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MAY 1 8 2011
MEETING: 0 0 0 N C I L V March 16, 2011 minutes
C. OF W. ❑ Oro- Medome History Association
Attendance: Jadeen Henderson, Bruce Wiggins —vice- chair, Geoffrey Booth — chair, Sheila
Kirkland—secretary
Invited: Shawn Binns
Absent: Allan Howard and Justin Hodgkinson
Minutes of February 16 meeting moved by Brice and seconded by Jadeen that they are
accepted as amended. PASSED
Amendment: Under Old Business 93 second bullet should read, "A suggestion was made to
have someone"
Old Business
1. King Edward Choir —Geoff gave an overview of the evening
2. Cabin update —Bruce has not heard from the owner and feels the roof has been
covered
3. Draft Heritage policy: Shawn discussed the need for comprehensive policies and
procedures especially about accepting and storing donations. Proper resource
allocation is an issue for the Township.
Action Plan
• Review Terms of Reference: include possibility of Committee of Council,
policies, etc. Shawn Binns suggested a separate meeting to discuss the
Heritage Policy, etc.
• We the Association asked Shawn to get Springwater Township's policies on
heritage
• S.W.A.T. analysis to be done Thursday March 31, 5:30 p.m. at the
Administration Centre
4. Storage of data/items donated to OMHA on behalf of Township citizens. This
generated a heated debate as items are being stored and then needing to be moved
often without the knowledge of the OMHA so finding items becomes a problem.
This will be discussed as part of our S.W.A.T. analysis.
5. Jadeen has a 1917 map of old Oro Township at the Antique centre in Barrie that she
will review with Don Campbell for the one room school placements to see if it is
appropriate.
New Business
1. A CD containing the Rail Trail draft signage was distributed to all members for
review ASAP.
2. Building at Calvary Church on the 516 Sideroad. Jadeen will photograph the plaque
and building and will follow -up to Shawn Binns and OMHA.
3. Hawkestone Hall Seniors group has requested a guest speaker on the history of
Hawkestone for March 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. Geoff will ask Tim Crawford if he
can do it.
4. 1856 Business directory for Simcoe County now reprinted and available at the
Barrie Antique Centre.
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5. Carolyn Wilson's church is celebrating their 150`x' Anniversary on June 24. Jadeen
will get more information on this event.
6. Pat Richardson picked up a copy of "Raise the Spirit" to show at her Women's
Instittrte.
7. Shawn Binns told us the Township is updating the website so any suggestions
contact Shawn or do the online survey. We suggested the books available and prices
to be included.
Correspondence
1. War of 1812 committee — planning in 2013 a Tall Ships regatta. Geoff will contact
them regarding our interest.
2. Laura Maguire: possible event assistance has contacted us. We discussed having her
help with planning events to celebrate 1812/13, especially regarding getting
funding. Group consensus was that we contact her for assistance.
3. Brotherhood Tours —email with tour outline for Southern Ontario received.
4. Email forwarded from Shawn Binns re: building on property of Calvary Church.
Next meeting is April 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwav Restaurant.
Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila Kirkland
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