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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 18, 1975 - ¿! - 2/75 TOí~1 OF PICKSRING MUSEUM BOARD A meeting of the Town of Pickering Museum Board was held on Tuesday, k'ebruary 18th 1975 at 8~OO p.m. ~ PRESENT: Mr. Wm. Clark J:.1rs. B. Davies Mr. D. HcJ...ean (Chairman) Mr. R. Miller Councillor A. Robertson Councillor K. Spratley Mr. J.P. Myslik - Secretary 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Councillor A. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Wm. Clark that the minutes of the meeting of January 21st 1975 be adopted. CARRIED 2. COMMUNICATIONS A letter of thanks from Eleanor A < Barnes to Mr. T.'!. Biernacki for assistance qiven in relation to the crafts demonstrations was-received and filed. 3 . REPORTS a) Administrator: - Mr. Millar ~7isited the old Audley store that was donated to the Museur~. The store is now actually in the Fourth Concession. Mr. Hedqer who is familiar with the store and the situation~ will check the identity of the store. There is a wood shop in Clarer:lont that is of some antiqui ty. r-ir " Miller will ~fet more information on this structure. Cataloguing: Mr. Miller called r~r. V.N. Styrmo, Supervisor Museum Section, Ministry of Colleges and Uni versi ties. He was not in(~:n2 Mr. Barnes of the same section spoke to Ivlr.flaß<.. He said that they have a proposal of a program for three University students or High School graduates to catalogue items in the Museum. during the summer. The proposal is that. the students spend one ¡¡leek in study, that is in the end of !-1ay, to learn the method of cataloguing~ which is actually a universal method, and subsequently from June to the end of August they would be working at the Museum. This program is awaiting Government approval at the momen't. Ivlr. t1i11er was asked by the Board to contact the students who had been working at the Museum previously concerning this program. - A man from Brooklin asked that ele Museum loan the Anderson Rommley tra.ctor for the Credit Union float for the ploughing match this year. MOTION #17/75 MOVED by Mr. Wm. Clark, seconded by Councillor K. Spratley that the Anderson ROIT~ley tractor be loaned to the Credit Union for its float at the ploughing match if the tractor is to be driven by Mr. Elmer Johnson, and that thG Credit Union would be responsible for the tractor. Cl\.RRIED The Museum is to receive some 20 to 30 spruce logs for the saw mill :Erom v.1r. .Jack I,ustead. - :.:> -' 2/75 3. REPORTS (Continued) ~... a) .Administrator: - A tread mill and a tlH'(~sher h,""..ve been offered on permanent loan to the Museum from Mr. George Finney from Lindsay. It WClS agreed th.::1t we accept these items on permanent loan. - Mr. Robert .J"lckson of the Seventh Concession has an old International 10-20 tr~ctor for which he is asking ~100.00. MOT.!.oN #18/75 MOVED by Councillor A. Robertson, seconded by Councillor K. Spratley that Mr. \';m. Clark and Mr. R. Miller be authorized to go to see the trac-tor and to chf~ck it out and to make an offer of up to $100.00 for it. - CAR.RIED - A loan form from Hr. Bruce Forester for two cutters has been received. - There is some machinery in the old brick factory in Green River which would be of interest and value to the MuscUIt1.. Councillor I<. Spratley will check this out. ., Mr. Grant Tripp has an 1385 Sylv'~:~ster binder at Milbrook which is in good condition. ~10TION #19/75 MOVED by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by Mr. Wm. Clark that Mr. R. Hiller be authorized to check out the Sylvester binder and to negotiate up to S50.00 for the binder. CÞ_RRIED - Notice in the newslet.ter of the Recreation and Transportation Department should be requested for the