details on how to do please see Council agenda. Or you can send an email to clerks@king.ca by Monday noon with your comments, questions.