HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 6, 1976
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TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering Museum Board
was held on FRIDAY, AUGUST 6th 1976 at
8:00 P.M., at the Greenwood Schoolhouse.
PRESENT: W. Biernacki
Wm. Clark
D. McLean - Chairman
Councillor K. Spratley
J.P. Myslik - Secretary
1. NEW BUSINESS
a) Proposal to move Thornbeck Windmill
A written proposal to move the Thornbeck Windmill was
submitted by Mr. L. McCulloch for the amount of $2,000.00.
It was noted that the proper preparations should be made
prior to the relocation of the windmill. The location
on the site should be staked out and M.T.R.C.A. approval
received. Mr. John Maletch of M.T.R.C.A. should be
contacted.
MOTION 230/76
Moved by W. Biernacki, seconded by Wm. Clark that the
Museum. Board accept the proposal of Mr. L. McCulloch
for the moving of the Thornbeck Windmill to the Greenwood
site for the cost of $2,000.00.
CARRIED
b) Proposal to relocate Log Barn
Mr. L. McCulloch wishes to donate a Log Barn which is
presently on the Federal site to the Pickering Museum.
The Log Barn could be used for the display of Pioneer
implements and to put implements under cover.
MOTION 231/76
Moved by Wm. Clark, seconded by W. Biernacki that the
Museum. Board accept the proposal of Mr. L. McCulloch
for the moving of the McCulloch Barn located on Altona
Road in the ninth concession to the Greenwood site
at the cost of $250.00,
CARRIED
c) A Tender Procedure
MOTION 232/76
Moved by Wm. Clark, seconded by W. Biernacki that the
Tender procedure be waived in the instance of th~
reloca~ìon of the Thornbeck Windmill and of the McCulloch
Log Barn
CARRIED
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2. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Public Presentation of the Conceptual Plan
It was suggested that the plan of the Museum at the
Greenwood site be presented to the public on September lst
and 2nd 1976.
Mr. D.R. Owen should be notified of this Public Presentation.
It was suggested that the Historical Society be asked
to serve tea on this occasion.
b) Water Test - Greenwood Schoolhouse
It was recommended that the Regional office of the Health
Unit be contacted concerning the testing óf the water at
the Greenwood Schoolhouse.
c) Site Plan Presentation
It was suggested that the next step in the relocation
of the Museum. would be the preparation of a site plan.
MOTION 233/76
Moved by K. Spratley, seconded by WID. Clark that a
letter be sent to Mr. D.R. Owen requesting a quotation
of the cost to produce a site plan for the Greenwood
site.
CARRIED
d) Notification of Media
It was indicated that the local newspapers should be
formally notified of the public presentation of the
plan of the Museum at the Greenwood site.
e) Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee - Resignation
Mr. K. Spratley explained his reasons for resigning as
Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee. He indicated
that he thought that the Technical Advisory Committee had
done the job that it had been established to do. He further-
more indicated that the Chairman and the Committee had been
criticized at a Museum Board meeting.
f) History-in-Action
Gate
4,000 tickets indicating' Admit One' should be ordered
for History-in-Action.
The Federal Officials should be contacted conc~rning
the use of the parking at the Federal Building for
History-in-Action.
Second Gate: It was suggested that a snow fence be
used to sequester a parking area for demonstrators
at the gate near the church shed.
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2. OTHER BUSINESS Continued
f} History-in-Action (Continued)
It was suggested that a booth be constructed for
the ticket sellers.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Wm. Clark, seconded by K. Spratley that
the meeting adjourn at the hour of 9:35 p.m.
CARRIED
Dated
Chairman