summer period.. Hrs. Davies '....il1 contact the Recreation Department concerning this. - Some articles that were on th8 property of Milton Parkin were given to Jack Alma by Mr. Parkin for the Museum. - The pamphlets for 1975 should be ordered. Mr. D. McLean will check into this and obtain prices. - Souvenirs should be ordered for the coming season. MOTION #20/75 MOVED by Councillor A. Robertson, seconded by Mrs. B. Davies th2.t the Administr?tor bE:: authorized to order souvenirs necessè.ry for the gift shop for this coming season. "~ - CARRIED -- - Hiring of the Custodian. MOTION #21/75 MOVED by Councillor A. Robertson, seconded by Councillor K. Sprat Icy that Mr. R. Hiller be authorized to hire â Custodian and to negotiate for wages within the bounds of the previous ~1useum Motion. - - CAP.RIED - InternationalPloughing Match at Brooklin~ It was agreed that the Ploughing Match Organization be notified that th(~ Pickering Huseum will be pleased to assist them. Mr. Ã. Robertson will contact Mr. Robert 'l'imbers ~..¡ho is the Chairman of the Ploughing Match Organization. 3. - ,- .,.. - - ;"... - - - - - 6 - 2/75 REPORTS (Continued) a) Adminis·trator: _ It ít-l::1S sllggeste6 that c.ho MUS2urn sell Jehe reprint of the Lawson COU;lty of ontario Atlas. ~10TION #22/75, MOV;~D by Councilll)r A. Robertson, secondE-~d by Mr. ¥1m. Clark that the Museum sell the County of Ontario Atlas books at t.he ~1useun on consignn'snt for $25.00 ea.ch. CARRIED - Wood is needed for th0 boiler. Mr. A. Robertson will contact the Town Manager to see whether the Roads Department could bring some loads of wood from trees tha.t are being cut on the road ëllowances. - Cupboard for the hlacksmith shop. MOTION #23/75 MOVED by Councillor A. Robertson, seconded by Councillor K. Spratley that Mr. ~qm. Clark be authorized to mako a cupboard for the blacksmith shop, è-nd that he be reimburs8d for this project. CARRIED - Taylor shop J..Jot :1.4 Brougham. MOTION #24/7_~ MOVED by Mr. Wm. Clark, seconded by Mr. R. Miller that the Huseum i1cquirü the t"'ylor shop on lot 14 in Brougham. C.Z\RRIED - It was suggested th~t the log house on the north CGst corner of Finch l\venue and Dixie Road be checked out to see whether it would not be a suitable structure for the Museum. This is an old log house that has not been altered inside. - It was also suggestecJ. the I'luS8mtl Board check out the old United Church on Liverpool Road South. This is a very old building. Perhaps more information can be obtained on this structure by contacting the Reverend Mr. McKay.. b) Financial: It was reported that Mr. J&ck Alma sent in the report that was requested of him. MOTION #25/7S MOVED by Councillor A. Robertson, seconded by Councillor K. SprFitley thët't, the Museum Board accept the report of t.1r. Jé'lck l\lrna ¡ and that $lOO.lO be paid to lvlr. Jack Alma vië-t the Musenm Administrator upon receipt of any outstônding articles in his possession which belong to the Museum and any old records pertaining to the Museum. CARRIED A letter is to be sent to Mr> Jack Alma to this effect. 4. NEH BUSINESS a) Thornbeck Ninðmill ::md Nooàworking Shop:: The Matthews Brothers did not give an estimate relative to the relocation of the windmill and the shop. Þ-1r. R. Miller "'Till contact Mr. Russell Harrison in order to gE!'t an estimate. _ '7 _ 2/75 4. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) f.10TION #26/75 MOVED by Councillor K. Spr.