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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 18, 1975 - 11 - 4/75 -. ~ 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. I<Jrf 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. - 12 - 4/75 ~. 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. ",.. 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 - 13 - 4/75 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. ,~ 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. - 14 - 4/75 - 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. .. 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. - .... - 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 - 15 - 4/75 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 -