HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 11, 1972
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PICKERING TŒ'!NSHIP J"lUSEŒ1 BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering
Township !'¡iuseum Board was
held on Thursday, May 11th
1972 at 8.00 p.m. at the
Municipal Building.
Present: Mr. H. Cook - Chairman
Hr. J. Alma
I'tr . t1 " Clark
Mr. Bo Davidge
~1L ~J . McGee
Hr. D. r''lcLean
Mr. R. Miller
Iv1L Ì'1. Parkin
~·1r . R. Freeman
Hrs. D. Earle
1. MINUTES
On motion of Mr. McGee, seconded by 11r. Davidge the
minutes of the meeting of Afril 13th 1972 were approved.
CARRIED
2. BUSINESS ARISING FRGr.1 MINUTES
On motion of Mr. Freeman, seconded by Mr. McGee it was
proposed that the Museum be available for the Historical
Society Auction Sale at 12 noon, instead of 1.00 p.m. as
previously arranged.
CARRIED
3. ACCOUNTS
On motion of Hr. ricLean, seconded by Mr. Clark the
follmving accoun ts were approved:
D.L. Mair & Son (stove oil)
Joan Barr (cleaning rugs and
curtains - Cole House)25.34
Dept. of Labour (inspection
of boiler)
Rodman Heating (new burner motor
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Joan Marr (cleaning, binding -
rug, etc.)
Pickering's Bay News (Ad. re
Donations - Auction Sale)
Mr. Miller (fitting key to 100
steam engine)
(Markham Radiator -
engine rad.)
E.A. Alma -(stitskys - burlap)
w. Earle (paint for signs)
$ 6.00
15.00
21.60
21.54
3.20
h.p.
20.00
52.50
26.25
2.14
CARRIED
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4. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
a) The painting of the buildings is proceeding
slowly because of the cold weather. The
floor of the Cole House is being re-finished.
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The hotel has been cleaned out. The back
floor has been taken up and re-inforced.
The Ceiling has been repaired. Þ1rs. Duncan's
advice is now awaited.
The trench for the refreshment booth footings
has been dug, but is filled with water.
The timbers are in place for the proposed
bridge by the Cole House.
Mrs. &lnis has been cleaning the various
buildings. The Oddfellows Hall has been
cleared and re-arranged and the cupboard
fixed.
f) The saw mill will be placed outside the
steœm barn. The work crew has been clearing
the barn.
g) Items from the hotel that were from the
Matthew's estate will be auctioned.
5. GROUNDS' UPKEEP
On motion of Nr. Clark, seconded by ]\'lr. Freeman it
was proposed that sufficient mulch be purchased to
fill up the muddy area by the bridge.
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CARRIED
6. AUCTION SALE
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The Chairman asked Board members to co-operate
to the fullest extent with the Historical Society
on the day of the sale. Playing situations by
ear would be better than hard and fast rules.
b) On motion of Hr. Freeman, seconded by Hr. HcGee
it was suggested that the admission fees be
suspended on the day of the auction.
In the discussion that followed, it was generally
felt that the Museum needs the income.
f'.10TION DEFEATED
7. ImSEUH SCRÞ~BOOK
Mr. McLean suggested that a scrapbook be kept containing
clippings of any newspaper items regarding Museum affairs.
It was agreed that all members should clip any such
reports they may see.
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B. PAI~lPHLET
Mr. Freeman is to arrange to have new pamphlets printed
as soon as possible.
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9. ODDFELLOW'S HALL
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Mr. McLean was~ked to report the committee's recommenda-
tions on the re-arrangement of the Hall. Mr. McLean
stated the Hall had already been re-arranged. The
Chairman pointed out that, while the work was appreciated,
committees must learn to abide by the instructions they
have been given. Committees were recently set up to
bring back ideas for the Board's approval, and until such
approval has been given no work or changes should be done.
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Mro McLean stated that if the committee had not gone
ahead the Hall would not have been ready for opening dayo
The Chairman maintained that rules are made to avoid
controversy and must be adhered to unless special changes
are made.
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~1rs. Earle suggested that if p in future, such changes
are needed to accomplish some task, then the head of any
committee should request an extra meeting of the Board.
10. PRESENTA'I'ION TO rms. HAY
The citation for Hrs. Hay is ready and framed. It was
decided to hold the June 8th Board meeting at the Museum,
with Mrs. Hay being invited to attend, at which time the
presentation will be made and light refreshments served.
All Board members are asked to make a special effort to
attend this meeting.
11. SOUVENIRS
Mrs. Earle was authorized to arrange for the purchase of
some suitable items for the sales desk.
12. SCHOOL ART DISPLAY
Mr. Davidge reported that he had contacted the art
departments of various area schools and memos have gone
out for historical art items. The theme is to be
"Pioneer Life, or Early Days in Pickering" and all art
work is to be in by June 16th to Dunbarton School.
Each school will be allowed to submit 3 items.
13. ADMISSION BUTTONS
I:1r. Freeman stated that he hoped to get a sponsor to
defray the cost of such buttons, which would carry some
advertising regarding the sponsor if need be. It was
pointed out that possibly the Township may object to
such advertising. Mr. Freerean is to check with Mr.
Marshall to see if it would be allowed.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Chairman
Secretary