-ltleyv second8c1 bY,t.1r. E.. . Miller that whereas the Board is int,erest8è, 1!1 r".cqulrJ.ng the John 'l'hornb,;;ck windmi J 1 and woodworki.nq shop I that a letter be sent to t4r, vlinkley of Ontario Housing notifying him of the Museum's interest in these structures. ',~ CZ\RRIED b) Tongue of Museum Slei9h dona'te(l-by Hr. C<'!.rl ~':rinch~ MOTION #27/75 MOVED by Councillor K. Spratley~ seconded by Mr. R. Miller that a letter be sent to Mr. Carl Winch notifying him that the Board will take all necessary stefs to locate the tongue of the Museum sleigh donated by Hr. f:arl \'Jinch 1 an0, that if necessary anotiler suitable tongue will be manufactured or acquired to replace it. .- - C¡\.RHIED c) Technic~l Advis?ry Coramittee: MOTION #23/75 MOVED by Councillor \0 Robertson, seconded by Councillor K. ~3pra:tÜ~y th::t ~Ñhel"c::>,s Conncil has passed a resolution agrèE:ing to the establishing of a Technical Advisory Corrrnitto,) to assist the Mus"mm Board, bG it, hereby rc;sohl'e:'1 that thü SecretëŒY of the Huseum Board. take necessary steps to contact persons to constitute the ~echnical Advisory COmMittee. - CARRIED d) 1859 Cëtst Iron Stove Belonging to the Pickering Museum at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse: MOTION #29/75 MOVED by Councillor h. Robertson, seconded by Mr. R. Miller that a letter be sent to th8 Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation notifying them th;-,t, the stove was on d temporary loan, and that it bc returned to the pickering Museum Rt the e~rliest convenience. .- Cl\RRIED - e) Engines: This item was deferred to the next meeting. f) Future Museum Site: The possibility of obtaining the Barclay property near Greenwood as the future Museum site was discussed. Ther,; W,'1S general agreement thë!t thE. Greenwood site would be ideal for the Huseum. It was suggested th?.t a further study of the site bc made. It was 21so agreed that the Board would visit the site together when nicer weather comes. The date agreed upon was March 9t.h at 2:00 p.m. weather permitting. g) Approval of Accounts: t-10TION #30/75 MOVED by Councillor K, Spratley, seconded by Mr. R. Miller that the accounts ~s submitted be approved. - -- - CÙ,RRIED r", 2/75 5. FURTHER BUSINESS a) It viaS suggested By Councillor 1'0 Hobertson that ·3-D arts and crû.fts d8lì.1cnstration be ~'}!-_Üd ;It the Husüum and thë!.t a dance on th¡:; vill.agl:; g:reen be held in .June. 'J.ihìs suggestion l;'....ceiveà ';"E:ner21 approvaL b) Mrs. B. Davies will hav¿ a public r81ations release for the local papers folloVlinq t.his meeting. c) Opening and Clos inc! Da,t~s > MOTION #31/75 MOVED by Councillor K.. Spratley ~ sacondE~d by Councillor A. Robertson that the following è~tes be established for the Museum in 1975: Opening - May 17 1975 History in Úction - SeptGrobcr 13 & 14 1975 Church Service - October 5 1975 Closing - October 5 19750 -- - ,~ Cl\.RRIr.:D '.. d) Arts and_crafts Shop~ r,1rs. Spratley has requested thi:lt the Arts ~md Crafts be allowed to 10CÐ.t8 in a particular building and location 0 It was sugg(~sted that the hotel would be a suitable loc"'.tion, ::::11e also r8quGsted thv..t ë:. shop sign be put up indicating the location of the Arts and Crafts SÏ1op. [·1rs. Spratley further requested that she be abl02 to plants flowers anò gourds in the vicini ty of the l\rts and Cr,'lfts Shop 0 She asked for the names of people who had been previously involved in Arts and Crafts at the ~1useumo She would also need some bags ,:;md boxes for the shop. She would furthermore like to be allowed to tidy up and decorate the loc&tion. e) Opening Day: It was suggested th~t a nursery dñY be held on the opening day of the ~iuseum. This would consist of having the local nurseries sell trees rmd flo\f1ers at the Museum on this dayo ,~ ,~ .... 6. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Pickering Museum Boñrd will be held on ~1arch 18th 1975 ,'"I.t 8~OO p.m. .~ 7. .A.DJOURN~..ENT MOVED by Councillor ß. Robertson, seconded by Mr. R. Miller that the meeting ~djourn at 11~lO p.m. CARRIED - Date Cha.irman .- -