HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 21, 1973
PICKERING TŒ·lì:·JSHIP I.mSUEI1 BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering To,^mhip
i1useum Board was held on t)lednesday.
21st day February 1973 at 8.00 p.m.
at the Eunicipal Building.
PRESENT ·~!'lr. Jack Alma - Chairman
Hr. Harry Cook
Mr. William Clark
IiI' . :ROl1 Freeman
~~rs. C. Guest
Hr. Robert ~:1iller
r:~r. B. Davidge
~·ir. hi. Biernacki
Er. Noel C. Harshall - Secretary
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1. MINUTES
On motion of Hr. Cook, Seconded by Hr. Clark and
carried, the 1-1inutes of the meeting of February 7th
1973 were adopted.
2. FUTURE OF I:1USEUl·1
The Board were advised of the fact that Council had
deferred decision on the Resolution passed during the
Board's recent meeting, concerning the future of the
museum.
In examining the alternative of incorporation, the
Group had for its consideration a memorandum on this
topic which had been obtained from a legal friend of
!·1r. lUma. In the discussion that follm'Ted it \'Tas
noted that if the property was transferred to a
foundation, it might not be possible for Council to
continue with their grant to the I1useum. A.11other
question raised was ÿ¡hether Council had the authority
to transfer public landst.o a private foundation.
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In exploring recent developments in the area of the
Museum, mention was made of the fact that the recent
Expropriation Order completely surrounds the Huseum
property with Federal lands but specifically excludes
the Museum property. The group were of the opinion
that immediate steps must be taken to get some positive
answers on the future of the property. Wi th t.he
advent of Regional Government it was entirely possible
that Council would lose its authority to make any
form of disposition of the property. It was agreed
that the topic should be thoroughly explored with
Council at their next Executive Committee Meeting.
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ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
It was suggested that it might be wise to get a letter
of endorsation from the Society concerning the future
of the !·1useum.
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4. DEPART1'!EN'r OF PUBLIC HORKS
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Another suggestion made VTaS that possibly !Ir. R.E. Nhite
of the Department of Public Works, 65 Queen Street Nest.
12th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, might be of some assistance
in resolving the future of the Iluseum. Evidently the
Federal Govcrnment might respond to a concerted effort
launched on behalf of the l!useum property.
5.
BUDGET
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The Board considered in detail the original Budget
presentation and changed the allocation on some of the
accounts in order to absorb ·the anticipated deficit of
$2,400.00 from the year 1972. It was agreed that the
Budget be re-typed, indicating a gross expenditure of
$11,900.00 for the year 1973.
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6.
DONATIONS
Mr. Miller advised that Grace Anglican Church in
!1arkham had fOrYlarded a cheque in the amount of $75.00
covering the compensa~ ion for the l1e\'Ted cross that had
been carved for the Church by lllir" Hilt Parkin. I·t
was suggested that a lEtter of appreciation should be
sent to Hr. Parkin thanking him for his efforts.
7. NOVELTIES
Examining the area of novelties for the nuseum property,
it was suggested that a quantity of horscs~oe nails
could be obtained which could be fashioned by the
blacksmith into rings which would readily sell to children
for 25¢ or more.
8. ADI:UNIS1'RATOR' S REPORT
Mr. Miller reported as follows:
Clock in Log Cabin
some parts are missing and a new wooden gear is
required which may incur some small expenditure.
Cole House
There are a number cf small items which need
repairing at the Cole House
There should be provision in the current year's
expendi tures to constmct a cover over the Sæ·¡ Hill
to protect it from the weather
Refreshment Booth
The material is available for completion of the
Refreshment Booth and perhaps with the assistance
of the Kiwanis this could be completed
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Rumley Engine
Hr. ~'Ja1 ter Hope haE: donated a radiator for this
tractor which shoulð permit its use during the
current year
Hotel
He suggested that perhaps professional help in
the form of Mrs. Duncan could be obtained to advise
the Board on hovl the interior of the Hotel should
be finished.
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Sylvester Engine
Hr. vla1ter Hop(;~ is working on the repairs to this
engine and a small expenditure can be anticipated
Stove in Cole House
He was attempting to obtain a $200.00 grant from
the Historical Society to aid in the pLrchase of
this stove.
Admission Fees
He suggested that the admission fees should be
raised in view of the obvious superior presentation
now available at the property.
Auction Sale
As an alternative form of ralslng money, he suggested
that the possibility of an auction sale should be
explored. He noted the success of the one sponsored
by the Historical Society during thE previous year.
School Tours
l!lr. Ken Ley had been in touch ,vi th him and hoped to
continue an expanded form of the school tours held
previously.
Ajax High School
A number of the Technical students from the Ajax
High School had obtained an old lavmmower engine from
the Museum and were about to complete its restoration.
He was delighted with the enthusiasm that these
students had shown with respect to this project.
On 11otion the Meeting adjourned.
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