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Minutes of December 11, 2013 Meeting
Bayham Municipal Office, Straffordville,Ontario
Present: Chair-Bev Hickey, Vice Chair- Chuck Buchanan, Secretary- Lynn Acre, Matt&Anna
Schafer, Albert White, Brian Masschaele, Ray Maddox, Ron Bradfield
Regrets: Councillor Tom Southwick
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None
3. AGENDA: It was moved by R. Bradfield and seconded by R.Maddox that
the agenda be approved as presented. Motion Carried.
4. MINUTES: It was moved by L.Acre and seconded by C.Buchanan that the
minutes of the November 13, 2013 meeting be approved as written. Motion
Carried.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
* email from Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration inviting us to submit names for 2014
Volunteer Service Awards
* email from Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration inviting us to submit names
for the 2014 provincial Volunteer Service Awards.
* email from Aylmer Fair Board notifying us of the change of date for their 2014 Home
& Garden Show(April 25-27).
6. MATTERS OUT OF THE MINUTES
a) Anchor Repairs: Mr. Eicher asked permission to split the steel rings on
the anchor to avoid scratching the new wood. After some discussion, it was
decided to deny this request so that these original rings would not be altered.
b) Edison Security System: Once the batteries were replaced, no more
problems have ensued.
c) 2014 Volunteer Service Awards: C.Buchanan confirmed that no
members of this committee qualify in 2014.
d) Edison Night Wrap-Up: A date has not yet been confirmed for this
meeting. Also this committee will consider an offer to partner with
Bayham's Family Table restaurant in hosting Edison Fest 2014.
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e) Home & Garden Shows: Tillsonburg has not yet decided whether they
will host a 2014 Show, but if they do, it will likely occur in late March.
Aylmer's change of date for their show was noted. (April 25-27)
C.Buchanan volunteered to find out the cost of the London Home & Garden
Show. R.Maddox suggested that renting a table at Trails End Market, near
London, would expose our museums to some 2,000 people and the cost is
reasonable.
f) Thank you to Pt.Burwell Historical Society: B.Hickey sent a letter on
our behalf Copies were distributed.
g) Farewell/Thank you to Bob Lozon: L.Acre sent a letter to Bob & Nancy
Lozon. Copies were distributed.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Photo Cell Replacement: It was noted that the photo cell on the north end
of the Marine Museum needs replacing.
b) Furnace Repairs: Although still running, the Marine Museum's furnace is
making a loud banging noise. Ron Ball recommends replacing the ventor
motor at a cost of$710. A.White and C.Buchanan volunteered to examine
the motor for loose parts that may be banging. The committee wishes to
postpone efforts to collect quotes on a new furnace until the New Year, as
the existing one is keeping the building adequately warm to protect the pipes
from freezing.
c) Elgin County Museum Strategic Planning: B.Masschaele reported that
Elgin County's Museum is undertaking a Strategic Planning review in
January 2014. He recommended that C.Buchanan be appointed the Museums
Bayham representative for input on the review. A draft plan is expected in
February.
d) Elgin County New Museum/Court House: B.Masschaele reported that
consultants will be designing some concepts for a new Elgin County
Museum/Court House, which will be built adjacent to the existing
Administration Building. Funding for the Court House portion is expected
from the province in 2015 & 2016 with actual construction in 2017, to
correspond with the Confederation 150 Project.
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e) Committee Vacancies: This committee is mandated to have a minimum of
11 members. We currently have only 9. It was moved by R.Bradfield and
seconded by B.Masschaele that we invite Susan Start to attend the next 3
meetings in anticipation of her appointment to the committee. Motion
Carried.
f) Sympathy for Mary Gladwin: L.Acre was directed to send a sympathy
card to M.Gladwin on the loss of her husband.
g) Chairman's Christmas Comments: B.Hickey thanked committee members
for their participation and interest in this committee and its efforts during
2013. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Safe Holiday season and
promised to bring donuts at the January meeting.
9. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday January 8, 2014, at 7:00 pm Municipal office.
10. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by M.Schafer that the meeting be adjourned
at7:55pm.
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