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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 9, 1972 L PICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD 2/72 A meeting of the Pickering Township Museum Board was held on THURSDAY, MARCH the NINTH, 1972 at EIGHT o 'clock Lp.m. at the Municipal Building PRESENT: Mr. H. Cook, Chairman Mrs. D. Earle Mr. R. Miller Mr. W. Clark Mr. R. Freeman Mr. D. McLean Mr. J. Alma Mr. M. Parkin N. C. Marshall, Secretary 1. Minutes - Mrs. Earle noted that the resolution dealing with the Ldis-continuance of the parade should have made reference to the fact that more emphasis will be placed on provid- ing entertainment this year. On motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by Mrs. Earle and carried the minutes of the meeting of February the 10th Lwere approved as amended. 17k. 2. Accounts - On motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Freeman and r carried the following accounts were approved for Lpayment: L Ontario Hydro $ 31.08 Mrs. Marr - Miscellaneous Items Re: Restoration 11.16 R.O.M. - 1972 Membership 25.00 D. X. Oil 22.49 3. Administrator's Report - Mr. Miller asked for confirmation of the colours selected for painting the various buildings. The group agreed to the following: Harness Shop - Brown Hotel - White with suitable trim Blacksmith Shop - Red with white trim Cole House - White with green trim Oddfellows Hall - White with Venetian Red trim Steam Barn & Gas Barn - Light Grey with White trim - Mr. Miller advised that Walter Hope will be starting work on the Saw Mill in the very near future and should L be available for the restoration work scheduled for the beginning of April. __ L 41.: L -2- 2/72 - He noted that new pamphlets would be required for the Lcurrent year and that the stock of Hasti-Notes had been exhausted. He hoped that the booklet prepared by the Secretary would be up-dated prior to opening day. - He mentioned an old Maxwell Flower Mill dating ' approximately 1832 owned by Mr. Purcell. He inquired as to whether or not the Board would be interested in acquiring this mill. It was agreed that he would have a look at the building and report back to the Board. - Mrs. Mart has assumed responsibility for the administra- Ltion of the Cole House. - Mrs. Annis is to meet with Mr. Miller and Mr. Marshall to determine her duties for the current year. - He wished the Board 's confirmation on the dates to be attached to the various buildings. Beef Ring Barn - 1870 Church Shed - 1860 Blacksmith Shop - 1850 Harness Shop - 1855 Oddfellows Hall - 1869 Collins House - 1850 Cole House - 1860 Log Cabin & Log Barn - 1832 4. Publicity - Mr. Freeman advised the Board that he had written to the County Board of Education inviting the students to participate in a poster contest. Following a short discussion he agreed to up-date the brochure and arrange for the re-production of a suffient number of copies for the current season. 5. Future of Museum - The Chairman inquired of the group concerning their opinion as to the feasibility of continuing the present restoration program. In particular he was interested in the refreshment building to be built to the rear of the school. On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Alma and carried it was agreed that the Museum Board should proceed with the building and restoration program as originally conceived. It was agreed that the refreshment shed would measure L 30' x 30' and that if should incorporate a 9' ceiling on the ground -Floor plus a sizable loft on the second floor. L L -3- 2/72 6. The suggestion was put forth that a spinning wheel should be obtained for the Cole House. Evidently Mr. tYilson . is presently working on a small wheel. It was noted that the walking wheel was commonly used up to the year 1860 and that this would be the proper spinning wheel for this particular building. 7. History In Action - •J - The Administrator agreed to follow up on the sign to be located below the existing one advertising the dates of History In Action. - It was agreed that any information sheets published throughout the Province on the Museum should refer any inquiries to the Secretary at the Municipal Build- ing and also show the phone number of the municipal building. - Committees - The Chairman reviewed briefly the composition of the Committee 's for History In Action which are as follows: Machinery - Messrs. Miller, Parkin & Clark Demonstrations - Mrs. Earle Publicity - Mr. Freeman, Mr. Davidge & Miss Green Building Security - Mr. Cook Entertainment - Mr. Marshall Some discussion took place on the areas in which the various demonstrators would be located. Mr. McLean offered to assume responsibility for this. Mrs. Earle agreed to prepare a list of the demonstrators in order that he would have sufficient notice in which to locate the various activities. - It was suggested that a proper P.A. System be acquired for History In Action similar to that provided by Mr. Paterson of the Town of Ihitby. - Another suggestion made was that possibly those attend- ing the festivities could be given a lapel button identifying the event and giving them something in return for their admittance fee. It was suggested that perhaps some local company might be prepared to underwrite the cost of such a pin. Messrs. Freeman and Marshall are to investigate this further and report back. 8. Notice of Meeting - It was suggested that it might be of assistance to the new members if a notice of meeting was sent out well in advance of the meeting reminding them of the date. The Secretary agreed to look after this. -4- 2/72 9. Auction Sale - Historical Society - L Mr. Freeman explained that the Historical Society wished to coincide the opening of the Museum property with an Auction Sale. In the discussion that followed, mention was made of the unique security problems that would arise if the buildings were opened during the Auction Sale. The matter was resolved with the suggestion that the bulle- t. ings be kept open from possibly 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon and that the Auction Sale be held following the closing of the buildings at this time. On motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Freeman it was recommended that the Historical Society be permitted to conduct an Auction Sale on the Museum Property in conjunction with the opening of the Museum on May the 13th providing the question of building security is L resolved and that the Museum Board receives any general admittance fees charged during the afternoon. 10. Museum Board Members - Responsibilities - A suggestion was put forth that a master list of the Museum Board members should be prepared detailing the various activities in which they are involved. This would be of assistance to members of the public who wished information and yet did not know to whom they should direct their inquiries. 11. Historical Society Work Parties - The Board was advised by Mr. Freeman that the Historical Society had set aside their July 20th meeting and also the meeting immediately proceeding History In Action for purposes of conducting any work required at the Museum property at that time. 12. Implications of Airport - LIt was suggested that this article be placed on a future agenda for a more detailed discussion. L LOn motion of Mr. McLean the meeting adjourned. L DATED LChairman LSecretary L L