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DICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD 6/69
CJUNE 17, 1969
r A meeting of the Pickering Town-
ship Museum Board was held on
TUESDAY, the SEVENTETH day of
JUNE, 1969 at EIGHT o 'clock p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. H. Cook, Chairman
r Mrs. D. Earle
Mr. R. Miller •
Mr. M. Parkin .
ENoel C. Marshall, Secretary
I . Minutes -
On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried
unanimously the minutes of the meeting held on June the
4 3rd were adopted.
CARRIED.
II. Accounts -
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Parkin and carried
unanimously the following accounts were approved for payment:
Walter Hope, R.R. 3, Stouffville - 721/2 hours
C May 26 - June 6 $ 181.25
Arthur Hall, Goodwood - 72 hours
May 26 June 6 181.25
CAndrew Ramsay, Brougham - 80 hours
May 26 - June 6 160.00
Barclay Transport Limited - Gravel & loader
r Re: Gas Barn 120. 53
L D. L. Mairs - nails 8.66
Claremont Co-Operative - cement & field tile 17. 58
r Middup Moving & Storage Ltd. - moving display
4 cases from R.O.M. 108.00
W. Earle - cost Re: Posters 10.00
A. Storry Sand & Gravel
164.15
Ruth Hay -_Curator 250.Q0
L $ 1,201.42
Receipts $ 25.00
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III. Horticultural Society -
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A report was received concerning a meeting with the
E Horticultural Society at the Museum Grounds and the work.
this group was prepared to do for the Board. Due to their
limited budget they had agreed to establish two flower bps
in the front of the Church as their project for this year.
L It was mentieared to them that the Beaul would Uhl) to have
the he0b garden maintained with the use of the existing
1: herbs rather than re-established with other plants. The
members of the society were somewhat hesitant in discussing
the proposal for an overall plan for the Museum property,
I: but it was hoped that at a later date they right come up with
some recommendations. In the interim they were invited
to participate in History In Action by establishing a
display booth.
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IV. Display at Conservation Area -
[ At the invitation of the Conservation Authority several
members of the Board had attended Greenwood Conservation '
Area and taking with them items suitable for display and
discussion purposes. Unfortunately someone must have
mis,,.inforzssed : the Board concerning the hour for the meet-
ing as there was no one in attendance. .
V. Barn Raising -
a) Barn Raising Crew -
Morley Syines had agreed to act as Foreman for the barn
raising. Approximately 25 men have been contacted and
. have agreed to participate in the event.
[ b) Gate -
Mr. Miller is to contact Bill Brown to see whether he
will look after the gate receipts.
c) Refreshments -
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The Kiwanis of the Dumbarton Pickering Club have com-
r pleted the arrangements for the refreshements to be
served during the afternoon.
d) Work Crew -
Mrs. Spang wished the approval of the Board to the
purchase of 8 dozen donuts for the men working on the
barn. She also advised that she expected to have 10
loaves of sardwiches available for the men as well.
L, The members of the Board were quite satisfied with
the arrangements that Mrs. Spang was completing.
e) Insurance -
_ The Secretary will arrange for the necessary insurance
_°- coverage on the day in question.
f) Publicity -
Mrs. Storry has written articles for several local
papers advertising the event. The radio stations and
the TV station have also been asked to publicize the
activities.
r g) Building Supervision --
L A number of people have agreed to assist in supervising
the various buildings during the afternoon.
VI a Blacksmith Shoo -
It was mentioned that several pa le tad inquired as to
why the blacksmith shop was not open for display purposes.
Evidently a number of items were stored in it including
the recently acquired display cases from the R.O.M. It
was suggested that suitable ,protection be arranged for
the protection of these particular display cases and that
the balance of the material in the shop be removed in
order that it can be opened to the public again. It was
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hoped that the carpenter tools presently in the Museum
Building proper could be displayed in the Blacksmith
Shop. Mr. Miller mentioned that he .has three small display
cases that might be suitable for this purpose and he and
Mr. Parkin agreed to persue this matter further. In any
event the Blacksmith Shop is to be opened to the public
prior to the barn raising.
VII. Restoration of Buildings -
Some discussion ensued concerning the approach that should
be taken in completing the restoration of the buildings
presently on the grounds. It was mentioned that the
Historical Society might assist the Board in selecting
and obtaining the necessary furnishings for the various
buildings as well as offering suggestions as to the final
finish that should be put on the buildings such as wall
paper and painting. In the interval Mr. Miller is to
discuss with Mrs. Fallis what should be done with the
Collins House which has recently been partially restored.
It was emphasized that it was most important that at least
two of the buildings and preferably three should be at
least structurally restored for the History In Action
celebrations in September. It was hoped that the Collins
House and the Cole House together with the Church would
be more or less completed by the end of the summer.
VIII. Curator -
As Mrs. Hay is presently confined to hospital some discussion
was held concerning a replacement for her during her illness.
The major problem seemed to be one of security involving
the various buildings particularly during the months of
July and August. It was agreed that Mrs. Gillman continue
in her daughters absence and that she retain temporary
staff as required to assist her in supervising the build-
ings.
IX. Refreshment Building -
The Kiwanis are presently negotiating with the owner of
the Brougham store to obtain the old drive shed which
they feel can be converted to a refreshment building
behind the school. Mr. Cook is to report on the progress
of these negotiations at the next meeting.
X. Restoration Programme -
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Mr. Miller wondered whether the Board would be in agree-
ment to having the workmen construct the necessary foot-
ings and to replace the sills of the hotel and harness
shop should they be unable to work on the other buildings
during inclement weather. The Board agreed that this was
a reasonable step to take but emphasized that the work
should go no further than the actual letting down of the
building onto the footings at this tins. It was emphasized
again that on a priority basis the two homes and the Church
should be completed prior to any significant amount of work
being done in other areas.
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XI. General s
LIt was suggested . that Dr. McKay contact Mr. John Rempell
who is an authority on older buildings with particular
emphasis on what type of painting should be carried out
L . on the exterior of the various buildings. It was noted
that once the initial restoration was complete that it
was reasonable that the various buildings be painted to
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In addition Mr. Miller was asked to arrange to have the
various windows in the blacksmith shop repaired and
completed as necessary. It was agreed that any small
L jobs such as installing the doors on the barn should be
. completed as time permits.
LXII, Memberships -
Mr. McLean had previously suggested the possibility of
selling memberships to the Museum and thus providing an
additional source of revenue. The suggested membershi
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fee would be $3.00 per family. It was agreed that this
Lmatter be referred to a further meeting. •
rOn motion the meeting adjourned.
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