HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 23, 1976
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TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering Museum Board
was held on Tuesday, Mar~h 23rd, 1976
at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Wm. Clark
F. Conant
B. Davies
D. McLean (Chairman)
K. Sprat.ley
J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
1. / ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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Moved by K. Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark that the minutes of
the meeting of February 24th 1976, be adopted.
CARRIED
2. CORRESPONDENCE
a) J Green River Basket Factor:(
The North Pickering Project of the Ministry of Housing in their
letter of March 3, 1976, report concerning the status of the
Green River Basket Factory, received for information.
b)J Green Family
In his letter of March 6, 1976, Mr. Harold Burk wrote concerning
the recognition of the mill and the Green family at the Museum.
There were two suggestions made in connection with the commemoration
Of' the Green family on the Museum site:
1. A room in the building with photographs, glass plates,
etc., to commemorate the Green family.
2. A mill wheel as a display in the entrance building
and with a commemorative plaque.
c) Canadian Museums Association - Annual Conference
The Canadian Museums Association sends further information
relative to the Annual Conference to be held at Kingston, Ontario
from May 25th - 29th, 1976.
MOTION 169/76
Moved by K. Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark that the Museum
Board authorize the spending of $75.00 for the registration
of Mrs. B. Davies at the Annual Conference of the Canadian
Museums Association.
CARRIED
d) Collections of Canaëian Embroideries
In a letter Ms. Lesiie Maitland of the Museology Department of
the Royal Ontario Museum, requested assistance in locating
collections of Canadian embroideries.
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3. REPORTS
a)J Administrator
The Administrator reported as follows:
Smithy Coal
Two and a half tons of very good smithy coal have been
received at the Museum.
The Administrator has been observing the spring run-off
of flood waters on the new site and he indicated that the
ditch needs to be deepened to some extent on the periphery
of the site.
The question of the construction of outhouses at the Brougham
Museum was discussed and final dimensions were arrived at.
Romley Tractor
Response has been received from the Cayer Brothers from
Saskatchewan, concerning the Romley Tractor. This tractor
has been paid for by a gentleman from Lafleche, Saskatchewan
and the tractor is available to be picked up. Mr. Cayer
also mentioned that they have a Hart Parr tractor available.
There will be further negotiations with the Cayer Brothers
concerning this.
Tread Mill and Threshing Machine
There is a Tread Mill and Threshing Machine available first,
for loan purposes and perhaps ultimately for donation purposes
to the Mus eum.
b) 'J Building Committee
In a report dated November 22nd 1975, the Building Committee
indicated the estimated work and cost on restoring the Greenwood
School.
MOTION l70/76
Moved by F. Conant, seconded by Wm. Clark that the report of
the Búilding Committee dated November 22nd 1975 be received
for information; that the Greenwood school be restored;
that the school be opened at an expenditure of up to $2,000.00;
and further that the Board approach other organizations to
assist in this restoration.
CARRIED
4. NEW BUSINESS
a) J Directory of Canadian Museums
The Canadian Museums Association offers the Directory of Canadian
Museums for 1976, for the price of $8.00 to association members.
MOTION l7l/76
Moved by WID. Clark, seconded by F. Conant that the Museum
Board acquire a copy of the Directory of Canadian Museums
at a price of $8.00.
CARRIED
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4. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
b) J Greenwood Museum Site Purchase
In a report dated March 2, 1976, the Town Solicitor reported
that the Greenwood Site was purchased on February 26th 1976
MOTION l72/76
Moved by B. Davies, seconded by WID. Clark that the report
of the Town Solicitor dated March 2nd 1976, relative to the
acquisition of the site at Greenwood on February 26th 1976,
be received for information.
CARRIED
cW Proposed Budget for the Greenwood Site
A proposed budget for the Greenwood Site is submitted to the
Board members for discussion.
MOTION 173/76
Moved by F. Conant, seconded by Wm. Clark that the proposed
budget for the preparatory work at the Greenwood Site be
recommended to the Council of Pickering for approval as
revised.
