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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1976 ~ " ""'.~ F-l , -, . the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes ~-- HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-APRIL-23-1976 #1/76 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Officp., 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, April 23, 1976, conunencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice Chairman J.E. Anderson Members J. Bradshaw A.H. Cowling w.c. Davidson, Q.C. Mrs. L. Hancey Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Adm. - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Tech. Asst. - Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes Supt. of Operations G. Dyce Asst. Supt. of Operations J. Lyons ABSENT WERE Members J.E. LaI:lgdon G. Risk Mrs. J. Trinuner J.G.C. Weir INTRODUCTION Mr. Higgs advised that it was an appropriate occasion for the Historical ,Sites Advisory Board to be the first Board to meet in the new Board Room of the enlarged Administrative Headquarters. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting ~2/75 were presented. Res. ~l Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: J.E. Anderson RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ~2/75, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report was presented by Mrs. J. Hughes, Mr. G. Dyce and Mr. J. Lyons. Res. #2 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: . Dr. J.W. Scott F-2 -2- RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received with appreciation. CARRIED; REPORT ON 1976 DEVELOPMENT PLANS Mr. Cooper, Administrator of the Historical Sites Division, presented a verba+ report on the 1976 develo~nent plans, including work to be undertaken on the following: Roblin's Mill Boardwalk Bruce's Mill Apple Cellar Doctor's House Mennonite Meeting House Res. #3 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis RESOLVED THAT: The verbal report on the 1976 development plans be received. CARRIED; PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES 1977 Mr. Cooper outlined the 1977 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates. Res. ff:4 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The 1977 Preliminary Development 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 1977 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED; NEW BUSINESS RUTH AND MARGARET HOME JORDAN MUSEUM OF THE TWENTY Res. #5 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: Dr. J.W~ Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority donate" ? tree for planting at the Jordan Museum of the 'IWenty, in recognition of the contribution of Ruth and Margaret Home to the development of the Folk Museum Movement in Ontario. CARRIED; HONOUR ROLL AWARDS The Board was advised that the Honour Roll Awards Programme was taking place on Wednesday, May 5; and THAT the Honorary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village, John Bradshaw, was being honoured o~ this occasion, qt 2:30 p.m. TRIBUTE TO WERDEN LEAVENS Res. #6 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Mrs. L. Hancey -3- F-3 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: On the occasion of the retirement of Werden Leavens as Editor and Publisher of the Bolton Enterprise, the Authority recognize the contribution of Mr. Leavens to the work of conservation over a period of time extending back to 1948, in the Humber Valley, and for his particular contribution to the work of the Historical Sites Advisory Board. CARRIED; ROGATIONTIDE SERVICE Mr. Bradshaw outlined the details of the Rogationtide Service to be held at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Sunday, June 6, 1976. Mr. Cooper advised that Mr. John Downing, Columnist with the Toronto Sun, and his family, would be in residence at the Black Creek Pioneer Village during tqe weekend of May 22nd (Saturday-Sunday-Monday) . Dr. Russell suggested that the staff investigate the possibility of organizaing a Spring Muster of the Militia, as a special activity at Black Creek Pioneer Village. BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE VISITORS' CENTRE Res. ~7 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority request The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation to consider the Black Creek Pioneer village Visitors' Centre as the next major project of the Foundation. CARRIED; CONGRA'IULATIONS TO MEMBER Mr. Bradshaw advised the Members that during this week Mrs. Neil had celebrated her 80th birthday, and congratulations were expressed on behalf of the Board. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at ll:40 a.m., April 23. J.A. Bryson K.G. Hiqqs Chairman Secretary-Treasurer , 1 9 7 7 CURRENT BUD GET EST I MAT E S en ~ 0 I PROGRAH HISTORICAL SITES DEVELOPMENT ::r: ~ L-J 0 c::: t-1 PURPOSE: To carry out restoration and development work at the Black Creek Pioneer Village and other Authority L-J historical sites in accordance with approved plans. : >' 1977 OBJECTIVES: - to complete restoration of the Doctor's House at Black Creek pioneer Village, _ to complete restoration of the Mennonite Meeting House at Black Creek Pioneer Village, - to continue the restoration of Bruce's Mill at the Bruce1s Mill Conservation Area, _ to carry out minor improvements to the buildings and landscaping at Black Creek Pioneer Village. FUNDING: The Metropolita~ Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, General Levy, \'lin tar io. FINA1~CIAL COZ1l.v.LENTS: Development will proceed only when funds are received from the Foundation. 03JECTIVE CLASSIFICATION: Salaries Supplies & Real Services Financial & vlages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 3,000. 5,000. - - 48,000. - - 56,000. . , . . . . . " . - 197.7 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES - -- PROGRAM HISTORICi\L SITES DEVELOPr1ENT . 