20220331 Museum Advisory Committee MinutesPage 3 of 5
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Museum Advisory Committee
March 31, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Program Room- Annandale National Historic Site
MINUTES
Present: Joan Weston, Sherry Hamilton, Rosemary Dean, Chris Rosehart
Absent Regrets: John Lessif, Bob Marsden, Donna Scanlan.
Also Present:
Patricia Phelps, Culture & Heritage Manger/Curator
Christopher Baird, Director Recreation, Culture and Parks
Colleen Pepper, Communication Officer, Town of Tillsonburg
8. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m.
9. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Sherry Hamilton
Seconded By Rosemary Dean
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Museum Advisory Committee meeting of
March 31, 2022, be adopted.
Carried
10. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
11. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
12. General Business and Reports
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12.1. Designated Website Update
12.1.1. Presentation by Colleen Pepper, Town’s Communication Officer
Ms. Pepper informed the committee that although the creation of a new stand
alone website for the museum was possible, no dollars had been allocated in the
2022 budget for this project. She suggested that the committee review existing
websites from other museums and cultural attractions to see what they like and
then work together to decide on a format and content ideas for the creation of a
stand alone website. Once a sense of what is wanted is understood then the
project could be included in the museum’s 2023 budgeted request. Ms. Pepper
also informed the committee that a project to review and upgrade the Town’s
existing website was included in the 2022 budget. This process will be occurring
in the coming months. The committee was asked to supply input for
changes/improvements to the museum’s current landing page within the town’s
website.
12.2. Curator’s Report
The Curator’s report was received as information by the committee.
12.3. Financial Report
The financial report on the balance in the Annandale House Trust was received as
information by the committee.
12.4. Tour Guide Report
The tour guide report was received as information by the committee.
13. Next Meeting
Thursday, April 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Resolution # 3
Moved by: Rosemary Dean
Seconded by: Sherry Hamilton
THAT the March 31, 2022 Museum Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at
5:26 p.m.