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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 23, 1968 - VJLd ~~ PICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD 1/68 January 23, 1968 A meeting of the Pickering Township Museum Board was held on TUESDAY, the TWE~iTY-THIRD day of JANUARY, 1968, at the Municipal Building at 8:00 p.m. PRESENT: Robert Miller in tne chair Mrs. Deirdre Earle r1ilton Parkin Harry T. Cook - arrived 9:15 Mrs. Ruth Hay - Curator Noel Marshall - Secretary 1. MOVED by Mrs. Earle p seconded by Mr. Parkin that the minutes of the meeting held November 15, 1967 be adopted as pr&sented. CARRIED. 2. MOVED by Mr. Parkin, seconded by Mrs. Earle that Mr. Miller assume the chair in the absence of Mr. cook. CARRIED . 3. ACCOUNTS MOVED by Mr. Parkin, seconded by Mrs. Earle that the following accounts be paid: centennial Project: D. L. Mairs & Son Ltd. - paint, wire, etc. 13.17 A. Davidson - work on barn at Museum and Bay Ridges 103.00 Andy Ramsay - Bay Shore barn etc. 42.00 Robert A. Miller - re: steam engine - re: Chas. Richards & Son Ltd. paid in cash 36.5a ,- 4. 23~, \ \ Museum Board ¡ t' ! , Robert A. Miller - repairing shingle mill and boiler / 13.00 Milton Parkin - school bell and belfry 50.00 History In Action Ken Spears - sound system 20. 00 ~ On motion this account was reduced to $20.00 from $30.00 due to the failure of the equipment during the day. Mr. Miller reported that he expected that the account from Morley Symes and Alex Davidson would total $103.00. - - -2- 1/68 4. CORRF.SPONDENCE (i) R. E. Mitchell submits statement of income and expense for Centennial Project and Museum Board to November 21, 1967. '^I l' \ (ii) Mr. P. Poulsson, Township Engineer submits report and recommendation on drainage problem at Museum Grounds. MOVED by Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Parkin that: WHEREAS the Township Engineer in a report dated December 4, 1967 made certain recommendations for the solution to the drainage problems at the museum grounds at Brougham, AND WHEREAS the completion of the Centennial Project and further work on the museum property depends on the cor- rection of the drainage problem, AND WHEREAS the major cost of the correction of this drainage problem depends on the constrUction of sto~ sewers on roads included in the normal Township roads program; AND WHEREAS the P:ic kering Township Museum is owned by the Township of Pickering represented by the Township council; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that this Board does hereby request the Council of the Township of picKering to give it immediate guidance as to what action Council intends taking regarding this problem. CARRIED. (iii) Letter of thanks from Mr. J. C. W. Irwin re: Centennial Plaque commemorating l>ilhitavale Baptist Church. Acknow- ledged by Mrs. Storry. (iv) Literature about liThe Oxford Companion to Canadian History & Literature". 5. Centennial Project: ,- Some discussion ensued concerning the tardiness of Mr. Ralph Harrison in moving the various buildings on to the museum grounds. He had offered innumerable excuses during the past year and it was obvious that a stronger line must be taken with him. It was agreed that Messrs. Miller, Cook and Fox arrange to see Mr. Harrison in the immediate future to arrange for the moving of these buildings within the next few weeks. As to the completion of the centennial project it was suggested that the only way it would be completed would be to hire a foreman to oversee the work. ;';"1 ,It It was MOVED by Mr. Parkin, seconded by Mrs. Earle that the Township be requested to hire a foreman to oversee the completion of the Centennial Project in order that it be complet.ed by the doadline of July 1st, 1968. CARRIED. - - -3- l/68 6. Mr. Miller mentioned that sheets of heavy corrugated plastic 3' x 81 were availabe for panels in barn roofs at a cost of $20.00 each. These were available from Pedlars or Dofasco and eliminated the need for windows in buildings such as the one slated for the steam engines. )~ 7. The chairman showed the Board a copy of a booklet put out by Pioneer Village showing pictures of the various dis- plays and buildings and containing a documentary of the Village contents. He wondered whether the board might produce a similar booklet for the museum. It was mentioned that Mrs. Storry was compiling a history of each of the buildings and might be interested in broadening the scope of such a project to come up with something similar to that shown. 8. Mr. Miller indicated that additional signs were required outlining the history of a number of buildings rece~tly acquired. Apparently Susan Boyes had completed several of these for other buildings. No action was taken on this item. 9. The cement work for the steam barn has not been done and will now have to wait for spring. f>1USEUM AND GENERAL BUSINESS: Museum Opening: 109 It was MOVED by Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Cook that the Museum opening take place on May 18th and the closing on October 20th with the schedule of hours re- maining the same as 1967. CARRIED. ll. Fees: - MOVED by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Parkin that the Museum entrance fees for 1968 be as follows: Adults Children Under 6 Township Groups Non Tow~ship Groups $ .50 $ .25 FREE $ 3.00 $ 5.00 CARRIED. 12. Displav at Pickerinq Nucleur Plant: The Board expressed interest in approaching the Hydro with a view towards placing a disp1?y at their information centre at the nucleur station. The secretary advised that hydro were interested in such a display providing they were given a selection of photographs from which to choose and reasonably comprehensive copy to complete the display. Mr. Cook agreed to contact Dr. McKay and Mr. Murkar in an attempt to gather together as much of the material as possi~le. Mrs. Earle volunteered to phone the hydro and ~)tain further information on what is required. - - ·,,·:1- 1./~8 - l3. The absence of outlets for the sale of centennial maps, books, and plates was discussed with it being decided to approach Council with a vØfw towards establishing a display of these articles at the municipal building and making them available for sale at the building. A:so possible öutlsts discussed were Mr. Murkars News Office in Pickering and various stores and Post Offices in the Township. 14. Mr. Miller showed the board 30 quilt blocks pieced to-' gether by Mr~ Charles Hood. It was hoped that Mrs. Gillman could sew them together and óOIDeone else could be found to finish the quilt as Mr~ Hay felt that Mrs. Gillman wouldl.)e uTlable to complete the entire project. 15. Budget - It was ~greed that before a proper budget could be prepared that current costs relating to the centennial Project would have to be obtained. Mr. Miller agreed to investigate this ite~ and come up with a re-assessment for the various items involved. 16. Chairman -Mr. Miller expressed his desire to retire from the chairmanship of the board. On Motion of Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Parkin - Mr. Cook was elected chairman for the year 1968. It was agreed that the following slate of officers be be recommended to Council to make up the 1968 r1useum Board. Mr. Harry Cook ~ Chairman Mr. Robert Miller Mr. 11ilton Parkin Mrs. Deirdre Earle Mr. F. H. Fox 17. Appreciation - The Board expressed its thanks for the unselfish work done by Mrs. Storry during her years as secretary to the Board. - It was IviOVED by f-irs. Earle and seconded by Mr. Cook that the Museum Board recognize Mrs. Storry's service to the Board during the past and that she be presented with a copy of the volume "To Everything There Is a Season" by Roloff Beny. CARRIED . Ruth Hay agreed to investigate the cost of the book and obtain a copy of it if possible. Instructions - The secretary is to determine the status of the surplus in relation to next years budget. On Motion of Mr. Parkin the meeting adjourned at lO:50 p.m. APPROVED Chairman Secretary