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Home My WebLink AboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1975 1flh\ <E; M e lbrcDJjp)~ h ri ltc&.1Th II ~ 1rcDJ 11'i\ lt~ a1Th~ lP2 e gii (l})}Th F-l C(c))1Th~~1rWa 1tll([1l1TI\. AM ltn1\cDJ1rn fey Mll~lU1rlE~ Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday-April-25-l975 #1/75 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Priday, .Apri1 25, 1975, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice Chairman Mrs. L. Hancey Members J.E. Anderson J. Bradshaw A.H. Cowling W.C. Davidson, Q.C. J.E. Harper J.E. Langdon Brig. J.A. McGianis Mrs. E.. Neil G. Risk Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. J. Trimmer Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell Chairman of the Foundation E.H. Card Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Adm. - Historical Sites R.K. Cooper Tech.Asst. - Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes Supt. of Operations - H.S. G. Dyce Asst. Supt. of Operations H.S. J.H. Lyons ABSENT WERE Members W. Leavens J.G.C. Weir (out of country) MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/74 were presented. Res. #l Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/74, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CHAIRMAN I S REMARKS Mr. Bryson welcomed those present to the meeting, introduced the new members and paid tribute to John Bradshaw for twenty-five years on the air with C.F.R.B. STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Cooper, assisted by the other members of the staff in attendance, presented a very comprehensive Staff Progress Report to date and advised that the details of the report would be appended to the Minutes of Executive Con@ittee meeting in May. F-2 -2- Res. 14=2 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: TI18 Staff Progress Report for the period January to date be received with appreciation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED 'FRIENDS OP BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE' Mr. Langdon suggested that consideration be given to establishing a group to be known as 'priends of Black Creek Pioneer Village' with the objective of providing additional financial support for the development and operation of the Village. The proposal was discussed at some length. Res. #3 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: Messrs. Langdon, Bryson and Bradshaw be a sub-committee to study the feasibility and desirability of establishing a group to be known as 'Priends of Black Creek pioneer Village' whose purpose would be to promote and provide additional financial assistance for the development and operatiun of the Black Creek Pioneer Village; and further THAT the Committee be directed to consult with the Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation as to the ways and means such a group could function in consultation and cooperation with the Foundation and so prevent any duplication of effort. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED HERITAGE DAY - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE A recommendation from the Executive Committee having regard to the proposed Heritage Day Holiday and suggesting consideration be given to celebrating same at the Black Creek Pioneer Village was presented and discussed in some detail. Res. #:4 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The suggestion of celebrating Heritage Day at Black Creek Pioneer Village be referred to the Staff for study and report back at the next meeting, with recommendations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE TAYLOR COOPERAGE Mr. Cooper advised that a small building, known as the Taylor Cooperage, complete with equipment, has been located in the Town 0 f Paris and can be acquired for $1, 000.00. Res. #5 Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: w.c. Davidson, Q.C. THE BO~RD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Taylor Cooperage, presently located in Paris, Ontario, be acquired at an estimated cost of $1,000.00 and be moved to a suitable location in Black Creek Pioneer Village and restored uS funds are made available. C~RRIED UN~NIMOUSLY; -3- F-3 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES 1976 The 1976 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates were presented and discussed. Res. #6 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The 1976 Preliminary Dp.velopment Budget Estimates be .approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1976 preliminary Development Budget Estimates, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be included in the 1976 Preliminary Budget Estimates o~ the Authority. CARRIEr UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED THEME PARK TOWN OF VAUGHAN A communication from th~ Ministry of Natural Resources having regard to the establishment of a proposed 'Theme Park' in the Town of Vaughan was presented for the information of the Board. BICENTENNIAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Mr. Cooper presented a brief verbal progress report on a proposed Bicentennial Cultural Exchange Programme. APPOINTME1.JT OF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS A brief discussion took place having regard to the method of appoint- ment of Advisory Board members who are not Authority members. Res. #7 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis RESOLVED THAT: The Board not recommend any change in the Regulations or method of appointment of Advisory Board members who are not Authority members. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon, April 25. J.A. Bryson F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer F-4 SCHEDULE "A" PRELIMINARY BUDGET 1976 Financing Ey.penditures $ 43,000. Revenues - ------ Net Expenditures $ 43,000. - Donations 21,500. Grant - Levy 21,500. $ 43,000. --- Expenditures Roblin's Mill $ 1,000. Board Walk 1,000. Collection 6,000. Bruce's Mill 3,000. . Carriage Works 20,000. Doctor's Home 10,000. Roothouse 2,500. $ 43,500. . . The Metroponi tam\ T 01l"om\1l:o am\dl ~egnon F-5 COm\Senatnom\ Authority MllNlUTE~ Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday-October-3l-l975 #=2/75 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreharn Drive, Downsview, on Friday, October 31, 1975, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice Chairman Mrs. L. Hancey Members J.E. Anderson A.H. Cowling W.C. Davidson, Q.C. Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L. S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott Chairman of the Authority R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Hig<;s Adm. - Historical Sites Div. R.K. Cooper Supt. of Operations G. Dyce Asst. Supt. of Operations J.H. Lyons Tech. Asst. Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes ABSENT WERE Members J. Bradshaw J.E. Harper J.E. Langdon W. Leavens G. Risk Mrs. J. Trimmer J.G.C. Weir MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/75 were presented. Res. #8 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Secon~ed by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/75, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The staff presented a Progress Report on activities at Black Creek Pioneer Village from May 1 to August 31, 1975. Res. #=9 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED 'IHAT: The Staff Progress Report - May 1 to August 31, 1975, be received with appreciation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; F-6 -2- Res. #10 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott . RESOLVED THAT: The staff be complimented on the efficient operation of the Black Creek Pioneer Village and, in particular, the courteous and knowledgeable manner in which they conduct their contact with the public. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; EDGELEY MENNONITE CHURCH Mr. Cooper presented a verbal report on discussions and negotiations held with the Edge1ey Mennonite Church officials, with a view to acquiring the building and moving the same to Black Creek Pioneer Village. Res. #11 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The action of the staff toward acquiring the Edgeley Mennonite Church as an addition to Black Creek Pioneer Village be approved; and THAT every effort be made to complete the negotiations; and further THAT an urgent effort be made to raise the funds necessary to move and restore the said building in the Black Creek Pioneer village. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; HONORARY REEVE - 1975 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Res. #12 Moved by: Mrs. L. Hancey Seconded by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis RESOLVED THAT: An expression of appreciation of this Board be forwarded to the 1975 Honorary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village, Mr. Bruce Smith, for his dedication and support of the activities at Black Creek Pioneer Village during his term of office. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; HONORARY REEVE - 1976 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Res. #13 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey RESOLVED THAT: The nomination of Mr. John Bradshaw as Honorary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village for the year 1976 be concurred in. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; AWARD OF ARMS BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Res. #14 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: An Award of Arms be prepared and presented to Black Creek Pioneer Village; and THAT the same be hung in an appropriate place at the Village. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; -3- F-7 TAYLOR COOPERAGE AND EDGELEY MENNONITE CHURCH BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE - Locations Res. #15 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey RESOLVED THAT: The following buildings be sited in the Black Creek Pioneer Village as indicated: ( a) Taylor Cooperage: Church Lane adjacent to the Roblin's Mill; (b) Edgeley Mennonite Church: Maple Avenue adjacent to the Broom-Maker's Shop. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m., October 31. J.A. Bryson F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer