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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/2011 - Museums Bayham MUSEUMS BAYHAM Minutes of October 12, 2011 Meeting Bayham Municipal Office, Straffordville, Ontario Present: Chair-Bev Hickey, Vice Chair- Chuck Buchanan, Secretary- Lynn Acre, Brian Masschaele, Ron Bradfield, Jean Woon, Mat Schafer. Regrets: Anna Schafer, Ray Maddox, and Councillor Tom Southwick 1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None 3. AGENDA: It was moved by J.Woon and seconded by B.Masschaele that the agenda be approved. Motion Carried. 4. MINUTES: It was moved by L.Acre and seconded by C.Buchanan that the minutes of the August 10, 2011 meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried. ( The September meeting did not have quorum so no minutes could be approved.) 5. CORRESPONDENCE: i) A thank you note from the Villages of Port Rowan and Long Point Bay for the tour on Sept. 10 during their annual road rally. A $140 donation accompanied the note. ii) An email from Bill Knifton, Bayham's CBO, regarding the condition of the Edison Museum's north wall. Although the bricks are not apt for fall anytime soon, there is moisture between the two brick walls and he does not feel that it would be worth repairing the damage. He advised that we watch for cracks inside the building. He doesn't recommend that an engineer do an inspection at this time but that he visit the site again in 6 months. It was moved by J.Woon and seconded by B.Masschaele that CBO Knifton be directed to inspect the Edison Museum again in 6 months. Motion Carried. iii) An email from L.Millard advising of an Edison artefact advertised for sale from Swan Auctions in New York. 6. REPORTS: A) Marine Museum Report: Summer Students have submitted a year-end report. Several recommendations were made, one of which was building a wheelchair ramp to allow wheelchairs easier access. C.Buchanan volunteered to build one this winter. Museums Bayham October 12, 2011 2 B) Edison Museum Report: Summer students have submitted a year-end report. J.Woon reported that there is some water damage to the ceiling in the "invention room". Although no water appears to be dripping, peeling paint is falling on the artefacts. J.Woon will move the artefacts away from the damaged ceiling but needs help. J.Woon also reported that the dehumidifier in the kitchen must have a plugged hose because instead of draining into the sink, the reservoir is filling up and triggering the machine to shut off. D) Barn Quilt Report: C.Buchanan reported that things are moving along slowly. Elgin's grant money ($44,000) is in the bank however although the committee has approved 25 potential sites, only 15 of them have permission to proceed from the landowners. Bayham is approved for 3 sites; by the lighthouse, at M & R Orchards and on Eden Line, east of Hwy#3. E) New Edison Building Committee: J.Woon reported that Steelway has provided quotes for two different sized steel buildings. $81,330. for a 60' x 80' x 18' high building. $90,290.00 for a 60' x 100' x 18' high building. Both buildings include a mezzanine for storage. Both quotes include delivery to the site. Quotes do not include a floor, a heating system or electrical. Harris Teall is seeking quotes for erecting the building and for the concrete. It is believed that there is approx. $45,000 in the new building fund. F) E.O.N. Meeting: B.Hickey and C.Buchanan attended the September 1, 2011 meeting at the St.Mary's museum. The nomination committee has decided to split the executive committee's terms of service into 2 halves. Half the executive will have expiry dates one year, the rest on the following year to provide for some continuity. The next EON meeting will be held on Nov.3 at the Gay Lea Dairy Museum in Malahide. 7.MATTERS OUT OF THE MINUTES: a) Ontario & American Flags: C.Buchanan has purchased a new Ontario and a new US flag from "Flags Unlimited" during a recent trip, thus saving us shipping charges. Price was $36.50 and $38.50. Committee members agreed that C.Buchanan should be reimbursed. Museums Bayham October 12, 2011 3 b) Outboard Motor Donation: Bob Lozon has offered the Marine Museum a 1946 Johnson Seahorse motor with a long shaft. The motor is in good shape and only needs some paint touch-ups and a display frame. It was moved by R.Bradfield and seconded by J.Woon that we accept the 1946 Johnson Seahorse motor from Bob Lozon. Motion Carried. R.Bradfield will complete the donation forms and get B.Lozon's signature on them. c) Doors Open East Elgin 2011: On September 24 Museums Bayham participated in Doors Open East Elgin. Staff from the wind farm and Marnie Sebok manned the Erie Shores Wind Interpretive Centre. C.Buchanan and B.Hickey manned the Marine Museum. J.Woon manned the Edison Museum. About 78 visitors went through the lighthouse. d) Periscope Playhouse Road Rally. On Oct. 1 the organizers of the Periscope Playhouse conducted a road rally fundraiser. Upon their request we donated free family passes to both museums as prizes. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a) Request for Tour: A group of parents & students from a Mennonite Home Schooling group has requested a tour of all 3 sites on Oct. 21. B.Hickey & C.Buchanan will staff the sites. A $50 fee will be charged. b) Tillsonburg News Article on Edison: B.Hickey circulated a recent newspaper article written about Thomas Edison and the village of Vienna. J.Woon took the article for inclusion in Edison Museums files. c) 1914 WWI medal donation: Robert Coderre has offered to donate a 1914 WWI army medal belonging to a former Vienna resident named Balcom. The rim of the medal is engraved with the service number so we can research to discover details about the recipient. It was moved by J.Woon and seconded by C.Buchanan that we accept the 1914 WWI medal from R.Coderre. Motion Carried. J.Woon will complete the paperwork and send a thank you letter to Mr. Coderre. d) By-law Review: Hard copies of our existing by-laws were distributed to members to review at their leisure. Suggestions for changes will be discussed at the November meeting. Museums Bayham October 12, 2011 4 e) Annual Dinner Dance/Silent Auction Fundraiser: Saturday November 19, 2011 at Vienna Community Centre. Back to the Fifties theme. Live Band. Tickets $30/person. J.Woon distributed tickets for members to sell. Silent auction items are needed. 9. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday November 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm Municipal office. 10. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by R.Bradfield and seconded by L.Acre that the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 pm. 113 Chairman v Hickey Secr.tary Lynn Acre