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A meeting of the Pickering Township
Museum Board was held on TUESDAY,
the EIGHTH day of DECEMBER, 1970 at
EIGHT o'clock p.m. at the Municipal
Building
PRESENT: Mr. H. Cook, Chairman
Mr. R. Miller
Mr. M. Parkin
Mrs. D. Earle
Mr. D. McLean
N. C. Marshall, Secretary
1. MINUTES -
On motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by Mr. Parkin and carried
unanimously the minutes of the meeting of November the 10th
were approved.
2. SOUVENIRS -
Apparently the souvenir lamps together with the other novelty
items previously obtained were selling very well. Mr. Cook
reported that he had an additional order in for the lamps
but as yet it had not been delivered. It was suggested that
the order be increased to 3 dozen in view of the demand for
the item.
3. BUDGET -
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The Secretary reported that Council had given tentative
approval to the budgeted requisition of $6,000.
Speaking in connection with the relative financial condition
of the Board, he suggested that in all likelihood a small surplus
would result at the year end.
4. ELECTRICAL WIRING -
The members considered the possibility of starting the
installation of the underground wiring to the various build-
ings on the property before a deep frost gets into the
ground. It was noted that Mr. Bill Clark of Greenwood had
indicated an interest in directing this project and had
contacted a Mr. Ralph Lee with respect to the possibility
of renting the necessary equipment.
The Board examined the scope of the project in detail noting
some differences of opinion with respect to the relative
voltage needed at the various locations. In addition it was
questionable whether of not the project could be properly
organized in sufficient time to avoid serious frost conditions.
On this note the Chairman was asked to proceed with the
arrangements for the installation in order that the wiring
would be installed first thing in the spring.
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5. 1971 WORK PROGRAMME -
L. On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Miller and
carried unanimously it was agreed that a firm commitment
C not to exceed $3,000. be made to Mr. Hope in order that
he may make arrangements to begin work on the grounds as
early as possible in the new year.
The work required to be performed for this amount would
include the exterior renovations to the Hotel and Harness
Shop including such things as windows, doors and chimneys
and in addition would include repairs to the wood splitter
and the Heuser-Wagon. It was suggested that Mr. Hope
invite Art Hall to assist in the work.
6. HISTORY OF BUILDINGS -
Mrs. Storry has prepared a rough draft on the history
of a number of the buildings and is waiting for further
information from a Mrs. Yakely of Stouffville with respect
to the Oddfellows Hall.
7. YEAR END EXPENDITURES -
It was agreed that the Board purchase the Case Tractor ' �
and electrical boxes from Mr. Miller that were mentioned
in the October Board minutes_
8. CBC FILM -
The Secretary informed the Board that the CBC Film that ,.
had been staged almost entirely at the Museum Grounds
was to be shown on Channel 6 between the hours of
9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27th. The
j- title of the film is the Magantic Outlaw.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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