/8. May 5th, 1975

2. firm assurance that there is/will be ample school accommodation.

Defeated,
Alderman Traboulay voted in favour of the resolution.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Ald. Traboulay re
Agricultural Hall as
Historical
buiiding

At the April 2lst, 1975 Council meeting, a Notice of Motion proposed
by Alderman Traboulay at the Council meeting of April 14th, 1975, concerning
the declaration of the Agricultural Hall as a historical building, was

deferred for consideration at this time. The City Clerk advised that a

letter dated April 19th, 1975, from the Association of Concerned Citizens,

and petitions signed by 385 persons favouring the restoration of the
Agricultural Hall had been received; also, that a request had been
received from Mr. Don Ray to speak to the subject on behalf of the
Association of Concerned Citizens,

Alderman Traboulay spoke to his Proposal and displayed a photograph
of the Agricultural Hall which, he advised, was built in 1912. Alderman
Traboulay referred to a letter he had sent to Heritage Canada in an
effort to obtain the criteria established for preserving historic buildings,
and that a reply had been received stating in part "Based on the information
you have provided, the rehabilitation of Aggie Hall seems an undertaking
which Heritage Canada would encourage." Alderman Traboulay also referred
to other communities where old buildings have been renovated and preserved
through the efforts of concerned citizens, and pointed out that although
the Hall has been ordered closed as of May 3lst, 1975, it has for many
years served the community as a social centre for the majority of civic
and organizational functions. Alderman Traboulay stated that in a joint
report from the City Engineer and Building Inspector it was recommended
"that th. building be demolished at the earliest possible date. Renovation
does not appear to be Practical or economical." and he then referred to
a report from former Alderman G.R.A. MacDonald prepared in 1969 on
restoring and refurbishing the building wherein it was noted the cost
for this work was estimated at $23,500.00.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the Agricultural Hall, built in 1912, be set aside as a historical

building pursuant to Section 714A. of the Municipal Act. Defeated.
Aldermen Traboulay and Mabbett voted in favour of the resolution.

Prior to defeat of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued,
and Alderman Ranger stated that if the building is in a condition that

it can be preserved, he would Support an expenditure of funds therefore;