04 11 1990 Oro History Committee - MinutesTHE TOWNSHIP OF ORO HISTORY COMMITTEE
MEETING - APRIL 11, 1990
The Township of Oro Hist ory Committee met this evening at the
Township Administration Building, in the Reeve's Office, at the
call of the Chairperson, All members having been duly notified,
in person or by telephone. The following members were present:
Loreenr . Lucas
Howard Campbell
Walter Hutchinson
Earl Robertson
Bernice Hickling
Absent: Henry Neufeld Neil McNiven
Opening - The Meeting was opened by the Chairperson at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes The minutes of the last regular meeting held on
January 18, 1990, which had been forwarded to all
Members were on motion of Walter Hutchinson and
seconded by Earl Robertson adopted as printed and
received.
Business arising from the Minutes
(a) Correspondence of the Secretary to Oro Council advising
that the Chairperson had contacted Joanna McEwen and Marlene
Mawdsley and both had indicated interest and willingness to
serve as contact persons and on Committee(s) of the Orillia
Heritage Centre Board as representatives of the Township of
0ro and that the History Committee recommend they be appointed
as representative contact person and alternate contact person.
Also letter from Administrator/Clerk forwarding resolution of
Council appointing Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley as contact
persons to the Orillia Heritage Centre Board representing the
Township of Oro.
) 0n motion of Howard Cnpbell and Bernice Hickling action taken
by Secretary forwarding recommendation of the History Committee
to appoint Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley after they had
been contacted by the Chairperson and Administrator/Clerk for-
warding resolution of Council appointing Joanna McEwen and
Marlene Mawdsley be accepted as satisfactory. Carried
(c) Secretary's letter to Matthews of Canada Ltd. requesting
estimate quotation the Plaque and Inscription, as forwarded
for the proposed Plaque in Memory of Marian Keith and reply
from Matthews Canada Ltd. forwarding quotation of $381.00
plus Federal and Provincial taxes. Quotation advises that
all orders must go through a dealer and that they would be
glad to arrange for one.
(b
After consideration the following action was taken:
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Bernice
Hickling that the quotation as presented in the amount of
$381.00, plus Federal and Provincial taxes be accepted and
0ro Council be advised of same, and Secretary to request that
a letter be forwarded to Matthews Canada Ltd. requesting
they arrange for a dealer in this area through which the
order may be placed. Carried.
(Cont'd)
It was moved by Earl Robertson and seconded by Howard
Campbell that the verbal reports be accepted as satisfactory
and further action of dame be dealt with under unfinished
business.
Correspondence and Communications
(&) Presented letter forwarded to the Administrator/Clerk by the
& Secretary advising that the Chairperson had contacted Joan,
(b) McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley and they had indicated that they
would be interested and willing to serve as contact persons
and act on Committee Lid of the Orillia Heritage Centre Board.
Also copy of letter from Administrator/Clerk to the Board
advising of the to two appointed and letter to the History
Committee forwarding resolution of Council appointing Joanna
McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley to the said Board.
(c) Letter from Administrator/Clerk forwarding Council's resolution
requesting that the History Committee obtain too quotations
for mounting of the guns referred to in a letter to Council
and advise where they are to be mounted. (matter to be con-
sidered further under old and unfinished business)
(d) Presented copy of letter to Matthews CAnada Ltd. requesting
Plaque and inscription quotation on the proposed Plaque in
Memory of Marian Keith, Author and reply forwarding quotation
to an amount of $381.00 and advising that the order must be
placed through a dealer in the area.
(e) Presented letter from Deputy Clerk regarding books on hand
namely Kith 'n' Kin and Story of Oro and suggesting History
Committee consider arrangements to place the books in Book
Stores for sale and recommend a cost of the book to the retail
outlet and or other advertisement for the sale of the books.
"It was moved by Bernice Hickling and seconded by Earl Robertson
that the correspondence as fofworded and received and pre-
sented be received and placed on file for reference and action
required be dealt with under unfinished business or new
business, as necessary.
Unfunished and Old Business
Earl Robertson reported that he had located suitable stones
for mountingthe said Marian Keith Plaque. Norman Langman had
offered to quote a cost of mounting the Plaque on the Stone.
No motion was made as to getting a quote but will wait for
further inform.tion from Earl at the next meeting
Walter Hutchinson reported on the two guns and he advised that
he has taken them home to his shop. Since parts are missing
it is suggested that perhaps one complete one could made from
the two. No motion
Moved by Howard Campbell and seconded by Earl Robertson that
Walter Hutchinson and Henry Neufeld get prices of repairs and
and cost of suitable mounting for the said guns. Carried
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Report on Asap of the Hills of Oro proceeding slowly, Walter
and Earl are still working on this.
It was moved by Howard Campbell and seconded by Earl Robertson
that a reply to the Deputy'Clerk's Letter be forwarded
stating that atthe present time it is not recommended that
the Oro Books be placed in the Book Stores, but agree that
they need to be brought before the public. The Committee is
at present working on alternatives. It world be helpful if
they could be advertised in the Spring Newsletter.
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Earl
Robertson that a recommendation be forwarded to Oro Council
that the price of the Story of Oro be reduced to S10.00, •
as this would cover cost and more and possibly move them
more quickly. Carried.
New Ausiness
Moved by Bernice Hickling and seconded by Howard Campbell
that the History Committee request permission to put a
small glass display case in the entry of the Administration
Building for the purpose of displaying the Oro books for sale.
It was brought to the Committee's attention that the African
Church will soon need staining. Earl and Walter to ihspect
the building and report back to the next meeting.
Adjournment was moved by Earl Robertson.
Next meeting to be at the call of the Chairperson.
Beth A. 0asthuizen,
Deputy Clerk,
Township of Oro
Dear Madam:
April 12, 1990
Re: Oro History Books - Kith 'n' Kin and Story
of Oro
This will advise that your letter dated February �3, 1990
was presented to a meeting of the History Committee meeting
held on April 11, 1990.
As result of consideration and discussion the following motion
was passed by the Committee:
"It was moved by Howard Campbell and seconded by Earl
Robertson that a reply to the Deputy Clerk's letter be
forwarded stating that at the present ime it is not
recommeded that the Oro Books be placed in the Book Stores,
but agree that they need to be brought before the public.
The Committee is at present time working on alternatives.
It would be helpful if they could be advertised in the
Spring Newsletter."
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Earl
Robertson that a recommendation be forwarded to Oro Council
suggesting that the price of the Story of Oro be reduced
to $10.00, as this would more than cover the cost and
possibly move them more quickly." Also
"It was moved by Bernice Hackling and seconded by Howard
Campbell that the History' Committee request permission to
put a small glass display case in the entry of the Adminis-
taation Building for the purpose of displaying the Oro
Books for sale."
Should you have any questions on the foregoing resolutions
please do not hesitate to contact myself or any member of
the Committee.
Once the Committee arrives at any other suggestions or recommendations
you will be further advised. A copy of the minutes of the Committtee
held on April 11, 1990 is enclosed herewith.
Yours ,very trul
HN/hn �F� 1�feuf e ]',
Encl. Secretary, Township of
Oro History Committee