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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1980 ~ F-1 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD TUESDAY-MARCH-13-l980 11/80 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, March 13, 1980, commencing at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.W.H. Biggar . Vice-Chairman F.R. Perkins. Members C. Jessop Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott R.E. Starr, P.Eng. M.M.R. Stewart Mrs. A. Walker Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Vice-Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gel1 Secretary-Treasurer K.G. Higgs Adm. - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Technical Assistant Curatorial, HSD Mrs. J.M. Hughes Research Assistant, HSD Mrs. L.S. O'Byrne Superintendent of Operations, BCPV N. Elliott ABSENT WERE Members J. Bradshaw G.E. Langdon Brig~Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. C. McMeans R.A.P. Moran MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/79 were presented. Res. .1 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: R.E. Starr, P.Eng. RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting .3/79, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; UNFINISHED BUSINESS Res. .2 Moved by: R.E. Starr, P.Eng. Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The following items of unfinished business be considered at the next meeting of the Historical Sites Advisory Board, to be held Friday, April 18, 1980, commencing at 9:30 a.m. at the Authority office: (a) A memorial to the Late Mr. William C. Davidson, Q.C. (b) Request a brewery to have a brew of ale suitable for the Half Way House. (c) Promotion of Black Creek Pioneer Village through air lines. (d) Development of a marketing plan for the village. (e) Farmerks' Market in the parking lot. (f) Promotion through the Bank of Nova Scotia for reduced family rate tickets. (g) Sale of good quality Canadiana prints in the Gift Shop. CARRIED; CANADA'S WONDERLAND The staff submitted a report on "Canada's Wonderland" for the information of the members of the Board. Mr. Stephen Abrams, Promotion Manager, Family Leisure Centres of Canada Limited, gave an illustrated report on "Canada's Wonderland". The following are some facts and items of interest to the Conservation Authority: F-2 -2- . Canada's Wonderland is an entertainment park which will occupy 320 acres of land bounded by Rutherford Road on the north, east of Highway #400, south of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Jane Street. Principal access for vehicular traffic will be from Highway 400, with a special interchange and improvements at Rutherford Road and Major Mackenzie Drive. Bus access will be from Jane street and there will be an "overflow" entrance from Major Mackenzie Drive. . There are five main theme areas in the park: - International Street ~ Grand World Exposition 1890 - Happyland Hanna-Barbera - Medieval Fair - Frontier Canada (theme name not yet official All rides, retail sales and food outlets wil1 relate to the particular theme of the area in which they are 10cated. . There will be 140 operating days a year, with a maximum daily capacity of 35,000 to 40,000 persons. Estimated annual attendance is 2,300,000. . The core market area is a 50-mile radius of the park site and comprises a population of 3,500,000-4,000,000. . Proposed admission rates: -Ticket Book ($11. 00-$13.00) will contain a number of free passes to rides, etc. I -Jumbo Deluxe ticket book - an unlimited 'passport' for one or two-day visits (prices not yet determined). -General admission fee $9.00-$10.00. . There will be 2,500-3,000 part-time employees and 150-180 full-time staff. Mr. Abrams advised that Canada's Wonderland is very interested in working with the Authority on marketing and will be happy to assist in any way in arranging tours of otber theme parks operated by the Taft Group to determine impact on adjacent facili ties. Canada's Wonderland wishes to work with other attractions in the area,' and Mr. Abrams suggested his park's visitation would probably extend to such facilities as the Black Creek Pioneer village, Kortright Centre for Conservation and the McMichael Gallery. An invitation was extended to interested members to visit the offices at the south-east corner of Jane Street and Highway #7 during regular business hours. Res. #3 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The staff report 011: "Canada's Wonderland" be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes: and THAT the Board sincerely thank Canada's Wonderland and Mr. Stephen Abrams, Promotion Manager, Family Leisure Centres of Canada Limited, for the very effect- ive presentation made to the Board. CARRIED; BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE: VISITORS' CENTRE The staff submitted a progress report on fund raising for the Black Creek Pioneer Village visitors' Centre. Res. #4 Moved by: Mrs. A. Walker S<;>':onded by: C. Jessop RESOLVED THAT: 'fhe staff report on fund raising for the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors' Centre be received for information. CARRIED: MR. STARR advised the Committee that Wintario has adopted new guidelines for Wintario grants, and requested that the staff obtain a copy of these guidelines. -3- F-3 WATERSHED PLAN -Heritage Conservation Program Mr. R.K. Cooper, Administrator, Historical Sites Division, made a slide presentation and summarised the Heritage Conservation Program, one of the ten components of the Watershed Plan. Res. #5 Moved by: R.E. Starr, P.Eng. Seconded by: Dr. J. W . Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Heritage Conservation Program, as amended (see *amendment contained herein), be received and approved for inclusion in the Watershed Plan: *Amendment to Heritage Conservation Program, Page 10 - 'Direction The pricing policy for Black Creek pioneer vil1age will be to annually assess costs and the impact of new attractions and set prices to maintain, as far as is practical, the minimum present 85% of costs met through revenues. , CARRIED; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT -January I-March 1, 1980 The staff submitted a progress report for the period January 1 - March 1, 1980. Res. #6 Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 - March 1, 1980, be received CARRIED: NEW BUSINESS THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION FOUNDATION -Black Creek Growth Endowment tund Res. i7 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: F.R. Perkins THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be requested to consider the development of a brochure to be dis- tributed to all members of the legal p~ofession in the area under the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, as a means of soliciting funds from estates, gifts, corporations and other donors. MEETING #2/80 The next meeting of the Board will be held on Friday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m., March 13. M.W.H. Biggar K.G. Higgs Chairman Secretary-Treasurer KC. F-4 SCHEDULE "A" 'lb: '!he Olainnan and Members, Historicc~ Sites Advismy Board Fran: R. K. Cooper, Administrator Re: "Canada's Wonderland" Resolution #36 of Meeting #1/80 of the Executive O:mni.ttee of '!he Met.rc'politan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requested staff to prepare a report on "Canada's \'b1derland" I!1'ld its ilnpact on the Authority projects; and that the report be cx:nsidered at the first meeting in 1980 of the Historical Sites Advisory Board. Several staff nanbers attended at the Canada's Worderland office at Jane Street and Higbo1ay '7 on January 7, 1980, to view a presentation and discuss briefly any potential co-operative approaches which might be undertaken. Ql January 17, 1980, the Authority staff nembers who attended the January 7th meeting met at the Authority office to discuss FOssible impacts and relationships to the projects of the Authority, including campground facilities, co-operative marketing and public transit. J\greE!rent was reached on the follONing FOintS: (1) 'lb:! Authority sl100ld pursue a detailed study of the need for a canping facility in the vicinity of the Boyd O:>nservation Area which oould be considered to serve tcA.1rists visiting Vaughan attractions in Kleinburg (McMichael, Kortright Centre for Conservation and Canada's \'b1derland) . Following the cx:rrpletion of the Watershed Plan, this natter will be dealt with. (2) There are many areas in which it \<Duld appear the Authority can be involved with Canada's Nonderland and others in joint marketing ventures, particularly as narketing efforts would involve tourists to the area who might be attracted to Black Creek Pioneer Village. Specific discussions are needed to determine what in fact can be done. (3) General marketing \<Drk \<Duld include the Town of Vaughan and the ~"loodbridge, KleinOOrg group of attractions. (4) Public transit is not likely to playa large role in visitation to Authority attract- lens for the next few years. Havever, Canada's t-kmderland is likely to spawn b..1s tours fran hotels. o:>nsideraticn for \<Drking with tour carpmies for Kortright and Black Creek Pioneer village has merit. (5) Representatives of the Authority should visit other similar amusement attractions operated by the Taft Group (Cincinnati, Kings LOminion) as early as possible after the spring season opens to assess the ill'pact of these facilities on adjacent .attractions and services. Mr. Mike Filey, Public Relations Manager for Canada's Wc:nderland, has pranised to have sareone fran his organizaticm make a presentation to the Board. 1980.02.25 , F-S SCHEDULE "B" Staff Progress Report, January 1, 1980 - March 1, 1980 Historical Sites Advisory Board (1) PROGRAM . (a) Registration and Artifacts During January and February 1980, Black Creek has received two donat- ions total1ing seven items. Included among these items are a linen sheet brought from Scotland in 1837 and an 1863 wedding dress. Both items were owned by an early Vaughan family. Work is progressing in cataloguing a recent large acquisition of early furniture and house- hold goods from the Niagara Peninsula. About 150 items have been accessioned to date. Several pieces from this acquisition are being restored by the Vil1age cabinet maker for use in the Sawyer's House and Richmond Hill Manse. (b) Publicity and Promotion Artifacts from the Village collection were 10aned for a display on Winter Sports at Harbourfront. Peel County Museum borrowed cast iron toys for an exhibit on early transportation methods. Artifacts have also been loaned to Lake St. George and the Kortright Centre for Conservation for special displays. Black Creek once again took part in the Spring Garden and Flower Show sponsored by the Garden Club of Toronto at the C.N.E. Automotive Build- ing. Costumed staff manned the booth, demonstrated broom making, sold Village produce and promoted the Village to the thousands of visitors. Several agencies have used the Village as a location for commercial photography. "Canadian Living Magazine" shot some background pictures to be used in an article on food preparation for Christmas 1980; Wabasso prepared a training film on early textile production: C.T.V. filmed a segment of "Live It Up": a Nestles' Quik commercial for television was produced in Burwick House; and a documentary film of the life of Cornelius Krieghoff was filmed throughout the Vil1age. "T.V. Guide" and "Canadian Living Magazine" photographed 25 Canadian celebrities on the Village sleigh. They will be running the picture next fall with an article suggesting unique ideas for Christmas and holiday season outings. Staff have been interviewed on Kitchener T.V. and on the John Bradshaw show on C.F.R.B. Village personnel have also presented lectures to the followfng groups: Humber Val1ey United Church, St. Timothy's Anglican Church, Weston Historical Society, Belmont House, and the Oakville Historical Society. (c) Special Events During the first two months of 1980 there have been 5 weddings and 2 services at the Fisherville Church, and 8 banquets and receptions were held at Half Way House. (d) Building Maintenance and Construction The remodelling of the upper floor of the Administration and Workshop building is continuing. The walls have been insulated and covered with gyproc: shelving has been installed and the area has been painted. The food storage room under Laskay Store has been completely rebuilt and painted, and both this area and the candy storage cupboard had been metal edged to discourage mice. The electrical hook-up for both portables has been completed. The wiring and heating have been installed in the Cooper- age and the Sawyer's House. An exhaust fan has been installed in the furniture restoration workshop. All cleaning and maintenance work has been completed in the Village buildings in preparation for the new season. (e) Ground Maintenance and Development The skating rink has been maintained throughout January and February and available for use by groups by reservation and by the public on weekends. The large hydraulic lift trailer has been repaired and repainted. F-6 - 2 - (f) Livestock Twenty ewes have been bred and the Iambs are due towards the end of March. Also one sow has been kept over the winter and has been bred for the early spring. Both a cow and a mare have been bred. (g) Staff Several staff members have registered with the Ontario Museum Assoc- iation for the certificate in Basic Museum Studies. Six members of staff have participated in the seminar "The Organization and Manage- ment of the Museum" which is one of the eight required seminars for the Certificate program. (2) FINANCIAL COMMENTS (a) Operations and Maintenance Due to the complete lack of snow through January and February 1980, the attendance for winter activities at Black Creek is considerably lower than usual. Attendance to the end of February is about 3200 and revenue is Sll,OOO. A new spring program, Maple Sugar Time, Pre-Confederation Style, has been planned for March and April. It is hoped that this new program will increase both public attendance and school tour bookings. (b) Historical Sites Development Interior restoration of the Sawyer's Home is complete except for the painting and decorating. The furnishings for the building have been chosen and restoration work is nearing completion. Exterior land- scaping will be started in the spring. Restoration work on the Taylor Cooperage has been completed, and it is now ready for furnishing. The Richmond Hil1 Manse restoration will continue as funds become available. , , - ~ F-7 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY-APRIL-18-1980 '2/80 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Dr.ive, Downsview, on Friday, April 18, 1980, commencing at 9:30 a.m. PRESEt-!T WERE Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Vice-Chairman F.R. Perkins Members C. Jessop J.E. Langdon Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. C. McMeans Mrs. E. Neil Dr. J.W. Scott R.E. Starr, P.Eng. M.M.R. Stewart Chairman of the Authority R. Grant Henderson Vice-Cha-irman of the Authori ty Mrs. F. Gell Director of Planning & PoI icy W.A. McLean Adm. - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Research Assistant, Historical Sites Division Mrs. L.S. O'Byrne Superintendent of Operations, BCPV N. Elliott Head, Conservation Information Section, I&ED P.A. Head ABSENT WERE Members J. Bradshaw R.A.P. Moran Dr. L.S. Russell Mrs. A. Walker FILM PRESENTATIONS Members and staff viewed with interest and appreciation the following two films: (1) "Quilting" (2) "What is a Museum?" MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/80 were presented. Res. t8 Moved by: R.E. Starr, P.Eng. Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/80, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED; UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Memorial to the late Wm. C. Davidson, Q.C. Res. '9 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: C. Jessop THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recognize the strong interest and valuable contribution of the late William C. Davidson, Q.C. in the Black Creek Pioneer Village by the planting of a tree in his honour in the vicinity of Daniel Stong's homestead; and THAT the staff give consideration to further suitable forms of recognition in connection with the proposed Visitors' Centre; AND FURTHER THAT the Recognition Sub-Committee be requested to consider the planting and dedication of the tree at the Garden Party to be held June 13, 1980. CARRIED; F-8 -2- UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Contd. ) Res. no Moved by: M.M.R. Stewart Seconded by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis RESOLVED THAT: The following staff recommendations be accepted: (b) Request a Brewery to Produce a Suitable Ale for Half Way House This matter not be proceeded with further at the present time. (c) Promotion of Village through Air Line Booklets Staff continue to secure space in 10cal and international air carrier booklets for the promotion of Black Creek Pioneer Village. (e) Farmers' Market in the Parking Lot No further action be taken on this proposal at the present time. (g) Sale of Good Quality Canadiana Prints in the Gift Shop No further action be taken on this matter until the Visitors' Centre is completed. CARRIED; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mrs. O'Byrne and Mr. Elliott presented a verbal staff progress report for the period January 1 - March 31, 1980. Res. Ul Moved by: C. Jessop Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The staff progress report be received. CARRIED; APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY REEVE: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE Res. n2 Moved by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The Historical Sites Advisory Board express its sincere appreciation to Mr. John Downing, who served as Honorary Reeve of the Black Creek Pioneer Vil1age for the years 1978 and 1979; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Right Reverend Al1an A. Read, Suffragan Bishop of Toronto, be invited to serve as Honorary Reeve of the Black Creek Pioneer Vil1age for the period 1980-1981. CARRIED; COMPARISON OF MULTI-YEAR BUDGET FORECAST WITH CURRENT BUDGET The Board reviewed the Current Budget in comparison with the Multi-Year Forecast which had been projected for the period 1981-1984. ATTENDANCE STATISTICS The Board reviewed the attendance statistics for the Black Creek Pioneer Village for the period 1957-1979. REVIEW BY CHAIRMAN OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TilE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD The Board reviewed the recommendations made by the Historical Sites Advisory Board over the period 1974-1979. It was noted that the Board had an interest in participating in the management decisions to be made with respect to the Guild Inn. Res. U3 Moved by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: Mrs. C. McMeans be thanked for her research of the Historical Sites Advisory Board Minutes and for providing a report to the Board. CARRIED; REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES' VOLUNTEERS Mr. Elliott reported on the use of Ministry of Correctional Services' volunteers at the Black Creek pioneer Village, and commented on the valuable services which are rendered in this program. -3- F-9 NEW BUSINESS (a) THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TORONTO Mrs. McMeans reported that the contract between the Authority and The Junior League of Toronto terminated on December 31, 1979, and that, under this contract, the Junior League had contributed $5,276.39 to the Black Creek Pioneer Village to assist in the restoration of the Sawyer's House. Mrs. McHeans further advised that the Junior League is prepared to consider the provision of funds for projects at the Village upon submission of requests from the Authority. (b) BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE -Physical Plan Res. #,14 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Board be requested to appoint, from time to time, sub-committees to examine, in conjunction with the staff, plans for the development of and changes in the physical pIan of Black Creek Pioneer Village; and THAT said committees include in their studies the following matters of concern to the Board: .Indian Village Site .Acquisition of additional lands and structures of interest to the Village CARRIED; (c) AWARD TO R.K. COOPER, ADMINISTRATOR, HISTORICAL SITES DIVISION Res. US Moved by: Or. J.W. Scott Seconded by: Brig.-Gcn. J .A. l~~Ci:mi::; RESOLVED THAT: The Board offer its congratulations to Mr. Russell K. Cooper, Administrator, Historical Sites Qivision for his appointment to the Ontario Heritage Foundation and upon receiving an Award of Merit from the Canadian Museums' Association. CARRIED; (d) JOHN BRADSHAW - RADIO STATION C.F.R.B. Res. #16 Moved by: M.M.R. Stewart Seconded by: F.R. Perkins RESOLVED THAT: The Board express to Mr. John Bradshaw, a member of the Board and a staunch supporter of the Black Creek Pioneer Vil1age, its congratulations upon his having completed 30 years of broadcasting with Radio Station C.F.R.B. CARRIED; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m. M.W.H. Biggar W.A. McLean, Director of Plannirg & Policy Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer ~ , F-IO the metropolitan toronto ahd region conservation authority minutes --, HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD FRJDAY-SEPTEMDER-19-1980 #3/BO -, . The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday, September 19, 19BO, commencing at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman M.W.H. Biggar Vice-Chairman F.R. Perki.ns Members J.E. Bradshaw C. Jessop J.E. Langdon Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. ScoLt R.E. Starr, P.Eng. M.M.R. Stewart Mrs. A. Walker Vice-Chairman of the Authority Mrs. F. Gel! Administrator - Historical Sites Division R.K. Cooper Technical Assistant Curatorial, HSD Mrs. J.M. Hughes Research Assistant, HSD Mrs. L.S. O'Byrne Executive Secretary ~Irs . K. Conron Student, Museum Studies, University of Toronto Miss C. Palamar ABSENT WERE Members Mrs. C. McNeans R.A.P. Moran MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/BO were presented. Res. #17 Moved by: Dr. J.W. Scott Seconded by: J.E. Langdon RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/BO, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED: Mrs. J. Hughes introduced Miss Cassie Palamar, who is taking a Master's degree in Museum Studies at the University of Toronto. Miss Palamar has requested permission to spend three months with the Authority, commencing September IS, as part of her field training. STAFF PROGRESS REPORT A Progress Report was presented for the period April 1 to June 30, 19BO. Res. UB Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: R.E. Starr, P.Eng. RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period April I to June 30, 19BO, be received. CARRIED: Mrs. Neil congratulated Mr. Cooper upon being honoured with the Award of Merit by the Canadian Museums' Association at the Annual Conference on June 9, 1980. F-ll -2- 1981 PRELHlINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The 1981 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presenteo. Res. #19 ~10ved by: J.E. Braoshaw Seconded by: F'. R. Perkins RESOLVED THf\T: The Chairman of the Historical Sites Advisory Board appoint a committee to review the restaurant facility at the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, and to prepare a report and recollunendations for presentation to the Executive Committee at the earliest possible date. CARRIED; Res. #20 Moved by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The 1981 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Historical Sites Division be approved, in principle: and THE BOARD RECO>mENDS THAT The 1981 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the lIistorical Sites Division, as appended as Schertule "A" of these Minutes, be included in the 1981 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED; ONTARIO REGULATION 845/77, AS AMENDED REGULATION ~1ADF. UNDER 'rflE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT -Fee Schedule: Ontario Regulation 97/80 - P ropos e~._~~e..r:dmen t A staff communication was presented having regard to proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77, as amended (Fee Schedule: Ontario Regulation 97/80). Res. #21 Moved by: M.M.R. Stewart --- Seconded by: R.E. Starr, P.Eng. THE BOARD RECO:1MENDS THI\T: The amendments to Schedule of Ontario Regulation 845/77, As Amended - Regulation made under The Conservation Authorities Act, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be included in the 1981 Amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77. CARRIED: BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE VISITORS' CENTRE -Update 1\ staff report was presented having regard to funding for the proposed Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors' Centre. Res. 1122 Moved by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis ---- Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The staff status report on the Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitors' Centre be received. CARRIED; DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AREA NORTH-WEST OF JANE STREET AND STEELES AVENUE -Sub-Committee to Review Dr. Scott presenteo a verbal report of the sub-committee appointed to rev iew develupmcnt plans for the above-noted area. Dr. Scott ac'lvised that the land to the north of Steeles Avenue and west of Jane Street is OMled by the Authority, as outlined on the diagram before the Board. At present, the area up to the railway is in private ownership. If a pre-Confederation farm is to be developed, it is desirable that this piece of land be acquired. The Sawyer's HOllse is in posi.tion, and there is evidence of the mill race. The site would be vieweo during the~afternoon tour, and Dr. Scott requested members' comments or suggestions during the tour or later by telephone. Res. #23 Moved by: F.R. Perkins Seconded by: J.E. Bradshaw RESOLVED THAT: The report of the sub-committee on development plans for the area north-west of Jane Street/Steeles Avenue be received. CARRIED; -3- F-12 NESBITT SAW MILL -J.ocation The Board was arlvised that a steam-operated saw mill, donated .to the Authority by Mr. R.L. Nesbitt, must be moved within the next two years. Res. # 24 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil ---- Seconded by: Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLV~O THAT: The Nesbitt. Saw Hill be re-located as close as possible to the site of the original saw mill on thc Dalziel property, as soon as funds are available; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Executive Committee request The Hetropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation to raise funds for the removal of the Nesbitt Saw Mill from its prcsent locati.on and re-location on the site of the original saw mill on the Dalziel property. CARRIED: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE -and- COLLECTION POLICY Staff communications were presented having regard to (1) Statement of Purpose; and (2) Collection Policy. Mrs. Hughes informed the Board that the Ministry of Culture and Recreation now requires enunciation of the purpose of every museum. The "Statement of Purpose" combines information originally contained in separate documents into a cohesive statement. Res. #25 Moved by: Brig.-Gen. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVEO THAT: The Statement of Purpose for the Black Creek Pioneer Village, and the Collection Policy, be received with appreciation: and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT The Statement of Purpose for the Black Creek Pioneer Village, and the Collection Policy, as appended as Schedules tiC" and liD" of these Minutes, be approved. CARRIED: NE\v BUSINESS Res. #26 Moved by: J.E. Bradshaw Seconded by: Mrs. E. Neil RESOLVED THAT: The staff be congratulated upon its admirable administration of the Black Creek Pioneer Village and its programmes. CARRIED: Mr. Russell Cooper, Administrator, Historical Sites Division, expressed appreciation on behalf of himself and staff. The Chairman reminded members that there would be a tour of the Richmond Hill Manse, The Taylor Cooperage, and the Sawyer's Home following luncheon. . ADJOURt~MENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m., September 19. M.W.H. Biggar R.K. Cooper Chairman Adm. - Historical Sites Division KC. PRELIMINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES PAGE THE HIS TOR I C SIT E S D I V I S ION This Division is responsible for the Heritage Conservation Program including the development'and administration of the Black Creek Pioneer Village, Bruce's Mill, Albion House, historical markers and other historical buildings coming under the jurisdiction of the Authority. ..:: ~ ..:l 0 Cl M ~ .-l :::: I u r.. (J) ~ .-l I ~. PRELIMINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historic Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Summary PAGE r ----.-- 1981 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1980 BUDGET 1980 ACTUALS -- ACTIVITY EXPENDrrURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES ~DITU~:S I REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY Prograo Administration 219,704 219,704 219,704 Operations & Maintenance 1,220,100 1,012,500 207,600 125,600 82,000 Capital Development 30,000, 30,000 30,000 I I , I I I I I I I I I I I ( TOTAL )( 1,469,804 11,012,500 I 457,304 )( I 345,304 I 112,000 )( 1__---)[ I PREll MINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historic Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Program Administration PAGE PURPOSE: To provide supervisory and support services to implement the Heritage Conservation Program. 1981 08JECTIVES: To provide the support services at the same level as in 1980. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIO~S: Materials Co Supplies & Real Services Finan'cial Remuneration Utili ties Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 219,704 219,704 If') r-l I r.. \0 ..... I r... PRELIMINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historic Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Program Administration PAGE ( - 1981 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1980 BUDGET 1980 ACTUALS ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES I EXPENDITURES !REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY Program Administration Salaries 55,397 55,397 55,397 Benefits 159,577 159,577 159,577 I Travel 4,730 4,730 4..730 I I , I i I I I I I l J ( TOTAL )( 219,704 I I 219,704 )( I 219,704 I )( 1___)( _f PRELIMINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historic Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Operations and Maintenance - Black Creek Pioneer Village PAGE PURPOSE: To provide a living portrayal of a crossroads village in pre-confederaion Ontario. 1981 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 FtrnDING: Major funding comes from gate receipts and sales outlets. Additional funds are expected each year from the Foundation as the Black Creek Growth Endowment Fund continues to expand. FINANCIAL COMME~~S: Additional revenue results from new marketing initiatives, increase in admission fees and the optimizing of revenue from all Village trades and gift shop. Due ~o budget constraints, it will not be possible to open the Dominion Carriage Works, Taylor Cooperage and Sawyer's House and the Richmond Hill Manse. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS: Materials Supplies & Real Services Financial Remuneration Utilities Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 841,000 359,100 20,000 1,220,100 l' r-l I "" CD .-t I r... PRELIMINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historic Sites PROGRAM Herita2e - Operations and Maintenace - Black Creek Pioneer Vi11a2e PAGE 1981 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING r 1980 BUDGET 1980 ACTUALS ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCiAl MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY Supplies/Services 211,600 211,600 211 ,600 Building Activities 498,800 124,500 374,300 302,300 72,000 Food Fad 1i ties 27,500 45,000 (17,500) (17,500) Gate House 22,400 571,000 (548,600) (548,600) I Gift Shops 165,800 215,000 (49,200) (49,200) I I I Livestock 76,800 6,000 70,800 70,800 Mainteance--Bui1dings 37,900 37,900 37,900 I Maintenance--Grounds 47,600 47,600 47,600 Publicity and Promotion 25,100 25,100 25,100 Revenue Activities 25,200 34,000 (8,800) (8,800) Registrar 51,100 51,100 51,100 Security 19,000 19,000 19,000 Endo~~ent Interest 17,000 (17,000) (17,000) Peacock Woods I 11,300 11,300 1,300 10,000 I ! i I I I I I I I I I ( TOTAL )( 1,220,100 b,012,500 I 207,600 )( I 125,600 I 82,000 )( L_~( I PREll MINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historic Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Capital Development PAGE. PURPOSE: To carry out restoration and development work at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in accordance with approved plans. 1981 OBJECTIVES: To complete the restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse. FlliDI~G: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation, Wintario and donations. FINA~CIAL CO~~IE~TS: Work will proceed as funds become available. OBJECTIVE CL~SSIFICATIONS: Materials Supplies & Real Services Financial Remuneration Utili ties Equipment Property & Rents Taxes Expenses Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 30,000 30,QOO C1\ r-I I '" 0 N I r.. PRELIMINARY 1981 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION: Historic Sites PROGRAM Heritage - Capital Development PAGE 1981 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1980 BUDGET 1980 ACTUALS ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES REVENUES NET PROVINCIAL MUNICIPAL OTHER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDITURES GRANT LEVY Richmond Hill Manse 30,000 30,000 30,000 I I I I I I I I i . I I I I i i I i I I I I I I i [ TOTAL )( 30,000 I I 30,000 )[ I I 30,000 )( L_~( l F-21 SCHEDULE "B" To: '!he Olai:rman and the Members of the nistorical Sites Advisory Board From: Russell K. Cooper, Adnunistrator Re: Cbtario Regulation 97/80 Oltario Regulation 97/80, made under the O:mservation Authorities Act, states in part as follows: 3. (1) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village fran the day the buildings open in March to the day the buildings close in January, per day, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age who is not a student ................................................ $3.50 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under or each student with a student card ............................ $1.00 (c) for a family, cxmsisting of one or t\-.'O adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under or who are students with a sttrlent card, maxi.mum .............. $7.00 (d) for each person who is sixty-five years of age or over.. $1.50 (e) for each person over fifteen years of age who is part of a group of twenty-five persons or nore entering as a group ................................................ $3.00 In order to generate additional revenue for 1981 it is recx::mrended that the above section be amended. RECI':M-1ENDATICN IT IS ~DED THAT the Authority request cntario Regulation 97/80 be crrended as follCMs: 3. (1) For entrance to the Black Creek pioneer Village frcrn the day the buildings open in March to the day the buildings close in January, per day, (a) for each person over fifteen years of age \-m.o is not a student ................................................... $4.00 (b) for each person fifteen years of age or under or each student with 'a student card ............................... $1.00 (c) for a family, cxmsisting of one or t\-.o adults and their children who are fifteen years of age or under or who are students with a stooent card, maxi.mum ................. $8.00 (d) for each person who is sixty-five years of age or over .... $2.00 (e) for each person over fifteen years of age ....no is part of a group of twenty-five persons or nore entering as a group ................................................... $3.50 1980.09.12 F-22 SCHEDULE "c" To: The Chairman and Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board From: Russel1 K. Cooper, Administrator Re: Statement of Purpose Black Creek Pioneer Village, in the City of North York and in the Town of Vaughan, and owned and operated by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, has been created as a living folk museum for the purpose of preserving for present and future generations the contribut- ions made by the early settlers to south-central Ontario which have influenced our way of life and are an important part of Canadian heritage. The Village illustrates, through the medium of its buildings, collection and interpreters, the progression in south-central Ontario from the early agricultural settler to the permanently established rural village of 1867. The museum wil1 collect, preserve, research, house, exhibit and interpret those objects which can help to provide a graphic representation of life in a rural Ontario cross-roads village prior to Confederation. Black Creek Pioneer Village is an educational heritage institution providing an authentic portrayal through 'living history' of life in south-central Ontario from 1793 to 1867. To this end, all restoration, collection, exhibition and interpretation will be directed to fulfil1ing this purpose. The museum will serve all who are interested in the social history of south- central ontario from 1793 to 1867. 