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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1979 ~ F-1 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-MAY-lS-1979 11/79 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, May IS, 1979, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT. WERE Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Vice Chairman F.R. Perkins Members J.E. Bradshaw W.C. Davidson, Q.C. C. Jessop J.E. Langdon Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. C. McMeans Mrs. E. Neil Dr. J.W. Scott Mrs. A. Walker Chairman, Humber Valley Advisory Board Mrs. J.A. Gardner Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Director of Planning & Policy W.A. McLean Adm. - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Technical Assistant Curatorial, HSD Mrs. J.M. Hughes Research Assistant, HDS Mrs. L.S. O'Byrne Suptd. of Operations, BCPV N. Elliott ABSENT WERE Members R.A.P. Moran Dr. L.S. Russell R. Starr MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/78 were presented. Res. t! Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: Mrs. C. McMeans RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting 12/7S, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED 1 STAFF PROGRESS REPORT A Staff Progress Report was presented for the period January 1 to March 31, 1979. Res. '2 Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January I-March 31, 1979, as amended and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be received. CARRIED, MIMICO CORRECTIONAL CENTRE -Volunteer Programme A discussion took place with respect to the excellent work which is being carried out at the Black Creek Pioneer Village by the volunteers from the Mimico Correctional Centre. F-2 -2- Res. #3 Moved by: J.E. Bradshaw Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The Ministry of Correctional Services be thanked for its support and assistance in the operation and development of the Black Creek Pioneer Village by the volunteers from the Mimico Correctional Centre 1 and THAT the Ministry be requested to continue the programme. CARRIED 1 BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Plan of Development The staff presented a Plan of Development for the Black Creek Pioneer Village, complete with a map and a model of the Visitor Centre. Res. '4 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The report of the Black Creek Pioneer Village Development Plan, as amended, be received1 and THAT Recommendations (e) and (f) , as set forth herein, be tabled for consider- ation at the next regular meeting of the Board: (e) Should the valley lands south of Shoreham Drive to Finch Avenue be transferred to Metropolitan Toronto for management under the Authority's agreement, that the right of access from Pioneer Village to the Indian Village site be retained and that the Indian Village site be preserved for future study and development 1 ( f) The restoration programme at the Black Creek pioneer Village con- tinue in order to complete the following facilities: Richmond Hill Manse, Sawmill, Sawyer's House, Cooper's Shop and the conversion of the Dalziel area to a stock barn and farm1 and that consideration be given to extending the northern boundary of the Village property to the Canadian National Railway line to include the property with the house, which is within the Village period, should the property become available. -and . THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Recommendations (a) , (b) , (c) and (d), as set forth herein, be adopted: (a) A Visitor Centre at the Black Creek pioneer Village, to consist, in the first phase, of approximately 14,000 square feet, and providing accommodation for student assembly, ticket taking, washrooms, cafeteria and snack bar, gift shop and sales outlet, storage and mechanical, consistent with the principles established for the Visitor Centre, be approved1 (b) The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be requested to establish a fund-raising programme for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor Centre, and that the staff be directed to prepare the necessary display materials for the Foundation 1 (c) The location of the workshop and maintenance area be confirmed in the southeast corner of the Black Creek Pioneer Village property, as recommended in the 1964 Plan of Development1 (d) The staff investigate the means of enlarging the secured area of the Village to include the valley lands south to Shoreham Drive. CARRIED 1 -3- F-J ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m., May IS. Following adjournment, the Board proceeded to the Black Creek Pioneer Village to participate in a tree