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Home My WebLink About12/09/2015 - Museums BayhamMUSEUMS BAYHAM Minutes of December 9, 2015 Meeting Bayham Municipal Office, Straffordville, Ontario Present: Vice Chair- Chuck Buchanan, Secretary- Lynn Acre, Mat Schafer, Susan Start, Albert White, Ron Bradfield, Kimberly Legg, Ray Maddox, Ally Shelley. Regrets: Chair-Bev Hickey CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm and welcomed and introduced our newest committee member Ally Shelley. Ally is the secretary of the Port Burwell Historical Society and is employed by the Elgin Military Museum, managing HMCS Ojibwa. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None 2. AGENDA: It was moved by Albert White and seconded by Ray Maddox that the agenda be approved with no additions. Motion Carried. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a) Vice-Chairman Chuck noted that a big crowd came out to view the annual Port Burwell Santa Claus parade on Saturday December 5, 2015 at 6 pm. b) Vice-Chairman Chuck reminded all about the up-coming Straffordville Santa Claus parade on Saturday Dec.12, 2015 at 10:30 am. This parade starts at the school and ends at the firehall. 4. MINUTES: It was moved by L.Acre and seconded by Mat Schafer that the minutes of the November 11, 2015 meeting be approved. Motion Carried. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Information Items: Ontario is now accepting applications for the 2016 Seniors Community Grant Program to help more seniors stay active and engaged in their communities. The province is investing $2 million to support not-for-profit community projects that increase volunteerism, social inclusion and community engagement for seniors. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a) Ontario Service Awards: Vice-Chairman Chuck confirmed which members of this committee are eligible to receive 5 year awards from the Province. b) New Secretary Appointment: Kimberley Legg has agreed to replace Lynn Acre as secretary beginning January 13, 2016. Museums Bayham Minutes December 9, 2015 -2- c) Up-date on Legal Proceedings: Mat Schafer reported that CAO Shipway has advised that municipal lawyers are still dealing with complications pertaining to the sale of the former Edison Museum. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a) London Boat Show: February 19 – 21, 2016. Our booth has been changed to the west wall of the building, booth #120. Volunteers to work at this show will be determined at the January 2016 meeting. b) Edison Dinner & Fundraiser: Lynn Acre was pleased to announce that the November 14, 2015 Edison Dinner “Let’s Go Hawaiian” Fundraiser netted profits of $4,445.27. 8. FINANCES (Budget): Council will hold public discussions on the Operating Budget on Tuesday January 5, 2016 at 6:30 pm. If necessary, discussions will continue on Wednesday January 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm. An Open House on the proposed 2016 Draft Budget will be held on Thursday January 7, 2016 at 6 pm prior to the regular Council Meeting at which time the Budget will be voted on. 9. OTHER BUSINESS: a) Farewell to Retiring Member/Secretary Lynn Acre: Vice-Chairman Chuck officially thanked retiring secretary/member Lynn Acre for her years of service on this committee, both as a Council rep and as a community member. During an informal social time and refreshments, committee members expressed their gratitude and best wishes to Lynn. 10. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal office. 11. ADJOURNMENT: It was Moved by R.Bradfield that the meeting be adjourned at 7:57 pm. ___________________________________ __________________________ Vice-Chairman Chuck Buchanan Secretary Lynn Acre Museums Bayham Minutes December 9,2015 -2- c) Up-date on Legal Proceedings: Mat Schafer reported that CAO Shipway has advised that municipal lawyers are still dealing with complications pertaining to the sale of the former Edison Museum. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a) London Boat Show: February 19 — 21, 2016. Our booth has been changed to the west wall of the building, booth #120. Volunteers to work at this show will be determined at the January 2016 meeting. b) Edison Dinner & Fundraiser: Lynn Acre was pleased to announce that the November 14, 2015 Edison Dinner "Let's Go Hawaiian" Fundraiser netted profits of$4,445.27. 8. FINANCES (Budget): Council will hold public discussions on the Operating Budget on Tuesday January 5, 2016 at 6:30 pm. If necessary, discussions will continue on Wednesday January 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm. An Open House on the proposed 2016 Draft Budget will be held on Thursday January 7, 2016 at 6 pm prior to the regular Council Meeting at which time the Budget will be voted on. 9. OTHER BUSINESS: a) Farewell to Retiring Member/Secretary Lynn Acre: Vice-Chairman Chuck officially thanked retiring secretary/member Lynn Acre for her years of service on this committee, both as a Council rep and as a community member. During an informal social time and refreshments, committee members expressed their gratitude and best wishes to Lynn. 10. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal office. 11. ADJOURNMENT: It was Moved by R.Bradfield that the meeting be adjourned at 7:57 pm. —els;` " J u J _� Vic=- Chuck Buchanan Secret. Lynn Acre MUSEUMS BAYHAM Minutes of December 9, 2015 Meeting Bayham Municipal Office, Straffordville,Ontario Present: Vice Chair- Chuck Buchanan, Secretary- Lynn Acre, Mat Schafer, Susan Start, Albert White, Ron Bradfield, Kimberly Legg, Ray Maddox, Ally Shelley. Regrets: Chair-Bev Hickey CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm and welcomed and introduced our newest committee member Ally Shelley. Ally is the secretary of the Port Burwell Historical Society and is employed by the Elgin Military Museum, managing HMCS Ojibwa. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None 2. AGENDA: It was moved by Albert White and seconded by Ray Maddox that the agenda be approved with no additions. Motion Carried. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a) Vice-Chairman Chuck noted that a big crowd came out to view the annual Port Burwell Santa Claus parade on Saturday December 5, 2015 at 6 pm. b) Vice-Chairman Chuck reminded all about the up-coming Straffordville Santa Claus parade on Saturday Dec.12, 2015 at 10:30 am. This parade starts at the school and ends at the firehall. 4. MINUTES: It was moved by L.Acre and seconded by Mat Schafer that the minutes of the November 11, 2015 meeting be approved. Motion Carried. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: a) Information Items: Ontario is now accepting applications for the 2016 Seniors Community Grant Program to help more seniors stay active and engaged in their communities. The province is investing $2 million to support not-for-profit community projects that increase volunteerism, social inclusion and community engagement for seniors. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a) Ontario Service Awards: Vice-Chairman Chuck confirmed which members of this committee are eligible to receive 5 year awards from the Province. b) New Secretary Appointment: Kimberley Legg has agreed to replace Lynn Acre as secretary beginning January 13, 2016.