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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Museum Advisory Committee
October 28, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Joan Weston, Chris Rosehart, Donna Scanlan, Sherry Hamilton and
Rosemary Dean.
Absent Regrets: John Lessif and Bob Marsden.
Also Present:
Christopher Baird, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Patricia Phelps, Culture & Heritage Manger/Curator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Sherri Hamilton
Seconded By: Donna Scanlan
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Museum Advisory Committee meeting of
October 28, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
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5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Tax Rolls/Records Update
A staff report based on resolution #5 from the Museum Advisory Committee’s
meeting of September 23, 2021 was presented at the October 25, 2021 meeting of
Council. Council asked that the Clerk explore an option for the removal of the
records from the Museum and report back to Council with options.
5.2. Land Acknowledgement Statement Update
Staff confirmed with the Clerks department that the Town approved Land
Acknowledgement Statement is not required to be read at museum programs and
events. There was consensus that the staff written Land Acknowledgement
Statement version 1 should be read at museum events and programs.
5.3. Marketing Plan Review
Discussion around the marketing plan resulted in the following resolution;
Resolution #2
Moved By: Sherry Hamilton
Seconded By: Donna Scanlan
THAT the Museum Advisory Committee would like to request the support of Council
for the creation of a dedicated, stand alone, website for Annandale National Historic
in addition to the current landing page within the Town of Tillsonburg’s website.
Carried
5.4. Deaccession Policy Review
The committee discussed the policy; there were no recommended changes to the
policy. It was noted that the recently completed storage upgrade project resulted in a
few items that should be considered for deaccession. A list of these items will be
included on the agenda of the January meeting for discussion.
5.5. Financial Report
The financial report on the balance in the Annandale House Trust was received as
information by the committee.
5.6. Tour Guide Report
The tour guide report was received as information by the committee.
5.7. Curator’s Report
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The Curator’s report was received as information by the committee.
5.8. 2022 Proposed Calendar of Events Review
The museum’s proposed 2022 Calendar of Exhibits and Events was reviewed by the
committee with no additions or deletions being suggested.
6. Next Meeting
Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Resolution # 3
Moved by: Chris Rosehart
Seconded by: Rosemary Dean
THAT the October 28, 2021 Museum Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at
5:45 p.m.