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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Sites Advisory Board 1971The Metropaitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority M II N U T E S F -1 Historical Sites Advisory Board Thursday- March -25 -1971 #1/71 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met in the Humber Room, Authority Administrative Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, March 25, 1971, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Authority Vice - Chairman Secretary- Treasurer Adm. - Historical Sites Supt. of Operations -BCPV Tech.Asst. - Curatorial ABSENT WERE Member MINUTES Mrs. D. Hague Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand N.A. Boylen W.C. Davidson, QC A.H. Davis L.B. Goodfellow J.E. Harper Mrs. J. Kinsey Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. A.H. Richardson Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott T.J. Shoniker R.G. Henderson F.L. Lunn R.K. Cooper G. Dyce Mrs. J.M. Hughes D.F. Withrow The Minutes of Meeting #3/70 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/70 be adopted, as amended by deleting the word "been" from the text of the proposed plaque, as contained in Res. #22, which now reads: 'THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE MANY GENEROUS DONATIONS WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE'. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT A Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to March 25, 1971 was presented. Res. #2 Moved by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Seconded by: L.B. Goodfellow F -2 -2- RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to March 25, 1971 be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #1/71 - PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE Report #1/71 of the Printing Sub - Committee was presented and discussed in detail. Res. #3 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/71 of the Printing Sub - Committee be received, approved and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further THAT the Committee consider holding its first meeting for 1972 in the Fall of 1971. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; OFFICIAL OPENING - PRINT SHOP A Staff communication was presented recommending that an official opening of the Print Shop be held some time in early June of 1971 in order to promote Black Creek Pioneer Village for the,1971 season. Res. #4 Moved by: Dr. A.H. Richardson Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The communication having regard to an official opening of the Print Shop, Black Creek Pioneer Village be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: An official opening of the Print Shop, Black Creek Pioneer Village, be held in early June, 1971; and THAT the Information and Education Advisory Board be requested to make the necessary arrangements and to consider including the Queen's Printer, Mr. Bill Kinmond, in the official opening ceremonies. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PRESENTATION OF FILMS Six new films of Black Creek Pioneer Village were screened for the Board Members; and IT WAS AGREED THAT the next Meeting of the Board take the form of a Tour of Historical Projects. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m., March 25. Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer SCHEDULE "A" REPORT #1/71 of the PRINTING SUB- COMMITTEE of the Historical Sites Advisory Board F -3 The Printing Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village on Monday, February 22, 1971, commencing at'11:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Members Chairman, Advisory Board By invitation Consultant Staff ABSENT WERE Members The following matter was discussed: W. Leavens M. Jeanneret A.D. McFall C. Nolan Mrs. D. Hague H.V. Tancock Miss D.M. Dale F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper Mrs. J.M. Hughes C. Hawes M.V. James J.M. Redditt Dr. A.H. Richardson 1. The format and details of the 12th edition of the Pioneer Press and related details; IT WAS AGREED, AND THE SUB - COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action be taken in connection with the 1971 edition of the Pioneer Press: (a) W. Leavens continue to be Editor; (b) Miss D.M. Dale again be engaged as Editorial Assistant; (c) The number of pages of the 12th Edition (1971) be four (4); (d) The selling price be 25 per copy; (e) Ten Thousand (10,000) copies be printed; (f) The format be similar to 1970; (g) All members submit copy to the Editorial Assistant at the following address: Miss D.M. Dale Suite 1019 159 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario F -4 Report #1/71 - Printing Sub - Committee Page 2 (h) The deadline for submission of copy be APRIL -1 -1971; (i) If possible, articles and features be prepared to in- clude the following, and the persons indicated be responsible for obtaining and /or preparing copy: ( 1) General items and layout Miss Dale ( 2) Print Shop history and opening R. Cooper J.M. Redditt ( 3) Chinguacousy Twp. (150 years) R.K. Cooper ( 4) Central United Church, Weston Miss Dale ( 5) Story on Toy Collection R.K. Cooper ( 6) Early Surveyors & Survey in area Miss Dale ( 7) Waterfront history M. Jeanneret ( 8) Mennonites article C. Nolan ( 9) Article on Plank & Toll Road H.V. Tancock (10) Pioneer Recipes Miss Dale (11) Auction Sale advertisements R.K. Cooper (12) Gardens & Pioneer Herbs Mrs. Hague Mrs. Kinsey (13) Article on Early Medical History Dr. J.W. Scott (14) Temperance Societies, etc. (15) Early Sports - Lacrosse, etc. (16) Household hints W. Leavens F.L. Lunn A.D. McFall Miss Dale Miss Dale Chairman Secretary- Treasurer FLL /e February -24 -1971 The Metropoilitarct Toronto and Region Conservation on A uthor ty M 1I NU T] S F -5 Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday- May -21 -1971 #2/71 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, May 21, 1971, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Authority Chairman Executive Member Secretary- Treasurer Adm. - Historical Sites ABSENT WERE Members MINUTES Mrs. D. Hague Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand W.C.Davidson, Q.C. J.E. Harper Mrs. J. Kinsey Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. A.H. Richardson Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott T.J. Shoniker D.F. Withrow Dr. G. Ross Lord Mrs. J.A. Gardner F.L. Lunn R.K. Cooper N.A. Boylen A.H. Davis L.B. Goodfellow The Minutes of Meeting #1/71 were presented. Res. #5 Moved by: Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/71 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report was presented for the year to date. Res. #6 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the year to date be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; SPONSORSHIP OF BOOK ON PIONEER GARDENS BY MRS. JOHN LANGDON A Staff communication was presented advising that the Executive Committee has agreed to accept the offer of Holt, Rinehart & Winston of Canada Limited and Mrs. John Langdon to sponsor a book on Pioneer Gardens. F -6 -2- Res. #7 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: Dr. A.H. Richardson RESOLVED THAT: The communication quoting resolution of the Executive Committee having regard to the Authority, through Black Creek Pioneer Village, accepting the offer of Holt, Rinehart & Winston of Canada Limited and Mrs. John Langdon to sponsor a book on Pioneer Gardens, to be sold in the Gift Shop at the "Village ", be received and that the resolution be concurred in; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Tribute be paid to the Garden Club of Toronto for their part in the preparation of the said book. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WINE CELLAR - HALF WAY HOUSE BCPV A Staff communication having regard to the eventual use of the proposed wine cellar in the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, was presented and discussed in some detail. Res. #8 Moved by: Brig. J.A. McGinnis Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication with regard to the wine cellar in the Half Way House be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The room originally proposed as a restored wine cellar in the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, be used as part of the dining facility, making it available as the second exit required by the Liquor License Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m., May 21, to tour portions of Black Creek Pioneer Village and to visit the Albion House at the Albion Hills Conservation Area and the Mill at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer The Metreo p®fnt Ton th and Ieg kmm Conservatio n A athon ity M II N U T IE S F -7 Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday - November -12 -1971 #3/71 The Historical Sites Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Friday, November 12, 1971, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Executive Member Secretary- Treasurer Director of Operations Adm. - Historical Sites Adm. - I & E Division Technical Assistant MINUTES Mrs. D. Hague Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand N.A. Boylen W.C. Davidson, Q.C. A.H. Davis L.B. Goodfellow J.E. Harper Mrs. J. Kinsey Brig. J.A. McGinnis Mrs. E. Neil Dr. A.H. Richardson Dr. L.S. Russell Dr. J.W. Scott T.J. Shoniker D.F. Withrow Dr. G. Ross Lord R.G. Henderson Mrs. J.A. Gardner F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs R.K. Cooper T.E. Barber Mrs. J.M. Hughes The Minutes of Meeting #2/71 were presented. Res. #9 Moved by: Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Dr. L.S. Russell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/71 be adopted as read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to November 12, 1971 was presented. Res. #10 Moved by: Seconded by: R.G. Henderson J.E. Harper RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to November 12, 1971, be received and filed; and further THAT the Staff be complimented on the excellence of the programme for the past year. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; F -8 -2- 1972 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES The 1972 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed at some length. Res. #11 Moved by: Dr. L.S. Russell Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott RESOLVED THAT: The 1972 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as presented, be approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following items be included in the 1972 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority: Black Creek Pioneer Village Roblin's Mill $ 1,000. Boardwalk 1,000. Weaver's Shop 2,000. Gunsmith Shop 5,000. Sawyer's Home 3,500. Dalziel Home 2,000. TOTAL Bruce's Mill Total Historical Sites Development EDUCATIONAL TOURS $ 14,500. $ 9,000. $ 23,500. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; A report on the financing of Educational Tours at Black Creek Pioneer Village was presented by the Staff and discussed in detail. Res. #12 Moved by: Mrs. E. Neil Seconded by: Dr. A.H. Richardson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory Board be appointed to prepare and present to the Minister of Education a Brief outlining the Educational Programme at Black Creek Pioneer Village and requesting financial support for the programme. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; THE GARDEN CLUB OF TORONTO Mrs. Kinsey reported on the project of The Garden Club of Toronto at Black Creek Pioneer Village and advised that in January 1972 a cheque would be forthcoming to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation from The Garden Club of Toronto, to bring their total contribution to $50,000.00, for landscaping of the Black Creek Conservat- ion Area and Pioneer Village. Mrs. Kinsey further stated that in addition to this contribution, proceeds of a voluntary fund, which would amount to something in 'the neighborhood of $1,000.00, would also be presented at the end of the fiscal year of The Garden Club. DR, A.H. RICHARDSON The Board congratulated Dr. A.H. Richardson on the occasion of his 81st birthday - today. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m., November 12. Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer.