HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 22, 1975
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TO~rn OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Town of Pickering Museum Board was
held on Tuesday, July 22nd 1975 at 10:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. W. Biernacki (Chai~an)
Mr. tfm. Clark
Mrs. B. Davies
l!r. D. 1·1CLean
Councillor K. Spratley
Mr. J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
Also
Present: l·1%'s. Gwen Mowbray
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Mr. ~:rm. Clark
that the minutes of the meeting of June 17th 1975 be
adopted.
CARRIED
In the discussion of the minutes relative to Rogers Barns
It was mentioned that the rental of $200.00 per year
should be paid.
In reference to the steam locomotive that is being offered
to the Museum by Dufferin Concrete Products Limited, it
was suggested that the Mayor be asked to send a letter
to thank Dufferin Concrete Products Limited for their
offer of t.he locomotive. Councillor Spratley will
contact. Dufferin Concrete Product.s Limit.ed first.
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Relat.ive t.o the Met.ro propert.y of approxtmat.ely 29 acres
adjacent t.o the proposed new museum site it \'las suggested
that the Administrator-Clerk contact Metro Toronto, to
inform t.hem of the interest that the Museum has in this
particular property.
2.
CORRESPONDENCE
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A letter was received from R.W. Carbert, General ~anager
of the Ontario Agricultural Museum, in response to a letter
that had been sent on behalf of the Board, by the Secretary.
Mr. Carbert indicated that he would be pleased to meet
with the Museum Board to outline the aim and scope of
the Ontario Agricultural Museum project. He also mentioned
that it was not the intention of the Ontario Agricultural
Museum to remove from any area items with local interest
which legitimately belong in local museums.
b) New Plans Incorporated
A letter was received from New Plans Incorporated of
Hamilton, Ontario. Mr. Dennis Freeman explained that the
firm offers a planning consulting service and that t.hey
would be: pleased to assist the museum in planning their
relocation. A letter of acknowledgement is to be sent
in ret.urn.
MOTION 74/75
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by B. Davies
that the correspondence be received and filed.
CARRIED
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2. CORRESPONDENCE (Continued)
MOTION 75/75
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by D. McLean
that the proposals of the consulting firms be considered
at the next regular Museum Board Meeting.
CARRIED
3.
a)
REPORTS
Administrator
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The Administrator was not present, however, ¡.:rm. Clark
reported in his stead that the engine on the lawn mower
has been fixed, and that the cataloguing at the museum
is progressing successfully.
A cheque of $lOO.OO was received from the Atha Community
Centre as a donation to the Museum.
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MOTION 76/75
MOVED by Wm. Clark, seconded by D. McLean that a letter
of thanks be sent to the Atha Community Centre for their
donation of $100.00.
CARRIED
Some concern was expressed at the fact that there is
no custodian a t the Museum and that the r·1useum does not
seem to be opened at the proper times every day. Hope
was expressed that a responsable person be hired to
supervise the opening and closing, and general functioning
of the Museum.
4 . NE¡'l BUSINESS
a) Arts and Crafts and discussion
It was mentioned that there was very poor attendance
at the Museum during the Arts and Crafts demonstrations
and the people were somewhat disappointed. Some
have expressed the intention of not returning to
other arts and crafts demonstrations.
5. FURTHER BUSINESS
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a) Historical Society
Councillor Spratley suggested that the services of
the Historical Society could be used in helping to
co-ordinate the volunteers for the Museum.
MOTION 77/75
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MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by D. McLean
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WHEREAS The Pickering Historical Society was instrumental
in the opening of the Museum;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Historical Society
be asked to take an active part in the operation
of the l.4useum and
FURTHER THAT the Society be asked to organize the
volunteer workers to be used on any occasion to staff
the buildings and to assist in setting up displays
relative to museum activities, and that the Society
receive all information, agendas, minutes, and special
notices and that the Society be invited to send a
representative to the meetings of the Pickering Museum
Board. CARRIED
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5. FURTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
a) 1-10TION
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Wm. Clark
that ltIlrs. Gwen Mowbray be permitted to speak.
CARRIED
Urs. ~'IOwbray outlined briefly the development of the
Historical Society and the desire of the Society to be
actively involved in the Museum activities.
b} Steam Barn - History-in-Action
It was pointed out that a licenced engineer will be
required to be on hand during History-in-Action for the
operation of the machinery in the Steam Barn.
6. NEXT MEETING
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Date
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It was decided that History-in-Action should be discussed
and organized at the next meeting to be held on July 29th
1975 at 8:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by D. McLean, seconded by Councillor Spratley that
the meeting adjourn at 11.47 p.m.
CARRIED
Chairman