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LPICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD 3/72
A meeting of the Pickering
L` Township Museum Board was
held on Thursday, April 13th
1972 at 8.00 p.m. at the
) Municipal Building.
Present: Mr. H. Cook - Chairman
9- �•Zr.. J. Alma
Le Mr. W. Clark
Mr. B. Davidge
Mr. W. McGee
Mr. D. McLean
Mr. R. Miller
Mrs. D. Earle
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1. MINUTES
le On motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by Mr. Clark the
minutes of the meeting of March 9th 1972 were approved.
LCARRIED
6 2. ACCOUNTS
On motion of Mr. Davidge, seconded by Mr. Alma the
following accounts were approved,
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Canadian Dyers and Cleaners $6. 50
(for cleaning Cole House
L, carpet)
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3. ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT
L,, a) The construction date for the Oddfellows
Hall should be changed to 1869.
'' b) A school tour has been booked for May 1st
or 2nd.
L. c) The school desks are to be loaned to
Birchcliff Heights School, Scarborough
on April 17th
Ld) Mrs. .nnis is willing to take the job as
Museum Custodian. She will also supervise
the cleaning of the buildings. Her other
duties will be specified by Mr. Marshall
and her salary, based on an hourly rate,
will be decided by Mr. Miller and Mr. Marshall.
e) No bill was ever received from Bowmanville
Foundry for articles that were sent to be
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cast. Mr. Marshall is requested to ack-
nowledge this as the Foundry' s services will
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f) Mr. Middleton is to advise if spray-painting
will be better for both steam and gas barn
exteriors. Mr. Middleton and Mr. Ellicott
Lwill be painting the other buildings too.
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g) Messrs. Hope, Ramsay and Hood are working on the
14 Museum site now. They have finished the saw mill
husk; have finished work on the Rumley and two
International tractors and on the winch outfit.
LThe work on the barn partition will start soon and
the floor of the hotel is to be fixed. Mrs. Duncan
will then advise on the location of the stairway.
L. h) Mr. J. Hasek of Pickering Nurseries would donate
trees for the grounds. It was decided to leave
this offer in abeyance until the future of the
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Museum is defined.
i) Mr. Miller stated that a radiator is needed for
�, the Le Roi (winch) engine. He hopes to locate one,
but asked for confirmation to purchase one if
necessary.
On motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. LcLean that
Mr. Miller purchase a radiator core if necessary.
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14 4. HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUCTION SALE
Mrs. Mowbray had requested that the auction sale be
ta, held first on opening day (May 13th) as there would
be difficulty in safely storing auction items if the
sale had to wait until 3. 00 p.m.
IP On motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by Mr. Miller that
the auction be held from 1. 00 p.m. onwards; that the
church be made available for the serving of refresh-
ments by the auction committee and that admission
entrance will be via the main gates where Museum
entrance fees will be charged.
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It was decided that no Museum building will be open
until after the auction and that when they are opened
the following will man the buildings :
LMuseum -- Mrs. Earle
Log House - Mr. Earle
Collins House -- Mrs. Fallis
Cole House - • Mrs . Marr
L Blacksmith shop - Mr. Clark
Oddfellows Hall - Mr. Davidge and
rMr. McGee
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,srt.- 5. REPORT FROM R. FREEMAN
a) The admission buttons previously discussed would
cost about $250 for 2 ,500. It was decided to
Lleave this for further discussion. .
b) A poster design contest is not favoured by the
school board, but historical art projects for
Li display would be approved. This is to be investi-
gated, especially with regard to the space that
t; would be required for such. displays.
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I On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Davidge that
a Historical Art and Display show be encouraged for the
aeason, with Mr. Freeman and Mr. Davidge acting as
Lftorganizers.
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On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Earle that
f the text changes recommended by Mr. Freeman for the
brochure be approved and printed.
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Mr. McLean queried where the original plates were.
Mrs. Earle suggested that Mr. Marshall contact Royd
Smith Company, 1149 Bellamy Road,N. , Unit 13, Scarborough
and find out from them what they did with material they
obtained from Pickering Litho-Print.
On motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by Mr. Davidge that
any printer doing work for the Museum be instructed to
return all plates , art work and negatives to Mr. Miller
as soon as a job is done.
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tt It was pointed out that if annual changes are made' in the
brochure then new plates will always be required and
tt that these can be made from existing copies of the brochure
with changes pasted in,
6. CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Senaca College stating that
they were most interested in the Museum and that, since
there was obviously a possibility that the Museum and
buildings may have to be moved, they would be pleased
ta to offer a site on campus for the re-location of the
Museum.
