HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 13, 1976
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TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A Meeting of the Pickering Museum Board was held
on TUESDAY, JULY 13TH, 1976 at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
W. Biernacki
Wm. Clark
B. Davies (Acting Secretary)
D. McLean (Chairman)
Councillor Anderson (took leave at 8:00 p.m.)
Councillor Spratley
1. NEW BUSINESS
a) Recommendation of Technical Advisory Committee
MOTION 214/76
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark that
Motion 12/76 of the Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
of June 30, 1976, stating that the Conceptual Site Plan
presented by D.R. Owen be accepted and recommended to
the Pickering Museum Board be received.
CARRIED
b) Presentation by Mr. D.R. Owen
Mr. Owen was in attendance to present his proposed
plans for the Greenwood Museum site.
When formulating them he had particularly considered
the following:
1. The effect on the Village of Greenwood.
2. The buildings available at the old site.
3. The scenic possibilities of the new site.
4. A review of the development of an Ontario
Community in the 19th Century.
5. Access by the public and parking facilities.
6. A nature trail, picnic and playground areas.
7. The limits imposed by the flood plain land.
There is more than enough land for the building.
M.T.R.C.A. are willing to consider a mill and
a light structure on the flood plain.
8. The approach. This could be a covered bridge
indigenous to some parts of Ontario. It would
be aesthically pleasing and provide easy
closure of the entrance. (Could be expensive).
9. Ticket office (perhaps an old carriage shed).
10. A gift shop (perhaps a barn).
11. A display area for durable artifacts
12. A snack bar and washrooms.
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13. The "time street" concept divided as follows:
ì) Pod 1 up to 1830 - Log buildings (early clearing)
ii) Pod ~ 1830-1853
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i~i Pod 3 1853-1856
iv) Pod 4 1856-1860
v) Pod 5 18150-1900 (possible brick house)
vi) Pod 6 Mechanical Age
14. Recreation area.
15. Three minifarms
16. Pod 7 Basket Factory, perhaps a cider mill.
[~scussion of plan followed.
MOTION 215/76
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark that
the Conceptual Site Plan as presented by Mr. Owne be
received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mr. McLean xpressed appreciation to Mr. Owen on behalf
of the BoarJ.
At 10:10 p,m. a short recess took place to allow Mr. OWen
to leave the meeting.
2. OThER BUSINESS
a) Report of Museum Secretary
In anticipation of implementing the plan the Board
discussed the Report of the Secretary Mr. J. Myslik
dated June 25th, 1976 on Museum Administration.
Discuss~on too~ place in regards to engaging a
Director. Councillor Spratley declared a conflic.~t
of interest and took no part in the debate.
MOTION 216/76
Moved by B. Davies, seconded bv W. Biernacki that the
Pickering Museum Board hire an Administrator.
CARRIED
b) Munic~pal Grant
The Board discussed the $7,000.00 grant from the
Town. It was noted that there had been little or
no increase since 1970. Also, that the Town Office
was handling much of the Museum work load and
departments were unable to charge back.
MOTION 217/76
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Moved by ~;~. Clark, seconded by W. Biernacki that the
Museum Beard ask Council for a grant of b:xty cents
per capita in 1977.
CARRIED
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2. OTHER BCSINESS (Cont.)
c) Museum Relocatiun Timetable
MOTION 218/76
Moved by Councillor Spratley seconded by Wm. Clark that
the Board develop a comprehensive timetable as to
moving, financing, community participation, cost etc.
CARRIED
d) Draft Budget - 1977
MOTION 219/76
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark that
the Board prepare a detailed operating budget for
presentation in 1977.
CARRIED
e) Conceptual Site Plan - Phase I
With regards to the plan as submitted by Mr. Owen
it was the feeling of the Board that the concept
will enable them to control gradual development of
the site in stages as finances and personnel permit.
Mo'rrON 220/76
Moved by W. Biernacki seconded by Wm. Clark that the Conceptual
Site Plan be considered as a long range program of development
for the new Museum site and that Phase I will be formulated
after acceptance of the Concept by Council.
CARRIED
Councillor Spratley was asked to prov~de inf.ormation
for consideration by the Board as to Phase I.
f) ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL
MOTION. 221/76.
Moved by Wm. Clark, seconded by B. Davies that the
following Accounts of Mr. R.D. Owen be paid:
a) R.D. OweD
$2,500.00
b) R.D. Owen (Model Expenses) $1,500.00
CARRIED
g)
T-SHIR'I'S AND WALL HMJGJNGS
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MO'rION 222/76
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Moved by Councillor Spratley: seconded by B. Davies
that Dean Biernacki supply a dozen each of printed T-Shirts
and \,\all Hangings fer sale 3.t the Museum >
CARRIED
h) ONTARIO MUSEUM BOARD MEMBERSHIP
MOTION 223/ì6
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Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark that the
Board pay $10.00 membershi.p fee in the Ontario Museum
Association for B. Davies.
CARRIED
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3 . ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by W. Biernacki
that the meeting adjourn at the hour of 12:20 a.m.
July 14th 1976.
CARRIED
Dated
Chairman