HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 18, 1975
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~ OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Town of Pickering Museum Board was
held on Tuesday, March 18th 1975 at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. W. Biernacki
Mr. Wm. Clark (Chairman)
Mrs. B. Davies
Mr. D. McLean
Mr. R. Miller
Councillor A. Robertson
Councillor K. Spratley
Mr. J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
1.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Mr. N.
Biernacki that the minutes of the meeting of March 4th
1975 be adopted.
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CARRIED
2. DELEGATION
Mr. Wm. Wilson of the North Pickering Project appeared
before the Board to indicate some locations available
to the Museum within the North Pickering area.
MOTION
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Mr. N.
Biernaoki that Mr. Wilson be heard.
CARRIED
Mr. Wilson indicated two sites on a map that could be
available for the Museum:
a) A site just north of ~fuitevale on the Old Mill Race.
b) A site near Green River on the location of the old
Wilson's Park.
He also indicated the possibility of a site south of
the Fourth Concession Road. The question was raised
as to the possibility of having the Museum on the
Herongate site, since the river crosses the property
at the rear. Mr. Wilson concurred with this idea.
In the discussion it was mentioned that the Museum
should be relocated to a spot where voluntary help
is available. The rol~ of the Historical Society was
also mentioned. The question of the cost of the land
was raised; to this Mr. Wilson replied that the general
principle is that the land will be made available at
the price that the Province paid for it. However, the
price for the land would be negotiable.
MOTION #35/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Mr. D. McLean
that the Museum Board accept the invitation of the
North Pickering Project to inspect the three sites
available to the Museum at Whitevale, Green River, and
Herongate.
CARRIED
Mr. Wilson was thanked for his presentation and for
his kindness in coming to the Museum Board meeting.
3. CORRESPONDENCE
a) A letter was received from the Enoch Turner School
House requesting that the 1859 cast iron stove be
allowed to remain at the School House until such
time as the Museum has need of it.
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~. CORRESPONDENCE (Centinued)
MOTION #36/75
MOVED by Councillor Spratley, seconded by Councillor
Robertson that the Museum Board allow the Enoch Turner
School House to keep the 1859 cast iron stove on the
condition that it be on a year to year basis, and that
the stove be identified as liOn Loan From The Pickering
Museum" .
CARRIED
b) A letter was received from St. Andrew's College at
Aurora thanking Mr. Miller for conducting a tour
for the boys of St. Andrew's College through the
Museum. Direction was given to Mrs. B. Davies that
in the news release mention should be made of the
visit of the students from St. Andrew's College
from Aurora.
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4 . REPORTS
Administrator:
The Administrator reported that he has had some
inquiries relative to the straw at Rogers Barns.
Gordon Reesor has an eleven run hoe drill - Massey
Harris - in good condition; he wants to donate it
to the Museum.
Mr. & Mrs. Webster have a printing press which is
not all that old, it is dated 1932, but it is in
good condition. It has a nine by thirteen print
surface. It will be picked up as soon as possible.
Mr. Robert Gibbon of the Etobicoke Historical
Society has notified Hr. Miller that the Society
would like to come to the Pickering Museum on a
field trip on June 7th 1975.
More Loan Forms are needed; the date should be
included on the new forms.
The Pickering Fire Department has made a loan to
the Museum of the old fire truck pumper.
Mr. John Sloan, who is familiar with gardening and
horticulture, thouqht that the garden and flower
day at the Museum was a good idea, and he would help
set up the display.
Mr. Hassock is willing to come to the nursery and
flower day; however, his business is wholesale and
he would really not be able to contribute directly
himself.
The Pine Ridge Nursery and ~fuelan Cullen are
interested in the nursery and flower day.
The hot dog machine was loaned to the Greenwood
School. The Brougham Ladies Institute have a hot
dog machine which will be made available to the
Museu..m.
Mr. Harrison's price for moving the Rogers Barns
was high; however, the price for moving the windmill
and shop was $3,500.00. ~e could perhaps lower
this cost if members of the Board and volunteers
remove the roof for himQ
l-10TION #37/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by
Councillor Spratley that the Museum Board acquire
the Thornbeck windmill and shop for an amount of
$3,500.00.
CARRIED
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4. REPORTS (Continued)
Mrs. Saunders is willing to take the position of
Custodian if Mrs. Annis does not want to take this
position this year. She will check with Mrs. ~~nis
before she gives us a final reply.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) Nursery & Flower Da~:
Councillor Robertson had his staff contact various
florists and nurseries in the area. They all seemed
to be interested in the idea of having a nursery
and flower day at the Museum. It was suggested that
each participating florist or nursery would
advertise the event in their own area. It was also
suggested that they give a donation to the Museum
according to the value of their salas. The Arts
and Crafts Society of Pickering are willing to come
to the Museum on the last weekend in May June and
July.
MOTION #38/75
MOVED by Mr. D. McLean, seconded by Mr. R. Miller
that Councillor Robertson be made Chairman of the
special events at the Muse~.
CARRIED
b) School Band Day:
Councillor Robertson has also contacted several
schools concerning the school band day. They seem
to be very interested. He also suggested that the
Harwood School be contacted to do the catering on
this and other occasions throughout the summer at
the Museum. The Museum would get a perccntage of
the profits. It was also suggested that the Museum
should have something special for Canada Week.
The Arts and Crafts people would be coming the last
weekend of June on June 28th. The Senior Citizens
could also be encouraged to hold their strawberry
tea at t:1e Museum.
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c) Barclay Propert~:
Councillor Spratley had a report concerning the
Barclay Property. A meetinq was held on March 18th
1975 with the Mayor, Councillor Robertson,
Councillor Spratley, the Town Manager, the Town
Solicitor, the Planning Director and a representative
of the M.T.R.C..A. 'I'he ~1.T.R.C.A. did not think that
there was any problem with the site as far as
conservation is concerned. There are fifteen acres
for sale, and of this about eight and a half acres
are useable. The parking lot could be on the west
side of the creek. The bridge over the creek is
wide enough to have a walkway separated by a railing
thus allowing an entrance on the north end of the
property without involving traffic in the Village
of Greenwood. A certain amount of filling on the
property would be allowed. The Town and the M.T.R.C.A.
would back the separation of the Barclay property in
order to save the Barclay house. It was suggested
that an offer to purchase price of $35,000.00 be made
with the sepc?ration included in the aqreement. It
will now be up to the Museum Board to make a decision.
M.T.R.C.A. also mentione~ that the higher land on the
west side of the creek will be acquired by them, and
use of this land could be considered at a later date.
If this site is agreed upon the next step would be to
proceed with the drawing of a site plan and the
holding of a me8ting at Greenwood.
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c) Barclay Propert~ (Continued)
MOTION #39/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by
Mr. D. McLean that the members 0f the Museum Board
visit the sites in the North Pickering Project on
March 29th 1975 at 2:00 p.m.Î the memb8rs are to
meet at Wilson's mill at Nhitevale.
CARRIED
d) Engine at Chatha~:
Mr. W. Biernacki reported that the engine at the
waterworks at Chathaffl will be available in early
April. It should be picked up at this time. This
is a large six cylinder engine which weighs
approximately a ton and a half.
~ON #40/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by
Mrs. B. D~vies that the Museum Board authorize
Mr. R. Miller and Mr. W. Biernacki to arrange for
the transportation of the enginE from Chatham to
the Þ;luseumo
C}\RRIED
6. FURTHER BUSINESS
a) Washrooms for the Museum:
Councillor Spratley has checked with the Health
Unit concerning washrooms for the Museum. It was
suggested that a large concrete holding tank be
obtained and washrooms be built over the holding
tank.
MOTION #41/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by
Mr. D. McLean that Councillor Spratley be
authorized to find out the cost of installing
washrooms at the Museum, and that he contact the
Federal Government for assistance in the installa-
tion.
Cl'!.RRIED
b) Councillor Robertson agreed to pick up the objects
which belong to the Museum from Jack Alma on
Saturday, March 22nd 1975.
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c) Boom Town Building:
The Federal Government mentioned that the settlement
for the Boom Town Building has not been finalized
as yet; however, there does not seem to be any
difficulty in acquiring the building from the
Federal Government. A letter should be sent to
Mr. Gallagher, the Federal Property Manager of the
Department of Public Norks at Brougham,Ontario,
concerning the matter.
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d) Mr. Carl Winch has contacted several members of the
Board concerning the sleigh tongue which is missing.
!-10TION #42/75
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Mr. D.
McLean that the matter of the sleiqh tongue, which
was donated to the Museum by Mr. Carl Winch, be
deferred for two months for further investigation
and also for consultation with the Solicitor.
Cl'1RRIED
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6. FURTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
e) Gwen Mowbray of the Historical Society has mentioned
that the Historical Society wishes to have a display
at the Museum, and also to hold a flea market at
the MUSeUi1\ in the autumn of this year.
f) Approval of Account~:
MOTION #43/75
MOVED by Mr. R. Miller, seconded by Mr. D. McLean
that the accounts as presented be approved.
CARRIED
7. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Museum Board will be held on
April 15th 1975 at 8:00 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Mr. W.
Biernacki that the meeting adjourn at 11:10 p.m.
CARRIED
Date
Chairman
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