11 29 1988 Oro History Commitee - MinutesTOWNSHIP OF ORO HISTORY COII►iITTEE
MEETING - NOVEBER 29. 1988
The Township of Oro History Committee Bret this evening at the
Township of Oro kunicipal Building in the Committee Room at the
call of the Chairman, All members had been duly notified by
telephone. The following members were present:
C. Wftl l a c e Key
Ruth Fraser
Marlene Iawdsley
Henry Neufeld
Walter Hutchinson
Absent: Howard A. Campbell, Joanna McEwen, Loreen Lucas,
Jean Cameron.
Opening The meeting was opened by the Chairman, C. Wallace Key
at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes The minutes of the last regular meeting held on September
27, 1988, as printed, head been forwarded to all members.
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Ruth
Fraser that the Minutes of the meeting of September 27,
1988, be adopted as printed and received. Carried.
Business arising from the Minutes of September 27, 1988
(a) Secretary reported that as instructed the resolutions
passed by the Committee on September 27, 1988 had been
forwarded in writing to the Administrator/Clerk for
presentation to Council.
(i) To arrange with Council for a meeting of the Chairman
of the History Committee and Joanna McEwen at a
meeting of Council. Arrangements were made for Thursday,
October 13, 1988, and the Secretary had advised both
the Chairman and Joanna b.cEwen of the meeting - which
they both attended.
(ii) Committee resolution recommending that the Council
of the Township of Oro contact Dyment Stubley Printers
and obtain a price to rebind all the Story of Oro
Books (2nd Edition) with coil binding.
(iii) Committee resolution recommending an appropriate
Site for a Plaque in Memory of Marian Keith (Author)
be at the Rugby Community Hall (old Augby:Aitbobl )
(b) - The above matters to be considered after Correspondence
and Communications
and
(b) No other matters arising from the Minutes were brought
forward.
It was moved by karlene Mawdsley and seconded by vlalter
Hutchinson that the business arising from the minutes of
the meeting as reviewed by the Committee be accepted as
3. continued
satisfactory, other than that which is to be further dealt
with under unfinished business.
4. Correspondence and Communications
(a) Fresented copy of 21emo to Administrator/Clerk forwarding
the resolutions of the Committee passed at the meeting of
September 27, 1988.
(b) Presented copy of letter forwarded by the Secretary to
the Simcoe County Historical Sites Committee, suggesting
that an appropriate site for the Plaque in memory of Marian
Keith could be at the Rugby Community Hall (old Rugby School)
along with an explanation for the Committee's recommendation.
(c) Fresenteddcopy of letter forwarded by the Administrator/
Clerk to Simcoe County Historical Sites Committee support-
ing the resolution of the History Committee and the explan-
ation as to the reason for the suggestion of the site for
the erection of a plaque.
(e) Copy of letter forwarded by the Administrator/Clerk to
Dyment Stubley Printers requesting a cost per book for the
rebinding of the Story of Oro (2nd Edition) by coil binding.
It was moved by Ruth Fraser and seconded by Walter Hutchinson
that the Correspondence and Commuricatithn, aspresented be
received and filed for reference.
c. Unfinished Business
(a) Report of Chairman and Joanna kcEwen as result cf their
meeting with the Council of the Township of Oro on October
lath, 1988.
The Chairman reported that the following items had been
discussed and considered with Council:
(i) an area for Historical Pictures would be in the
entrance to the Administrative Building and possibly
part of one wall in the office as well as one or two
in the Council Chambers, once appropriate pictures
had been selected for the several areas.
(ii) The appointing of a member of the Administrative
Staff had not been favourabley received. It would
appear that appthihtigg a member of the Staff could
leadetd increasing the sthff.
(iii) The Chairman also advised that further meetings may
be necessary as all matters of concern to the
Committee hard not been discussed at the meeting.
Joanna McEwen was not present to add to the report
and may have some additional comments at the next
meeting of the Committee.
�. (b) Historical Photos, negatives and History Files to be
further considered.
(c) Results of letters referred tc in Agenda are dealt
with under items d & e.
(d) Howard Campbell verbally reported by telephone to the
Secretary on behalf of the Simcoe County Historical Sites
Committee advising that the County of Simcoe Historical
SitessCommittee nor the Heritage Organization of the
Ministry of Culture and Cgmmunieat ,ons are prepared to
take any action regardifik €he' ereet'ioh of a plaque to
commemorate the Author, Marian Keith. And further a3v*sed
that copies of correspondence in this regard would be
presented to the Committee for their files.
After consideration the Committee passed the following
resolution:
It was moved by Darlene kawdsley and seconded by Ruth
Fraser that F.J. Payne and Alex Johnston be advised that
the Province of Ontario and the County of Simcoe Historical
Sites are not prepared to take any action to assist or
undertake the project for the erection of a plaque in the
memory of (Author) Marian Keith at this time. And further
that the History Committee :preach the Bugby Women's
Institute in this matter to ascertain whether they would
have any interest in persuing the request from F.J. Payne
and Alex Johnston. After which the matter would be referred
back to Council of the Township of Oro for. consideration.
(It was also suggested that the History Committee ask the
Rugby W.I. to approach the Clowes W.I. f'or":' nt and /or
assistance since the family connection als6'livedin the
Edgar area)
(e) The Secretary reported that the Administrator/Clerk had
advised that in response to the Township letter to
Dyment Stuhlsy Printers he had received a verbal quote
for the rebinding of the Story of Oro (2nd Edition) of
a cost of $1.60 per book, plus O.R.S.T.
As result the Committe passed the following resolution:
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Wiarlene
kawdsley that the Township of Oro History Committee
recomment to the Council of the Township of Oro that Council
proceed with the rebinding of all the Story of Oro (2nd
Edition) books with coil binding of all the books on hand
at the price of $1.60 per book plus O.R.S.T., as quoted by
Dyment Stubley Printers. And also further arrange with
Dyment Stubley Printers that once a notice has been advertised
advising that copies purchased may be returned, by a
specified time, for rebinding provided that the persons
are prepared to pay for the cost of the rebinding. And
further, that the Committee recommend to Council that the
price of the books after rebinding be increased to cover
all handling costs for the project.
The foregoing recommendation of the Committee indicates that
should Dyment Stubley Printers be prepared to undertake the
rebinding of the books on hand as soon as possible and agree
to do the ba]aice of any books returned by purchasers at a
later date for which a specified time of return had been set
by Council, the Committee members be advised when the books
are to be taken for rebinding in order that the Committee
members may return all books in their possession for rebinding.
(f) Other unfinished business - none presented.
6. New Business
(a) The matter of continuance of the History Committee having
a Booth at the Oro Fair was again considered after having
been referred for future consideration at the last regular
meeting.
It was the opinion of the Committee members present that
this matter be left for another meeting when all members
may be present.
(b) Other matters for consideration and. undertaking in 19810
and recommendations to the 1989-1991 Council were left
for the next meeting.
,loved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Darlene Mawdsley
that the meeting adjourn rt 9:45 p.m.
Eenry Neufeld C . Wall ce Key
Secretary. Chairman