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ATTENDANCE Bob Marsden, Patty Phelps, Marianne Sandham, Dianne MacKeigan, Sherry Hamilton, Joan Weston, Donna Scanlan, Rosemary Dean, Chris Rosehart MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by: Marianne Sandham Seconded by: Dianne MacKeigan
Resolution #1
THAT the Agenda for the Museum Advisory Committee meeting of September 26,
2019 be adopted as circulated.
Carried
Moved by: Marianne Sandham Seconded by: Sherry Hamilton
Resolution #2
THAT Pat Buyse be added to the agenda to present a cheque and make a
presentation regarding the car show and movie night.
Carried
3.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof- none
4.Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Museum Advisory Committee
Thursday, October 24, 2019
4:30 pm
Program Room- 2nd floor Annandale NHS
30 Tillson Ave., Tillsonburg MINUTES
4.1Minutes of the Meeting of September 26, 2019
Moved by: Marianne Sandham Seconded by: Donna Scanlan
Resolution #3
THAT the minutes of the meeting for the Museum Advisory Committee for
September 26, 2019 be adopted as circulated.
Carried
Moved by: Sherry Hamilton Seconded by: Marianne Sandham
Resolution #4
THAT the committee move on to reports as we await Pat Buyse’ arrival.
Carried
5. Delegations and Presentations-
Pat Buyse arrived around 5:20 pm to present a cheque for $1 600.42 as the
museum’s share from the car show and movie night. Considering the museum
expenses for this night amounted to $5 756.77, this was a loss $3 380.56. This
is the second year in a row that this has produced a loss for the museum. After
considerable discussion, the following resolution resulted.
Moved by: Dianne MacKeigan Seconded by: Marianne Sandham
Resolution # 5
THAT the museum not participate in the car show and movie night by My Motors in
2020.
Carried
6.General Business & Reports
6.1. Financial- There is a balance of $152,286.88 in the Annandale House Trust
account.
6.2. Tour Guides-Guides remain as is.
6.3. Curator- The curator’s report was circulated and discussed.
Moved by: Patty Phelps Seconded by: Joan Weston
Resolution #6
THAT the reports be accepted as discussed.
Carried
Following the curator’s report, a lengthy discussion ensued revolving around the
reinstating of the stocking penny sale. Donna Scanlan and Sherry Wilson
volunteered to undertake this task and co-ordinate the event.
7. Correspondence- none
8. Other Business
8.1. An itemized report was received from My Motors and distributed by Chris
Rosehart prior to Pat Buyse’ report
Moved by: Rosemary Dean Seconded by: Donna Scanlan
Resolution #7
THAT the report be received as information.
Carried
8.2. Concern was expressed about the town website being unfriendly for users
and the blank monitors in the museum lobby. A lively discussion followed.
Moved by: Sherry Hamilton Seconded by: Donna Scanlan
Resolution #8
THAT the museum advisory committee put together a delegation to express our
discontent with media and website concerns to council.
Carried
8.3. Terms of reference for our committee will be considered and any changes
that are needed will be brought to November’s meeting.
8.4. Nothing new to report with regards to the budget.
9. Next Meeting- Thursday, November 28, 2019
10. Adjournment
Moved by: Joan Weston
Resolution #9
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
Carried