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Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday- May -17 -196$
The Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met
Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, .on Friday, May
commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Members
Chairman of the Authority
Executive Member
Secretary - Treasurer
Director of Operations
Historical Sites Adm.
Tech.Asst. -Adm., Hist.Sites
Tech.Asst.- Curatorial H.S.
ABSENT WERE
Vice- Chairman
Members
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #3/67 were
Res. #1 Moved by:
Seconded by:
#1/65
in the Half
17, 1965,
Mrs. D. Hague
N.A. Boylen
Dr. A.H. Richardson
L.H. Saunders
Dr. J.W. Scott
A.R. Sumner
Mrs. A.M. Walker
Dr. G. Ross Lord
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
R.K. Cooper
Mrs. D. Duncan
E. Lawson
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
J.A. Carroll
J. Cavanagh
Miss T. Davidson
J.E. Harper
D.F. Withrow
presented.
L.H. Saunders
Dr. J.W. Scott
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/67 be adopted as read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The Staff Progress Report for the
was presented.
Ree. #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress
be received and filed.
period January to April, 1965
A.R. Sumner
Dr. A.H. Richardson
Report, January to April, 196$
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT #1/65 - PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE
Report #i/6$ of the Printing Sub- Committee
discussed in detail.
Res. #3 Moved by:
Seconded by:
was presented and
Dr. G. Ross Lord
Dr. J.W. Scott
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RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/6$ of the Printing Sub - Committee be received
and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in Report
#1/6$ of the Printing Sub - Committee be adopted. CRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT OF SUB - COMMITTEE
RE OPENING OF ROBLIN'S MILL
A Report of the Sub - Committee for the Opening of Roblin's Mill was
presented for the information of the Board.
Res. #4 Moved by: A.R. Sumner
Seconded by: L.H. Saunders
RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Sub- Committee for the opening of
Roblin's Mill be received; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Report of the Sub- Committee for the
opening of Roblin's Mill be approved.
HALF WAY HOUSE - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Eating Facilities - Basement
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
A Staff communication was presented advising that it was felt two rooms
could be restored in the basement of the Half Way House and used on an
experimental basis as eating facilities without providing kitchen
facilities.
Res. #5 Moved by: Dr. A.H. Richardson
Seconded by: Dr. J.W. Scott
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be authorized to proceed with
the development of eating facilities in the basement of the Half Way
House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, at a cost not to exceed $1$,000.00,
such sum being within the limits of the Capital Budget for "Village"
development; and further in this connection
THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be
requested to endeavour to finalize the proposal for the restoration
of the Wine Cellar in the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
OFFICIAL OPENING - FIRE HOUSE
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
The desirability of officially opening the Fire House, Black Creek
Pioneer Village, during the current season was discussed at some
length.
Res. #6 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded by: Mrs. A.M. Walker
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Fire House at Black Creek Pioneer
Village be officially opened as a feature at lunch during the
Authority Tour, June 1L1., 1968, and that officials of the British
America Assurance Company be invited to participate.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
GARDEN CLUB OF TORONTO
LANDSCAPE PROJECTS - BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Mrs. J.A. Gardner presented a Progress Report of the Garden Club of
Toronto landscaping project at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
Res. #7
Moved by: Mrs. A.M. Walker
Seconded by: Dr. A.H. Richardson
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RESOLVED THAT: The Chairman of this Board send a letter of appreciat-
ion to the Garden Club of Toronto for their interest and efforts in
the landscaping project at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4.:00 p.m., May 17, to tour the
"Village" and inspect various projects underway.
Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
REPORT #1/65
of the
PRINTING SUB - COMMITTEE
of the
Historical Sites Advisory Board
The Printing Sub - Committee of the Historical Sites Advisory
Board met at the Ontario Club, 16 Wellington Street, West,
Toronto, on Friday, February 9, 1968, commencing at 12:00
noon.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman W. Leavens
Members M.V. James
A.D. McFall
C. Nolan
J.M. Redditt
Dr. A.H. Ric hards on
Staff F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
R.K. Cooper
ABSENT WERE
Members
C. Hawes
M. Jeanneret
W.J. Palmer
The following matters were discussed:
1. Format and details of the 196$ Pioneer Press and related
matters;
2. Proposals to obtain donations for the completion and
equipping of the Print Shop;
IT WAS AGREED AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1. THAT the following action be taken in connection with the
1968 edition of Pioneer Press:
(a) Number of pages to be four;
(b) Selling price to be 150 per copy;
(c) J.M. Reditt be Editor;
(d) M.V. James be Associate Editor;
(e) The format continue to be pre - Confederation;
(f) Printed and ready for distribution for May -1 -1968;
(g) All members of the Committee submit their suggestions
and material, on or before April 1st, to the Editor,
J.M. Redditt, at his home address:
12 Bywood Drive
Islington, Ontario;
IT WAS AGREED THAT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE:
(a) Be held in the Print Shop at the Black Creek Conservation
Area, to consider the setup and operation of the Print
Shop; and
(b) That members make every effort to obtain donations for the
completion of the said Print Shop.
