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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1982 ~ , F-l the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES 1982 05 06 11/82 ADVISORY BOARD The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, May 6, 1982, commencing at 9 30 a m PRESENT Chairman M W H Biggar Vice Chairman F R Perkins Members J A Bryson Mrs L 0 Jackson Brig -Gen J A McGinnis Mrs E Neil Dr L S Russell M M R Stewart Mrs B Sutherland Mrs A Walker Chairman of the Authority Dr J K Reynolds Vice Chairman Mrs F. Gell ABSENT Members Mrs C Bell J Bradshaw Dr J.W Scott MINUTES Res II Moved by: J A Bryson Seconded by Dr L S Russell THAT the Minutes of Meeting 13/81 be adopted as if read CARRIED: STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Res 12 Moved by Mrs L 0 Jackson Seconded by Brig -Gen J A McGinnis THAT the Staff Progress Report be received CARRIED: VISITORS CENTRE REPORT Mrs Gell reported on the excellent reception the Committee on the Visitors Centre received at all the municipalities, and also from Mr Bruce McCaffrey, Minister of Citizenship and Culture, who had followed up their visit with a letter of commitment Res 13 Moved by Mrs A Walker Seconded by Mrs B Sutherland THAT the report on the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre be received. CARRIED: BJ~CK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE OPERATING PLAN The staff presented an Operating Plan for Black Creek pioneer Village The Board, in reviewing the plan, noted that the Minister of Citizenship and Culture had given favourable consideration to the proposed Visitors Centre and that the Visitors Centre forms an important component of the Operating Plan F-2 Res '4 Moved by: M.M R Stewart Seconded by Brig Gen J A McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Black Creek Pioneer Village Operating Plan be received: AND FURTHER THAT a) effective the 1983 operating season a full time employee be assigned to the Black Creek Pioneer Village to work with the Information and Education Division in the development and management of a Village marketing plan: b) the restored buildings requiring staff which are presently unstaffed be provided with staff as soon as possible but no later than the following 1983 Sawyers House 1 interpreter 1983 Tinsmith 1 artisan 1983 Manse 1 interpreter 1984 Cooperage 1 artisan 1985 Sawmill 1 artisan 1 interpreter 1986 Dominion Carriage Works 3 artisans: c) effective 1984, the Village be open for public use 12 months of the year, on a 5-day per week basis (Wednesday-Sunday) except for the months of July and August when it will be open 7 days per week, and on all public holidays: d) a weekly program of special events be prepared for the Village: e) a program of scheduled maintenance be developed for the Vill~ge and that a fund based on $10,000 /year be established CARRIED: Res '5 Moved by Mrs B Sutherland Seconded by M M R Stewart THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the staff look into the merits of having the Education program as it relates to the Village being operated as part of the Black Creek Pioneer Village program CARRIED: HONORARY REEVE - 1982-84 IT WAS AGREED THAT the staff should proceed with the necessary arrangements for the appointment of an Honorary Reeve for the years 1982-84, these arrangements to be finalized prior to June 6, 1982 CO-OPERATIVE ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES WITH CANADA'S WONDERLAND Mrs L Jackson gave a report on her meeting with Michael Bartlett and Gary Jones of Canada's Wonderland, who assured her that they shared our concern regarding the drop in attendance at Black Creek Pioneer Village last year, and were willing to co-operate in any way that would be acceptable to the Authority Messrs Bartlett and Jones put forth the following suggestions ~r the Authority's consideration a) Brochures on Black Creek Pioneer Village be handed out at the gate at Wonderland b) A space provided at Wonderland for a member of our staff to demonstrate a skill and hand out brochures c) A ticket for Black Creek Pioneer Village be placed in the Wonderland book with the possibility of the provision of a shuttle bus service d) Consider the provision of entertainment (e g town band) relevant to the time period of the Village Arrangements have already been made for a half-price coupon for Black Creek Pioneer Village to be included in a coupon book being distributed by F-3 Messrs Bartlett and Jones have asked to meet for lunch at Black Creek Pioneer Village with members of staff and this Advisory Board, and a meeting was so arranged for May 11th The Chairman thanked Mrs Jackson for her excellent report. Res '6 Moved by Mrs L Jackson Seconded by: Mre B Sutherland THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the activities of Black Creek Pioneer Village be actively promoted at Canada's Wonderland: THAT other vehicles be worked out to make this effective: AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the next meeting CARRIED: TERMS OF REFERENCE The Committee studying the Committee structure of the Authority requested all Advisory Boards to consider their Terms of Reference and to recommend any changes which they consider appropriate for the effective functioning of their Board The Historical Sites Advisory Board considered the report on its Terms of Reference Res #7 Moved by Mrs L Jackson Seconded by F.R Perkins TI'E BOARD RECOMMENDS TH1>T the Committee studying the function of Advisory Boards he advised of the following terms of reference "HISTORICAL srfES ADVISORY BOARD General Terms of Reference To initiate, study, report on, and recommend to the Executive Committee and the Authority a program for the development, operation and management of: a) the Black Creek Pioneer Village b t such other items of an historical nature which may from time to time be acquired by the Authority: and without restricting the foregoing: the Specific Terms of Reference Shall Include - the acquisition, placement, and restoration of buildings and structures: - the acquisi t.i on of artlcles of an historical nature: - advici! on engaging architectural or historical consultants: - the operation and management of the Black Creek Pioneer Village: - the development of other projects of an historical nature " ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 11 10 P m and the members proceeded to the Taylor House at Black CrE'ek Pioneer Village for a tree planting ceremony in memory of Mrs L(:o Beckett M W.H Biggar W A McLean, Deputy General Manager Chairman for Secretary Treasurer em ~ , F-4 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes - HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD 1982.09.17 12/82 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, 1982 09.17 1330. PRESENT Chairman M W H Biggar Vice-Chairman F.R. Perkins Members J A. Bryson Brig -Gen J A McGinnis Dr. L.S Russell Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. B. Sutherland Authority Chairman Dr. J.K. Reynolds ABSENT -- Members Mrs. C. Bell John Bradshaw Mrs. L.D. Jackson Mrs. E. Neil M.M.R. Stewart Mrs. A. Walker MINUTES Res. 18 Moved by: Mrs. B. Sutherland Seconded by: J.A. Bryson THAT the Minutes of Meeting 11/82 be adopted. CARRIED; PROGRESS REPORT Res. 19 Moved by F. R. Perkins Seconded by: Dr. J.K. Reynolds THAT the Progress Report be received. CARRIED: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Statistical Data Update Res. 110 Moved by Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by Dr L.S. Russell THAT the staff report on the update of statistical data for the Black Creek Pioneer Village be received. CARRIED; MARKETING PLAN 1982-1983 Res. III Moved by Bdg.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by F.R. Perkins THAT the draft report of Woods Gordon, Management Consultants "Marketing Plan 1982-1983", dated August 1982, be received; AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT in reference to "Executive Summary, page (ix), 1 3 Implementation and Control", recommendation 2 F-S -2- . appoint a full-time marketing employee for Black Creek Pioneer Village as proposed in the 1983 Operating Plan This will allow more aggressive promotion of the Village to speci f ic target groups such as tourists, service organizations, corporate groups etc. the words "on a contract basis" be inserted after the word "employee" CARRIED: 1983 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES Res 112 Moved by Mrs. B Sutherland Second ed by Dr J.W Scott TilE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the 1983 Preliminary Budget Estimates, for the Historical Sites Division, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be received and recommendations brought forward for correcting deficiencies as noted CARRIED: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE VISITOR CENTRE -Report of the Building Sub-Committee Res. 113 Moved by Dr. J. W. Scott Seconded by Brig. -Gen J A McGinnis THAT the report of the Building Sub-Committee of the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be received. CARRIED: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE VISITOR CENTRE -Report of the Chairman, Historical Sites Advisory Board Res. tl4 Moved by F.R. Perkins -- Secon-ed I::y: Dr. J.W. Scott THAT the report of the Chairman, Historical Sites Advisory Board, together with Minister's Approval C 08/82, dated Aug. 3 1982, having regard to the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre, be received and appended as Schedule HC" of these Minutes CARRIED: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Education Programme Res. 115 Moved by Dr. J W Scott Seconded by Mrs. B Sutherland THAT the staff report having regard to the Black Creek Pioneer Village Education Programme be received. CARRIED; MRS SUTHERLAND suggested that the General Manager write to the Director of Education of the City of North informing him that the Authority is solicitinq greater participation by schools in its educational programme at the Black Creek pioneer Village, and requesting the Board's consideration As a citizen of North York and an Authority member, Mrs Sutherland would be pleased to present the Authority's request. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned 1982 09 17:1300. M.W H. Biggar K.G. Hi~gs, General Manager Chalrman Actlng ecretary-Treasurer KC Page VIII-l 1983 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 coming under the jurisdiction of the Authority 00 n ~ ~ 0 c ~ ~ : ~ > I : ~ .., 1 -.J Page VIII-2 1982 ACHIEVEMENTS Operated all buildings at Black Creek Pioneer Village with interpretive staff and maintained grounds with own force and volunteer labour Maintained and improved provision of special events and programs Produced a comprehensive staff handbook Reviewed results of vi~itor survey and developed recommendations to improve communications and visitor services Commenced a program of local community youth involvement through the assistance of the Federal government. Prepared an Operating Plan for Black Creek Pioneer Village for 1983-86 1983 PRIORITIES To continue to operate all buildings at Black Creek Pioneer Village with interpretive staff and maintain grounds in a cost-effective manner To increase public awareness of Black Creek Pioneer Village by increased communications with special groups and local community To ~aintain and i~prove programs and special events To continue to develop staff skills in interpretation and conservation techniques To respond to visitor needs for improved food services, gift shop accommodation, s~udent assembly and student/public orientation Page ~ 1983 BUOOEl' ESTIMATES DIVI5ICtl Historical 5i tes I I I I I I I I 1983 BUOOEl' SJURCES OF FINNCIOO I 1982 BUt'GEl' I 1982 ACI'l..l.lUE I I PROORA"l I I I NEt' PROVIOCIAL I MUNICIPAL I I I I I I I I EXPENDITURES I REVENUES I EXP~IDITURES GRA."7I' I LEVY I C7I'HER I EXPFNDITURES I REVENUES I EXPENDITURES I R.E."IDl1.1ES ! I I ~ I ~ I ~ ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I Program I I I I I I I I I I Administration I 266, 528 I 266,528 105,264 I 161,264 I I 248, 700 I I I I , I I I I I I I I I 1000rations & I I I I I I I I I I Maintenance I 1,694,400 I 1,135,000 559,400 I 357,400 I 202,0001 1,492,000 I 1,040,500 I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I Conserva tion I I I I I I I I I I Education - I I I I I I I 1 1 I Supervision I 147,950 I 163,500 (15,550) I I (15,550) I I 174,450 I 179,7001 I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I Capital I I I 1 I I I I I I Developnent I 2,270,000 I 2,270,000 I I I 2,270,000 I 1,930,000 I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 