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ATTENDANCE
Bob Marsden, Patty Phelps, Marianne Sandham, Dianne MacKeigan, Sherry Hamilton, Joan
Weston, Donna Scanlan, Rosemary Dean
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Chris Rosehart
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By- Joan Weston Seconded By- Marianne Sandham
Proposed Resolution #_1
THAT the Agenda for the Museum Advisory Committee meeting of September 26, 2019 be
adopted as circulated. Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof- none
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of June 27, 2019
Moved By- Sherry Hamilton Seconded By- Donna Scanlan
Proposed Resolution #2
THAT the minutes of the meeting for the Museum Advisory Committee meeting of June
27, 2019 be adopted as circulated. Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Museum Advisory Committee
Thursday, September 26, 2019
4:30 pm
Program Room- 2nd floor Annandale NHS
30 Tillson Ave., Tillsonburg
MINUTES
5. Delegations and Presentations-none
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Financial- There is a balance of $152,005.81 in the Annandale House Trust
account. $10,000 estate settlement has come through.
6.2. Tour Guides-Guides remain as is. A guided tour last week on short notice done by
Joe Matisz.
6.3. Curator- The curator’s report was circulated and discussed.
Moved By-Patty Phelps Seconded By-Dianne MacKeigan
Proposed Resolution #3
THAT the reports be accepted as discussed. Carried
7. Correspondence- none
8. Other Business
8.1. Concerns were raised about viability of some of the trees on the property of
Annandale House. A letter will be sent to the Parks, Beautification and Cemetery
Committee expressing our concerns and requesting a copy of the Arborist’s report on
the status of the trees.
8.2. Questions were answered about the Annandale House Trust Fund.
8.3. An RFP has gone out for the work on the loading dock. Tenders have been
received but council has not yet awarded the contract yet.
8.4. Tillson Ave. porch has been looked at and the painting is to be done.
8.5. Kitchen eaves and overflow need to be inspected to make sure they are working
properly.
8.6. Painting of the storm windows is to be included in the 2020/21 capital budget.
8.7. Proposed budget- covered in the curator’s report.
8.8. The advisory committee has MAJOR CONCERNS about the safety of staff working
alone in the building. We are not sure how this can be resolved.
9. Next Meeting- Thursday, October 24, 2019
10. Adjournment
Moved By- Dianne MacKeigan
Proposed Resolution #4
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 5:32 pm Carried