HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 27, 1975
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TO~VN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Town of Pickering Museum Board was
held on Tuesday, May 27th 1975 at 8?00 p.m.
PRESENT~ Mr. W. Biernacki
Mr. ~~. Clark
Mrs. B. Davies
~I. D. McLean (Chairman)
11r. R. Miller
Councillor A. Robertson
Councillor K. Spratley
Mr. J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Mr. W. Biernacki
that the minutes of the meeting if April 15th 1975 be
adopted.
CARRIED
2.
DELEGATION
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Mr. A. Ward, principal ~f Claremont Public School, 'was
to have appeared as a delegation; however because of
the developments concerning the acquisition of the
property at Greenwood he did not think it appropriate
to appear before the Board at this time. He did express
his ideas which were presented to the Board by the
Secretary 0 Mr. Ward thought that Museum Board could
lease land from the Provincial Government at a nominal
fee for a long term. The money that would otherwise be
spent for land could be spent on building a road, parking
and development of the grounds. Mr. Ward thought that
the Museum placed at the Herongate property on Altona
Road, would offer a mutual enhancement to the Museum
and Herongate, especially that Mr. Ward proposes to
develop creative arts at this location. The publicity
which Herongate offers through Government grants would
draw more people to the Museum also. The general flow
of traffic in this area with the development of the
Airport and the North Pickering Project would certainly
increase. Besides this there is the proximity of the
Golf course, the Zoo, the Regional Recreational Area and
the eventual development of the 407. He also proposes
to develop a snack-bar and restaurant with a country
menu. The programmes which he intends to sponsor are
amateur, professional, and puppet theatre, art exhibits,
the auction sale, the family garage sale, a conservatory
of music where students will be taught the piano and
other instruments, an area band presenting concerts,
a repertoire theatre, and eventually he would hope that
the theatre would develop into something like Niagara-
on-the-Lake or Stratford.
The Board gave direction to send a letter of thanks to
Mr. Ward for his interest in the Museum Project.
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3. CORRESPONDENCE
a) A letter was received from RoW. Carbert concerning
the Ontario Agricultural Museum to be developed at
Milton Ontario.
MOTION # 54/75
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MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Wm. Clarke
that a letter be sent to Mr. R.W. Carbert expressing
the concerns of the Museum Board and offering him
the opportunity to visit the Pickering Museum and
to meet with the Museum Board.
CARRIED
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b) The minutes of the Greenwood Area Ratepayers Association
~he minutes of the meeting at Greenwood on May 7th
1975, were read to the Board. At this meeting a
motion was passed that the residents of the Greenwood
Area welcomed the Museum to the village wishing it
a long and happy life, enhancing the village for
many years to come, also that a committee be struck
to assist in planning the move of the Museum to Greenwood.
c) Federal Government Assistance in the moving of the Museum
It was brought to the attention of the Museum Board
that at a meeting of April 25, 1974, between members
of the Airport developme.¡:¡t, the North Pickering
Development and members of Council, the Federal
Government representative stated that his government
would pay for the Museum land and agreed to assist
in the moving of the buildings up to 100% of the
cost. It would allow occupancy of the present site
until 1978. Furthermore the value assessed by the
Federal Government for expropriation of the land
was given in a letter dated April 4, 1974, at $84,250.00
of which $63,080.00 have already been paid. The
remainder of the amount is being negotiated through
the Town Solicitor in connection with several other
properties owned by the Municipality.
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4.
REPORTS
a) Administrator
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The Administrator reported as follows:
Miss F imio who was at the r1useum ,.,i th a group
of school children has not as yet paid for the
Museum Tour.
Mr. R. Miller's old Plymouth car is available
for the Ajax Parade. It does however require
a dealer~ licence with insurance.
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Ed. Brown has completed the evaluation of the
Museum, but he has not submitted the figure as yet.
Mr. Pitman wanted Charles Fuller~ cement block
~achine which still works. This machine is at
least sixty years old.
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4. REPORTS (Continued)
a) Administrator
Ten Ontario County Atlases have been delivered
to the Museum for sale.
The Brougham and Claremont United Church
communities would like to hold a joint anniversary
service of church union on June 15th 1975, at
10:30 a.m.
MOTION # 55/75
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MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by ~rn. Clarke
that approval be given to the Brougham and Claremont
United Church communities to hold their 50th
anniversary service of union at the Museum on
June 15th 1975.
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CARRIED
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The Gas engine from the Chatham waterworks
department has been delivered to the Huseurn.
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The 1936 Massey-Harris Tractor which was discussed
at the last meeting was not obtained because
the mmer ~7as not a t home. t1r. Miller discovered
that the steel wheels had not been cut down but
that rims with tires had been bought and put on
the tractor, the tractor and tires are still in
good condition.
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Lance Johnston anð Vicky Marchant are both taking
the Museum cataloguing course offered through
the Ministry of Cultural and Recreational Affairs.
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Mrs. Saunders did not take the custodiarls job.
Lance Johnston who has worked at the Museum for
a few years will take the custodians job this
year. He will be able to co-ordinate the custodians
job with that of cataloguing at the Museum.