planting ceremony at the Print Ship in recognition of the Editor of the "Pioneer Press", the late Mr. Werden Leavens. Mr. R.G. Henderson, Chairman of the Authority, assisted Mrs. Marjorie Leavens to plant the tree in recognition of Werden Leavens' contribution to the Black Creek Pioneer village, the "Pioneer Press" and the Print Shop. M.W.H. Biggar K.G. Higgs Chairman Secretary-Treasurer F-4 SCHEDULE nAil RE: HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1979 1) PROGRAM (a) Registration and Artifacts During the first three months of 1979, the Registration Department has received 12 donations and has catalogued 92 artifacts. All the benches in the Town Hall have been repaired and repainted. A major reorganization of the collection held in storage is presently under way. This long range project will provide more efficient use of all Village storage areas and improved care of the collection. Some general sorting and rearranging has been started wherever possible and the Mackenzie House basement has been cleared in order to begin preparing this area to house the textile collection. (b) Publicity and Promotion A large display of Victorian memorabilia was loaned to the Garden Club of Toronto for their 1979 Spring Flower Show at the Civic Garden Centre. Several dolls from the Black Creek collection have been included in an exhibition called "Dolls of Many Cultures" at the Royal Ontario Museum. A display of glass objects has been loaned to the Town of Caledon. While the Village was closed to the public, it was rented by several commercial photography groups. Olin Films used Burwick House and several exterior locations in the Village as the set for a children's Christmas film. Scollard Productions produced a Chargex commercial at Laskay Emporium, C.B.C. filmed some material for a documentary on Arthur Miller, and background for a news story on education. Henry Less and Associates used Second House kitchen as the set for an introduction to a Wide World of Sports Program. T.V. Ontario filmed some background material at Dickson's Hill School for a documentary on French schools in Ontario. Village staff have been interviewed on two C.F.T.O.-T.V. productions of Kid's Korner and have taken part in three of John Bradshaw's shows on C.F.R.B. Village staff have given talks and lectures to the following. organizations: the Etobicoke Historical Society, the Society for the Preservation of Historical Thornhill, the North York Senior Citizens Group and the Happy Club Senior Citizens Group of the Kingsway Baptist Church. The first joint meeting of the staffs of all Metro Museums was held in February and many village staff attended. Mrs. Jeanne Hughes from Black Creek was the speaker at this program. (c) Special Events During January, February and March, the Fisherville Church was used for eight weddings and two special services. In addition, one service was held at the Mennonite Meeting House. Half Way House catered to seven receptions. On January 20th, Warren Rill Catering Ltd. arranged with several food suppliers to provide food for a special .Pioneer Day.. On this day, prices at Half Way House and the snack bar were drastically reduced to encourage publicity for the Village. The day was successful and over 1,500 people attended. In honour of the "Year of the Child" a metal plate has been produced from a picture in Black Creek's collection, to be printed on the Washington Press in the Print Shop. (d) Building Maintenance and Construction While the Village bUildin~s were closed for the season, the. regular cleaning and maintenance was carrie out. A new matte finish floor sealer has been applied this year to eliminate the shiny look that the clear urethane has given to pine floors. The two sets of stairs in the Second House have been repaired and reinforced. The hall wallpaper in Half Way House has been replaced. Carpet was laid in the Registrar's Office. A change table for HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS REPORT F-5 JANUARY 1 TO MRCH 31, 1979 Page 2 for babies has been installed in the public washrooms for the convenience of our visitors. (e) Ground Maintenance and Development The wagons used to provide rides for visitors in the Village were fully rebuilt and repainted. On weekdays during the winter, a sleigh-ride service was provided for luncheon guests to Half Way House. The tree. ~t the Village have all been pruned and trimmed. The garbage-barrel parking lot markers have been replaced where necessary for Village opening. (f) Livestock Two lambs arrived in time for Village opening and the rest are expected later this spring. (g) Staff Several members of village staff attended an Ontario Museum Association Symposium on 19th Century Gardens, held at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Staff from Black Creek and Gibson House in North York took a four-day excursion in March, visiting the Ford Museum and Green- field Village in Dearborn, Michigan and Park House, Fort Malden and the Hiram Walker Museum in south-western Ontario. 