02 21 1991 Oro History Committee - MinutesTHE TO;UNSHIF OF ORO
-I TO :Y COMMITTEE MEETING
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 ;,ommittee
Room. The following members were present:
Loreen (Rice) Lucas
Howard A. uampbell
Walter Hutchinson
Bernice Hickling
Absent: Neil McNiven
Henry Neufeld
Earl Robertson
Also present - Sandra Shelswell
Joanna McEwen was present to work with the Committee on
the 19th Lentury Photographs - Project for 1991.
Oz.ening - The meeting was opened by the Chairperson at 8:00
i4.inutes
p.rr,.
The 'Minutes of the last regular meeting held on
January 29, 1991, copies 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 cf the
Township Administration Building and History Books have
been placed in same.
c;orresrondence and communications
(a) Presented letter from the Administrator/Clerk forwarding
correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship with re-
gard to the 1991 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards Pro-
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.
(b) 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.
(c) Resolution of Council regarding the request of the
History Committee to consider appointing (Mrs) Sandra
Shelswell to the History Committee and copy of letter
to Sandra Shelswell requesting that she asvise whether
she would be interested in being appointed 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 consid6red to serve
on the Lommittee.
It was moved by Howard Campbell 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 i,ampbell and seconded by Earl Robertson
that the Correspondence as received and presented be filed for
future reference.
01d 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 cn such a Committee:
- Roy Hastings
- Garnet (Bish) Pattenden
(Bish Fattenden had indicated interest but advised
that he Iresently is associated with Organizations
of similar nature, in particul r 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: Map 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 Froject
"19th Century Photographs" - one of the main purposes of
this meeting as indicated on the Agenda.
In view of the fact that the Vai31t 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
available in the Vault. All members to endeavour to attend