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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
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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
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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
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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. :
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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.
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PROGRAM HISTORICi\L SITES DEVELOPr1ENT
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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
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.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.
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~()::"':o::- IS Eouse 40,000. - 40,000. - - 40,000. --60,000. -
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HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-NOVEMBER-5-l976 ~2/76
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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
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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J.A. B!)'son K.G. Hiqqs
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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