1980.09.09 1 F-23' SCHEDULE "0" To: The Chairman and Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board From Russell K. Cooper, Administrator Re: Collection Policy l. Statement of Purpose Black Creek Pioneer Village, in the City of North York and in the Town of Vaughan, and owned and'operated by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, has been created as a living folk museum for the purpose of preserving for present and future generations the contributions made by the early settlers to south-central Ontario which have influenced our way of life and are an important part of Canadian heritage. The Village illustrates, through the medium of its buildings, collection and interpreters, the progression in south-central ontario from the early agricultural settler to the permanently established rural village of 1867. The museum will collect, preserve, research, house, exhibit and interpret those objects which can help to provide a graphic represent- ation of life in a rural Ontario cross-roads village prior to Confeder- ation. Black Creek Pioneer Village is an educational heritage institut- ion providing an authentic portrayal through 'living history' of life in south-central Ontario from 1793 to 1867. To this end, all restoration, col1ection, exhibition and interpretation will be directed to fulfill- ing this purpose. The museum will serve all who are interested in the social history of south-central Ontario from 1793 to 1867. 2. Scope and Extent of Col1ections The Collection is the heart of Black Creek Pioneer Village. It is primarily through the medium of the Collection that the visitor can appreciate the life style of the early settlers to south-central Ontario. FOllowing the guidelines specified in the Statement of Purpose, the Collect- ion, in general, at Black Creek will limit itself to those articles which have been made, sold or imported into south-central Ontario between the years 1793-1867. Artifacts collected must be of present and/or future use and must be typical of those used in rural Ontario communities. The collection shall be supported by an ongoing research programme. 3. Acquisition Policy Articles for the Collection are acquired either by donation or by purchase from funds al10cated for this purpose in the annual budget. (a) Donations: Gifts made to the Collection can be accepted or rejected by the Admin- istrator of the Historical Sites Division or his designate. Donors will be required to sign a Gift Form stipulating that the object is an outright gift without ties, to be displayed, loaned or disposed of at the discretion of the museum. (b) Purchases: All items purchased for the Collection should be made in the name of Black Creek Pioneer Village, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Con- servation Authority, and must be authorized by the Administrator or his designate. 4. Loans \I (a) Loans to Black Creek Pioneer Village: All lo~ns must be properly documented with sfgned legal 10an forms stipulating the time span of the loan, a description of the object(s), an evaluation from the owner and pertinent information about the owner. F-24 - 2 - 4. Loans (cont'd) (a) Loans to Black Creek Pioneer village: (cont'd) Loans of artifacts to Black Creek Pioneer Village for special temporary exhibits will be accepted at the discretion of the Administrator or his designate. All other temporary loans will be discouraged and only accepted at the discretion of the Administrator or his designate. Permanent loans will be accepted and treated the same as donations. The only difference will be that permanent loans must be returned to the rightful owner if the artifacts are no longer required by Black Creek Pioneer Vil1age. (b) Loans from Black Creek Pioneer village: Loans of ~rtifacts from Black Creek Pioneer Village can be made to other museums or responsible institutions or organizations, provided that they guarantee a specified standard of security and proper care. Outgoing loans must be authorized by the Administrator or his designate, and properly documented with signed legal loan forms. All incoming and outgoing loans must be appropriately insured. 5. Documentation AIl artifacts in the Collection of Black Creek Pioneer Village will be registered and catalogued by the approved museum method as soon as poss- ible upon receipt by the museum. 6. Disposal of Artifacts Artifacts may be disposed of by Black Creek Pioneer Village only at the discretion of the Administrator or his designate, and in accordance with ethical museum practice. 1980.09.09 ,