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PICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD 1/69
FEBRUARY 11, 1969
A meeting of the Pickering Town-
ship Museum Board was held on
TUESDAY, the ELEVENTH day of
FEBRUARY, 1969 at the Municipal
Building at 8 :00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. Harry T. Cook, Chairman
Mrs. Deirdre Earle
L Mr. Robert Miller
Mrs. Ruth Hay, Curator
Noel C. Marshall, Secretary
1. Minutes --
The Secretary mentioned that the resolution dealing with
the Masonic Hall while contained in his notes did not appear
in the minutes of the meeting of December the 17th, 1968.
It was agreed that the minutes of the meeting of December
17th, 1968 be amended to include the following resolution:
On motion of Mr. Parkin, seconded by Mrs. Earle and carried
unanimously Mr. Miller was authorized to arrange with
Mr. Russel Harrison for the moving of the Masonic Hall in
t'hitevale as soon as possible with the total cost of the
move not to exceed $5,000.00.
On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried
unanimously the minutes of the meeting of December the 17th,
L1968 as amended were adopted.
11. Accounts -
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Frank Cowan Company P Y . $ 55. 35
-- Added insurance on Museum buildings
L Andy Ramsay 68.00
- Labour Re: Stong Barn and moving lumber
L to Walter Hope's
McBrien Transport 60.00
- Moving Stong Barn and timbers to Walter
Hope's and back
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Earle and carried
Lunanimously the accounts as noted were approved for payment.
III. Furnace -
CMr. Marshall explained that in discussing the installation
of the furnace with Rodman Heating it was felt that the
board should determine the cost of an entirely new instaila-
L tion considering the fact that they had budgeted for such
an item in the 1969 budget. A further quotation was receicted
E for a completely new furnace and to include all necessary
duct work and an inside fuel tank for a total of $932.75.
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It was the feeling of the board that by converting the ex-
, isting furnace which was approximately 35 years old that
they would be facing replacement of this particular unit
within 5 years in any event.
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Earle and carried
unanimously it was agreed that Rodman Heating and Sheet Metal
Company be authorized to proceed with the installation of a
new furnace in the Museum building with the cost not to exceed
$932.75.
IV. Renovations -
The Chairman inquired whether or not Mr. Hope had provided
estimates for the renovation of the two buildings proposed
for 1969. Mr. Miller explained that Mr. Hope was reluctant
to commit himself to a fixed cost in view of the many variables
involved in renovating these old homes. He had agreed to
assume the entire responsibility for renovating the buildings
and obtain whatever material might be necessary for the project.
He felt that on this basis he could work towards a budget
figure for each building and should this amount be reached
the board could consider whether or not they wished to spend
any further money.
It was suggested that although he was not p epared to commit
himself to any definite price because of the variables in-
volved, Mr. Hope could assume responsibility for all work
done on the buildings and submit progress statements for pay-
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ment. In this way the municipality would not be involved in
the hiring of staff or the buying of material for the work.
Mr. Miller will discuss the item further with Mr. Hope.
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V. Masonic Hall -
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Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Hope had taken down the chimney
in the hall as Mr. Harrison felt that this would simplify
the moving of the building. Mr. Harrison had promised to'
move the building before the spring break up. It was e.,mFha-
sized that it was imperative that the moving of this build-
_, ing be completed within the next four weeks as it would be
going across several farms and a further delay would in all
liklihood prevent this route being used. Another point mep-
tioned was the possible hydro strike and for this reason it
was suggested that Mr. Miller contact Mr. Harrison again and
attempt to have him start work immediately. Mr. Cook asked
that he be advised once the move starts.
VI. Rumlev Engine -
Mr. Hope had agreed to contact the gentleman who was respon-
sible for breaking the engine during History In Action Day
Celebrations. Evidently this man had indicated at the time
that he had the parts to repair the engine but as yet noth-
ing had been heard from him. Should Mr. Hope be un_success-
ful in obtaining these parts from this gentleman Mr. Miller
had located the names of two Museums that possibly might
have these parts, one in Saskatoon and one in Alberta.
These Museums would be contacted should Mr. Hope be u,Z.-
suceessful.
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LVII. Antique Purchases -
L lvtrs. Earle mentioned that Mrs. D. A. ��ugent of 1'� Cedar St. ,
Ajax had offered to sell the Museum a tin bath for $10.00
L which was evidently 50 years old. The Secretary was asked
to write to Mrs. Nugent thanking her for her offer but
declining it at this time in view of the absence of any , .
display area for this item.
LVIII. N�
New Members --
LEvidently the Historical Society is to meet on February the
21st and it is to be hoped that a number of proposed new
members will be suggested to Council to sit on the Museum
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LX. Barn Raising -
The question of the barn raising for the month of May was
L mentioned and the question asked whether or not we in fact
have a barn to raise. Mr. Miller mentioned the problems
experienced by Mr. Parkin in obtaining the barn originally
destined for this event but felt that the matter would be
L .resolved in the very near future.
L XI. The Toronto Historical Board had inquired whether or not
the Museum had any stove suitable for small sitting room
or beds for officers bedrooms. Evidently they were re-
furnishing the officers quarters at Fort York and would
like to borrow these item :until such time as they can
obtain items of their own. It was mentioned that the
L Museum presently had a stove made in Dundee, Scotland in
the year 1833 and this could be loaned to the Historical Board
until such time as some of our own buildings were ready. It
L was also suggested that Mrs. Duncan who represented the
Toronto Historical Board might look at the bed presently in
the Museum building proper as it might be of some use to
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XII. The Secretary was asked to contact the Royal Ontario Museum
Lto find out whether they still had any display cases avail-
able that they might be interested in donating to small
Museums. Mrs. Earle understood that they were replacing
La number of their display cases and had in the past given
a number of the older ones to local Museums.
LXIII. The Next Meeting - Items to Be Considered -
L Barn raising and sub committees for History In Action day
celebrations.
LOn motion the meeting adjourned.
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