W. Leavens F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
Metropolitan 7oronto and Ieeion
Conieruaiion Jagority
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Historical Sites Advisory Board Friday - November -$ -196$
#2/6$
The Members of the Historical Sites Advisory Board met in the Township
Hall, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, November $, 1968, com-
mencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Members
Chairman of the Authority
Vice - Chairman of the Authority
Executive Members
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Historical Sites Adm.
Tech.Asst. - Curatorial H.S.
ABSENT WERE
Vice - Chairman
Member
Mrs. D. Hague
N.A. Boylen
J.A. Carroll
J. Cavanagh
Miss T. Davidson
Dr. A.H. Richardson
L.H. Saunders
Dr. J.W. Scott
A.R. Sumner
Mrs. A.M. Walker
D.F. Withrow
Dr. G. Ross Lord
F.A. Wade
(Mrs. J.A. Gardner
(C. Sauriol
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
R.K. Cooper
E. Lawson
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
J.E. Harper
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/6$ were presented.
Res. #$ Moved by:
Seconded by:
A.R. Sumner
N.A. Boylen
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #i/6$ be adopted as read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Cooper presented the Staff Progress Report for the period May to
October -196$.
Res. #9 Moved by:
Seconded by:
Dr. G. Ross Lord
L.H. Saunders
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period May to
October, 1968, be received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES - 1969
Res. #10 Moved by:
Seconded by:
Miss T. Davidson
Dr. A.H. Richardson
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following be included in the 1969
Preliminary Development Budget Estimates of the Authority:
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Roblin's Mill
Collection
Half Way House, dining facilities
$ 5,000.00
5,000.00
1$,000.00
TOTAL $2$,000.00
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPOSED LICENSING - DINING AREA
HALF WAY HOUSE - BCPV
Mr. Sauriol addressed the Meeting, suggesting that in view of certain
activities of the Foundation, it would be appropriate for the dining
area of the Half Way House, Black Creek Pioneer Village, to be
licensed. The matter was discussed at some length.
Res. #11 Moved by: A.R. Sumner
Seconded by: Mrs. A.M. Walker
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Application be made to secure the
appropriate license from the LCBO to permit the serving of beer and
wine, with meals, in the dining area of the Half Way House, Black
Creek Pioneer Village.
CARRIED;
GIFT SHOP - BCPV - PROPOSALS FOR ENLARGEMENT
A discussion took place regarding the inadequacy of the present gift
shop at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
Res. #12
Moved by: A.R. Sumner
Seconded by:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff
and estimates of costs to provide for
at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
SPECIAL GROUP ADMISSION RATES - BCPV
Dr. J.W. Scott
be directed to obtain proposals
the enlargement of the Gift Shop
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res, #13 Moved by: A.R. Sumner
Seconded by: N.A. Boylen
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Special group admission rates be considered
for 1969 to permit groups of 25 or more persons entering Black Creek
Pioneer Village at a special rate of $1.25 per person.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
RESIGNATION OF STAFF MEMBER
The Chairman advised members that Mrs. D.
Staff, effective November 15, 1968.
Duncan was resigning from the
Res, #14 Moved by: Mrs. A.M. Walker
Seconded by: N.A. Boylen
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Personnel Sub- Committee be requested
to attempt to retain the services of Mrs. D. Duncan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
LANDSCAPING BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Mrs. J.A. Gardner presented a progress report on the landscaping of
Black Creek Pioneer Village, being financed by the Garden Club of
Toronto and distributed brochures being used by the Garden Club in tr.e
project.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at L4.:00 p.m., November $.
Mrs. D. Hague F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer