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Home My WebLink AboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1983 c... , F-l the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD i3-KAY-1983 n/83 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday-13-May-1983, commencing at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Vice-Chairman F.R. Perkins Members J.E. Bradshaw D.W. Currie Ron Dancey Ms. S.B. Kravetz Brig. J.A. McGinnis R.A.P. Moran Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. B. Sutherland C.E. Thompson Authority Vice-Chairman E.V. Kolb ABSENT ,Member Mrs. L.D. Jackson ~ MINUTES Res. n Moved by R.A.P. Moran Seconded by: J.E. Bradshaw .. THAT the Minutes of Meeting *2/82 be adopted. CARRIED STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Res. #2 Moved by: R. Dancey Seconded by C.E. Thompson THAT the Progress Report be received. CARRIED Mr. Ken Hannan, Manager, Food Services, was present and answered questions of the members concerning plans for food services at the Black Creek Pioneer village. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Statistical Data Up-date Res. it3 Moved by F.R. Perkins Seconded by: Mrs. B. Sutherland THAT the staff report on up-date of statistical data for the Black Creek Pioneer Village be received. CARRIED. SPECIAL PROGRAMMES FOR 1983 Mrs Hughes presented a report and slides on programmes presented to date and planned for the coming season F-2 -2- ."A Taste of Maple" - how settlers boiled sap into syrup, how syrup was made into sugar, and some of the uses to which both syrup and sugar were put visitors are invited to sample the products; ."Colourful Coverlets" - a highlight of which is the Canada packers' quilt collection shown for two weeks in Apr il in the ballroom of the Half Way House - is a display of the best of the village's collection of bedcovers and quilting demonstration; ."The Great Easter EgV Hunt" - held annually on Easter Sunday. Eggs are donated by the OntarlO Egg Producers' Marketing Board, and boiled and coloured by Village staff. Children finding eggs exchange them for the chocolate variety, which were donated this year by four major companies; .A "kite fly-in" - co-sponsored by the Ontario Historical society, was held on the first weekend in Mayas one component of a larger programme called --- ."past Times - Play Times" - inviting participation in a variety of 19th century leisure activities and games; .May 7 saw the beginning of what is hoped will grow into a major Spring Fair; a full schedule of entertainment was featured, including jugglers, side shows, a Medicine Show, dance groups, demonstrations of traditional crafts such as fractur and calligraphy, and a bake sale and cafe in the Town Hall; In honour of International Museums' Day on May 18, an 1860's museum exhibit has been created in the Town Hall Dr. Zebediah Zonk's Museum of Scientific Curiosities is typical of the travelling shows popular in the nineteenth century; .On May 21-22, soldiers will take part in "Military Manoeuvres" at Black Creek, camping in the valley overnight and performing drills and military exercises; In late May-early June, "Wonderful Wool" will highlight wool processing sheep will be shorn and the fleeces sorted, cleaned, coloured with vegetable dyes, spun into yarn, and the yarn woven into cloth at the Weaver's Shop. For the remainder of June, special activities will centre around the early settler's many uses of wood demonstrations of shingle-making and log- squaring will emphasize uses of wood in building, the cabinet shop will feature use of wood for household items, and using a crosscut saw will .- bring back memories for some visitors and provide a new experience for others; .The Annual Rogationtide Service will be held, this year, on June 19th, and Bishop Allan Read will lead the processional around the Village, blessing the seeds, water, and animals, and "beating the bounds". As Rogationtide falls on Father's Day, a special family rate will be offered in their honour. The Honourable Pauline McGibbon, Reeve, will be among the guest readers for the service; .On Muster Day (July 1st), the Upper Canada Rifles will drill the Vi llage militia on the Town Hall green. Mrs. McGibbon will be present for this event, also one of last year's Muster highlights was her review of the Black Creek Militia, with Mr. McGibbon serving as one of the volunteers; ."Victorian Family Picnic" will be the July theme - encouraging families to bring a picnic to the Village and