2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT - January 1 to March 31, 1979 A. Operations & Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village Total Bl.I:1get variarv:::e adget Used ARJropriation - , Expen:iitures . $ 191,113 $ 889,000 $ 697,887 21 Revenue $ 54,072 $ 822,000 $ 767,928 6.57 B. Historical Sites Development Total axlget Variance IUiget Used Appropriatial - , Expen:iitures $ 3,230 $ 54,917 $ 51,687 5 3) FINANCIAL COMMENTS A. Operations & Maintenance Black Creek Pioneer Village The attendance for the winter program in 1979 was somewhat less than for the same time period in 1978. However, with the excellent weather during the school break, the first two weeks of the regular season had a higher attendance. As of March 31, the 1979 figure was 13,559 (1,500 lower than last year.) Consequently, gate revenue is down slightly, but sales outlets have shown an increase. The citizenship program has shown a considerable increase in 1979 with 218 members as compared to 125 in the first three months of 1978. F-6 HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION STAFF PROGRESS HEPORT JANUARY I TO MARCH 31, 1979 Page 3 Through the efforts of Mrs. Eustella Langdon and members of the Southern Ontario Unit of the Herb Society of America, the Garden Club of Toronto and the Dunington Grubb Foundation, the Village will be provided with a student to work with our gardener for the summer. The student will be mainly involved with the Doctor's Garden, the Dye Garden and the Kitchen Garden. B. HISTORICAL SITES DEVELOPMENT Capital development will be limited to three major restorations this year -- the Taylor Cooperage, the Richmond Hill Manse and the Sawyer's Home. Funds have been made available through the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, Wintario, and the Junior League of Toronto to complete the restoration of the Cooperage and the Sawyer's Home. It is hoped that funds will be available in 1980 to complete the Richmond Hill Manse. ~ F-7 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes - -- HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY-JUNE-18-l979 12/79 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Monday, June 18, 1979, commencing at lO:OO a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Members W.C. Davidson, Q.C. C. Jessop J.E. Langdon Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. C. McMeans R.A.P. Moran Mrs. E. Neil Dr. J.W. Scott R. Starr Mrs. A. Walker Chairman, M.T.R.C.A. R.G. Henderson Vice Chairman, M.T.R.C.A. Mrs. F. Gell Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Director of Planning & Policy W.A. McLean Adm. - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Technical Assistant Curatorial, HSD Mrs. J.M. Hughes Research Assistant, HSD Mrs. L.S. O'Byrne Suptd. of Operations, BCPV N. Elliott ABSENT WERE Vice Chairman F.R. Perkins Members J.E. Bradshaw Dr. L.S. Russell MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/79 were presented. Res. t5 Moved by: R.A.P. Moran Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting '1/79, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED 1 CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS The Chairman advised that he had had the pleasure of attending and representing the Authority at the Annual Meeting of the Junior League of Toronto. He was very impressed with the meeting and the operation of the Junior League, and thanked Mrs. McMeans for inviting him. The Chairman advised that at Meeting #7/79, the Executive Committee considered the Report and recommendations of Historical Sites Advisory Board Meeting #1/79 and adopted Recommendations (a) , (b) , (c) and (d), with the following addition to Recommendation (b) : "AND FURTHER THAT concurrently with the preparation of the display for the Foundation, a building committee be established to conduct a study regarding: (i) the final design (ii) the phasing, if any (Hi) preparation of a budget F-8 -2- and that negotiations be carried out with Raymond Moriyama or other architects, as the building committee may decide, to determine final design and costs1" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished business contained in the Report of the Plan of Development - Black Creek Pioneer Village was dealt with. Res. #6 Moved by: Mrs. A. Walker Seconded