HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 27, 1976
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TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering Museum Board
was held on TUESDAY, JULY 27th 1976 at
8:00 P.M.
PRESENT: W. Biernacki
F. Conant
WIn. Clark
B. Davies
D. McLean
Councillor Anderson
Councillor Spratley (Chairman)
J.P. Myslik - Secretary
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by D. McLean, seconded by WM. Clark that the
minutes of the meetings of June 22nd and July 13th
1976 be adopted.
CARRIED
2. CORRESPONDENCE
Board of Education
Letter dated June 21st 1976, pertaining to the
erection of a fence and placing of gravel at
Greenwood Schoolhouse.
Correspondence received for information.
3. REPORTS
a) Administrator
The Administrator reported the following:
The repairs at the Museum have been progressing.
Several tractors have been restored to running condition.
The small boiler has received a cold water test.
Two valves have to be replaced.
There is an attempt to fix the small train engine.
A piano has been transported to the Cole House.
The stove display in the Oddfellows Hall has been
rearranged.
A new "Open" sign has been put up.
One outhouse has been finished: the fence is yet
to be completed.
The weeds at the new site should be cut.
Ken Ramsey would like to put on a show of machinery
prior to History-in-Action.
Vic Simms is preparing the oak lumber for the restoration
of the engine.
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3. REPORTS (Continued)
Ed Brown agrees to participate in History-in-Action.
Mac Middleton is helping. on the restoration on some
of the engines.
MOTION 224/76
Moved by J. Anderson, seconded by F. Conant that the
Administrator's Report be received for information.
CARRIED
b) K. Spratley's Report dated July 17th 1976 was not
discussed
4. NEW BUSINESS
a) History-in-Action
Posters
The Posters should be printed and distributed to
various areas for display.
MOTION 225/76
Moved by J. Anderson, seconded by F. Conant that 1000
Posters for History-in-Action be printed.
CARRIED
There was further discussion on publicity for History-
in-Action. Mrs. B. Davies reported that she has written
to C.F.R.B.~ she has telephoned the C.B.C.: and contacted
the Bay Ridges Cable T.V.
b) Architects Conceptual Plan
It was recommended that the Liaison Committee arrange
a date with the architect for a public display.
MOTION 226/76
Moved by D. McLean, seconded by WIn. Clark that the
Conceptual Site Plan as prepared by Mr. D.R. OWen
be approved.
CARRIED
MOTION 227/76
c) Accounts for Approval
Moved by J.Anderson, seconded by D. McLean that the
following accounts be approved:
Canadian Art China Limited - Beersteins & Tiles $205.44
Brenda Davies - O.M.A. Membership 10.00
Boiler Inspection 17.50
Boiler Inspection 7.50
David Clark - Restoration general - Toilets 548.00
Wm. E. Clark 548.00
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4. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
c) Accounts for Approval (Continued)
Wm. E. Clark - Painting and.Cleaning Greenwood
School. 154.50
Wm. E. Clark - Moving Piano 50.00
Wm. E. Clark - Sundry Supplies - Petty Cash 78.59
Brenda Davies - Picture Frame and Scrap Book 2.11
D.L. Mairs & Son Ltd. Various Supplies 62.05
CARRIED
5. FURTHER BUSINESS
a) Hiring of Director-Curator
There was some discussion concerning the hiring
of a Director or Curator. It was suggested that
job descriptions be obtained from other Museums.
MOTION 22$/76
Moved by J. Anderson, seconded by W. Biernacki that
the Museum Board advertise for the position of Director-
Curator to be employed on January 1st 1977 for a
salary of up to $7,000.00 and that in the interim
Wm. Clark be given full authority by the Board to
deal with the Municipality under direction from
the Board relative to the Museum and the preparatiOns
of the new site.
CARRIED
b) Preparations of the New Site
Some discussion was held relative to what should
be done at the new site before further development
takes place.
MOTION 229/76
Moved by J. Anderson, seconded by D. McLean that
Wm. Clark be authorized to do what he deems best
in preparing the Greenwood Site, including the
hiring of outside help if necessary.
CARRIED
c)' Museum Attendance
The Secretary was asked to report on attendance
at the Museum during the 1976 season to date for
the next meeting.
d) Museum Budget
The Secretary was asked to have an updated budget
for the next meeting.
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5. FURTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
e) Museum Grants
The Secretary was asked to investigate the possibility
of a grant for the Museum relative to the expense
involved in the relocation of the Museum
f) Guides
There was some confusion as to the authority regarding
the guides especially in relation to Museum Administration.
g) Diefenbaker Memoirs
B. Davies had a page from the II'Diefenbaker Memoirs II
~ning to Greenwood, typed and signed by Mr. J.
Diefenbaker and framed.
h) Gift Shop Supplies
There is a place in Toronto which supplies souvenirs
suitable for sale at the Museum.
i) Museum - Charitable Organization
It was suggested that the Museum be registered as
a charitable organization.
6 . NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Museum Board is to be held
on August 27th 1976 at 8:00 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by D. McLean, seconded by W. Biernacki that the
meeting adjourn at the hour of 10.21 p.m.
CARRIED
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