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Home My WebLink AboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1974 1rlh\~ Me1l:lr<t)))p)~nll 1l:a~ 11' ~1r<t))1l\\ fc~ a1l\\d ~~gii(\)m\ F-l C01l\\$~nra 1l:n<t))1l\\ .A\ \U11l:lh\orll ty MHMlU1rlE,~ Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday-May-lO-1974 #1/74 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday,May 10,1974, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice-Chairman Mrs. L. Hancey Members J. Bradshaw C.H. Chandler A. Chisholm W.C. Davidson, Q.C. J.E. Harper J.E. Langdon W. Leavens Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. J.W. Scott Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson Adm. - F & A Division D.L. Hall Adm. - Historical Sites Div. R.K. Cooper Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean Supt. of Operations G. Dyce Asst. Supt. of Operations J.H. Lyons Tech. Asst. Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes ABSENT WERE Members I.M. Rogers, Q.C. Dr. L.S. Russell J.G.C. Weir G.A. Williams MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/73 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/73 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the per~od January 1 to April 30, 1974 was presented by Mr. Cooper. Res. #2 Moved by: C.H. Chandler Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1974, be received with appreciation and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1975 The 1975 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates were presented and discussed. Res. #3 Moved by: C.H. Chandler Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott F-2 -2- RESOLVED THAT: The 1975 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates, as amended, be approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1975 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be included in the 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; TORONTO WATERFRONT HISTORICAL REPORT Mr, McLean presented a report on "A History of the Toronto Waterfront from Etobicoke to Pickering". Res. #4 Moved by: Brig, J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on "A History of the Toronto Waterfront from Etobicoke to Pickering", presented by Mr. McLean, enthusiastically received by the Chairman and Members of the Board, be received and referred to the Staff for consideration and report at the next meeting of this Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED HONORARY REEVE BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Res. #5 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: A Sub-Committee comprising Dr. J.W. Scott, Brig. J.A. McGinnis, J. Bradshaw and Mrs. E. Neil be established to consider the feasibility of appointing an Honorary Reeve for Black Creek Pioneer Village for 1974;and THAT the first-named be Chairman. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ESTATE PLANNING GROUP Res. #6 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded' by: Mrs. L. Hancey RESOLVED THAT: Mr. J.E. Langdon, in conjunction with the Staff of the Historical Sites Division, discuss with Mr. E.H. Card,Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation,the feasibility of obtaining donations for the Black Creek Pioneer Village from the Estate Planning Group. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BRUCE'S MILL - RESIDENCE Res. #7 Moved by: C.H. Chandler Seconded by: J.E. Harper WHEREAS the residence at Bruce's Mill being unoccupied and of concern to the Board; BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to consider arranging for a Staff member to occupy the residence at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; "FRIENDS AT BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE" Res. #8 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: Mr. J.E. Langdon, in conjunction with the Staff, consider the feasibility of forming an organization called "Friends of Black Creek Pioneer Village"; and -3- F-3 THAT a Report be prepared for consideration by the Executive Committee, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m., May 10. J.A. Bryson D.L. Hall, Deputy Treasurer Chairman Acting Secretary F-4 SCHEDULE "A" PRELIMINARY BUDGET .1975.- Financing Expenditures $ 46,500. Revenues '" Net Expenditures $ 46,500. -- Donations $ ,23,250. Levy :23 ~250. .. $ 46,500. Expenditures Roblins Mill $ 1,000. Board Walk 1,000. Collection 5,500. Bruce I s Mi 11 3,000. Carriage Works 10,000. Staff Quarters 10,000. Doctor's Home 13,000. Roothouse 3,000. $ 46,500. llI&~ Me ibr(G)IP<CD h it ita 1Th. 1f ((J)rr(G) 1Th.lt(\J) alfucd1 IP2 cg; gii (G) 1li1 F-5 CC(G) 1Th.