01 I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TOl'AL I 4,378,878 I 1,298,500 I 3,080,378 I lOS, 264 503,114 I 2,472,0001 3,845,150 I 1,220,2001 I I ..., 8? I"') 11 , CXl ''OJ I \D Page VII 1-4 1983 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Administration PURPOSE To provide supervisory and support services to implement the heritage conservation program 1983 OBJECTIVES - To provide the support services at the same level as in 1982 FUNDING Provincial and municipal funding FINANCIAL COMMENTS OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rent~ Taxes Expenses TOTAL $ 259, 728 6,800 266,528 R? 09 13 Page ~ 1983 BUOOEI' fSTIMM'fS DIVISION Historical Sites Pro;ra.'":l: Heri tage - Mm.in.istratiotl I I i I I 1983 Bl.J[X;El' SOORCfS OF F~:m:; 1982 Bl.J[X;El' 1982 ACI't!ALS I I N::rIVIT'f 1 I I NEl' PROVI~IAL I MUNICIPAL I I I I I I EXPENDITURES I RE\!ENUES I EXPENDITURES GRAN!' I WJIl I amER EXPENDITURES I RE\!ENUES EXPENDITURES ~u'ES I I I S I S I $ $ I $ I $ $ I $ $ $ I I I I I I I I I Salaries I 45,700 I 45,700 22,850 I 22,850 I 40,900 I I I I I I I I I Benefits I 158,028 I 158,028 79,014 79,014 I 147,800 I I I I I I I I I Travel I 6,800 I 6,800 3,400 3,400 I 5,000 I I I I I I I I IVacation, Sick & I I I I I I Statutory I I I I I I Holiday Pay I 56,000 I 56,000 I 56, 000 I 55,000 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 'lUl'AL I 266,528 I . 266,528 105,264 I 161,264- I 248,700 I. I '1 \ I ..., I P,) f)o.... 1" .... 0 "'3 I ,... I-' Page VIII-6 1983 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Historical Sites PROG RAM Heritage - Ocerations and Maintenance - Blac~ Creek Pioneer Village PURPOSE To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in pre-Confederation Ontario. 1983 OBJECTIVES - To cont~nue to provide an educational, recreational experience for visitors to this heritage conservation project - To increase attendance by 15,000 over 1982 - To provide a staff person to implement the recommendations of the 1982 marketing plan specific to the Village, particularly through increasing communications to tourists, conventions and special groups - To continue to operate the Village in a cost-effective manner through reliance on existing staff, volunteer forces and increased local involvement; to maintain visitor spending; to review food services - To develop and implement special events and programs to attract visitation - To provide staff development ~nd training; maintain collection; review conservation techniques - To open and staff the Taylor Cooperage - To establish a contingency fund for major maintenance FUNDI~G 50% of the funding comes from admission receipts, sales outlets and other Village operations The remainder comes from municipal levy (22%) and 13% grant from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation FINANCIAL COMME~TS The budget esti~ates include funding for the recommendations of the Black Creek Operating Plan prepared in 1982, including enrichment of special programs, staff for the Taylor Cooperage, and marketing staff OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rent!l. Taxes Expenses TOTAL $ 1,039,600 358,600 296,200 1,694,400 8" 09 13 1983 BtlOOE1' ~TES Page Ylli::! DMSION: Historical Sites Proqram Heritage - Operatia'lS and Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village I I I I I 1983 BUDGE!' SXJRC~ CE' FIN7\N:IN3 I 1982 BUOOE!' I 1982 ACnJALS ! I FCrIVIT'f I I NFl' PROVIOCIAL MLNICIPAL I I I I I I EXPENDlnJRES I REVTh'UES I EXPENDITU'RE3 GRAN!' LN'l 0lHEI{ I EXPtlIDrnJRES , REVENUES 1 EXPENDlnJRES I REVENUES I I $ I $ I $ $ $ $ I $ I $ I $ I S I I SUpervision 505, 700 I 5,000 I 500,700 343,700 157,0001 445,000 I 5,0001 I I I I , I I I I I ICosturre Dept 24,000 1 1,000 23,000 23,000 I 22,500 1 1,0001 I I I I I , I I I IRegistrar 35,000 I 2,000 33,000 33,000 I 31, SOO I 2,0001 I I ( I I ( ( I , IGatehouse I 27,500 I 576,000 (548,500) (548,500) 1 26, 300 I 536,0001 I I I I I ( I , 1 I I Giftsho?-Ehtrance I 175,900 1 225,000 (49,100) (49,100) I 144,500 I 166,0001 I I I 1 1 I 1 I I 1 I 1 IGifts~luseum I 44, 500 I 50,000 (5,500) I (5,500) 1 ( 60,400 J 80,0001 I ( I I I I I I I I I Weddings 1 8,700 1 20,000 (11,300) I (11,300) I I 11, 500 I 22,0001 I I I ( I I I I I (Special Events I 69,900 I 8,000 61,900 1 61,900 I I 39,000 2,0001 I ( I I I I I I , 1 Livestock ( 100,900 I 5,000 95,900 I 95,900 1 I 88, SO<? 