HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 28, 1976
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TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering Museum Board
was held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th 1976
at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenwood Schoolhouse.
PRESENT:
W. Biernacki
Wm. Clark
B. Davies - Chairman
D. McLean
Councillor Spratley
J.P. Myslik - Secretary
G. Mowbray
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ALSO
PRESENT:
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark
that the minutes of the meeting of August 24th 1976
be adopted.
CARRIED
2. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Ontario Museum Association - Annual Conference
Notification of Annual Conference at Ottawa,
October 21st - 23rd 1976.
b) Glen-Warren Production Limited
Mr. Michael W. Hadley expressed appreciation for the
use of blacksmith tools.
c) Museums Can Tell Canada's Story
Editorial in the Toronto Star, September 11th 1976.
d) William G. Newman, Minister of Food and Agriculture
In a letter to the Honourable Margaret Scrivener,
Mr. Newman recommends the waiving of the rent for the
Rogers' Barns.
e) Ministry of Health
Report indicating that the water at the Greenwood
Schoolhouse is safe for drinking.
f) Ontario Historical Society - Annual Meeting
Notification of the Annual Meeting of the Museums
Section of the Ontario Historical Society at Cornwall,
Ontario, October 14th - 16th 1976.
MOTION 243/76
Moved by Wm. Clark, seconded by Councillor Spratley
that the items of correspondence contained in the Agenda
of September 28th 1976 be received for information.
CARRIED
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3. REPORTS
a) Administrator
The Administrator reported that the sawmill had been
shingled and oiled.
Repairs have been done to the Romley tractor.
The bridge across the watercourse has been taken out
and a culvert put in.
The channel in the creek at the Greenwood site has been
changed.
Some of the old trees on the Greenwood site have been
cut down.
A roadway has been made into the Greenwood site.
The Thornbeck workshop has been delivered to the site.
The tower of the Thornbeck windmill is to come on Thursday.
Mac Middleton with his steam engine was floated in and
out of the Museum for History-in-Action.
Wm. Clark approached Mac Middleton concerning the steam
engine and he indicated that he would give the Museum
the first chance to buy the engine if and when he intends
to sell it.
The Museumhas received a temporary loan of an operating
stump puller. This will help in restoring the stump
puller which is at the Museum.
A stone axe and a letter press have been donated to
the Museum.
There as been an offer from Swiss Chalet to cut shingles
on a fifty-fifty basis. Swiss Chalet park will supply
the cedar blocks and for the service of cutting the
shingles the Museum would receive 50% of the shingles
producèd. This was considered acceptable by the Board.
b) History-in-Action '76 Financial Report
The Secretary submitted an interim financial report
for History-in-Action '76 with the report of History-
in-Action '75 for purposes of comparison.
c) Catalo~g Summer '76
Miss Vicky Marchant submitted a report relative to the
catalogWmg program at the Museum during the summer
of 1976.
It was susgested that a letter of thanks be sent to the
catalo~ who worked at the Museum during the summer
of 1976.
MOTION 244/76
Moved by W. Biernacki, seconded by D. McLean that the
report of the Administrator, History-in-Action '76 -
Financial report and Cataloguing Summer '76, be received
for information.
CARRIED
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4. NEW BUSINESS
History-in-Action '76 - Analysis and Evaluation
a) The survey made by B. Davies during History-in-Action
indicated that most visitors to History-in-Action
were quite happy with the general operation of
affairs. The survey pointed out that the radio is
a good source of information. Comments made by the
visitors were: do not become too large and too
commercial; show more farm animals; have more things
for children to do. The survey indicated that.people
from as far away as St. Catherines, Windsor and Sarnia
were present at History-in-Action. It was also indicated
that the response of the media was very good. The local
cable T.V. channels showed Histnry-in-Action on the local
networks.
Relative to the operation of the tearoom, it was suggested
that a better location could be found than the one
presently used, namely the hotel. It was suggested that
a tent would be very suitable. It was indicated that a
tent 40' by 60' may be obtainable from General Motors
in Oshawa, free of charge for this occasion.