CARRIED
d)J Technical Advisory Committee recommendation re: Draft Report.
MOTION 174/76
Moved by WID. Clark, seconded by F. Conant that the Draft Report
of the Technical Advisory Committee, dated February 9, 1976,
be adopted as an interim memorandum and further that the
Board wishes to express its appreciation to the Technical
Advisory Committee for its assistance and advice.
CARRIED
e) J Technical Advisory Committee recommentation re: Greenwood School
MOTION 175/76
Moved by B. Davies, seconded by Wm. Clark that the recommendation
of the Technical Advisory Committee relative to the securing of
S.S. #9, as a meeting centre, be received for information.
CARRIED
f) \í Museums and Archives
Article submitted for the information of the Board members.
MOTION 176/76
Moved by B. Davies, seconded by K. Spratley that the report
entitled "Museums and Archives" be received for information.
CARRIED
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4. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
g).J A Photograph Catalogue for Small Museums
Article submitted for the information of the Board members.
MOTION 177/76
Moved by F. Conant, seconded by B. Davies that the report
entitled "A photograph Catalogue for Small Museums" be
received for information.
CARRIED
h) .) The Ontario Royal Museum -Membership
It is time for the renewal of the Pickering Museum's membership
in the Royal Ontario Museum, which is $15.00 annually.
MOTION l78/76
Moved by D. Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark that the Pickering
Museum renew its membership with the Royal Ontario Museum for
$15.00.
CARRIED
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Experience 76, Programme 41 - Museum Cataloguing Programme
Mr. V.N. Styrmo of the Heritage Administration Branch of the
Ministry of Culture and Recreation, in his letter of February
27th 1976, notifies the Museum Board that the Ministry will
continue the Cataloguing Programme at the Pickering Museum,
in the summer of 1976.
MOTION 179/76
Moved by WID. Clark, seconded by F. Conant that the Museum Board
approve the continuation of the cataloguing of the Museum under
Experience '76, Programme 41, Museum Cataloguing Programme,
sponsored by the Heritage Administration Branch of the Ontario
Ministry of Culture and Recreation.
CARRIED
j) Museum Opening - May 8th 1976
Further preparations for the opening of the Museum on May 8th 1976.
PREPARATION:
J 1. Invitations to be sent to:
Mayor and Council
Regional Chairman and Councillors
President and members of the Pickering Historical Society.
Presidents and Executives of the Service Clubs of the area.
Members of the Ministerial A,ssociations of Pickering
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2. Arrangements with Senior Citizens to serve tea and coffee.
3. General clean-up of buildings and property.
4. Arrangements to have some of the buildings occupied on opening d.
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FURTHER BUSINESS
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a) Medallions
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B. Davies reported that Mr. John Munroe-Cape from Richmond Hill
will evaluate the Medallions at the Museum. Relative to the
Centennial Medallions he suggested that a price from $3.50 to
$4.00 would be suitable. A firm price will be established
after further evaluation.
b) Windmill
It was indicated that the C.B.C. had a television programme
concerning windmills and it was revealed that there is a
considerable amount of interest in windmills, thus increasing
the value of the~beck Windmill at the Museum.
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Display Cases
MOTION 180/76
Moved by K. Spratley, seconded by F. Conant that two extra
display cases be made for the Museum.
CARRIED
d) J Sign for the Proposed Site at Greenwood
MOTION 181/76
Moved by K. Spratley, seconded by WID. Clark that a 4' x 8'
sign be put up at the Greenwood Site.
CARRIED
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Consul tant '
Mr. R.D. OWen indicated that he would like to meet with
somebody from the Museum Board on a regular basis.
MOTION 182/76
Moved by F. Conant, seconded by B. Davies that a committee
will be established including Wm. Clark, D. McLean, K. Spratley
with whom the consultant may meet concerning the proposal
for the new museum site.
CARRIED
6. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on April 13th 1976 at 8:00 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Wm. Clark, seconded by B. Davies that the meeting
adjourn at 11:25 p.m.
CARRIED
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Dated
Chairman
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