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MUSEUMS
CLARINGTON AND ARCHIVES
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 8, 2005
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LocationSarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
Bowmanville, Ontario
Present: K. Isnor, Chair
H. St Croix
J. Witheridge
D. Climenhage
M. Van Dyke
T. Oke
Regrets: Councillor Pat Pingle
J. Vincent
P. Ford
J. Murray
Absent: Councillor Gord Robinson
Staff: M. Rutherford Conrad, Administrator
M. Horne, Recording Secretary
Guest: Brian Colville, Trustee, Kirby United Church
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by the Chair.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved By: M. Van Dyke Seconded By: J. Witheridge
THAT the Agenda be approved, with the addition of an item on the proposed
Band Museum Partnership.
MOTION CARRIED
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF May 11, 2005
Moved By: J. Witheridge Seconded By: D. Climenhage
THAT the minutes of the Board Meeting of May 11, 2005 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
4. BUSINESS ARISING
The Administrator advised that a travelling exhibition on Medieval Times has
been tentatively booked for the months of May, June and July 2007. The exhibit
is in great demand and the timing of it will be beneficial for the school programs.
Moved by: J. Witheridge Seconded by: M. Van Dyke
THAT the booking for the Medieval Times exhibit be confirmed.
MOTION CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Moved by: T. Oke Seconded by: H. St. Croix
THAT the correspondence be received.
MOTION CARRIED
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Finance Committee:
Moved by: D. Climenhage Seconded by: J. Witheridge
THAT the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
7. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
The Administrator advised the grants applied for had been 100% successful and
enabled the hiring of 4 students. Different projects the students will be involved
with were explained to the Board. One more student from Quebec may be hired in
the near future.
The plant sale held at the Bowmanville Museum was a huge success, and a great
deal of interest was shown by the public in heritage plants.
The Administrator also advised the book sale had been successful having sales
over $700.00. Also, the Hunting Grounds exhibit held at the school house
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June 5 had been very successful, with a full house in attendance. This exhibit
was arranged by S. Mariglia Bosgraaf.
The Administrator advised the Board that she will be taking 4 weeks holidays
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commencing June 11, returning July 11. In her absence, the Curator, Charles
Taws will be acting Administrator.
Moved by: J. Witheridge Seconded by: M. Van Dyke
THAT the Administrator’s Report be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
8. NEW BUSINESS
a)Kirby Church Project Plan:
The Board welcomed Brian Colville, Trustee, Kirby United Church to the
meeting.
The Administrator provided the Board with the Kirby United Church Move
Project Plan. As there were no restrictions from Council on how to raise the
money, it was agreed that the fund raising must start immediately with
the move of the Church to be no later than 2007.
Mr. Colville inquired when the fuel, hydro and insurance expenses would be
transferred to the museum. He was advised that this milestone would added to the
project schedule according to direction from municipal staff. The public meeting
to be held Thursday, June 9 at the Kirby United Church will be the ‘kick off’ for
the fund raising. The Administrator asked
Mr. Colville if the church would provide coffee and tea for the meeting.
On behalf of the Board, John Witheridge expressed thanks to the Administrator
for all the effort that has been put into this move.
Moved by: J. Witheridge Seconded by: T. Oke
THAT the Clarington Museums and Archives Board accept the proposal.
MOTION CARRIED
b)Band Museum Partnership:
D. Climenhage raised discussion as to when the Band Museum proposal
should go to Council. It was decided that Councillor Robinson
be asked to attend a meeting with K. Isnor and D. Climenhage with regard
to this matter.
Moved by: M. Van Dyke Seconded by: J. Witheridge
THAT a sub-committee be formed consisting of K. Isnor, D. Climenhage and
Councillor G. Robinson to decide when this matter should be brought before
Council.
MOTION CARRIED
DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING:
Moved by: H. St. Croix Seconded by: J. Witheridge
THAT the next meeting of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board be held
August 10, 2005
on at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre, Bowmanville
commencing at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: H. St. Croix
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:10 p.m.