It was suggested that a sum of money be set aside in
the budget in order to develop a wardrobe of costumes
available for demonstrators for both women and men.
There was an offer to have a tuner come to have the
piano tuned. It was also recommended that some means
of protection should be obtained for the piano in order
to minimize the effects of the extremes of temperature
and humidity.
A vote of thanks was offered to Mr. Wm. Clark for his
part in preparing the grounds for History-in-Action,
and for the part which Susan Clark and the entire Clark
family played in preparing for History-in-Action '76.
MOTION 245/76
Moved by D. McLean, seconded by W. Biernacki that Bus
Wright and Ken Ramsey be recompensed for their help at
the Museum.
CARRIED
b) Restoration Superintendent - Job Description
After some discussion of this item it was proposed
that more time be given to consider the matter.
MOTION 246/76
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by D. McLean
that the item pertaining to the Job Description of the
Restoration Superintendent be deferred to the next
regular meeting.
CARRIED
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4. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
c) Accounts for Approval
MOTION 247/76
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by D. McLean
that the following accounts be approved:
McKerlie Automotive
Toronto Stamp Limited
Chris Sheffield Assoc.
2 cs. oil ~ 4l.97
1,000 Aluminum Blariæ l20.74
Inc.l,OOO History-in-
Action Poster
D.L. Mairs & Sons
Ontario Hydro
Charles Mank
Sundry supplies
Electricity
Trailer & Gas
234.89
Ill. 99
63. 3l
15.70
News Advertiser
Pickering Senior Citizens
Stouffville Tribune
Pickering Bay News
Pickering Senior Citizens
(History-in-Action)
History-in-Action Ads.95.40
'76 Opening - Balance 34.50
History-in-Action Ad. 40.80
History-in-Action Ad. 50.00
Opeping History-in 34.50
Action (deficit Bal.)
Mileage
Relocation Log
Building
l5.05
250.00
D. McLean
L.N. McCulloch
Wm. E. Clark
D.L. Mairs & Sons
Wm. E. Clark
Honorarium
Sundry Supplies
Mc Middleton Steam
Engine Rental
Restoration Work
Restoration Work
Sundry Supplies
$l,OOO.OO
34.47
272.00
Wm. E. Clark
David Clark
Wm. E. Clark
448.00
448.00
54.04
CARRIED
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Budget
After some discussion it was decided that there should
be a special budget meeting to be held on October 19th
1976 at 8:00 p.m.
b) Streambed - Greenwood Site
It was indicated that a stone is needed in order to preserve
the present course of the stream at the Greenwood site.
c) McCulloch
It was noted that Mr. McCulloch has donated many artifacts
to the Museum.
A garbage box is to be made available for the clean-up
of the debris which remains after the removal of the Log
Building which was transported to the Greenwood Site.
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5. OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
d) Model - Conceptual Plan
It was indicated that the model is at present in the
church. It was suggested that it be set-up in the
Kiwanis Building prior to the church service on October
3rd 1976.
e) Laird Boel - Cherrywood
It was suggested that Mrs. B. Davies visit Laird Boel
on beha¡f of the Museum Board.
f) Seed Drill - Don Beach
It was indicated that Mr. Don Beach has an old seed drill
which may be available to the Museum.
g) Wagon Tongue - Next Publication
It was indicated that the next publication of the Wagon
Tongue should take place after some definite news has
been obtained relative to negotiations with the Federal
Governmen t .
h) Church Service - Refreshments
It was suggested that coffæand cookies be served after
the church service on October 3rd 1976.
i) Furnace - Greenwood Schoolhouse
It was :r:ecommended that a repairman be called to check
the furnace at the Greenwood Schoolhouse.
6. NEXT MEETING
A Budget meeting is be held on October 19th 1976 and the
next regular meeting is be held on October 26th 1976 at
8:00 p.m. in the Greenwood Schoolhouse.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by D. McLean, seconded by Councillor Spratley that
the meeting adjourn at the hour of 10:52 p.m.
CARRIED
Dated
Chairman