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The three houses have been cleaned by Mrs. Marr,
Mrs. Biernacki and r1isses Vicky and Christine
Marchant.
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Mr. Miller has a buggy with all four wheels which
can be acquired by the Museum for $40.00, and
a buzz saw for $50.00. Some repairs are required
on both of these items.
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MOTION # 56/75
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MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by N. Biernacki
that the buggy and buzz saw be acquired by the
Museum for an amount of $90.00.
C.ARRIED
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Opening Day
No pursey stock was there but there were some people
who came and they were happy to be able to
visit the Museum.
Mr. Walter Hope will come soon to fix the roof
at the Museum.
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4. REPORTS (Continued)
a) Administrator
MOTION # 57/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by
v!. Biernacki that the l;dministrators report
be received and filed.
CARP..IED
b)
Technical Advisory Committee
The Secretary of the Board reported that he has
contacted various people to make up the Technical
Advisory Committee to the MuseQm Boardo The people
willing to be members of the advisory committee are
as follows~
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Mr. Wilson of the North Pickering Project, who
is a town planner and who would serve as liaison
with the North Pickering Project and the Provincial
Government,
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Mr. B. Napier Simpson, Historical Architect, who
had some reservations about becoming a member of
the committee,
Clarence Purcell who has experience in real estate
and environmental and historical conservation,
Mr. George Wñters of the Toronto Historical Board
who has been curator of Fort York and is now
responsible for the operation of several Museums
within the jurisdiction of the Toronto Historical
Board.
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People who have been contacted are Mr. V.N. Styrmo
of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Museums
Branch who explained that his staff would be glad
to serve as resource people to the committee and
board. He suggested:
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himself or ~1r. Banes for advice on Huseum Administration,
Mrs. Dorothy Duncan for advice on Historical
interior and furnishing,
Mrs. Paulino Hall for advice on interpretive d~spl~ys.
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Mr. Paul Roach of the Aiport ðevelopment Project
has been contacted for a member representing that
area. He is to get back to the secretary of the
board with a proposal.
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MI. Russell Cooper of Blackcreek Pioneer Village
who has been helpful with his advice in the past.
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MOTION # 58/75
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MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by
w. Biernacki that Mr. ~m. Wilson, Mr. Clarence
Purcell, Mr. George Waters, Mr. Russell Cooper,
Mr. George Shewan, two members of the Board,
two Councillors, and any other resource people
who may be helpful in this capacity be named
to the Pickering Museum Advisory Committee.
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CARRIED
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~. REPORTS (Continued)
b) MOTION # 59/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor
Spratley that the following members of the Board
be named to the Advisory Committee: Hr. D. McLean
as Chairman of the Board, ex officio member of the
com...""Jittee, Hr. R. Miller, M.r. N. Biernacki.
CARRIED
MOTION # 60/75
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MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by
w. Biernacki that the Board ask ?roject Planning
Associates and B. Napier Simpson to give cost
proposals relative to the viewing of the existing
site, inspecting the new site, and producing a plan
of site develppment including location of buildings,
possible mill, open space, parking lot, internal
road system, water system powe~, drainage, access,
and other pertinent services.
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5.
NEN BUSINESS
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a) ,Special Event
The school bard and choirs have been lined up for
Saturday, May 31st, 1975 beginning at approxi~ately
1.30 p.m. to ~.30 p.m.
A bus will be needed at Dunbarton High School at
12:30 p.m. The Dial-a-bus and the Kiwanis will
be contac·ted for the supply of bus transportation.
The regular entrance rates will be charged except
for the people performing.
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Lance Johnston will be at the gate. There may be
people to be in the three houses. It was pointed
out that no buildings should be left unattended or
unlocked.
l'1.n item of safety was brought up with some concern
relative to sparks at the Blacksrnit~s Shop and the
narrow passageway in the steam barn. It was suggested
to have t~. D. Lynde, the Firechief,come to the Museum
and give his advice>
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~~. Richard Brock of 10 Tuxedo Court, Scarborough,
is willing to look after the Herb Garden.
The Arts and Crafts people were to have displays on
the last Saturday of the months of Juner July and
August. Mr. W. Biernacki will look after this.
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5. NFW BUSINFSS (Continued)
b) Policy Paper discussion
It was moved that this item be deferred to the next
meeting.
6. FURTHER BUSINESS
MOTION # 61/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson seconded by B. Davies
that Mr. D. McLean, Mr. ""7. Biernacki and r·1r. R. lHller
work on the History-in-Action Poster.
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MOTION # 62/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by WM. Clark
that a letter of appreciation be sent to the executive
of the Greenwood Ratepayers Association.
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MOTION # 63/75
MOVED by B. Davies~ seconded by ~rn. Clark that a vote
of thanks be offerred to Councillor Spratley and Mr.
J.P. Myslik for the work involved in getting the
Advisory Committee organized.
Cl\.RRIED
7. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be held on June 17th, 1975
at 8.00 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MOVED by Wm. Clark, seconded by ~. Biernacki that the
meeting adjourn at 10.32 p.m.
CARRIED
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Chairman
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