by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Restoration Programme at the Black Creek Pioneer Village continue in order to complete the following facilities: .Richmond Hill Manse . Sawmill . Sawyer 's House .Cooper's Shop CARRIED, Res. #7 Moyed by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Consideration be given to extending the northern boundary of the Black Creek Pioneer Village property to the C.N. Railway line to include the property with the house, which is within the village period, should the property become available. CARRIED 1 REPORT OF THE WORKING GROUP ON THE MANDATE AND ROLE OF THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES IN ONTARIO The staff summarised the Report of the Working Group on the Mandate and Role of Conservation Authorities in Ontario. . Res. #8 Moved by: R.A.P. Moran Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The staff report on the Report of the Working Group on the Mandate and Role of Conservation Authorities in Ontario be received for information. CARRIED 1 MANDATE AND TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD The Chairman presented a report on the Mandate and Terms of Reference of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, and a report outlining matters considered by the Board from 1964 to 1979. Res. 19 Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: R.A.P. Moran RESOLVED THAT: The report on the Mandate and Terms of Reference of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, as presented by the Chairm~n, be received for information and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes. CARRIEtl1 OTHER BUSINESS MRS. McMEANS requested a progress report on the status of the restoration of thE! Sawyer's House. The staff advised that the interior of the building has been cleaned, estimates have been obtained for the painting of the building and for installation of hydro 1 waiting for contractor to commence restoration. It was estimated that the restoration would be commenced within approximately two weeks and completed by the end of September, 1979. Mrs. McMeans requested Mr. Cooper to meet with her within the next two weeks in order to renegotiate the agreement whereby the Junior League will provide the funds for the restoration of the Sawyer's House. -3- F-~ The Board members toured, by horse-drawn waggon, the valley of the Black Creek south of Shoreham Drive, through the Black Creek pioneer village to the Dalziel Barn Museum. Inspection of the Dalziel Barn Museum was followed by a picnic lunch on the lawn of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Agnew. The meeting reconvened to discuss unfinished business. Res. #10 Moved by: R.A.P. Moran Seconded by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Should the valley lands south of Shoreham Drive to Finch Avenue be transferred to Metropolitan Toronto for management under the Authority's agreement, the development of the lands be for passive recreation uses onlY1 and THAT the transfer be subject to Metropolitan Toronto agreeing to adequately main- tain and supervise the area under the Authority's agreement1 and further THAT the right of access from Black Creek Pioneer Village to the Indian village Site be retained and that the Indian Village Site be preserved for future study and development. CARRIED 1 Res. III Moved by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Dalziel area be converted to a stock barn and farm1 and THAT the pioneer agricultural artifacts presently located in the Dalziel area be retained and properly displayed in that area. CARRIED 1 BLACK CREI'j"{ PIONEER VILLAGE VISITOR CENTRE -APpointlnl'r t of Building Sub-Commi ttee Res. tl2 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: At least two, and preferably three, members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board be appointed members of the Black Creek Pioneer Village visitor Centre Building Sub-Committee. CARRIED 1 The members of the Board conveyed their appreciation to Charles and Jean Agnew for the use of their property for lunch and for the tour of the Dalziel House. Mr. and Mrs. Agnew were also thanked for joining with the members at lunch and for their continued support, co-operation and interest in the Black Creek Pioneer Village. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m., June 18. M.W.H. Biggar K.G. Higgs Chairman Secretary-Treasurer F-10 SCHE DULE " A' TO: Meeting of Historical Sites Advisory Board, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Meeting of June 18th, 1979 RE: . HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD MANDATE AND TERMS OF REFERENCE: Terms of Reference of the Advisory Board of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority were approved by Authority Resolution on February 21, 1962, and amended on November 23, 1970 and November 23, 1977 . General Terms of Reference: To initiate, study, report on, and recommend to the Executive Committee and to the Authority a programme for the development and operation of:- (a) the Black Creek Pioneer Village (b) such other projects of an historic nature which may from time to time be acquired by the AuthoritY1 and without restricting the foregoing1 the Specific Terms of Reference Shall Include: - the acquisition, siting, and restoration of buildings and structures - the acquisition of articles of a historic nature - architectural or historical consultants - the operation of Black Creek Pioneer Village and Museum - the development of otha- ~ojects of a.historic nature - Pioneer Press Matters Considered by the Advisory Board: !2!! : - Staff Progress Reports - Enlarging Gift Shop - Staff accommodation - Budget - Revision of Harness, Boot and Shoemaker's Shops - Naming. the Flynn Home and the Flynn Boot and Shoemaker's Shop - The Village artifacts not be used in the Pioneer Arts and Craft Programme - Archaeological sites on Authority'property - Restoration of the Parson's Indian Site - Change of name from Pioneer Village to Black Creek Pioneer Village - Naming the: Daniel Stong Farm Henry Snider's Cider Mill Burwick House Roblin's Mill Fisherville Church Dickson's Hill School Laskay Emporium Da1zie1 Barn - A Membership Programme for Black Creek - The moving of Half Way House - The provision of a suitable building for teaching pioneer crafts lli1 : - The proposed official opening of the Village in.1967 - The Conestoga Wagon being retired to a permanent display area - Review of format for the Pioneer Festival ~ Research Programme on the gardens and field crops - Research on the Flynn home kitchen - Investigate acquistion of the Snider WorkshOp - Re-affirm terminal date of 1867 - Door in scullery of Burwick House - The Sherwood log building being acquired -------/2 Page 2....... F-l.J.. - Site for Half Way House - Location of washrooms - Ho~ding services in Fisherville Church _ Acquisition of an organ for Fisherville Church - Staff Progress Reports - Capital Budget _ Financial assistance from the Province - Room layout for Half Way House _ Acquisition of the Mud House on Yonge Street at York Mills - Moving of the Samuel Stong building _ Enlarging the Village to the East by extending Mill Road and creating Maple Avenue - Establishment of a Post Office !!!! : - Capital Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Official Opening of Post Office - Mrs. Neil - Honourary Citizen _ Installation of sanitary sewers and water - Special week-end events for 1966 _ Acquisition of the Temperance Hall at Kettleby as a Print Shop and Weaver's Shop - The donation of the Snider workshop - Restoration of the Bruce Mill building - Centennial Year prqgrarnme _ Separate promotional brochure for the Village - Walk-A-Round brochure be designed - Public transportation to the Village _ Acquisition of the shop from Bolton as a Gunsmith Shop - Fencing the perimeter of the Village _ Change of name from Black Creek Pioneer Village to Black Creek Village - Brochure for fund raising 1967: - Capital Budget - Staff Progress Reports _ "Funds for operation, maintenance and future development "of the Village - Entrance Fees - Preliminary design for a Visitors Centre _ Use of Dickson Hill School as a living school of the 1867 period _ School Tours not be available when the Village is closed - Dining ~oom for Half Way :House - Acquisition of a Town Hall - Acquisition of the King City Station - Construction of a log cabin at the C.N.E. - Student minister for Fisherville Church - Landscaping planting by the Garden Club of Toronto - Planning report for the "future of the Village - Evaluation of donaticn to the Village - Charge in visiting hours - Change in Entrance Fees - Naming of streets _ Location for Printing and Weaving Shops, Town Hall, Fire Hall 1- F-12 Page 3..... 