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LPICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD
AUGUST 12, 1969
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A meeting of the Pickering Town--
ship Museum Board was held on
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1 TUESDAY, the TWELFTH day of
AUGUST, 1969 at S p.m.
L PRESENT : Mr. H. Cook, Chairman
i'r. R. Miller
Mr. D. McLean
Mr. M. Parkin
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Mrs, D. Earle
In the absence of the Secretary Mrs. Earle was appointed to take
down the minutes of the meeting.
1. Minutes -
LOn motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by it
y �.r. Miller and carried
unanimously the minutes of the meeting held on July 0th were
adopted.
CARRIED.
2. Accounts
LA memo re: Gary Campbell 's in Y p request for an increase �!n his
hourly rate from $1. 30 was considered by the Board. Mr. Miller
I reported that Mr. Hope had said that he knew nothing of
Mr. Campbell 's rate and had not made the statement attributed
to him in the letter sent by Mr. Campbell. Mr. Hope also did
not know where the CO hours were worked. Mr. Miller will in-
vestigate to see if the Curator employed Mr. Campbell for the
L extra hours.
Moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Parkin that no increase
in salary be made to Gary Campbell; that the CO hour pay be
adjusted if necessary; that the following accounts be paid.
Cochrane-Dunlop Howe Ltd. - 10 locks c .
Mrs. Ruth Hay, Curator locks Y 50. 00
LMrs. Erma Lawrence, 23 hours @ . 90 - week ending 250.Q0
July 19th 20.70
Mrs. P. Campbell, 11 hrs. @ 1. 30 - week ending
July 15th 14. 30
Miss M. Spa,-±g, 21 hrs. ® 1. 30 - week ending July 15th 27. 30
Mr. W. Hope, 32 hrs. @ 2. 50 - week ending July loth 00. 00
Mr. A. Ramsay, CO hrs. @ 2.00 - week ending July 16th 160.00
I Mr. A. Hall, CO hrs. @ 2. 50 - week ending July 16th 200.00
Mr. G. Campbell, CO hrs. @ 1. 30 - week ending July 16th 104.00
Mr. A. Ramsay, 59 hrs. @ 2.00 - week ending July 30th 113.00
Mr. A. Hall, 63 hrs. @ 2. 50 - week ending July 30th 157. 50
Mr. W. Hope, 621/2 hrs. @ 2. 50 - week aiding July 30th 156. 75
Mr. G. Campbell, 30 hrs. @ 1. 30 - week ending July 30th 104. 00
(( Claremont Co-Op - Cement 42. 53
TOTAL $ 1,435. 16
L3. Oddfellows Hall -
L Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Harrison will be unable to move
the Oddfellows Hall on the 14th of August as planned. Mr.
Harrison had trouble with another move and at the same time
Mr. Stong and Mr. Palk stated that no move was possible accross
L their fields at present as they have hay and grain still to
harvest. All departments have been notified and it is now
. hoped that the move will take place early in September.
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^-. Platform Moving -
L Mr. Miller reported that Mr, Hope had suggested that he 1
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his men move the platform on the Museum grounds. Mr. Hope felt
L that he could do this in less time than the mover. He also
asked if the Board would require a back erected on the plat-
form. After discussion it was decided that; for the present,
a railing be erected around the east, west and north sides of
L the platform; that the steps be placed on the west front corner
and that Mr. Hope be authorized to move the platform.
L5. Ontario Hydro -
Ontario Hydro has advised that they will instruct Mr. Carruthers
LF. as to how to wire the steam barn. A silt foot locked fence must
be put around the generator before they will issue a permit
for its use.
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Miscellaneous
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On motion of Mr. McLean, seconded by Mr. Parkin approval was
Lgiven for the 'following items to be dealt with-: - ... -
a) The gate between the church and the church shed is to be moved.
IL12) Mr. Hope is to caulk the church roof which has been leaking,
c) The plasterinc of the Collins house will be left to the dis-
Lc_etion of Mr. Marco.
..CARRIED.
L7. Gas Barn & .Locks_ --
- Mr. M, 1 1 reported that the: gas gas barn i s nearing completion
and that the new locks for all buildings had :ee�.1. received
and installed
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Repairs -
On motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr-. Parkin approval was
L sought for the repair of the Turbine engine, the Boiler, the
Fan and the Bell.
CARRIED.
LGeneral --
a) Mr. Cummings has offered apple-butter making equipment for
L $100.
Moved by Mr. McLean, seconded by Mr. Parkin that Mr. Miller
Iconsider this and make an offer at his own discretion.
CARRIED.
b) The return-flue boiler, engine and pump have been purchased
for $150. Payment will be made in October.
c) The suggestion that the Museum sell memberships is referred
to the Secretary for investigation.
L10. History In Action -
a) Mrs. Earle reported that the posters, draw-tickets and sign
L were done. 200 posters and 1,500 tickets had been delivered
to the Curator. The remaining posters and tickets were given
out to Board members for distribution.
L -:i) Demonstrators are still being contacted.
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c) It was decided that Mrs. Fallis be asked to supervise the
LCollins House, which she is in the process of re-furnishing.
d) Mr. Cook will see if he can arrange for some Ranger groups
Eto come and help with various activities at History In Action.
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e) Mr. Miller will investigate the making of a banner.
E. f) The games section is being organized.
g) The secretary is to contact Museum Assistance Committee members
asking them to meet with the Board on gednesday, August 27th
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Lh) Mr. Miller would like a copy of the Museum grounds lay-out
plan in order to have a directory sign made for History In
Action.
On motion of Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned.
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