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Minutes I Meeting Summary
Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
6:00 pm
Pickering Museum Village
Attendees:
Laura Drake, Chair
Bill Weston
Charles Stinson
Pat Dunnill
Bill Gosse
Paul Savel
Rose Cowan
Steve Reynolds, City of Pickering
Dave Marlowe, City of Pickering
Debbie Watrous, City of Pickering
Absent:
Bill Utton
Blair Young
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1. PMV Site Tour
A site tour of the Pickering Museum Village took place and a
discussion concerning the Redman House construction
occurred. Some concern was voiced with respect to the
compatibility of the addition to the Redman House. Laura
assured those concerned that, once complete, the facility would
be fitting to the site.
Dave advised of the following restoration projects
. painting of the Oddfellows Hall
. replacement of footings on the Collins House
2. Minutes
Moved by Pat Dunnill
Seconded by Charles Stinson
That the minutes of the February 8, 2005, be approved as
presented.
CARRIED
A discussion concerning the motion contained in the February
8,2005 minutes respecting the Quarry Locomotive occurred
and a second motion was considered.
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Moved by Rose Cowan
Seconded by Charles Stinson
1. That Report OES 13-05 regarding the request to de-
accession the quarry engine at the Pickering Museum
Village, be received; and
2. That Council approve the de-accessioning of the quarry
engine from the Pickering Museum Village; and
3. That Council approve the donation of the quarry engine to
the Ontario Steam Heritage Museum Inc.; and
4. That staff be authorized to enter into an appropriate
disposal agreement respecting the quarry engine; and
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be
given the authority to give effect thereto.
CARRIED
3. Committee Reports
Committee Reports were presented:
Special Events
. The first half of the season was cancelled due to the
construction of the addition to the Redman House and the
move of the hotel.
. The Whodunit event will take place on July 9, 10, 16 and
17, 2005 at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre.
. The Spirit Walk, Fall Family Festival and Christmas in the
Village are planned.
Time Tour
The Time Tour was a great success with over 300 people
attending and the entire village participating.
March Break
Dave provided the Committee Members with an explanation of
the Shanty, which was built adjacent to the bridge for the March
Break event. He advised that when settlers first landed they
would build a shanty for shelter and close to a creek for water
supply.
Laura requested members forward any winter event ideas to
Dave.
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Historica
. 2nd Year Heritage Event
. held in Centennial Building
. 200+ students participate
. heritage related projects
A meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 pm in the
Tower Room to discuss the 2006 Museum events and Hotel
restoration.
Gas & Steam Barn
. money has been placed in the budget for the construction
of a saw mill
. volunteers have not been receptive to meeting
. Dave will try to get them together for the fall
Displavs
A three panel display has been placed at various locations
advising of the hotel restoration.
Laura expressed an interest in housing rotating displays at the
museum but advised of the need for a new structure for this
event.
F oundation/F undraisinq
Three new members have joined the Foundation Board and
Foundation membership has increased dramatically.
Pat advised that Bingo cheques have also increased.
The Pickering Rotary Club has agreed to partner with Pickering
Museum Village Foundation.
Bill advised that the Foundation has spent $115,000 towards
the hotel restoration and have a further $205,000 on hand.
Brouqham Central Hotel Restoration Proiect
Steve advised that $450,000 of the budget has been spent by
the City on the hotel restoration and it is hoped that this facility
will be ready for the August programs.
The contingency fund of $70,000 was spent on the drainage
problems.
The Official Opening of the Redman House will take place on
Saturday, September 10th at 10 am.
. invitations to be prepared
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. invitation list to be decided
. history of the building will be given
. ribbon cutting will occur
. tour will then take place
. refreshments will be offered
. this event will be by invitation only
. volunteers will have a tour the following week
. the public opening will take place at the Fall Family Festival
with tours of the building
4. New Business
a) Laura outlined the need for a 10 Year Plan for heritage in
Pickering. She recommended bringing the various heritage
groups within Pickering together, collecting material and
approaching the Mayor.
b) Laura commented on the tremendous amount of paper
work required when applying for a grant and advised that
Dave has completed and submitted the grant application for
the Community Museum Operating Grant of $16,000.00.
c) Laura wished to have the Foundation recognized for their
contribution to the Museum.
d) Dave advised that John Sabean has requested a report to
look for the Matthews Family Burial Site.
e) Steve stressed the importance of volunteers wearing hard
hats and safety boots when on the museum site during the
construction. He further advised that anyone wishing to go
onto the museum site must approach Dave to ensure that it
is okay with the foreman of the site.
f) Laura, Pat and Foundation will meet with Mark Holland, MP
to discuss potential funding.
g) Councillor McLean has requested Council to investigate the
possibility of acquiring land to the west of the museum for
expansion purposes.
h) Pat advised of historic information he collected from various
museums and suggested that Pickering provide a similar
type of pamphlet, which would outline the history of the
museum buildings. This information could be placed at
each facility within the site.
g) A budget meeting will be held on Thursday, October 13th at
7 pm in the Tower Room
5. Next Meeting
Wednesday, July 13th, 2005 -7:00 pm - Tower Room
Meeting Adjourned: 9:00 pm
Copy: Thomas J. Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer
Everett Buntsma, (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer
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