1968: - Development Budget - Staff Progress Report - Kitchen for Dining Area in basement of Half Way House - Official opening of Roblin's Mill - Licensing of Dining Room in Half Way House - Enlarging of Gift Shop - Change in Entrance Fees ~: - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Approval of development report for the Village - New parking lot - New Entrance to the Village - Review of charges and cost of the Educational Programme - Review of the Public Relations Programme for the Village - Senior staff be moved to the Authority Headquarters - Establishment of 24-hour security - Review of Gift Shop operation - Feasibility study of an 1867 railway - Namir.g the Rose Blacksmith Shop and the Town Hall - Life Citizenship Programme !22.Q. : - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Recognition of donors - The Sherwood Log Building be restored - The Edgeley Beef Ring building be brought to the Village - The Edgeley sawyer's House be brought to the Village - Official Opening of the Printing Office - Review of sales outlets - Official Opening of the Town Hall - Plan of Development of the area North of Steeles and West of Jane - Restoration of the Bruce Mill - Restoration of the Bruce home - Use of the to~r from the Edgeley School for recognition of donors !.22! : - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Screening of six new films on Black Creek - Mrs. Langdon's book on Pioneer Gardens - Wine cellar in Half Way House be part of the dining facilities - Funding for Educational Tours from Ministry of Education 1972 : - Development Budget - Staff Progress Report - Restoration of the Limehouse Outhouse - Received proposal for the development of the Parson's Site - Restoration of the Mackenzie home - Restoration of the Dominion Carriage Works - Consideration of the HOgg Cabinet Maker's Shop ----------~----/4 Page 4..... F-J,. ~ 1973: - Development Budget - St~ff Progress Reports - Feasibility study for a museum in the Town of Vaughan - Request for additional funds from the Province - Official Opening of the Gunsmith and Broom-Maker's Shops - The naming of the Charles Irwin, Weaver Shop - Restoration of round log chicken house - Honourary Reeve Programme 1974: - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Proposed funding through estate planning - Historical sites on the Toronto waterfront - Coat-of-arms for Black Creek - Proposal from Pickering re Brougham Pioneer Village - Black Creek's recognition of the U.S. Bi-centennial !.2.ll : - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Restoration of the Taylor Cooperage - Theme Park for the Town of Vaughan and its potentiazl affect on the Village - Restoration and location of the Edgeley Mennonite Meeting House !lli : - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Recognition of Ruth and Margaret Home . - Recognition of donors - Slide presentation on the development of Black Creek - Restoration and location for the apple storage cellar - Visitor Survey report 1977 : - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Restoration and site for the Richmond Hill Manse - Proposed establishment of an Auxiliary for Black Creek Pioneer Village - New sources of funding - Adoption of a policy for recognizing donors - New plans for the Visitors Centre - Sources of funding for development of the Indian Village site - Change in Citizenship Fees - Food Service Contract for Half Way House - Change in Entrance Fees 1978: - Development Budget - Staff Progress Reports - Design concept for Visitors Centre - Gardens at Doctor's House by the Southern Ontario Unit of the Herb Society of America - Lighting study of Village buildings by Mrs. Thuro - Appointment of Professor Adamson as Consultant -------------/5 F-1.4 Page 5..... 1979: - Staff Progress Report - Plan of Development for Black Creek pioneer Village - Revised phasing for Visitors Centre RKC/K Russell K. Cooper Administrator Historical Sites Division 1979.06.19. ~ , F-1S the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER-21-l979 '3/79 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Oownsview on Friday, September 21, 1979, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Perkins chaired the meeting due to the late arrival of Mr. Biggar. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Vice Chairman (Acting Chairman) F.R. Perkins Members J.E. Bradshaw C. Jessop J.E. Langdon Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Chairman of the Authority R.G. Henderson Director of Planning & Policy W.A. McLean Adm. - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Technical Assistant Curatorial, HSD Mrs. J.M. Hughes Research Assistant, HSD Mrs. L.S. O'Byrne Senior Secretary, HSD Mrs. E. Wigg ABSENT WERE Members Mrs. C. McMeans R.A.P. Moran Dr. J.W. Scott R. Starr Mrs. A. Walker MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting 12/79 were presented. Res. 113 Moved by: J.E. Langdon Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting '2/79, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED, STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The staff presented a Progress Report for the period July 1 to September 16, 1979, which is summarized as follows: (a) Registration and Artifacts .Black Creek Pioneer Village received 17 donations (170 items) in the period July 1 - September 181 .With the assistance of 3 Experience '79 students, cataloguing has been brought completely up-to-date1 .The textile collection has been moved to the refitted Mackenzie Home basement1 (b) Publicity and Promotion .During the summer, staff have organized special displays promoting the village, and assisted Gibson House in North York, Century Village in Lang, the Milton Agricultural Museum and the Grange in Toronto with loans of artifacts for special displays. . Village staff have spoken to such groups as BOlton Ibtary Club and the Victorian Society of America, and have been interviewed by C.F.R.B. "Good News" and C.K.Q.T. Oshawa for Gordon Grayson's Travel Show. Two programmes on horses in pioneer times were recorded with James West for broadcasting on more than two dozen F-16 -2- stations in Canada and the United States. Mr. Bradshaw continues his kind assistance; (c) Special Events .Over 500 people attended the outdoor Hymn Sing in the Valley, led by Bishop Read, Suffragan Bishop of Toronto, with participation by several Anglican Church Choirs and the Etobicoke Temple Salvation Army Band: .Attendance was over 7,500 people at the 23rd Annual Pioneer Festival on September 15th, and Village revenue from sales outlets showed substantial increases over 1978: (d) Building Maintenance and Construction .The Mennonite Meeting House Drive Shed, which came from Milton, was re- constructed by staff in time for use on Festival Day, thus eliminating the rental of two tents1 (e) Ground Maintenance and Development .Repair and maintenance work has continued on boardwalks and fences, and a regular maintenance programme has been carried out on the Peacock Woodlot. Financial Comments Total Attendance at the Village to September 16 is 206,481 (207,325 on the same date in 1978) . Gate revenue is down by approximately $3,500.00, but sales outlets have shown a substantial increase from $208,227.00 in 1978 to $247,896.00 in 1979: Village citizenships now number 422, including 27 life members: Building development is in progress at the Sawyer's House: furnishings are being restored and hydro installed. The first instalment of Junior League funds has been received and the agreement with the League signed. Res. 114 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: C. Jessop RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report be received. CARRIED 1 1980 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The 1980 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented. Res. #15 Moved by: J. Bradshaw Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The 1980 Budget Estimates for the Historical Sites Division be approved in principle1 and ~IE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1980 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Histor- ical Sites Division, as appended as Schedule "A" of these 1o1inutes, be included in the 1980 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED 1 RECOGNITION OF THE LATE MR. WILLIAM C. DAVIDSON, Q.C. MOTION Moved by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: C. Jessop RESOL VED THAT: A tree be planted at the Black Creek Pioneer Village to honour the late Mr. William C. Davidson, Q.C. , and to recognize his long-standing interest in the Village1 and THAT the Authority be requested to consider a suitable memorial to his work. THE MOTION WAS ---------------------------------------------------- NOT CARRIED, -3- F-17 Res. #16 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar Seconded by: c. Jessop RESOLVED THAT: The matter of a memori~l to the late Mr. William C. Davidson, Q.C., be tabled for consideration at the next meeting of the Board. CARRIED 1 NEW BUSINESS (a) Throughout the meeting, suggestions were made for consideration in connection with the Black Creek Pioneer Village programme: .request a brewery to have a brew of ale suitable for the Half-Way House1 .promote the Village through the airlines; .development of a marketing plan for the Village1 .hold a Farmers' Market in the parking lot1 .a promotion, through the Bank of Nova Scotia, for reduced family rate"tickets1 .sale in the Gift Shop of good quality prints of the work of Canadian artists. (b) Black Creek Pioneer village Visitor Centre The staff reported that the proposals for the Visitor Centre are still under consideration by the Executive Committee, and that the Committee will shortly be considering promotional materials suitable for prospective donors to the Centre. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at l2:IS p.m., September 21, following which there was a tour by some members of the Kortright Centre for Conservation. F.R. Perkins, Vice Chairman W .A. McLean, Director of Planning & Policy Acting Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer cn~ 01 0::1-' tt:loo 0 PRELIMINARY 8 ttj 1980 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES :J:" PROGRAM Historic Sites Development 1>AGE --52, 1980 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET 1978 ACTU_ALS J ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES I EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY Roblin's Mill - - - - - - 1,000 - - - I Boardwalk 1,000 2,453 I ~ - - - - - - - I I Doctor'.s House - - - - - - - - 23,508 - ~Iennonite Meeting Hall 8 I - - - - - - - - I - Taylor Cooperage - - - - - - 30,000 - 185 I - , Sawyer's House - 12,000 I - - - - - - - - Richmond Hill Manse I i 46,000 - 46,000 - - 46,000 10,000 - 13,(>71 - , I I B.C.P.V. Visitors Centre - - - - - - - - 10,897 I - ! Collection - .. - - - - 6,000 - 775 - I I I , I I I i I . L_ TOTAL )( 46,000 I - I 46,000 )( - ~ - I 46,000 )( 60,000 I - )Lsl,557 I - J PRELIMINARY 1980 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Historical Sites Development PAGE 51. PURPOSE: To carry out restoration and development work at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in accordance with approved plans. 1980 OBJECTIVES: To complete the restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse. FUNDING: The ~letroJlolitnn Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, Wintario and dOn:ltions. -- FINANClAL CO~\'IENTS: Work will proceed as funds become available. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies II Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses ~ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 10,000 6,000 - - 30,000 - - 46.000 t'Zj I "", I I\J 0 PRELl MINARY 1980 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations & Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Villa~e PAGE ]fi. 1980 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1979 BUDGET 1978 ACTUALS 1 ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES I EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY Administration 188,000 - 188,000 - 188,000 - 178,000 - 180,064 - I I Building Staff etc... 434,600. - 434,600 72,000 362,600 - 338,600 - 272,353 - ! Food Facilities 19,500 - 19,500 - 19,500 - - - - - I Gate /louse. 18,300 - 18,300 - 18,300 - 16,500 - 12,08U - ! I Gift Shop 141,800 - 141,800 - 141,800 - 122,600 - 177,988 I - I i Livestock 59,000 - 59,000 - 59,000 - 55,500 - 54,094 - , ~Ia intenance - Buildings I 35,500 - 35,500 - 35,500 - 64,000 - 53,136 I - I I I ~laintenance - Grounds 39,100 - 39,100 - 39,100 - 49,300 - 56,492 - I Promotion & Publications 17,300 - 17,300 - 17,300 - 13,000 - 9,070 - I Registrar 36,800 - 36,800 . - 36,800 - 21,500 - 32,003 - i I Revenue Activities 23,700 - 23,700 - 23,700 - 11 ,600 - 14,095 - Security 19,300 - 19,300 - 19,300 - 18,400 - 16,435 - I . I Admission Receipts - 490,000 (490,000) - (490,000) - - 405,000 - 434,322 i I Endowment Interest - 14,000 (14,000) - (14,000) - - 10,000 - ( 170) Food Services - 45,000 (45,000) - (45,000) - - 40,000 - i 38,595 I Revenue Activities - 28,500 (28,500) - (28,500) - .- 18,000 - 14,493 Rentals & Miscellaneous - 8,000 (8,000) - (8,000) - - 2,000 - 9,079 Sal es Outlets - 303,400 (303,400) - (303,400) - - 275,000 - 276,977 ( TOTAL )( 1,032,900 I 888,900 I 144 ,000 ) ( 72 ,00~1 72,000 I - )( 889,000 I 750,000 )( 877,B10 I 773,296 ) PRELIMINARY 1980 CURRENT BUDGET ESTIMATES PROGRAM Operations and Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village PAGE -15_ PURPOSE: To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in pre-confederation Ontario. J980 OBJECTIVES: - to continue the effective operation of this heritage conservation project within financial constraints - to accommodate in excess of 300,000 visitors - to maintain the Village's heritage structures within financial constraints FUNDING: .~jor funding comes from gate receipts and sales outlets. It is anticipated that the Authority will match grants from the Ministry of Culture & Recreation with levy funds. Additional funds are expected each year from the Foundation as the Black Creek Growth Endowment Fund continues to expand. FINANCIAL COMMENTS: Additional revenue results from increase in admission fees and the optimizing of revenue from all Village trades and facilities. Due to budget constraints, it will not be possible to open the Dominion Carriage Works, Taylor Coopcragc and Sawyer's lIouse as planncd.. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Salaries Supplies II Real Services Financial II Wages Utilities EquiJllllent Property Ii Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 667,500 318,900 10,000 - 32,500 4,000 - 1,032,900 t'Zj I "