participate in picnic games hoops, stilts, and a variety of races and competitions; Family participation will continue through August with "Family Fun" - featuring more games and activities: croquet, battledore and shuttlecock, quoits, skittles, and a primitive see-saw; Harvest activities are highlighted in September - The "Corn Fest" will feature demonstrations of corn doll making, corn cob animals, decorative Indian corn grown at the Vi llage, and fresh corn-on-the-cob for sale to eat on the spot The Annual Outdoor Hymn Sing will again be led by Bishop Read; a major special event attracting thousands of visitors to Black Creek, the 27th Annual Pioneer Festival will be held on September 17th and will be officially opened by Mrs McGibbon. The Mennonite quilt -3- F-3 Auction, with proceeds going to their World Relief Fund, is one of the most popular features of the day The Toronto Beekeepers' Association will hold a Honey Fair on the Sunday after Festival, with displays, demonstrations, and produce for sale; Apple Harvest will be celebrated the first three weekends in October - apple paring and drying, cider and apple doll-head making will be featured, and it is hoped to have an apple pie contest The last two weekends of the months are devoted to the Pumpkin Party; pumpkins will be available for sale, along with pumpkin recipes "from soup to nuts". There will be games - apple bobbing, pinning the smile on the pumpkin, and tossing a hoop over the pumpkin - for children under 12. On October 30th, children are invited to come to the Village in Hallowe'en costume and take part in the Hobgoblin's Parade each participant will be awarded a small thank-you gift; A Craft Festival will be held the first two weekends in November: crafts- people will demonstrate their skills and offer their wares for sale - just in time for Christmas shopping; Christmas in the Village - homes will be decorated according to ethnic back- ground and socio-economic level of occupants e.g. popcorn and cranberry gar- lands traditional to Pennsylvania Germans are demonstrated in Daniel Stong's Second Home. Food is a popular part of the Christmas Programme, as is comparison of 19th and 20th Century gifts Church choirs will entertain with traditional Christmas carols each weekend and Santa's workshop will again be set up in the Dalziel Barn for young visitors; The Village season closes on December 31st after 22 special events, and programmes and preparations will start for the 1984 Bicentennial Season. Res #4 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: Mrs B. Sutherland THAT the report on Special Programmes for 1983 be received. CARRIED. CANADA/ONTARIO EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT (COED) Mr. Cooper reported that the COED programme has permitted the re-opening o~ some buildings and augmentation of staff in others. Additional maintenance staff will be used for painting, repairing fences and boardwalks, and trenching between buildings for proposed security and intercom systems. The hiring of 33 people was authorised under the project, and 21 persons have been hired for interpretive work, 6 for maintenance, and 3 for survey duties. Vacancies remain for 2 interpreters and 1 furniture restorer/refinisher. The accepted applicants have generally displayed high standards of interest and appreciation, and are working well at their appointed duties VISITOR CENTRE Mr Kolb reported that of the four proposals invited, three plans were received, and that of Gordon Cheney Architect accepted. His plan was displayed for the information of the Board. It is expected to tender for Phase 1 of the Visitor Centre in about one month, and to commence work by August 1st. Proceeding with Phase 2 is dependent upon receipt of the necessary approval. A brochure "Help Build the Visitors Centre for Black Creek pioneer Village", has been prepared by the Foundation, and Mr Wally Crowter has agreed to chair the fund-raising. The building should be ready for opening in 6-8 months. Enquiries have been made through the Protocol Office regarding the possibility of Official Opening by the Queen. Res. *4 Moved by R.A.P. Moran ~_ Seconded by Ms. S.B. Kravetz THAT the Visitor Centre Report be received. CARRIED I F-4 -4- NEW BUSINESS Res. itS Moved by M W H Biggar Seconded by C.E Thompson THAT the staff be requested to investigate and report on the possibility of placement of a commemorative plaque to mark the original Woodbridge site of the M T R C.A. CARRIED. The Chairman referred the Board to the Heritage Conservation Program of the Watershed Plan, and to the Interpretative Staff Training Manual. He highly commended these documents and encouraged members to read both Mr Biggar also hoped that members would take Visitor Centre brochures, and, of their first-hand knowledge, do all in their power to promote the Black Creek pioneer Village TERMINATION On motion, the meeting terminated at 12.25 pm., May 13 M.W H. Biggar R K. Cooper, Administrator, H S D Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer KC. ~ , F-5 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD 15-SEPTEMBER-1983 #2/83 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday-15-September-1983, commencing at 9 30 a m PRESENT Chairman M Ii H Biggar Vice-Chairman F R. Perkins Members J Bradshaw D Ii Currie R Dancey Mrs L D Jackson Brig J A McGinnis R A.P Mor an Mrs E. Neil Dr L S Russell Dr J Ii Scott Mrs B Sutherland C E Thompson Authority Chairman Mrs F E Gell Authority Vice-Chairman E V Kolb ABSENT Member Ms S B Kravetz In the temporary absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman opened the meeting MINUTES Res #6 Moved by: RAP Moran Seconded by DJ: J W Scott THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/83 be adopted CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES MRS GELL requested the status of Resolut~on #5 of Meeting #1/83, as follows "THAT the staff be requested to investigate and report on the possibility of placement of a commemorative plaque to mark the original Woodbridge site of the M T R C A. Carried II A request will be made to the Town of Vaughan in this connection MRS GELL announced that by letter of September 6th, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation commenced canvassing to raise funds for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre There are nine teams within the Foundation which will canvass personally, and the help of any members who are interested in canvassing will be apprec~ated Information in this regard may be obta~ned from Mrs Ii Robertson (661-6600l PROGRESS REPORT Res if7 Moved by Mrs B. Sutherland Seconded by C E Thompson THAT the Progress Report be received CARRIED ~-6 -2- 1984 PRELIMINARY 3UDGET It was agreed that the staff be requested to up-date the security proqramme which was outlined, the information be made available for consideration for inclusion in the Capital Budget, together with an analysis of cost, and report back to this Board Res i;!3 '10ved by J Bradshaw Seconded by F R Perkins THAT the 1984 Preliminary Budget for the Historical Sites Division be received AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the 1984 Preliminary Budqet, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be lncluded ln the 1984 Preliminary Budget of the Au thori ty CARRIED VISITOR CENTRE The Chairman p~esented a report advlsing that the lowest price recelved for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre at the tender opening of August 17, 1983, was considerably higher than the funds available A post-contract addendum was distrlbuted to the three lowest tenderers. and the following bids were opened on .~ugust 29, 1983 Mitchell Constructlon Ltd $3 242,339 00 Fairwin Construction 53,318,400 00 Bradsil Llmlted 53,436,000 00 At 2xecutlve Meetlng #14/83, held August 31, 1983, the following resolution was adopted "THAT the Authority enter into a contract with Mitchell Ccnstruction Limi ted ~ for the construction of the Black Creek Pioneer Vlllage Visitor Centre at a cost not to exceed 53,239,839 00 AND ~URTHER THAT the architect, Mr Gordon Cheney, be authorlzed and directed to negotlate wlth Mitchell Construction Ltd to achieve the revised contract price in accordance with the report dated 1983 08 31 adopted by the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre Building Sub-Committee, and appended as Schedule HAil of these Minutes Carried " Res #9 Moved by Brig J A McGinnis Seconded by Dr J W Scott THAT the report of the Chalrman havlng ~egard to the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre be recelved CARRIED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -January-June, 1983 Res iHO Moved by Dr L S Russell Seconded by C E Thompson THAT the report on Educatlonal Programmes - Black Creek Pioneer Village, for the perlod January-June, 1983, be received CARRIED TERMINATION On motion, the meetlng terminated at 12 45 P m , September 15 :0.-- M W H Biggar W .