HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 29, 1975
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TO~m OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Town of Pickering Museum Board was
held on Tuesday, July 29th 1975 at 8:20 p.m.
PRESENT: ~1r. 1~. Biernacki
Mr. Wm. Clark (Chairman)
Mr. D. McLean
Councillor K. Spratley
Mr. J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
ALSO
PRESENT: Mrs. G. 110wbray
1. CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence since the last regular meeting
however, in connection with the locomotive donated by
Dufferin Concrete Products Limited, K. Spratley has been
in touch with the firm and reported that the board should
be receiving correspondence from the firm confirming the
donation of this locomotive.
2. REPORTS
a) Administrator
There is to be a tour of the museum by a group from
the Claremont Conservation Area on Tuesday, July 30, 1975.
Mr. D. McLean checked with the employees at the
Museum concerning the opening and closing of the
museum and was satisfieð that everything is being
done orderly.
It was suggested that in the future, perhaps next
year the care for the staffing of the museum on a
regular basis could be taken care of by some departmen~
in the present administrative staff of the municipality.
It was recommended that this item be brought back
for discussion at a meeting later in the year.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) History-in-Action
~:iOTION 78/75
~DVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by D. McLean
that a courteous letter be sent out to the list of
participants of History-in-Action 1974 inviting them
to the History-in-Action 1975.
CARRIED
l-!OTION 79/75
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MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by W. Biernacki
that a committee of six be formed to plan the use of
the museum for demonstrations at the History-in-Action
1975, and that w. Biernacki, ~~. Clark and D. r~Lean
be members of this committee, and furthermore that
D. McLean be Chairman of the committee.
CARRIED
It was also su;gested that the President or designate of the
Historiœl Society s1x>uld be one of the rnanbers of the c:cmnittee.
'l11.e ra:naining rnenbers may be chosen by the existing o:mnittee members.
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3. N~J BUSINESS (Continued)
a) History··in-Action (Continued)
'!he six members of t..'I1e Corrmittee are to meet together to plan
the use of the 1-1useun for th.e three categories of darDnstrations
taking place in the buildings and on the grounds i also, they
are to rea::mœnc1. any other necessary provisions for Eistory-in-
Action to the Board at the next regular meeting on August 19, 1975.
MOTION 80/75
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by D. McLean
that B. Davies and A. Robertson work together on the
advertising for History-in-Action.
CARRIrD
It was suggested to have a group of roaming minstrels
playing musical numbers near the various buildings
during History-in-Action. This was received favourably
by the board.
4. FURTHER BUSINESS
a) Thornbeck W'indmil1
l<lr. Rovinelli of the Ontario Housing Corporation
was in contact with the board secretary indicating
the fact that the tenants living in the house on
the property where the windmill stands may soon be
moving out. He was concerned about vandalism or a
fire being set on purpose.
It was suggested that this item be put on the agenda
for the next regular meeting, and that the secretary
contact Mr. Rovine1li in the meantime indicating that
the board hopes to take speedy action on the windmill
and the workshop.
b) Accounts for approval
MOTION 81/75
MOVED by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by D. ~~Lean
that the accounts as submitted by the secretary on
July 29th 1975 be received for approval.
CARRIED
c) China souvenirs at the l1useum
MOTION 82/75
MOVED by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by
w. Biernacki that all goods sold at the museum be
marked-up by 40 percent.
CARRIED
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It was further stated that the board can indicate
items ~t which it wishes to sell at a different
mark-up or at no mark-up at all.
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4. FURTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
d) Museum Grant
The application form for the museum grant was
signed by the Chairman of the Board
e) Cura tor
Mr. t~. Clark will contact Mrs. Saunders to see
whether she would be able to take up the responsibility
of curator.
If she is not able to take up this position he will
contact the Personnel Department of the municipality
to get assistance in filling this position.
f)
Greenwood School
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The residents of Greenwood are unhappy about the
state of the Greenwood School and the museum would
be able to use this structure for temporary storage
and also for meetings or any other occasions where
a gathering of people is involved.
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MOTION 83/75
MOVED by D. McLean, seconded by K. Spratley that the
museum board contact the Durham Board of Education
relative to leasing the Greenwood Schoolhouse and
restoring it to a minimum of suitable basis.
CARRIED
Direction was given to the secretary to send a
letter to this effect to the Durham Board of
Education and that a copy of it be sent to Mr. David
French of Greenwood.
5. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on August 19th, 1975 at
8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
6.
ADJOUR~IENT
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MOVED by W. Biernacki, seconded by D. McLean that the
meeting adjourn at 10:29 p.m.
CARRIED
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Date
Chairman