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02 21 1991 History Minutes ~ THE TOWNSHIF OF ORO HISTORY CON~IT?EE YÆETI~G FEBRUARY 21,1991 The Township of Oro History Committee met this evening in accord- ance with the resolution of the meeting held on January 29, 1991, at the Township of Oro Administration Building in the Lommittee Room. The following members were present: Loreen (Rice) Lucas Howard A. Campbell Walter Hutchinson Bernice Hickling Absent: Henry Neufeld Earl Robertson Also present - Sandra She1swell Neil McNiven Joanna McEwen was present to work with the Committee on the. 19th Century Photographs - Project for 1991. Opening Minutes The meeting was opened by the Chairperson at 8:00 p.m. The Minutes of the last regular meeting held on January 29, 1991, co~ies of which had been forwarded to all members, were on motion of Bernice Hickling and Earl Robertson adopted as printed and received. Business arising from the Minutes - of meeting held January 29th/91. The Book case has now been mounted in the Foyer of the Township Administration Building and History Books have bèen placed in same. Corres~ondence and Communications (a) (b) (c) Presented letter from the Administrator/Clerk forwarding correspnndence from the Ministry of Citizenship with re- gard to the 1991 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards Fro- gram, referred by Oro Council to the History Committee, requesting that the Committee submit at least three names for Council's consideration for the award, which is to be forwarded by Council on the Nomination Form attached to the letter. Resolution of Council recommending that the Budget Submission of the History Committee of $2000, as out- lined in the Minutes of November 13th, 1990 meeting, be placed in the 1991 Township of Oro Budget for consideration. Resolution of Council regarding the request of the History Committee to consider appointing (Næs) Sandra Shelswell to the History Committee and copy of letter to Sandra Shelswell requesting that she asvise whether she would be interested in being ~ppointed as a member of the Committee. Also memo forwarding copy of letter from her advising that she would be interested and ex- pressed her appreciation for being considbred to serve on the Committee. ~ . ~ - ¿ - It was moved by Howard Cam~bell and seconded by Walter Hutchinson that Loreen Lucas and Henry Neufeld be the Ad Hoc Committee to whom the members are to submit names of persons that could qualify for the 1991 Ontario Senior Achievement Award and that the Ad Hoc Committee are to forward at least three names to Oro Council for their consideration and the forwarding of a name to the Ministry of Citizenship on the 1991 Nomination Form. Six names were mentioned. It was moved by Howard Campbell and seconded by Earl Robertson that the Cor~espondence as received and presented be filed for future reference. Old and Unfinished Business (a) The matter of considering names of persons who had been contacted to serve as representatives from the Township of Oro on the Orillia Heritage Centre Commi- ttee to replace Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley, as both of them had indicated that persons serving on this Committee should have more knowledge and interest in restoration of antique vehicles, boats, etc. The following persons when contacted had indicated interest in serving on such a Committee: Roy Hastings Garnet (Bish) pattenden (Bish Pattenden had indicated interest but advised that he rresently is associated with Organizations of similar nature, in particu18r steam operated machinery) After due consideration by the Committee it was moved by Earl Robertson and seconded by Bernice Hickling that the names of Roy Hastings and Garnet (Bish) Pattenden be re- commended to Oro Council, requesting that the be appointed to the Orillia Heritage Centre Committee, to replace Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley and that the Orillia Heritage Centre Committee be advised accordingly. (b) Report of Ad Hoc Committee - re: Ma~ of Hills of Oro - Work is still in progress by this Ad Hoc Committee. New Business Review of pictures on hand and/or available for the Project "19th Century Photographs" - one of the main purposes of this meeting as indicated on the Agenda. In view of the fact that the VaUlt has not been left open, pictures on hand and the Tweedsmere History Books were not available for review. Some pictures were presented by the members of the Committee who had some for consideration. This matter was discussed at great length, particularily method of procedure. There being no further business at hand it was moved by Walter Hutchinson that the meeting adjourn at 9:20 p.m., to meet again on Thursday, February 28, 1991, at 3:30 p.m. to review the pictures av~ilable in the Vault. All members to endeavour to attend u~~....... lIT....,,4"....i";¡ c....^...~.¡.....,...u T....""""""" T"",,"c - f'h!:li'l"r,ø'l"c:nn.