~ McLean Chalrman Actlnq General Manaqer KC Page VIII-l 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES THE HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION This Division is responsible for the Heritage Conservation program, including the development and administration of the Black Creek Pioneer Village, Albion House, historical markers and other historical buildings co~ing under the jurisdiction of the Authority [J) () :c t'l t:l C L' t'l 1983 08 09 'TJ ;po I : ..... . ~ I 00 Page VIII-2 1983 ACHIEVEMENTS - Operated an increased number of buildings at Black Creek pioneer Village with interpretive staff drawn from own staff and C 0 E D Program. - Maintained Village grounds, gardens, Peacock Woods and Head Office grounds with own staff and staff on C.O E D. program, plus assistance from volunteers (Mimico program) - Expanded and improved special events programming - Established and filled position of Promotions Officer to serve Village interests - Participated in Telidon network and brochure displays and exchange - Secured funding to permit erection of Visitors Centre 1984 PRIORITIES - To establish Visitors Centre and ensure its profitable operation as soon as possible. - To expand Promotions Officer activities to increase attendance at Village - To further refine special events and programming - To continue to have maximum number of buildings staffed and op~n to public - To continue to develop staff skills in interpretation and conservation techniques. - To control costs and ensure most effective use of available funds 1983 08 26 . Page VIII-3 1984 BUDGET DIVISION Historical Sites 1984 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINAOCING 1983 BUDGET 1983 ACTUALS PROGRAM NET PROVIOCIAL MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDI'IURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ program Administration 239,800 239,800 119,900 119,900 273,122 Operations & Maintenance 1,851,200 1,009,500 841,700 631,700 210,000 1,487,200 1,025,000 Conservation Education - Supervision 142,674 148,750 (6,076) (6,076) 157,500 163,500 Capital Deve10pnent 1,868,000 1,868,000 1,868,000 1,995,000 visitors Centre 67,500 42,700 24,800 24,800 TOTAL 4,169,174 1,200,950 2,968,224 119,900 770,324 2,078,000 3,912,822 1,188,500 "l I \0 1983 09 13 c "l I I-' 0 Page VIII-4 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Si tes PROGRAM Heritage - Administration PURPOSE To provide supervisory and support services to implement the heritage conservation program 1984 OBJECTIVES - To provide the support services at the same level as in 1983 FUNDING This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the general levy on all participating municipalities. FINANCIAL COMMENTS OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Salaries Services & Wages & Rents TOTAL $ 233,800 6,000 239,800 . 1983 08 09 Page VIII-5 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historical Sites Program Heritage - Administration 1984 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINAN:ING 1983 BUDGET 1983 ACTUALS ACTIVITY NET PROVIN:IAL MUNICIPAL EXPENDI TURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'IURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Salaries 47,100 47,100 23,550 23,550 45,000 Benefits 186,700 186,700 93,350 93,350 139,686 Travel 6,000 6,000 3,000 3,000 5,000 Vacation, Sick & Statutory Hol iday Pay * 83,436 . 'IDTAL 239,800 239,800 119,900 119,900 273,122 * In 1984, this line item is included with Black Creek pioneer village Operations and Maintenance - SUpervision "l I 1983.08.09 I-' I-' "'l I I-' N Page VIII-6 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Operations and Maintenance - Black Creek pioneer village PURPOSE To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in pre-Confederation Ontario 1984 OBJECTIVES - To continue to provide an educational, recreational experience for visitors to the Vi llage - To increase attendance (by Promotions Officer and by Visitors Centre and improved programming) by 20,000 more than 1982 actual - Increase visitor spending in food and material purchases by improved service and fad li ties - To ensure most cost effective operation of Village. - provide and encourage staff development and training in all aspects of museum (Village) operation and conservation Techniques , FUNDING 72% of the funding comes from admission receipts, sales outlets and other Village operations The remainder comes from municipal levy (15.3%) and balance by grant from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. FINANCIAL COMMENTS OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Salaries Supplies " Services " Wages Utilities " Rents TOTAL $ 1,413,300 371,400 66,500 1,851,200 1983 08 26 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES Page VIII-7 DIVISION Historical Sites program Heritage - Operations and Maintenance - Black Creek pioneer Village 1984 BUDGET SJURCES OF FINAOCING 1983 B{I)GE;T 1983 AcruALS ACTIVITY NET PROVIOCIAL MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRAN!' LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Supervision 586,800 5,000 581,800 581,800 505,100 3,000 Costume Dept 24,100 1,000 23,100 23,100 23,500 1,000 Registrar 35,100 2,000 33 , 100 33,100 34,500 2,000 Gatehouse 29 , 700 485,000 (455,300) (455,300) 24,500 505,000 Giftshop-Entrance 157,000 220,000 (63,000) (63,000) 130,200 205,000 Giftshop-Museum 31,300 36,500 (5,200) (5,200) 32 , 500 45,000 Weddings 10,100 20,000 (9,900) (9,900) 8,800 20,000 Special Events 40,000 10,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 6,000 Livestock 103,700 3,000 100,700 100,700 97,000 4,000 Carpenter Shop 21,700 500 21,200 21,200 20,000 500 Peacock Woods 10,000 10,000 10,000 6,000 Food Operation 34,500 (34,500) (34,500) 14,000 55,000 Non-Designated Areas 60,100 60 , 100 40,100 20,000 41,000 Sleigh Rides SOO 2,000 (1,500 ) (1,500) SOO 3,000 Buildinq Activit 741,100 190,000 551,100 371 , 100 180,000 509 GOO 175,500 TOTAL 1,851,200 1,009,SOO 841,700 631,700 210,000 1,487 200 1 025,000 '1J I ..... 1983.08.26 w "'l I I-' ... Page VI 11-8 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Education Program PURPOSE To provide conservation education opportunities for school groups by group tours and by a pioneer Life program 1984 OBJECTIVES To maintain existing levels of service for 60,000 students combined in both Tour and pioneer Life Programs. FUNDING The program is planned to be self-sustaining FINANCIAL COMMENTS OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Salaries Supplies & Services & Wages Utilities & Rents TOTAL pioneer Life Program $ 41,394 9,550 60,294 Educational Tours $ 72,650 7,200 82,380 1983 08 26 Page VI II -9 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Sites Program Heritage - Education Program 1984 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINAN:ING 1983 B(J)GET 1983 AcruALS lIC'l'IVITY NET PROVIOCIAL MUNICIPAL EXPENDI'IURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDI'IURES REVENUES EXPENDI'IURES REVENUES $ :? $ $ $ :? ~ :? $ :? Pioneer Life Program 60,294 44,625 15,669 15,669 61,400 44,500 Educational Tours 82,380 104,125 (21,745) (21,745) 96,100 119,000 TOTAL 142,674 148,750 (6,076) (6,076) 157,SOO l63,SOO "l I I-' Ul 1983 08 26 'TJ I .... en Page VIII-lO 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Capital Development PURPOSE To carry out restoration and development work at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in accordance with approved plans. 1984 OBJECTIVES - To complete construction of visitors Centre and open for full use - To complete construction of Nesbitt Sawmill - To finish internal and landscaping requirements of - Richmond Hill Manse - Sawyer's House - Masonic Temple/Hardware Store . FUNDING Funding source will be The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation FINANCIAL COMMENTS OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Supplies & utili ties TOTAL $ 1,868,000 1,868,000 1983 08.26 Page VI II-ll 1984 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Sites Program Heritage - Capital Development 1984 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINA~ING 1983 BUDGET 1983 AcruALS ACl'IVITY NET PROVI~IAL MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY CYl'HER EXPrnDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Nesbi tt Sawmill 50,000 50 ,000 50,000 85,000 Visitor Centre 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 Tinsmith 3,000 3,000 3,000 75,000 Richroooo Hill Manse 10,000 10,000 10,000 35,000 Sawyer's House 5,000 5,000 5,000 TOTAL 1,868,000 1,868,000 1,868,000 1,995,000 "l 1983 08 09 I ...... -..J 'TJ I I-' CD Page VIII-12 1984 BUDGET DIVISION: Historical Sites Program: Heritage - Visitors Centre 1984 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINAOCING 1983 BUDGET 1983 AC'IUArS AcrIVITY NET PROVIOCIAL MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURFS REVENUES EXPENDITURFS GRANT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'IURFS REVENUES 9 9 S $ $ $ 9 9 $ ~ Visitors Centre 67,500 42,700 24,800 24,800 TOTAL 67,500 42r700 24,800 24,800 1983 09 13