HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 15, 1975
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To~rn OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Town of Pickering Museum Board was
held on Tuesday, April 15th 1975 at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. W. Biernacki
Mr. Nm. Clark
Mrs. B. Davies (Chairlady)
Mr. D. McLean
Mr. R. Miller
Councillor K. Spratley
Mr. J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. H. Cook
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by ~~. Clark
that the minutes of the meeting of March 18th 1975
be adopted.
2. CORRESPONDENCE
In a letter The Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation
expressed their t.hanks for the continued loan of the
Cast Iron Stove.
MOTION
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MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by R. Miller that
the letter from The Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation
be received and filed.
CARRIED
30 REPORTS
Administrator:
On April the 11th 1975 sixty grade 1 and 2 students
from Walter Perry Junior Public School, Scarborough,
visited the Museum.
On April 15th 1975 Mr. R. Miller gave a talk with
slides to approximately 18 people at the Dunbarton
United Churcho
Mrs. G. Gauslin has asked permission to sell her book
"From Paths to Planes" at the Museum.
MOTION #44/75
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MOVED by R. Miller, seconded by ~~. Clark that Mrs. G.
Gaus1in be given permission to sell her book entitled
"From Paths to Planes" at the Museum for a price of
$8.50 per copy.
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CARRIED
Mrs. Gauslin also mentioned that she would be pleased
to help in the Museum in History in Action, or any
other projects during the year.
The Museum has been approached to enter a float in
the Ajax Parade on June 21st 1975.
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3. REPORTS (Continued)
MOTION #45/75
MOVED by ~~. Clark, seconded by D. McLean that
approval in princip~[ be given to the idea of a
float entered in the Ajax Parade on June the 21st
1975, if there are sufficient volunteers available
to set it up and enter it into the Parade.
ChRRIED
Mrs. D. Earle will be contacted concerning this item.
Mr. Hedges has not definitely identified the origin
of store at Audley, located in Lot 4, concession 3.
Mr. Russell Harrison will take the straw from the
Rogers Barns for $200.00. It was furthermore mentioned
that Mr. Harrison should give a written quotation
on the cost of moving the Thornbeck windmill and
workshop.
The Fire Pumper Truck from the village of Pickering
has been delivered to the Museum.
Mr. Brown has finished theeTaluation of the contents
of the Museum on April the 15th 1975. This is an
estimated evaluation and the totals have not been
submitted as yet.
The Heritage Museum of Scott Township has requested
the loan of the hand pit saw for a demonstration.
There was a general consensus of agreement on this
item. Mr. ~~. Clark has been asked to man the
Blacksmiths Shop.
The Cataloguing Grant is not forthcoming; however
The Ministry is willing to train somebody to catalogue
according to the universal principles of museum
cataloguing. Mr. Lance JohnSbn is willing to take
this course.
MOTION #46/75
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by R. Miller
that Lance Johnston be asked to take the week of
training for museum cataloguing.
CARRIED
The china mugs and plates that have been ordered
for sale at the Museum will cost approximately
$200.00.
A 1936 Massey Harris pacemaker tractor is available
for approximately $100.00 this tractor is on rubber
tires and the transmission in it is not the original
one.
MOTION #47/75
MOVED by W. Biernacki, seconded by Councillor Spratley
that if upon examination the tractor is considered
valuable the administrator is hereby authorized to
buy it for $100.00.
CARRIED
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3. REPORTS (Continued)
b) North Pickering Sites
A report concerning the proposed North Pickering Sites
for the Museum was submitted by D. McLean, T~" Clark
and K. Spratley. In the report and in the discussion
concerning these sites two common problems to all of
them transpired namely a) many boggy ar8as.
b) Too far removed from a road which would necessitate
a costly building of an access road.
HOTION #48/75
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MOVED BY CouncIllor Spratley, seconded by W. Biernacki
that a letter be sent to the North Pickering Project
thanking them for the offer of sites for the Museum
and indicating that the sites did not seem to be
suitable for the purpose,
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CARRIED
MOTION
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by W. Biernacki
that the motion of ~m. Clark be dealt with.
C.7',RRIED
MOTION #49/75
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MOVED by WID. Clark, seconded by D. McLean that
WHEREAS the lands of the Pickering Huseum have been
expropriated by the Federal Government and the Museum
will have to be relocated; and
tvHEREAS the Barclay property comprising of 15 acres
near the village of Greenwood, is available to the
Museum Board for a tentative price of $35.000.00¡ and
WHEREAS this area has been known form the year 1840
to the recent past as the Lower Greenwood Mill and
Mill Dam; and
WHEREAS the Village of Greenwood enjoys a rich historical
background and has had twenty-six thriving businesses
offering various services to the area; and
WHEREAS the area is one of the most scenic sites available
with ample waterpower potential for Museum Mill development,
with sufficient table land available for the placement
of the buildings, and with relatively convenient access
from a Provincial Highway; and
WHEREAS other sites in the Pickering area have been
considered and examined and found less advantageous for
the purpose at hand,
BE IT THEREFORE RECOMMENDED to the Council of the Town
of Pickering that the Barclay site in Part Lot 12,
Concession 5 be considered for the new location of the
Pickering Museum and that an offer to purchase of $35.000.00
be made on the property.
CARRIED
In the discussion of the motion several points were
made.
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3b. REPORTS (Continued)
'North Pickering Sites
As to the relatiyely ~all size of the area it was
pointed out. tha~.an option remains to obtain more
land to the west· by lease from M.T.R.C.A.
It was also indicäted-that rough plans should be outlined
and that these ,can be elaborated upon by the planning
department.
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Furthermore a meeting with the ratepayers of thë Village
of Greenwood would be held prior to any presentation
of the motion to the Council of Pickering~
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NEW BUSINESS
a) Nursery and Flower D~X
Mr. H. Cook asked whether the' Kiwanis Club would be
a~le to operate their' booth on the openinq day.
MOTION #50/75
MOVED by D. McLean, seconded by tA1m. Clark that'-the
Kîwanis Club be allowed to serve refreshments at the
Mu~um~ince they hav~ contributed considerabl~y to
the Mus-eunt previously...
CARRIED
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b) School Band and Choir Day
Several School bands and choirs have already responded
to our request for this particular day.
c) Entrance Rates to the Museum
MOTION #51/75
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by D. .McLean
that the school rates be established as follows:
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25¢ per pupil for children up to and including grade 4
50¢ per pupil for children from grade 5 to grade 8 incl.
75¢ per pupil- for students from grade 9 to gr~de 13 incl.
CARRIED'
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d) May 1, 1975 Blood'Donor Cliníc
Sheridan Mall - Museum passes to donors
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MOTION #52/75
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by W. Biernacki
that Museum passes valid for two persons be-given to
the donors at the May 1, 1975 Blood Donor C¡inic,
to be held at Sheridan Mall.
CARRIED
The printing of tickets and poster was discussed.
It was decided that a rubber stamp be made with
Pickering Museum¡ Brougham, Ontario on it and'that
tickets could be stamped with this rubber gtaæp.
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4. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
e) Co-ordination of Volunteers
It was suggested that au)':" volunteers could be formed
into an association for the Museum. It was further-
more suggested that more information be obtained in
the operation of an association in connection with
a museum.
f) T.V. Publicity
MOTION # 53/75
MOVED by D. McLean, seconded by WID. Clark that R.
Miller and W. Biernacki be asked to help give a
presentation on the Museum on T.V. with the Mayor
of Pickering.
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CARRIED
5. FURTHER BUSINESS
a) W. Biernacki mentioned that he was in contact with
a lady who gives presentations of quilting with
quil'ts and a slide presentation. She charges $40.00
for a presentation. It was suggested that this type
of presentation could be used in conjunction with
another Museum activity.
b) Polic~ discussion
It was suggested that further discussion be held on
the policy paper tha~ had been presented by the
Secretary at a previous meeting.
c) Senior Citizens Strawberry Festival at the Museum
Mr. D. Bass was contacted concerning the Senior Citizens
Strawberry Festival at the Museum. He was interested
in :--,,,-.-ing it held at this location.
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d) It was reported that the Property Manager of the
North Pickering Project has stated that anything
that is left behind by the owners, and that would
be of value to the Museum is available for the Museum.
6.
NEXT MEETING
It was suggested that if necessary a short meeting may be
called before the opening of the Museum on May 10th 1975,
The next regular meeting will be held on May 20th, 1975,
at 8:00 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by D. McLean, seconded by W. Biernacki that the
meeting adjourn to closed session at 11:00 p.m.
CARRIED
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To~m OF PICKERING MUSEUM BO^RD
CLOSED SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 15th 1975 11:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mr. W. Biernacki
Mr. ~~. Clark
Mrs. B. Davies (Chairlady)
Mr. D. McLean
"~r. R. Miller
Councillor K. Spratley
Mr. J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
Councillor Spratley mentioned that he contacted Mr. J.
Alma and he went to his home to collect t.he remaining
items which belonged to the rnuset~. He also delivered
the two cheques that were owing to Mr. J. Alma. He also
mentioned that there were a few items that he was not
able to put into his car and that will have to be picked
up later.
Þ~DJOURNMENT
The Closed Session adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Chairlady