Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Board Conseil du musée-village du patrimoine de Cumberland MINUTES 12 / PROCÈS-VERBAL 12 Monday, 25 June 2012 – 7:30 p.m. le lundi 25 juin 2012 – 19 h 30 Cumberland Heritage Village Museum/ Musée-village du patrimoine de Cumberland, 2940, ch. Old Montréal Road Present / Présents: R. Thomas (Chair / Président), A. Dessaint (Vice-Chair/Vice-président), J. Aquilina, J. Larsen, S. Lemieux, L. O’Byrne Absent / Absents: A. Jellett, T. Krywulak R. Tremblay, Office of Councillor S. Blais (non-voting/sans droit de vote) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST DÉCLARATIONS D’INTÉRÊT No declarations of interest were filed. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RATIFICATION DU PROCÈS-VERBAL Minutes 11 of Monday, 28 May 2012 were confirmed. REVIEW OF PAST ACTION ITEMS SUIVI DE QUESTIONS ANTÉRIEURES The Board received and reviewed the table outlining outstanding action items not listed as current agenda items. Items not marked complete were carried over for review at the next Board meeting, in addition to any action items flowing from this agenda. The following actions were identified: With respect to #1 and #2, the Board Chair advised that he had a telephone conversation with Councillor Blais and spoke of the Capital Budget and more specifically, the Visitors Centre. The Councillor confided that the Visitors Centre was part of his focus for budget for the next term of Council. The Councillor also informed the Chair of comments that were received at the tea event that was held in his ward a few weeks prior. In conclusion, it was agreed that a meeting would be scheduled with some Board members and some members of the community to address and clarify some issues relating to the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Action: #1 and #2 will be removed and replaced with the anticipated meeting with the community and the Councillor. In regards to #3, the Coordinator advised that she inquired with staff on the status of the History Book but has not received any information at the time of the meeting. ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS POINTS D’EXÉCUTION ET DE DISCUSSION 1. REVIEW OF THE SITE VISIT EXAMEN DE LA VISITE DU SITE The site visit was delayed until after the meeting due to the weather. Consequently, Ms. Heidi Roberts, Museum Administrator provided a verbal update of the upgrades and work that has been done on each of the buildings located at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. A site map prepared for the purpose of the public was also provided to members for review and comment. A copy of the both documents is held on file with the City Clerk and Solicitor’s office pursuant to the City’s Records Retention and Disposition By-law. 2. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - VISITOR CENTRE PLANIFICATION DE L’AVENIR – LE CENTRE DU VISITEUR This item was dealt with and a summary is provided under the Review of Past Action Items. 3. CHAIR TO UPDATE ON MEETING WITH COUNCILLOR BLAIS REGARDING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES MISE-À-JOUR SUR LA RENCONTRE AVEC LE CONSEILLER BLAIS CONCERNANT LES INITIATIVES STRATÉGIQUES This item was dealt with and a summary is provided under the Review of Past Action Items. 4. PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR 2012 ARTICLE PROPOSÉS POUR LES ORDRES DU JOUR EN 2012 Members reviewed the list of Proposed Agenda items and provided some items to add to the list for discussion in October and November 2012. Action: Coordinator to update the list and include on the next agenda. OTHER BUSINESS AUTRES QUESTIONS Interpretation Plan With respect to an action which was outlined in the minutes of the last meeting, Laura Peters, Program Manager, Museums and Heritage Programs advised that the timeframe of the Interpretation Plan has changed. Ms. Peters will inform the Coordinator of the new dates via email. Action: Once the new timelines has been determined, the Board will review the Interpretation Plan and send comments to staff via email. Picnic and Tour The Board expressed gratitude to Rachel Perkins, Cumberland Museum Administrator and staff for having organized the picnic and tour for the members of the Board. The Board thanked the Billings Estate National Historic Site catering staff for the delicious sandwiches and treats that was provided for the meeting. ADJOURNMENT LEVÉE DE LA SÉANCE The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Original Signed By Original Signed By Carole Legault Russ Thomas ____________________________ _____________________________ Board Coordinator Chair CUMBERLAND HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM BOARD MINUTES 12 25 JUNE 2012 4 CONSEIL DU MUSÉE-VILLAGE DU PATRIMOINE DE CUMBERLAND PROCÈS-VERBAL 12 LE 25 JUIN 2012