HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 17, 1973
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PICKERING TOT~1NSHIP HUSEUt.1 BOARD 5/73
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A meeting of the Pickering Township
Museum Board was held on Tuesday,
the 17th day of April 1973 at
8.00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
PRESENT: Mr. Jack Alma - Chairman
Hr. N. Biernacki
l1r. R. Freeman
Mr. H. Cook
Hrs. D. Earle
Mrs. R. Guest
Mr. Woo Clark
JI1rs. I. Annis - Custodian
Mr. R. Miller ... Administrator
Hr. N. C. r.1arshall - Secretary
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r1INUTES
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On Motion of Mr. Cook, Seconded by Mr. Clark and carried
the ~tinutes of the meeting of March 27th 1973 were
adopted.
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2. ADlUNISTRATOR' S REPORT
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Messrs. Hope, Ramsay and Wright have started
work on the roof of the Blacksmith's Shop under
the direction of Mr. Clark. The original thought
for roofing was to provide wood shingles, which
on investigation would cost approximately $50.00
a square. In view of this large cost it was
agreed that asphalt shingles would be used and
the present wooden shingles on hand would be
retained for possible use on one of the homes.
It was also noted that the entire roof of the
Blacksmith's Shop would likely need replacement
within five years and the roof could be
redone with asphalt shingles at that time.
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Mrs. Dorothy Duncan would be available by approx-
imately May 15th to advise the Board on the
completion of the interior of the Harness Shop
and Hotel.
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A poll of the Board members had resulted in
the approval of permitting the use of the Church
for the marriage of Miss Margaret Hoskins and
Mr. Garnet HcPherson, wi th the ,,,,edding to take
place at 8 o'clock a.m. on May 19th 1973. The
Museum's Official Opening would take place at
1 o'clock of the same day. It had been suggested
that the Hoskins family co-ordinate with the
Kiwanis on the use of the kitchen for the break-
fast which is to follow the ceremony.
Mr. Miller had been contacted by an American
family who had discovered an old school text book
dating 1872, which had been owned by William
Boddell, who had been a shoemaker in the Hamlet of
Brougham during that time. Tþe original enquiry
had been to locate relatives of the Boddell family
which was unsuccessful and it was anticipated that
the book would be donated to the Museum in the
near future.
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The Administrator was attempting to get pictures
of ~1r. Nilson and IvIr. lmderson 'V1hich could be
suitably framed consistent with the direction
given by the Board in an earlier meeting. He
also suggested that pertaps a suitable photograph
of Mr. William G. Lawson, Q.C. should be obtained
in view of his extensive support of the !1useum
during its formative years.
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l1r. Kenneth Petty was working on repairs to the
clock from the Log Cabin and was attempting to
get someone to manufacture the wooden pieces
necessary to complete the workings of the clock.
Several groups of students were interested in
touring the property on April 25th 1973, with their
teacher, between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and 12
and 1.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.. Although the Huseum
would not officially be open until a month later
it was suggested that arrangements be made to
accommodate this request.
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t~. Harrison had agreed to provide his team and
wagon for the Auction Sale at a cost of $15.00
with the 11useum arranging for the transportation
of the animals.
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In response to an enquiry concerning the interior
of the Wood Shed, it was noted that there was
sufficient material to complete the walls. A
'suggestion was made that the ceiling could be
completed by the use of wide boards with suitable
beading, similar to the material used for the
exterior. These \'1Tould be fitted between the
existing beams and finished off with a suitable
moulding and would permit the beams to remain
exposed. It was felt that at the outside the
cost would not exceed $1,000 for material and
labour. It was the understanding of the Board
that the Kiwanis will assume the cost of finishing
the interior within these cost estimates. There
could be sufficient funds left over to suitably
treat the exterior of the building which was
expected to take approximately 8 gallons of
material.
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3.
BUDGETS
The Secretary distributed a budget statement as of
April 17th 1973, indicating net expenditures of $1,509.61
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grant there remained $5,406.25 for current programs.
4 . REPORT FROH COUNCIL .- BOARD CO.HHITTEE ON FUTURE OF MUSEUM
In spite of three attempts to set up a meeting with their
opposite members of Council, the Chairman reported that
he had been unsuccessful to-date in arranging a meeting
date.
The Board explored in some depth its position concerning
the future of the Museum property, noting that it was
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imperative that a position paper be defined in
advance of any meeting with Federal or Provincial
authorities concerning the property. Some general
conclusions reached in the discussion included:
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buildings should be re-located and the property
expanded to typify a small pioneer hamlet
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minimum size 50 acres
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the property should be retained as a permanent
memorial to the heritage of the Pickering area
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with large infusions of Federal or Provincial
r~onj_ s it i _: - ji-ti ~i?·_·t/ t: . t th op·1~rs>i..... ..rould
pass to another level of government, but
sufficient guarantees should exist to ensure the
continuance of a local advisory body.
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It was agreed that the various members of the Board
would draft their ideas on the future of the Museum
in point form and submit them to the Chairman within
the week in order that some form of draft position
paper could be prepared. This draft paper would be
discussed at a meeting to be held on Hay 1st 1973
for this purpose.
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5. REQUEST FROli JOHN A. LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR LOAN OF DESKS
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In a letter of April 11th 1973, Mr. J. Joseph Hogan of
the John A. Leslie Public School in Scarborough requested
the loan of 30 desks tog~ther with other suitable class-
room material depicting the 1920 - 1930 era.
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On Hotion of rJ[r. Cook, Seconded by !1rs. Earle and
carried unanimously, it was agreed that enquiries of this
nature be left to the discretion of the Administrator,
Chairman and Secretary.
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A further I-1otion by Hrs. Earle, Seconded by Hr. Clark
and carried directed that any out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by the Administrator in co-ordinating such
loans should be assumed by the Museum Board.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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r·ìrs. Annis requested that some of the excess material
be moved out of the office and that a suitable work table
be provided for her use.
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The various items from Carnarvon were available at a
cost of $50.00 and conditions \.¡ould permit the pick-'up
of these iteæs at any time. A number of these items
would be suitable for the pending Auction Sale.
The possibility of holding a bake sale on the day of the
Auction is being explored.
The Chairman emphasize(¿ the need for volunteers to
assist the work parties in preparing the Museum buildings
for Opening Day..:.
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On notion of !:r. Cook the meeting adjourned.
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