5,0001 I , I 1 I I , I 'Carpenter Shop 1 19,600 I 500 19,100 I 19,100 I 14,600 5001 I I I 1 1 I I I I Peacock Woods 1 10,000 I 10,090 I - 10,0001 10,000 I I I I I I I I I IFood Operation I 13,800 I 55,000 (41,200) I (41,200) I 14,000 50,0001 I I I 1 I I I 1 1 I Non-Designated , I 1 1 I I I I Areas I 68,600 I 68,600 I 33,600 35,0001 41,200 I I I I I I I I I I I I Sleigh Rides , 500 I 2,000 1 (1,500) I (1,500) I SOO 1,0001 I I I I I I I I I I I 1 Build ' I 589,800 I I 404, 300 I 404 , 300 I 542, SOO 170,0001 I . I I 'IUl'AL I 1,694,400 1 1,135,000 I 559,400 I I 357,400 1 202,000 I 1,492,000 , 1,040,5001 I , "'J I r., r' 13 .... N "'l I .... <..l Page VIII-8 1983 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. 1983 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 & Real Services Financial & Wages Uti 1i ties Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses TOTAL . Pioneer Life Program 36,500 12,600 7,400 56,500 Educational Tours 82,000 9,450 91,450 r n<' , " .t.. Page y!.!!::! 1983 BUOOEl' ESTIMATES DIVISICN Historical Sites Program: Heritage - Eliucation Program I I I I i I 1983 BUOOEl' I SOORCES OF FINAN::m3 I 1982 BUOOEI' I 1982 AcrUAlS I I 1CrIVIT'l I NET I PROVINCIAL I MlNICIPAL I I I I I I I EXPENDI'It.'RES RE'mlUES I EXPENDITlJRE:j I GRlINl' I WJ'{ I C1IHER I EXPENDITURES I REVENUES I EXPENDITL'RES I ~IDES I I $ $ I $ I $ I $ I $ I $ $ I $ I $ I I I I I I I I I I I Pioneer Life I I I I I I I I I Program 56,500 44,500 I 12,000 I I 12,000 I I 70,750 40,9501 I I I I I I I I I I I I Eliucational I I I I I I I I I Tours 91,450 119,000 I ( 27, 550) 1 I (27,550) I I 103,700 138,7501 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .I I I f I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I f I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TCYI'AL I 147,950 I 163,500 I (15,550) I I (15,550) I 174,450 I 179,7001 I - . I .., g q 1" I .... ~ "Ij I .... U'I Page VIII-1O 1983 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. 1983 OBJECTIVES - To complete restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse, Sawyers House and Nesbitt Sawmill. - To dismantle the Tinsmith's Shop and reconstruct at the Village - To commence construc~ion of the Visitors' Centre FUNDING Funding sources for the capital development are expected to be the The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, tHntario, and special municipal contributions for the Visitors' Centre FINANCIAL COMMENTS OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & Wages Uti li ties Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses TOTAL $ 2,270,000 2,270,000 ~., f\~ 1 Page VIII-ll 1983 BUOOEl' ~TES OIVISICN Historical Sites Program: Heritage - Capital Deve!.oprent I I I I 1 1983 BUOOEl' I OOURCES CE FIN1&:Im 1 1982 BUOOEl' 1982 AC'l'lI1\LS I , PCl'IVIT'l I I NEl' I PROVINCIAL I MlNICIPAL I I I I I 1 EXPrnDI'ruRES I REVENUES I EXPENDITURES GRAN!' I WJ'{ 1 0l'HER I EXPENDITURES I REVENUES EXPENDITURES ~:i...'ES I I $ I $ I $ $ I $ I $ I $ I $ $ $ I I I I I I I I INesbitt Sawnill 85,000 1 I 85,000 I I 85,0001 100,000 I I , 1 , I I I IVisitors Centre 1,800,000 I 1,800,000 , I 1,800,0001 1,800,000 I I I I I I I I Tinsmith 75,000 I 75,000 I I 75,0001 1 1 I , I I I I 'Security 275,000 I 275,000 , I 275,0001 1 I I I I I 1 I Richnond Hill I I I I I Manse and I , I I Sa\oyers Fb.1se 35,000 35,000 I 35,000 30,000 I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I 1 I I I 1 I I J I I 1 1 I I I 1 I I 1 I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I , I I 1 I , I , I I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I 'lUI'AL I 2,270,000 I I 2,270,000 1 1 I 2,270,0001 1,930,000 1 I , I "'1 I 87 t'Sl ' ~ (7\ F-17 SCHEDULE "B" '!he Building Sub-O:lmni.ttee of the Historical Sites J\dvi.sory Board rret at the Authority office 1982.07.08.1500 Present: Chainnan M. W. H. Biggar Vice-Olail:man F. R. Perkins loB'nbers J. A. ~s Dr. J. W Scott '!he Ccmni.ttee reviewed the preliminary plans and viewed the rrodel It was agreed that the plan is very workable, but is limited by the arrotmt of funding available. '!he fOllCMing suggestions ~e made (1) '!he main corridor should be widened. 'Ibis might be facilitated by putting the projection roan stairs on the east side of the theatres '!he corrid::>r area next to the stu:3ents' gift shop might be I"EMJrked to widen the main corridor near the entrance to the Village (2) '!be skate change rocm should be as close as IX>Ssible to the door leading to the skating rink. (3) '!here should be a small closed in area so that skaters can buy snacks !ran the cafeteria without going into the building. (4) '!here should be an area where sieX or injured people can rest. Brig. Gen. ~innis suggested that the oonoept for the use of the theatres and llJJSeum should be addressed by staff '1heatre o:noept '!be basic use of the theatres will be to orient visitors to lif.e in a rural southern Qltario crossroads village, similar to BlaeX Creek, b the period prior to Cmada's Confederatioo. ':bis will be d::>ne by audio-visual present- ation through the use (If slides or ITOVies '!he presentations will be similar to tb:>se used at Ste Marie-anong-the-Hurals, Williamsburg and rrany of the U.S. National Parks historical sites. ltlen both theatres are not needed for orientation or during the evenings, special lectures, synposia, seminars or presentations may be held in the theatres. Museum Oxlcept '!be JlUJSeum display space should be flexible so that it can be used in varying degrees for exhibits fran the perrranent collection and fran travelling exhibits originating outside of Black Creek Pioneer Village. Exhibits fran the permanent oollection would include the Percy Band Toy Collection, the glass collection from Miss Alice >>::Nair, Miss Edna ttNair and Dr Russell Birrell and various other collections held in the Village storage areas Travelling exhibits would 0CIIe fnIl\ the National museuns, the R:Jyal Ontario Museum and various other DIlSeuns, institutions and organizations in the Province It is anticipated that the exhibits would enrich the visitors' understanding of social life in Ontario during the 19th century. '!he exhibits will not cx:rrpete with the living museum cxncept of the Village and they will be used to add enjoyrrent and enrichrrent F-18 SCHEDULE "C" 'Ib: '!be Olairrnan and Merrbers of the Historical Sites l\dvi.sory IDard Date: 1982.09 08 At neeting nO/82 of the Executive Ccmnittee held on 1982 07 14, the follewing rroUon was passed THAT a Black creek Piooeer Village Visitor Centre Building Ccmnittee, consisting of Messrs j(Dlb (01ainnan), Breen, Biggar, and Mrs. J A. Gardner, be appointed; J\ND FUImIER THAT the Ccmnittee be enp:Mered to request the Municipality of Metropolitan 'Ibronto and the Regional Municipalities of I'E:el and York to advance to the Authority the sum of $85,000 00, as follCMS Metropoli tan 'Ibronto $72,168 70 Peel Region 6,731.15 York Region 6,100 15 J\ND FURI'HER THAT, subject to the receipt of the f\IDds, the Ccmnittee be E!I'I1.JC1Nered to engage Gordon O1eney, Architect, to proceed with the preparation of the final plans and CC41tract d::lctitents for the Visitor Centre CARRIED ; Mr Biggar advised the Ccmni ttee he had requested a cx:mr.uni.Gation be sent to the Provino"! of <Xltario with respect to the availability of a menber or llE1lbel:sof the Ibyal Fc:.mily to assist in a sod-tw.ning or other cer€llOny in a::nnection with the Visitor Centre 'Ihis action has been taken throu;Jh a nenber of Mr Biggar's Ix>ard. Ol August 16th the attached approval was received fran the Minister of Natural Pssources $85,000 00 has been received from Metropolitan 'Ibronto and arrangenents are being made to get funding fran the Regional Municipalities of Peel and York. 'Ihc Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre Building Ccmnittee net on August 18, 1982, and passed the following rrotion "Following perusal of the contract by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's solicitors, the agreenent behYecn '!he Metro- politan 'Ibronto and Region COnservation Authority and Gordon O1eney, ArdU.tect, be executed." A contract has been signed with Gordon Qleney, Architect. His timing for COllpletion of design and cxmstruction is as follC1.olS 15 Au;Just 1982 Start of detailed design review. 15 October 1982 Start final \ok:lrJdng Drawings and Specifications January 1983 COnstruction CbcuIrents carpleted and reviewed by building oomni ttee 15 January 1983 Drawings to contractors for tender and to N::.lrth York for pennit awlication. 15 February 1983 Tenders received and analyzed. 1 March 1983 COntract awarded to low bidder. 1 March 1984 Construction CXllpleted. ene. F-19 @ Milli~.1ry 01 Approval o' the Minister W Nillulill o' Natural Resources Resources Onlario The Conscrvalion Aulhorilics Act MIA C 00/02 -- I approve A project of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority under Section 24 of The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1980, to carry out the development of the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor's Centre, based on the fOllowing conditions 4) tha.t tile MinL6tJLy 06 CWZeJl6lLip and CuUuJte ~Ullding plLueJttly applloved in pJt.i.nc.iple, be 4 condUion 06 applLOval. 06 tile P1l.Ojecti II) that loCJJ..t. plLivate dona.V..on4 be ~uH.i.c.ien.ti 4I1d c) tfutt .tlte iIIwtic.ipal A/UVle 06 tIle pllojee-t be mun.iupaUy &WIC!ed, beyond tltat ItCJlUnall.!I AUocClted .to ~he COMVlvalion Autlto1ti..ty by tile 466ec..ted rnunic.ipai.,Uiu. The total estimated cost of this project is $1,800,000 ..- ~ Alan W Pope Minister of Natural Resources for the Province of Ontario AUG 3 1982 Toronto H, A. e OO/E12 F20 ~II IH S I HY or tlMlIllAL HlSOUIlCL5 COfl~ERVA 1 lUll AU r iiOl{ 1 r 1 ES BHAIlCIl RF-PORT 10 ~\Ifll STER 1 ~lJ.!1.JE~_'!.. Recollunend.llion for l"illister's Approvill unuer Section 24 of Ihe ClIw.erv"liulI Authorities Act. for the development of a lisitors' centre at the Black Creek Pioneer Village of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 2 OnA I LF..Q.JlESCRIPT IO!! (1) Th~~~o.se is as follovl~ To pr'ovide for the accoll'lnodiltion of visitors to the Black Creek Pioneer Village and th~ Black Creek COllservation Area, and to assist in the visitors' appreciation and understanding of the heritage resource \'Ihich the village represents The total estimated cost of this project is $1,800,000 The Authority is not requesting a grant from the l"inistry of Natural Resources for this project - (2) .I!,-,-~ic dat2Jl~.r:.taiJ:li!!!Lt~the matter are as_ fo]lo.:~.~ The Black Creek Pioneer Vi llilge is situated in the 47 hectare Black Creek Conservation Area which stretches along the valley of the Black Creek fro~ north of Steeles Avenue in the Town of Vaughan, southerly to Finch Avenue in the City of North York In determilling the need for establ ishing the Visitors Centre, the Authority has under- taken nUlllel-OUS and extensive plallning studies The milster plan prepared for the Village in 1964 amI subsequent updates of the master plan have identi fied the need for a visitor"s centre at the entrance to the village to provide service facilifies for visitors (ticket taking. student assembly, \<Iashrooms, food $ervice, gift shop, exhibit space. orientation facilities, visual aids and administrative dnd workshop facilities) lhe building \~ill be designed to be functional and the economy of maintenance lInd operat ion \.Ii 11 be an important factor The design of the building will place importance on energy efficiency and complete accessibil ity by the disabled 1he Bl ad Creek Pioneer Village Visitors Centre is envisaged to he a facility that can be expanded to meet future needs and provision for expansion will be made in the design (3) }he statut~ authority is as follows The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S 0 1980. c 85 3 EFFECT ON PROVINCIAL FINANCES There wi 11 be no effect on provincial finances as the Authority is not requesting a grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources for this project 4 OTIIER _GEr:ERAL REr.1MKS The funding of this project has been divided equally into three parts the member municipalities have been requested to contribute to this project, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation has pledged to raise $600,000 and the Authority is hopeful of receiving $600,000 either through Wintario or lottario vfl~~,-U.Jl- 1982 02 24 f-Regional Director oeK bq Central Region