This matter was left for later discussion. The Secretary
is requested to acknowledge the letter.
it7. FUTURE OF MUSEUM
It was noted that there is no certainty, at present, as
to the future of Pickering Township Museum, but, in the
C. event that it must be re-located then Board members must
offer constructive opinions and be fully prepared to deal
with any decisions that may have to be made.
The Chairman asked for members views:
Mr. Clark
The Museum should stay as close to Brougham as possible,
especially if the village and people are dispersed who
instigated project. This way the memory of Brougham
would remain. A site should be chosen with a stream or
creek running through it and 20 acres would be a good size.
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Mr. Alma
Governments are taking little notice of opinions there-
fore the Board should take a most forcfui stand and make
very strong representation of its wishes.
Mr. Miller
25 acres has already been offered for sale for a new
site. Other Brougham properties worth preserving
could be moved with the Museum. The Government should
maintain the complex as Conservation Authorities would
only pull it apart.
Mr. McLean
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Agreed with Mr. Clark's views.
Mr. McGee
According to information gathered by Mr. McGee, at some
of the airport - new city meetings he had attended, it
seems that it is not necessary to eliminate Brougham,
but since government officials felt residents would not
be able to live at the noise level, they decided expro-
priation would he the only way residents could sell
their properties and re-locate. Questioned about the
Museum these officials had stated that it could stay
where it was. In view of this Mr. McGee suggested
asking for the land up to and including the Gibson House.
The Expropriation Act contains special clauses providing
for the special treatment of historic sites, buildings
and churches , so this should be investigated and all
available help sought.
Mr. Davidge
If the Museum is in a noise path this would certainly
affect tours, drowning out guides informative speeches.
Possibly a new 100 acre site would be worth seeking and
also the possibility of obtaining grants from some
foundation, (such as Ford, Atkinson, etc. ) might be
investigated.
Mrs. Earle
If the Museum must be moved then both Federal and Provincial
Departments must be made aware of the Centennial Grant
clause which states that the Museum must be maintained
for a period of at least 20 years (i.e. up to 1987) . All
responsibility, financing and supply of moving equipment,
plus cost of necessary repairs should be borne by the
government departments concerned, and the necessary site
supplied. Possibly a site close to a Conservation Area,
or tourist centre would be most appropriate to attract
more visitors. Above all the Museum should stay within
the Township for it is Pickering' s history which is pres-
erved by this complex.
Mr. Cook
The possibility of the new city of North Pickering being
a sepc.rate entity means that the Museum might come under
its jurisdiction. Therefore, a move to keep it within the
original Township would be imperative. Several sites
would be suitable:
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a) behind the Marshall property;
b) on the north side of Duffins Creek, east of
Brock Road.
There is no reason why up to $1,000,000 should not be
available for re-location.
Mr. Cook asked members to think of other possible
t, sites and recommend them at the next meeting.
8. SOUVENIRS AND L, The return from the sales desk in 1971 seemed q uite
satisfactory. Mr. McLean wishes the inventory be
more strictly kept and it was decided that Mrs. Annis
should report to Mr. Miller on sales and inventory on
a weekly basis. Mr. Miller will report fully each
month to the Board.
On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. McLean that `•
Mr. Cook arrange for the purchase of candies.
CARRIED
fi Mrs . Earle is to obtain information and report on
souvenirs at the next meeting.
9. NEW BUSINESS
I a) Mr. McGee suggested a possible contest for History
in Action would be a display of antique objects
for people to identify. It was agreed this was
a good idea.
Lb) On motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr.Davidge
that Mr. E. Carruthers P.A. system be engaged
it for History in Action.
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fic) Mr. Cook and Mr. Miller will act as an advisory
committee to inform the Kiwanis of any problems
connected with the building of the refreshment
booth.
d) Messrs. Clark, Alma, McGee and McLean are to
examine displays in the Oddfellows Hall and
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suggest re-arrangement. Mr. Clark will move
blacksmith and woodworking tools from the
schoolhouse to the blacksmith shop. Mr. Davidge
is asked to suggest a school display for the
vacated area.
r e) Mrs. Earle deplored the fact that there are still
no forms on which to display clothing items
sadly neglected. Mr. Alma stated he is looking
into the possibility of obtaining some mannequins.
f) It was mentioned that so far no special event had
been planned to present former Curator, Mrs. Ruth
Hay, with her citation. This is to be discussed
at the May meeting.
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On motion the meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on May 11th 1972 at 8. 00 p.m.
at the Municipal Building.
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