HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 27, 1976
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TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering Museum Board
was held on TUESDAY, APRIL 27th 1976 at
8:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Councillor J. Anderson
w. Biernacki
WIn. Clark
F. Conant
B. Davies - Chairman
D. McLean
Councillor K. Spratley
J.P. Myslik - Secretary
1. CORRESPONDENCE
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In a letter dated April 12th 1976, Mr. Harold Burk indicàted
that he would be in the area at a later date than previously
envisaged. Mr. Mr. Clark met with Mr. Burk and he indicated
that he was enthused about the " remembrance of the Green
family in the museum at the proposed new site. He indicated
that a water wheel display would be a very good idea.
Nothing definite was decided.
b) Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The C.B.C. in a letter dated April 14th 1976, requested
the use of the Museum Blacksmith Shop.
MOTION 188/76
Moved by Councillor Spratley, seconded by WIn. Clark
that the Museum Board confirm the actions of the Chairman
relative to the fees and the approval of a group wishing
to use the Museum and that a standard form be drawn up
for this purpose.
CARRIED
c) Greenwood Arts and Crafts
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In a letter dated April 6th 1976 Mr. George-Martin suggested
a possible Arts and Crafts progræmme at the new museum site.
MOTION 189/76
Moved by F. Conant, seconded by D. McLean that the letter
of Mr. George Martin, dated April 6th 1976, concerning
the Greenwood Arts and Crafts be tabled and that the item
be referred to the Technical Advisory Committee in the
meantime for recommendation.
CARRIED
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Direction was given that a letter similar to the one sent
to the Greenwood Store be sent to Mr. Martin.
Steve Payne
Mr. Steve Payne applied for a position at the Museum in
restoration work. Since it is important that young people
preserve the skills of the past it was suggested that
Mr. Payne could work with Mr. Clark on restoration. This
would apply to items approved by the Board for restoration.
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2. REPORTS
a) Administrator
The Administrator indicated that. a considerable amount
of work has been accomplished at the Museum, A sign
as been erected at the new site. The Venturers and Scouts
are to go to the new site to help clean-up some of the
under brush on May l5th 1976. He suggested that the
Claremont Scouts be invited to help in the restoration
of some of the implements.
It was indicated that Mr. Theo ~son who is a graphic
artist volunteered to do the graphics and the lettering
for the new site.
b) Restoration of Artifiacts
The Hyraulic Ram as been restored.
Some more work has been done on the McCormick-Deering Tractor.
There are hopes of getting an instruction book on the
Case Steam Engine.
Massey-Harris have provided a book on the Massey-Harris
Tractor
-Direction was given to the Administrator that the pump
at the Museum be fixed and that the well be pumped out
if necessary.
D. McLean contacted the Federal authorities and they
indicated that fence rails are available to the Museum.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Training Programme
Discussion of training programme to be set-up for the
Guide Captain and Tour Guides. The printed materials
and tour of the Museum are to be given to the Guides
on Thursday, April 29th 1976. The slide presentation
will be shown to the Guides on Monday, May 3rd 1976.
It was suggested that the kit also be given to the
demonstrators.
b)
Adamson Brick Yard
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It was indicated that many buildings in the area have
been built from bricks made at the Adamson Brick Yard
which is located in the north half of lot 7, Concession 5,
just south of #7 highway and west of the creek. The
yard has historic interest and some study has already
been made of it. A letter is to be sent to the owner
indicating that the Museum would like to be able to
enter the site for this purpose.
4.
OTHER BUSINESS
a)
Report of the Director of Recreation and Transportation
In a report dated April 22nd 1976 the Director of
Recreation and Tranportation recommended that some
money be made available for material and patterns
for the tour guides.
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4 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
a) Report of the Director of Recreation
and Transportation (Continued)
MOTION 190/76
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by D. McLean
that the recommendation of the Director of Recreation
and Transportation concerning uniforms for the tour
guides as indicated in his report of April 22nd 1976,
be accepted and that the expenditure of $100.00 for
materials for the tour guides be approved.
CARRIED
b) Flower Beds - Museum
It was indicated that the Horticultural Society of
Harwood School is willing to take care of the Flower
Beds at the Museum.
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It was indicated that Mr. W.T. Beddall owns the site
of the North Greenwood Dam. The millstones: of this
dam are apparently still on the site. It was
recommended that a letter be sent to Mr. Beddall
indicating that the Museum would be interested in
locating the millstone.
It was indicated that news photographers were present
when the Boy Scouts were cleaning up the Museum grounds.
School Tours
The local school boards should be contacted concerning
school tours to the Pickering Museum.
Medallions
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It was suggested'that the aluminum medallions be sold
at a price of $5.00. This was an appraisal given by
a person who is knowledgeable in coins and medallions.
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
It was indicated that the next Technical Advisory
Committee Meeting will be held a week later on May 12th
1976. Mr. OWen requested this later date for the
meeting in order to have more material ready for the
Technical Advisory Committee.
Mrs. G. Mowbray is be contacted to see whether she as
arranged for the manning of the buildings at the Museum
opening.
Fire Extinguishers
MOTION 191/76
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Moved by K. Spratley, seconded by WIn. Clarke that
two extra fire extinguishers be ordered for the Museum.
CARRIED
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5. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is to be held on May 18th 1976.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor J. Anderson, seconded by D. McLean
that the meeting adjourn at the hour of 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
Dated
Chairman
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AGE N D A
PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
APRIL 27/76 -8:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN: BRENDA DAVIES
1.
MINUTES /1,)'iJ;//
AdOPtioq~ the minutes of the meeting of April 13/76.
2. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Mr. Burk
Mr. Burk indicates that he will be in the area at a
later date.
b) Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The C.B.C. requests use of the Museum of Brougham
Blacksmith Shop.
3. REPORTS
a) Administrator
b) Restoration of artifacts
4. NEW BUSINESS
a) Training Program
Discussion of training program to be set up for the
Guide Captain and Tour Guides.
b) Adamson Brick Yard.
5.
OTHER BUSINESS
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