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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 13, 1976 , . , - 18 - 5/76 TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD A meeting of the Pickering Museum Board was held on TUESDAY, APRIL 13th 1976 at 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mr. Wm. Clark (Chairman) Mrs. F. Conant (Attended briefly) Mrs. B. Davies Mr. D. McLean Councillor K. Spratley ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. G. Mowbray 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by D. McLean that the minutes of the meeting of March 23rd 1976 be approved. CARRIED 2. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Mr. E.J. Gallacher of Public Works Canada, concerning the leasing of the Municipal Garage at Brougham. b) Letter from Mr. E.J. Gallacher of Public Works Canada, concerning the fence rails and pine stumps for the Museum. ,c) Letter to the Editor of the Stouffville Tribune from Mr. Andrew Glen concerning the moving of the Museum. d) Article in the P.O.P. Newsletter by Mr. Wayne Moore concerning Brougham. e) Letter from Mr. George F. MacDonald of National Museums Canada concerning the archeological excavations at the Draper site. MOTION 183/76 Moved by K. Spratley, seconded by D. McLean that all correspondence be received and filed. CARRIED 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Director of Recreation and Transportation - Guide Function. A Motion is to be passed by the Museum Board requesting the Administrator-Clerk to appoint the Director of Recreation and Transportation in charge of the guide function and the grass cutting function at the Museum. MOTION 184/76 Moved by D. McLean, seconded by B. Davjes that: WHEREAS the Council of the Town of. Pickerina have agreed that Museum personnel be hired by the Perso~nel Department and be under the direction of the Municipality in their Resolution #175/75 {tern #15; - ~ - 19 - 5/76 3. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) a) MOTION 184/76 (Continued) BE IT HEREBY RECOMMENDED to the Administrator-Clerk that the Director of Recreation and Transportation be in charge of the guide function at the Museum; That the Director of Recreation and Transportation use his discretion in appointing a person in charge to monitor the opening and closing of the Museum at the prescribed times; That the Director of Recreation and Transportation be authorized to hire a guide captain and an appropriate number of guides (suggested:3) at his discretion who whould perform the guide function; AND FINALLY that the Director of Recreation and Trans- portation be in charge of the grass cutting function of the Museum grounds. CARRIED b) Museum Opening - Preparations (i) Clean-up of grounds Clean-up of Kiwanis building Clean-up of the other buildings A suggestion has been made that a Boy Scout group or groups be asked to help in the general clean-up of the Museum buildings and grounds. (ii) Clean-up of timbers and heavy equipment. A mutually acceptable time should be arranged and a motion passed regarding the assistance of Parks personnel and equipment in moving heavier objects on the grounds. (iii) Any further detailed arrangements to be made for the opening. It was agreed that a 28 foot wooden extension ladder be purchased. Councillor Spratley has discussed the Scout Troup involvement with their leaders and they are most enthusiastic. The first troup would be from Greenwood, for the general site clean-up at Brougham on Saturday, April 24th 1976. For future work other troups would be asked in rotation. Lunch and snacks are to be provided. MOTION 185/76 Moved by D. McLean, seconded by B. Davies that a Boy Scout group of groups of Greenwood be contacted concerning the general clean-up of the Museum building and grounds prior to the opening May 8th 1876, and that the amount of $7:50 be offered to the Boy Scout group for each Boy Scout who participates for the day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CARRIED t - 20 - 5/76 3. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) b) Museum Opening - Preparations (Continued) Mrs. G. Mowbray confirmed that the Historical Society will arrange for volunteers in costume to be present in each building. They will also decorate the Kiwanis kitchen where tea will be served. The senior citizens will provide and serve the tea. 4. OTHER BUSINESS a) Fire Extinguishers The two fire extinguishers previously considered necessary are to be ordered and delivered. b) Museum News Letter MOTION 186/76 Moved by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by D. McLean that the format and content of the proposed News Letter be approved. CARRIED c) Restoration of Equipment - Appendix I MOTION 187/76 Moved by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by B. Davies that the priorities recommended by Councillor Spratley, Mr. D. McLean and Mr. Wm. Clark for the reSbration of equipment at the Pickering Museum, as indicated in Appendix I, be approved. CARRIED d) History-in-Action It was decided that discussion of the formation of the History-in-Action Committee and the formation of/and qualification for membership in a museum association be deferred to a later meeting. 5. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on April 27th 1976 at 8:00 p.m. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Dated Chairman l'r>ril 197E' REPORT TO P ICIŒTUr;(:; tmSEŒ1 Bn!- RD APPEMDIX I ON BEHALF OF: Councillor Y. Spratley ~1r. D. l'-1cI,ean Mr. t'l.M. Clark Re: Priorities in the restoration of equipment at the Pickering Museum 1. Romley Tractor 20 - 35 new tap and gas tank new exhaust pipe new fuel pipe 2. Case Tractor - C restoration 3. Hoosier Wagon two coats of linseed oil 4. Turnip Wagon two coats of linseed oil 5. Buffalo - Pitts Threshing rlachine restoration 6. Lister gas engine - 5 h.p. restoration 7. Roller and Lawn Mower grass cutting attachment 8. Steam Engine - 3 h. p '. restoration 9. ~nk Wagon two coats of linseed oil 10. Reaper restoration gift or loan? 11. Fire Engine restoration 12. Green Farm Wagon two coats of linseed oil 13. Claremont Seed Drill two coats of linseed oil 14. Outside Saw Mill two coats of linseed oil Continued......2 " '. r - 2 - It was suggested that the items to be coated with linseed oil could be taken out on a nice day and Boy Scouts be hired to paint the equipment with linseed oil.