1977 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINk~CING r 1975 ACTUAl..S 197 6 E:..~G:::T ACT l. " J.:r:I NET PROVI~\CIAL l-fUNICIPAL . . :::q EXD ITIJRES REVE:-.1JES E..X? B;"D I TURES GR.-ll "i T LEVY OTHER EX:PDi'D lTURE S R...~1JES EX? EX:> ITL'?E 5 P..:..\o - \....:. .ob~iY< 1 sHill 1,000. - 1,000. - - 1,000. 1,000. - ,o=.:::-c',';=.lk . 1iOOO. - 1,000. - - 1,000. 1,000. - - - .. 6,000. 6,000._ ' 6,000. 6,000. OJ..l.2C::lOP - - - - ::::-'.l::e r sHill 3,000. - 3,000. - - 3,000. 3,000. - '~:::-:::-i2.ge ~-;'?rks . - - - - - , - 5 , 000 .- - . -~1 0. ,-.011""..... - - - - - - -:,000. - -~~--- "'-----.... ~()::"':o::- IS Eouse 40,000. - 40,000. - - 40,000. --60,000. - :e:1Do:1i te Heeting HJuse - 5,090.' - ,5 , 000 . - 5,000. -, 7,000. - - , , -. . . , ' , ' -, " -' -. 0, . ~ . .' - - . , - ~ ~ '-J , 1 Lil l 1r I I If ' , 6, 000 .~~~~I )[ I )[ \ 56,OOO~ 56,000. - I - 50,000. 85-,000. . . I - ~ F-6 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-NOVEMBER-5-l976 ~2/76 -------~ -------- The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downs view, on Friday, November 5, 1976, conunencing at lO:OO a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman J.A. Bryson Vice Chairman J.E. Anderson Members J. Bradshaw A.H. Cowling W.C. Davidson, Q.C. Mrs. L. Hancey J.E. Langdcn Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. J. Trimmer J.G.C. Weir Chairman of the Authority R.G. Henderson Vice Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gell Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Dir. - Planning & Policy W.A. McLean Adm, - Historical Sites Div. R.K. Cooper Tech.Asst. Curatorial Mrs. J.M. Hughes Asst. Supt. of Operations J.H. Lyons Research Assistant Mrs. L. 01 Byrne ABSENT WERE Members J.A. McGinnis G. Risk MINUTES . The Minutes of Meeting ##=l/76 were presented. Res. ff:8 Moved by: J.E. Anderson Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ~l/76, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report was presented by Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Lyons. Res. #9 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: J.G.C. Weir RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received with appreciation. CARRIED; - . . F-7 -2- BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE - AUXILIARY A discussion took place regarding the establishment of a Black Creek Pioneer Village Auxiliary, to assist the Authority in the operation of Black Creek Pioneer Village. Motion Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: J. Bradshaw RESOLVED THAT: The staff investigate the establishment of a Black Creek Pioneer Village Women's Auxiliary, to assist the Black Creek Pioneer Village; and further THAT the staff prepare a report and recommendations for consideration of the Board at its next meeting. Amendment Res. ~10 Moved by: Mrs. J. Trimmer Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The recommendation having regard to Black Creek Pioneer Village Auxiliary be amended to read: liThe staff investigate the establishment of a Black Creek Pioneer Village Auxiliary, to assist the Black Creek Pioneer Village; and further THAT the staff prepare a report and recommendations for consideration of the Board at its next meeting. II CARRIED; BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE SURVEY REPORT 1976 The staff presented Black Creek Pioneer Village Survey 1976 Research Report which was compiled under the Experience '76 Progranune. . Res. #=ll Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell Seconded by: J . E-. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The Black Creek Pioneer Village Survey 1976 Research Report, revised and corrected September-1976, be received and; THAT the staff consider the feasibility of implementing the suggest- ions contained in the report. CARRIED; . BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE RECOGNITION OF DONORS The staff submitted a report having regard to .Recognition for Donors at Black Creek Pioneer Village' . Mr. Weir read a Resolution of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation having regard to the subject. Res. #=12 Moved by: A.H~ Cowling Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Board appoint a Task Force, consisting of Messrs. J.A. Bryson, J.G.C. Weir, J.E. Langdon and Dr. J.W. Scott to review the existing policy and to consider and make recommendations regarding a suitable policy for the recognition for donors at Black Creek Pioneer Village. CARRIED; . -3- F-8 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE HONORARY REEVE Res. #n3 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J.E. Langdon THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The term of office of Honorary Reeve, Black Creek Pioneer Village, be two years. CARRIED; Res. #14 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: Mr. John Bradshaw be elected Honorary Reeve of Black Creek Pioneer Village for 1977 to fulfill his two-year term. CARRIED; DR. RUSSELL drew to the attention of the Board that the Rushlight Club held a very successful meeting at the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan and advised that the Rushlight Club is considering meeting in Toronto in 1977 and, in the event Toronto is chosen, hoped that the Black Creek Pioneer Village would support and assist the meeting. EDUCATIONAL TOUR - 1977 Res. #lS Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: J.G.C. Weir THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The staff be requested to organize an educational bus tour of historical restorations in North-Eastern United States in 1977. CARRIED; The staff provided a slide presentation on the development of the Black Creek Pioneer Village for the information of the members. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at l2:lS p.m., November 5. ~ J.A. B!)'son K.G. Hiqqs Chairman Secretary-Treasurer "