~~rrw ca feii ~ 1l')l AM il:1h. (G) rri fey MllNtUllIE~ Historical sites Advisory Board Friday-October-18-l974 #2/74 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, October 18, 1974, corrunencing at 10:00 a.m. PRE SENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice-Chairman Mrs. L. Hancey Members J. Bradshaw W.C. Davidson, Q.C. J.E. Harper J.E. Langdon Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil I.M. Rogers, Q.C. Dr. J.W. Scott J.G.C. Weir Authority Chairman F.A. Wade Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F..L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Historical sites Div. R.K. Cooper Supt. of Operations G. Dyce Asst. Supt. of Operations J.H. Lyons Technical Asst. Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes ABSENT WERE Members C.H. Chandler A. Chisholm W. Leavens Dr. L.S. Russell G.A. Williams PRESENTATION - MRS. E. NEIL The Chairman, on behalf of the Members of the Board and the Staff, presented an appropriate gift to Mrs. Elsa Neil in recognition of her 50th Wedding Anniversary. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/74 were presented. Re s. #9 Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/74 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 31, 1974 was presented by Mr. Cooper. Res. #10 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: F.A. Wade RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 31, 1974, be received with appreciation and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; F-6 -2- TORONTO WATERFRONT HISTORICAL REPORT Brig. McGinnis commented on the Toronto Waterfront Historical Report and suggested a watching brief. Res. #11 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: .J. Bradshaw RESOLVED THAT: Brig. McGinnis and Dr. Scott, assisted by R.K. Cooper and W.A. McLean cooperate in any way possible on any action to be taken in connection with historical sites in the Toronto waterfront area. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE COA T OF ARMS Dr. Scott presented a design for a proposed Coat of Arms for Black Creek Pioneer Village which, it was felt, could be utilized in promoting the Village. Res. #12 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: J.E. Langdon THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The design for the Coat of Arms for Black Creek Pioneer Village, as prepared by Dr. Scott and his Committee, as amended by including a female form, be approved and r~produced for appropriate uses at the Village; and further THAT the Staff be directed to take such action as may be required to give effect thereto, including notification to the Canadian Geneological Society. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROPOSED REEVE BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Dr. Scott, as Chairman of the Sub-Committee appointed by Res. #5, proposed a nomination for Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village for 1975. Res. #13 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J.G.C. Weir RESOLVED THAT: The nomination of Mr. Bruce smith as Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village for the year 1975 be concurred in. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; FRIENDS OF BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Pursuant to Res. #8, Mr. J.E. Langdon reported progress on the proposal of forming an organization to be called "Friends of Black Creek Pioneer Village". BROUGHAM PIONEER VILLAGE A Staff communication having regard to the Town of Pickering.Museum at Brougham was presented and discussed. Res. #14 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: I.M. Rogers, Q.C. RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication having regard to the Museum at Brougham be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Town of Pickering and its Museum Board be advised that the Authority is not in a position to consider use of its lands at this time; and further, it is suggested that the Town of Pickering and its Museum Board establish a Technical Advisory Committee which wOl:1d include among its members recognized experts in historical archi t0C, '..lre, Canadiana furnishinqs and furniture, town pla ning, ontario lLis.ory, and museum n"tn",I''''ent, in order to cary out a com- '.' "'11.'~1l:"; i ve study of all aspect: '.; ; I I." preservation and use' of historical -3- F-7 structures in the area, including the relocation, if required; and :t;urther THAT the assistance of the Authority be offered in establishing such a Technical Advisory COlnmittee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - U.S.A. A suggestion was received that some action be taken that might benefit Black Creek Pioneer Village in connection with the celebration in 1976 of the United states' Bicentennial. Res. #15 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: J. Bradshaw RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to investigate the feasibility and possibility of developing a programme of cultural exchanges between Black Creek Pioneer Village and appropriate agencies in the United states during their Bicentennial Year (1976) celebrations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m., October 18. J.A. Bryson F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer