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1?ICt-:"ERING_):'CHNSHIP [,mSE'tJM, BOARD
3/69
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Tow~sh~p Museum Board was held
on TUESDAY. the EIGHTH day of
APRIL. 1969 at the Municipal
:.:3uilding at EIGHT 0 'clock p.m.
~)RESENT:: r,'{r. 'f.-larry T. Cook, Chairman
Mrs. Deirdre Earle
Mr. Robert Miller
Mr. Milton Parkin
Mr. Donald McLean
R.ev. Dr. !,'fJ. A. HcKay
Noel C. Marshall, Secretary.
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On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. !-1cLean and
carried unanL~ously the minutes of the meeting held on
Harch the 11th. 1969 were adopted.
2.. ~c~=ounts-
On motion of Mrs. Earle. seconded by Dr. Mc:Kay and carried
unanimously the following accounts were approved for pay-
ment~
Cntaril;) Hydro - deposit re: moving
Oddfellows Hall
$
2,,437.00
Ontario Hydro - hydro bill Museum
ge75
~r. Robert Miller - supplies reI
antique repairs
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'ri1~ Board considered the account of Nr. Harrison for the
czost incurred to date for the moving of tne Odd fellows Hall.
ConC2rn was expressed over the total of the hill amounting
to $1,600.00 in view or the original estimated cost of the
complete move of $2,200.00. The Board suggested that before
payment was made that Mr. Harrison be contacted and asked
to confirm in \>lriting that the cost will not exceed the
original estimate.
On motion of Mr. Miller. and seconded by Mr. McLean and
carri,~d unanimously it was agreed that the invoice of
i,lr~ Harrison in the amount of $1.600.00 be paid once written
confirmation is rscz=ived that the total cost of moving the
:)uilding to the Museum grounds will not exceed $2,200.00e
3. Cddfellows Hall -
Tne BQard WðS informed or the events that took place relative
to the r;'loving o·f this building and in particular the awkward
position that the Secretary was placed in as a result of the
!)uilding being left on the road allowance for seme 36 hourse
The Board expressed concern on the ge~eral deterioration
of relations between itself and Council over thia instance
in particular and their total program in general. A large
measure of the blame for the lack of knowledge on Council's
part (),E tÌ1e activitias or the Huseum Board was due to the
lack of attendance of Council representatives at the Board
~eetings.
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I:Je'ie:ctheless 1 it ','ias the qsneral fe~ling of the B03.rd that
a ~3n:::oarv o:E the Nuseum Boards activities past and present
would be'of great assistance to Council in their delibera-
tion and suggested that such a document be prepared. It
should highlight such items as the financial implications
of the Museum Board; general attendance at the Museum,
nlliilber of volunteer people involved in operating the Museum
and in particular History In Action and among other things
the tremendous education value of the project as evidenced
by the large number ·of school children that visit the Museum
annually from as far away as Peterborougho
In this connection it was suggested that Council arrange to
mee-!: with the Board at its next general meeting on Hay the
13t11. in order that the Council members might discuss how
the operation of the Museum might be improved.
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Parkin Barn -
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In view of Council's unwillingness to pass the resolution
requested by the Solicitor for the Parkin estate it was
agreed that this matter be put in abeyance and that the barn
raising planned for June be cancelled with a resulting loss
in revenue of approximately $1,000.00. It was noted that
the Board should have some commitment from the estate as
well should they take these buildings at a later date and
tnat this commitment should define exactly what buildings
are to be removed and the condition in which the property
is to be left. The Secretary was asked to contact the
Solicitor for the estate on this matter.
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Royal Ontario Museum -
Mr. Marshall indicated to the Board that he had been in
touch with Mr. Ivan Lindsay of the Museum staff with
regard to the viawing of the display cases that were
available for loan purposes. Mr. Finlay was available
any time during this week Dr a 2:"epresentative of the Board
to ":.lisit the r-iuse1Jmand select the cases necessary for the
Board's displays. Mrs. Earle agreed to contact Mr. Finlay
and select the necessary cases. It was suggêsted that
once the selection had been made that arrangements be
made with McBrien Transport of Brooklin to deliver the
cases to the grounds. Until such time as the Oâdfellows
Hall is located on the property they could be located in
the rear of the Blacksmith Shop.
60 11useum Assistance Committee-
Mr. Cook apologized for not obtaining the membership list
for the Secretary but indicated that he would pursue the
matter further.
7. Pinancial Statement
The Secretary presented the Board with a copy of the fin-
ancial statement for the year 1968 indicating a surplus
of $2,931.00. The surplus was due in part to a number of
projects not being completed during the year and undoubtedly
on completion of these this money would be absorbed. It was
agreed that the financial statement be duplicated and dis-
tributed to the members of the Board.
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The application was before the Board merely for information
a~d t~e signature of tne Chairman.
'}" 'I'axes Oddf-ellows Hall
It ;¡as notoo that the Board had previously agreed
thie O\ffier of the Oc1d:êellows Hall for the 1967 and
}:;1':1' 'taxes ()nce the 'building was removed from her
to reimburse
1968 build-
property.
Or:. motion of Nr.. Parkin" seconded by Dr. BcKay and carried
uDal'1i~ously it was agreed that the 1967 and 1968 taxes on
the Cddfellows Hall be refunded to Mrs.. Cooper by the Museum
Board.
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F!vdro Display - Nuclear Site -
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11r.. Don Hhite of the Puuli,-= R::;la:.::: c; .3 D ~pt. of the Ontario
Hydro submitted for the consideration of the Board two
sketches of possible display cases that could be located
at t:"1.e observation platform at the ~Juclear Generating
St::ltion. One display case could be located around the
railings o.r t:he platform and would contain artefacts a",-'.d
3mall items or historical intarest. The second sketch in-
dicated a display case in which suitable photographs with
~ccompanying copy would be displayed outlining the history
oi the Township and needless to say the Frenchman's Bay
area in particular. The Board was in general agreement
t'hat the display case for photograpns and copy would be
t-:t8 ?referable of the two submitted. Dr. McKay agreed to
l~cate 10 or 20 pnotographs with suitable copy on each
::;::-om "jhi::::h the byd'::Ç> authorities could select a dozen 0:: so
for display purposes.
11. Cantennial Maps -
Tha su?ply of ce!1tennial r:1aps had "¡-Jean exnausted and it
was suggested that the Secretary contact Caufield Brown
and ar~anga for printing of additional copies with the
cost not to 'S!'xc·eed $250.00.
12. Refreshment Buildìnq -
I'lr. Cook indicated that tbe Kiwanis had recently engaged
~n architect to prepare sketches and specifications for
,this building and that the drawings would be available
in the near future for consideration by the Board.
J.J~ plasterinq Church -
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It was hoped that the plastering of the Church could be
complated this year and in this connection tne Secreta~I
volunteerad to contact one or two local contractors in an
2fio~t to obtain prices and have the proj~ct completed.
On motion of Dr. McKay the meeting adjourned.
DATED
Chairman
Secretary