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Bayham Municipal Office Committee Room
August 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Present: Chair- Bev Hickey,Vice Chair-Chuck Buchanan, Ron Bradfield,Susan Start, Ray Maddox, Matt
Schaffer,Albert White --arne-aae Se t`+ + ' ac-l -Lc( e 4 i t y
Also Present: Randy Breyer
1. Call to Order
Chair Bev Hickey calls the meeting to order at 7:01 August 10th 2016
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
3. Review of Items not on Agenda
None
4.Announcements
None
5. Delegations
Randy Breyer regarding Edison Museum Artifacts:
Randy Breyer spoke to the success of the static display at The Bayham Family Table. Nineteen pages of
signatures are in the guestbook onsite.Visitors are pleased with the displays. Concerns are being raised
regarding the deaccessioning of the Edison Artifacts.A group of concerned citizens are in discussion of
creating a new committee to explore the options of taking the re-establishment of the Edison Museum
in a different direction.
6. Minutes
(a) Motion to adopt minutes of July 13th, 2016 Museum Meeting with applicable adjustments.
Moved by Chuck Buchanan,Seconded by Matt Schaffer to accept minutes.All in Favour.
7. Correspondence
a) Chairpersons Report
Agenda,without corresponding documents will be sent via email prior to meetings.
b)July Monthly report from the Marine Museum-Staff Questions/Concerns
Lightbulbs in the museum are in need of replacement. Chuck Buchanan had already purchased bulbs
and will assist with the installation at the museum.
Toilet has been overflowing in tank; Chuck Buchanan will adjust the flow to stop the toilet from running
while at the museum replacing lightbulbs.
8. Unfinished Business
a) Posting for Board Members
Posting of vacancy for new board members had been posted on the municipality of Bayham website.
Applications closed August 5th, 2016
Bev Hickey will make an enquiry in regards to the application and announcement process for new
members.
b) Bev Hickey went to the Marine Museum and opened at 9:00 am on August 5th in case the cyclist from
the Bicycle group intended on touring.Two people toured between 9:00 and 10:00 am.
c) Sale of Property around the Lighthouse
Ron Bradfield informs the Board that an offer has been made on the property by the lighthouse. Ron will
discuss with the new owners,when appropriate,the possibilities of authorizing artifacts to stay on the
property.The options available for new artifacts locations will be considered in the future,when
necessary.
d)Message from Paul Shipway regarding Edison Museum Artifacts
No new updates
e)Talbot Maps
Susan Start provides update regarding the Bayham Maps. A digital copy of the original map of Bayham
from Archives Canada has been acquired,to be used for display purposes only. Mike Baker has offered
to assist with printing options when ready to reproduce. Decision will be left with curator,to print and
use in exhibits when prepared.
f)Social Media Update
No new information on the possibility of Social Media being created for Museums Bayham; pending
approval of Municipal Standards on social media policies.
g) Museum Vent Replacement
Chuck Buchanan has acquired the new vent covers and will replace.
h) Information sessions for Ontario 150 Programs will be conducted throughout the fall. Information on
programs will be provided at the next meeting for those interested in attending.
9. New Business
a)A painting of the Lighthouse has been donated to the museum by Nancy Vince.
Motion made by chuck Buchanan to accept painting into the Marine Museum collection, seconded by
Ron Bradfield. All in Favour
b) National Lighthouse Day is August 7th 2016.This event is only in the United States at this time, but
consideration should be made for future event ideas or Canada 150 events in Port Burwell. Joining
these events at least on a Social Media level would promote the museum and local events and
encourage a social media presence.
10.Finances(Budget)
None
11.Other Business
None
12.Adjournment
It was moved by Albert White, seconded by Chuck Buchanan to adjourn at 9:00.All in favour.
Next Meeting to be held September 14`h, 2016.
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Ally Shelly,S- etary
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Bev Hickey, Chair