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County of Peterborough
Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory Committee Minutes
Boardroom, County Court House
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
1. Call To Order
Mr. Knight, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest made at this time.
3. Roll Call
Present: Kendra Adema; Councillor Brian Bartlett; Heather Caldwell; Carl
Doughty; Michael Gillespie, Vice Chair; John Knight, Chair and
Councillor David Nelson
Regrets: Councillor Brian Fallis (authorized absence) and Cheryl Goodchild
Staff Present: Joe Corrigan, Museum Manager; Lynn Fawn, Deputy Clerk and Sheridan
Graham, General Manager, Strategic Services & Corporate Projects
4. Adoption of Agenda
The following items were added to the agenda:
Referrals/Business Arising Out of Previous Minutes:
7. f. Task Group for Workshop Facility
Correspondence:
10. b. Letter from RBC
New Business:
13. d. Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Agreements
13. e. Volunteer Newsletter
Moved by: Mr. Gillespie
Seconded by: Ms Adema
Be it resolved that the Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory
Committee adopt the Agenda as amended. Carried
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November 24, 2009
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5. Adoption of Minutes – September 10, 2009
Moved by: Councillor Nelson
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Lang Pioneer Village Museum
Advisory Committee meeting of September 10, 2009, be adopted as circulated. Carried
6. Delegations, Petitions and Presentations
There were no delegations.
7. Referrals/Business Arising Out of Previous Minutes
a. Update regarding Build Canada Funding
Application – Sheridan Graham (verbal)
Mrs. Graham updated the Committee advising she has been contacting Dean
Del Mastro’s office and Jeff Leal’s office looking for an answer on the Build Canada
Funding Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) application (Not-for Profit). There has been
no word to date, but remains hopeful this application will be successful.
b. Update on Weaver’s Shop Project - Sheridan Graham/Joe Corrigan (verbal)
The Weaver Shop drawings were circulated to the Committee. Mrs. Graham advised
the project is construction ready. The project cannot commence until word has been
received on the application for Build Canada Funding, otherwise the project will be
jeopardized. She advised there are two options:
Option 1 – Continue with Weaver Shop in 2010 budget, it will be funded from
Provincial surplus monies as per the original council resolution
Option 2 – If funding is successful, proceed with monies from Provincial surplus
reserves
Mrs. Graham advised that when an announcement has been made, she would advise the
Committee via email.
Mr. Corrigan advised that Dave Lienert, Architect, prepared the final drawings for the
Weaver’s Shop. Councillor Nelson has been working with various contractors.
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c. Trademark Update - Sheridan Graham (verbal)
The Trademark for Lang Pioneer Village has been formalized. Mrs. Graham advised
the next step is to register the Trademark, at a cost of $395. No opposition to the
Trademark was posted. She advised that any contraventions of the Trademark is to be
monitored by the County as this is not a service offered by the Trademarks Office.
Moved by: Mr. Gillespie
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory
Committee charge the General Manager of Strategic Services and Corporate Projects
with having the Trademark for Lang Pioneer Village registered. Carried
Ms. Adema mentioned that the old brown Century Village signs should be collected.
Mr. Corrigan noted that the signs are owned by Otonabee Region Conservation
Authority (ORCA) Mrs. Graham stated that when ORCA is replacing the signage she
would ask if Lang could have one of the signs.
d. Update regarding Master Plan – Joe Corrigan (verbal)
Mr. Corrigan advised that County Council met at Lang on September 23, 2009 at which
time the Master Plan for Lang Pioneer Village was endorsed. He advised there were
lots of positive comments about the Plan and the direction in which Lang is headed.
Staff are carrying on with the various strategies that were identified. The 2009 – 2010
strategies, as well as those strategies that are ongoing, will be reviewed with staff during
performance evaluations to keep everyone on track. He advised that he will be
reviewing accomplishments annually and will be reviewing sections of the Master Plan
at staff meetings. Copies of the Master Plan are available for anyone wishing to read it
or wanting a copy.
e. Update on Historic designation for Grist Mill – Joe Corrigan (verbal)
Mr. Corrigan stated that an update of each building is being undertaken. John Scott, a
past curator from another Museum is starting the project and is focusing on the Grist
Mill. Frances Cardwell will also be involved in the project.
Mr. Gillespie mentioned that Ms. Cardwell belongs to an Association of Mills and
suggested this may be a good resource to tap into.
f. Task Group for Workshop Facility
Mr. Gillespie requested Mr. Corrigan to address the issue of the Task Group which is
noted in the September 10, 2009 minutes on page 12 and asked if the meeting has taken
place. Mr. Corrigan advised that this meeting has not taken place due to the fact that no
word has been received regarding the funding. He mentioned this needs to be reviewed
from a strategic perspective.
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Councillor Nelson queried when a decision was going to be made. He advised that
if/when the funding is received, we need to be ready. The location for the building
needs to be decided, it can’t be built in the park area (south section of the site), therefore
the only other location is at the back (north section of the site).
Mr. Corrigan advised that nothing is north of the Blacksmith Shop other than the Ayotte
Cabin and the log barn, a multi-purpose building could be located in that area. He stated
that a special meeting will be held in January or February, 2010 to discuss the FORREC
ideas.
Ms. Adema asked what size of building would be required. Mr. Corrigan advised that
as staff go through the accessioning and collections, he would have a better idea. He
mentioned that he would like to get rid of all three portables and if Lang changes its
collection mandate to include 20th Century buildings and artifacts, then a maintenance
garage would also be needed for maintaining antique tractors, etc. Ms. Adema stated
that the Ayotte Cabin should either be joined with the Village or cut it loose. Mr.
Corrigan advised the Ayotte Cabin was originated to represent a large part of the
history, the lumbering and logging industry.
Mr. Corrigan mentioned that when reviewing storage, artifacts need to be protected for a
longer period of time. Lang needs to know what stories it wants to tell before artifacts
are added. Councillor Nelson requested that GIS layout mapping to be brought to a
future meeting, in order to be able to visualize what is being discussed. Mrs. Graham
advised the site plan will be available for the January, 2010 meeting.
Ms. Adema advised that although the Committee is familiar with the Village, it isn’t
familiar with the inventory. Decisions need to be made on what to keep as there isn’t
room to store everything. Mr. Corrigan stated that overall de-accessioning is a key
point. General conventions on the attitude that artifacts should be kept in perpetuity
have become more relaxed in the museum industry. It will take awhile to sort out how
to handle this. Lang wants to enhance the visitor experience. Mr. Corrigan mentioned
that he and other staff would be reviewing de-accessioning policies from the Royal
Ontario Museum and other institutions to review what they do.
Mr. Corrigan mentioned that the Village is moving towards digitizing. When
de-accessioning, staff will make recommendations, which will be brought to the
Committee to make a recommendation, then taken to County Council for approval. The
Committee discussed various ways this could be handled.
Mr. Gillespie suggested that a report should be brought before the Committee outlining
what is envisioned for the workshop facility.
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8. Staff Reports
There were no Staff Reports.
9. Staff Reports for Information Only
a. Joe Corrigan, Museum Manager
Re: Review of YTD Revenues and Attendance
Mr. Corrigan advised that as of the end of October, 2009, attendance figures in 2009
were slightly higher than those for the same period in 2008. Revenues as of the end of
October, 2009 surpassed the entire year figures for 2008 and were slightly ahead of the
pace set in 2007 which had been the best year in the Museum’s history to date. This
increase is attributed to the increase in admission fees initiated for the 2009 season.
Mr. Corrigan advised that the film group who filmed “The Patient” last year, may be
coming back within the next couple of months to film some winter shots. This may
increase revenue figures.
Moved by: Mr. Gillespie
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the staff report from the Museum Manager regarding
the Review of the Year-To-Date Revenue and Admission figures be received for
information. Carried
b. Joe Corrigan, Museum Manager (verbal)
Re: CFDC Funding – Youth Internship – Renee Homiak,
Records Management Intern – Project Summary
Mr. Corrigan informed the Committee that he applied for a Community Futures
Development Corporation grant in the amount of $12,500 for a Records Management
Intern and received $10,000. This program is designed for those seeking to obtain job
experience in the field related to their education and are under the age of 30.
The specific goals for this position are to digitize, organize, record and accession the
collection. The grant was received in July, 2009 and the hiring process took place in
August and September, 2009. The successful applicant for the Youth Internship was
Renee Homiak who commenced the position in October, 2009. The hiring was delayed
due to the delay in the funding announcement being made. Ms. Homiak was hired on the
basis of 35 hours/week. Mr. Corrigan talked to Ms. Judy Heffernan of Community
Futures and she agreed to the position working 40 hours/week. CFDC funding runs
through to March 31, 2010. Ms. Homiak's contract ends October 26, 2010.
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The Committee expressed its fear of what may happen when this contract ends. Mr.
Corrigan stated this program will carry on with the assistance of volunteers, due to
financial constraints. Mrs. Graham advised that policies and procedures will be put into
place that anyone stepping into this position would know what to do.
Ms. Adema advised that Past Perfect is good software to use for inventory. Mr. Corrigan
researched this on-line and advised that it does match Lang’s needs. Ms. Homiak has
used the Past Perfect system before. Mr. Corrigan advised the system costs $2,000 and a
request to purchase has been submitted. Training and ongoing system support is also
built into the purchase price.
Moved by: Mr. Gillespie
Seconded by: Mrs. Caldwell
Be it resolved that the staff report from the Museum Manager regarding
the CFDC Funding – Youth Internship program be received for information. Carried
c. Joe Corrigan, Museum Manager (verbal)
Re: Budget Process for 2010 Fiscal Year
Mr. Corrigan advised that at the Management Team meeting held on November 23,
2009, staff received a clear understanding of how the budget process was being
approached and was informed this was going to be a tough year. County Council and
senior management are meeting for a Special County Council session on December 9,
2009 (Strategic Planning) to review the departmental budgets with items being
identified as core and discretionary. Mr. Corrigan and Mrs. Graham reviewed Lang’s
budget and have made cuts to the operational costs.
Mr. Corrigan advised that approximately half of the Museum’s expense budget is
related to salaries. The increase in salaries is attributed to the minimum wage increases
which has taken place over the past few years. When the minimum wage increases,
the returning seasonal staff also receive increases as the bands need to be maintained in
order to bring experienced staff back. 2010 was budgeted on the basis that no increase
to minimum wage would be experienced. If an increase is approved by the provincial
government, the budget will have to be adjusted.
Moved by: Mr. Gillespie
Seconded by: Mrs. Caldwell
Be it resolved that the staff report from the Museum Manager regarding
the budget process for the 2010 fiscal year be received for information. Carried
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10. Correspondence
a. Letter from Ministry of Culture dated October 27, 2009
Re: Community Museum Operating Grant 2009-10
Mr. Corrigan advised that the letter from the Ministry of Culture is re-affirming last
years amount of $52,979 for the 2009-10 fiscal year.
Ms. Adema advised that no new museums will be added to receive this funding. The
museums currently receiving the funding will continue as long as the funding exists.
She also mentioned that the Heritage Operating Grant (HOG) will be discontinued this
year. New funding will be offered but it won’t be long term. She advised that she
would continue to forward any information on funding to Mr. Corrigan.
Mr. Corrigan advised that the “Dine & Shine” event is being discontinued as it takes too
many resources and has not generated any revenues during the two years the event has
been staged by Lang and KawarthFEST. Lang is not done with culinary tourism as it is
part of every event Lang stages. Lang will be looking to build on the “Dine & Shine”
experience to come up with an event with better revenue potential.
Ms. Adema noted that the Celebrate Ontario and Celebrate Canada funding can be
useful, especially in 2012. Mr. Corrigan advised that with the Celebrate Canada
funding, you cannot charge admission for events, which is not beneficial from the
Museum’s perspective. Lang has agreed to participate in a partnership application lead
by “Doors Open Peterborough” Celebrate Ontario for 2010. Hopes to develop a
culinary tourism partnership to apply for Celebrate Ontario funding will have to be put
off until next year as the deadline for applications was moved up from January, 2010 to
November, 2009 and there was just no time to put a partnership and business case
together as a result.
Moved by: Mr. Gillespie
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the letter from the Ministry of Culture dated October
27, 2009 regarding the Community Museum Operating Grant 2009-10, be received for
information. Carried
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November 24, 2009
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b. Letter from RBC dated November 4, 2009
Re: “Tourism” Award
Mr. Corrigan advised that RBC was the sponsor of the Tourism Award. He stated that a
number of congratulatory letters has been received and this is good recognition.
Moved by: Councillor Nelson
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the letter from RBC dated November 4, 2009
congratulating Mr. Corrigan on receiving the “Tourism” Award at the 2009
Peterborough Business Excellence Awards, be received for information. Carried
Mr. Knight, Chair, congratulated the Committee, Mr. Corrigan and staff on this
prestigious award.
Mr. Corrigan advised he has been nominated for the position of Chair of the Tourism
Advisory Committee at GPA EDC. Much of the GPA EDC’s strategic plan for tourism
including the Premier Ranked initiative, has been harmonized with Lang Pioneer
Village Museum’s Master Plan.
11. Sub-Committee Reports
There were no sub-committee reports.
12. Accounts
Moved by: Mrs. Caldwell
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the Accounts dated August 31, 2009, be received for
information. Carried
13. New Business
a. Non-Elected Appointments to Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory
Committee
Mrs. Fawn advised that the non-elected appointments to the Committee expire
December 31, 2009 and asked if there was anyone who was not interested in seeking a
re-appointment. All members who were in attendance advised of their interest in being
re-appointed for another term. Ms. Goodchild was absent from the meeting, Mr.
Corrigan will be contacting her to determine her interest in seeking a re-appointment.
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b. Museum Membership Program
Mr. Corrigan mentioned the Membership Program versus Season Pass was deferred
from the November 25, 2008 Committee meeting in order for staff to investigate the
benefits of having a Membership Program versus Season Passes. Mr. Corrigan advised
that only a handful of season passes are sold each year. The cost for the season pass is
$60/family and $24/adult.
Staff conducted the following research on Membership Programs/Season Passes offered
by other Museums/Institutions:
Name Membership Features Cost Classification
Unlimited free admission
Voting privileges (all but student
membership)
10% discount on most items in
Adult $65
the Canoe Museum Store
Family $100
Canadian Canoe Invitations to special events
(2 adults and Membership
Museum Discounts or free entry on
up to four
selected events and programs
children)
Subscription to quarterly
newsletter, CanoeS
Charitable tax receipt for an
amount exceeding $30
Pre-booking of show dates
Advanced notification of all 4th
Line Theatre special events
Invitation to readings and $25 - $149
meeting playwrights Various other
Recognition in the season levels with
4th Line Theatre Membership
programme additional
Voting rights at the annual benefits
general meeting available
One year subscription to
Between the Lines newsletter
Tax-creditable receipt
Free parking while visiting the
Village
Black Creek Pioneer Individual $60
Advance notice of special events Membership
Village Family $95
Reduced ticket prices on
Lamplight nights
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November 24, 2009
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Name Membership Features Cost Classification
Free general admission
Free admission to special events
(excluding Backwoods Players)
20% off tickets for A Spirit
Walk presented by Backwoods
Players
Pickering Museum Advance ticket purchase for
Family $50 Season Pass
Village Backwoods Players productions
Free admission for Kids in the
Village summer craft program
10% off gift items in the
Museum Gift Shop
Advance information about
events and workshops for season
Unlimited regular admission to
Upper Canada Village and
Battle of Crysler's Farm Visitor
Centre
20% discount on admission for Adult/Senior
up to 2 guests $46
50% off unlimited regular Student/Youth
Upper Canada Village Season Pass
admission to Fort Henry $31
10% off food purchases at Child (5-12)
Willard's Hotel $26
10% off regular merchandise at
the Village store
Unlimited admission to Alight at
Night
Free admission to permanent
and select temporary exhibitions
Free subscription to the
exclusive members' monthly e-
mail newsletter
50% off parking during Science
Centre visits
50% off tickets to the Shoppers
Drug Mart OMNIMAX Theatre
No reservation fees when
Ontario Science booking IMAX Film & Special Adult $80
Membership
Centre Exhibition tickets in advance by Family $120
phone
20% discount at the Ontario
Science Centre restaurants
10% discount at Mastermind,
the Ontario Science Centre gift
store
Discounts on selected
workshops, programs and camps
Free admission to over 300
science centres worldwide
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November 24, 2009
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Name Membership Features Cost Classification
Free admission to the Toronto
Zoo for one full year
Free zoomobile rides (seasonal)
10% discount in Toronto Zoo
gift shops with presentation of
membership card
Discounted admission to many
zoos and aquaria throughout
North America
Invitations to special events and
exhibit previews
Adult $65
Toronto Zoo Subscription to "Collections" the Membership
Family $135
Toronto Zoo's magazine plus
"Newsprints", the quarterly
newsletter
Discounts on Zoo programs,
Bush Camp, events and
children's Zoo Camp
Occasional discount coupon
offers for parking and
refreshments
Personalized Toronto Zoo
membership card
Free admission to Lang Pioneer
Village for one full year
10% discount in Gift Shop
One-year subscription to the
Lang Register semi-annual
newsletter
1 $3 off coupon valid for up to 2
Lang Pioneer Village guest admissions Adult $60
Membership
(Proposed) 6 free drink vouchers for drinks Family $95
served in the Keene Hotel
Invitations to workshops, exhibit
previews and higher priced
special events
10% discount on Youth
Interpreter Program
10% discount on workshops
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The following is a comparison/summary of the findings:
Membership Cost
Family Adult # of
Number Location Membership Membership Features
1 4th Line Theatre $25 - $149 $25 - $149 7
2 Toronto Zoo $135 $65 10
3 Ontario Science Centre $120 $80 9
4 Canadian Canoe Museum $100 $65 7
5 Black Creek Pioneer Village $95 $60 3
Lang Pioneer Village Museum -
6 Proposed $95 $60 8
Lang Pioneer Village Museum -
7 Current $60 $24 1
8 Pickering Museum Village $50 n/a 7
9 Upper Canada Village n/a $46 6
The following is the proposed Membership Program for Lang Pioneer Village:
Membership
Level Features Pricing
Bronze – Family Free admission to Lang Pioneer Village for one full $95.00
(2 Adults & up to year from date of purchase of membership
4 Children) 10% discount in Gift Shop
10% discount on Youth Interpreter Program
enrollment fees
10% discount on workshop enrollment fees
One-year subscription to the “Lang Register” semi-
annual newsletter
One $3.00 off coupon for up to 2 guest admissions
Six free drink vouchers for drinks served in the
Keene Hotel
Invitations to workshops, exhibit previews and
premium priced special events
Bronze – Adult Free admission to Lang Pioneer Village for one full $60.00
year from date of purchase of membership
10% discount in Gift Shop
10% discount on Youth Interpreter Program
enrollment fees
10% discount on workshop enrollment fees
One-year subscription to the “Lang Register” semi-
annual newsletter
One $3.00 off coupon for up to 2 guest admissions
Two free drink vouchers for drinks served in the
Keene Hotel
Invitations to workshops, exhibit previews and
premium priced special events
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November 24, 2009
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Membership
Level Features Pricing
Bronze – Free admission to Lang Pioneer Village for one full $50.00
Senior/Student year from date of purchase of membership
10% discount in Gift Shop
10% discount on Youth Interpreter Program
enrollment fees
10% discount on workshop enrollment fees
One-year subscription to the “Lang Register” semi-
annual newsletter
One $3.00 off coupon for up to 2 guest admissions
Two free drink vouchers for drinks served in the
Keene Hotel
Invitations to workshops, exhibit previews and
premium priced special events
Silver All the benefits of the Bronze Membership $100 to
package $999
Plus
Lang Pioneer Village lapel pins
Tax receipt for the difference between the
Bronze Membership price, any other tangible
benefits and the amount of the donation
Recognition in the year end edition of the “Lang
Register” newsletter
Gold All the benefits of the Bronze & Silver $1,000
Membership packages to
$4,999
Plus
A gift of Lang Pioneer Village giftware
Platinum All the benefits of the Bronze & Silver $5,000
Membership packages and
above
Plus
Donor recognition and VIP hospitality at
official functions
Lifetime Membership / Official Pass to Lang
Pioneer Village for Donor
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Members will be provided with a photo ID card
Memberships will run for a calendar year, from the date of purchase
The Membership Program will be re-evaluated by Museum management staff on an
annual basis to determine if changes should be recommended to the Lang Pioneer
Village Museum Advisory Committee and County Council
A gift will need to be identified that can be reliably produced at a value of $100.00
Membership program details and information on ways to join will be included in the
2010 season brochure scheduled for completion in February / March 2010
Mr. Corrigan advised that the “Donor Recognition” section of the Membership Program
(Silver, Gold and Platinum levels) mirror those developed in 2007 for the “Building
our Future from the Fabric of our Past” fundraising campaign for the Samuel Lowry
Jacquard Loom Weaver’s Shop Construction Project.
Donor Recognition Levels:
Premier or Title Sponsor (Master Weaver)
50% or more of total project cost
Major Sponsor (Master Spinner)
$50,000 to $99,999
Associate Sponsor (Wool Dyer)
$10,000 to $49,999
Supporting Sponsor (Wool Carder)
$5,000 to $9,999
Contributing Sponsor (Sheep Shearer)
$1,000 to $4,999
Friends (Shepherd)
$100 to $999
Quantifiable Benefits:
Sponsors will be entitled to all benefits listed below their identified category.
Premier
Naming rights to interpretive area portion of the building
Permanent individual plaque recognizing their sponsorship situated inside the
building in the interpretive area
Major
Media – logo & recognition in 2008 brochure (15,000 distribution) and website
(25,000 hits annually)
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Associate
Profiled at all Official Ceremonies – ground breaking to official dedication
Lifetime Membership / Official Pass to Lang Pioneer Village for Principal donor
ID in official ceremony event ads for launch of weaver’s shop
ID in event program
ID in event program advertising
Supporting
Donor Recognition Plaque or wall of honour
VIP hospitality at official dedication event
Contributing
Gift of Lang Pioneer Village giftware
One year family pass
Friends
Thank you advertisement in Peterborough Examiner
Admission tickets to official dedication event
Reception for donors
Tax receipt
The membership recognition program was introduced in order to encourage people to
make donations above and beyond the cost of their membership. The levels of
sponsorship proposed in the membership program are harmonized with the Museum’s
existing donor program.
Mr. Gillespie queried how many season passes are sold in a year. Mr. Corrigan advised
five or six. The cost for administering the Membership Program would not cost much.
Mr. Corrigan indicated he would like to have this information ready to go with the
brochures in February, 2010.
Moved by: Ms. Caldwell
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory
Committee recommend to County Council that the proposed Membership Program for
Lang Pioneer Village be approved and that it replace the existing Season Pass. Carried
c. 6th Annual Peterborough “Business Excellence Awards” – Joe Corrigan
Mr. Corrigan advised that Lang Pioneer Village won the “Tourism” award in 2007 and
in 2009. He advised that Lang was runner up for the “Not-for-Profit” award in 2008.
“Tourism” award nominees are judged on demonstrated commitment to excellence in
attracting tourists to the Greater Peterborough Area. This would include consideration
of customer service, staff knowledge, signage, marketing and promoting of features,
festivals, events, etc. to attract visitors to the area. Ms. Adema noted that it was very
significant that a “cultural property” is winning an award for tourism.
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Mr. Corrigan also mentioned that on November 9, 2009 at the Royal Winter Fair, the
Ontario Culinary Tourism Awards profiled the Greater Peterborough Area’s growing
involvement in culinary tourism as a region and that Lang was mentioned on more than
one occasion in front of the assembled crowd of 350 representatives from across the
province.
Mr. Gillespie asked if Lang lost money at the “Dine & Shine” event this year. Mr.
Corrigan advised that revenues did not cover expenses by a small margin. Mr.
Corrigan suggested that the price increase from $20 to $35 was a detriment as
attendance was down (151 in 2009 versus 225 in 2008) despite ideal weather conditions
and an enhanced marketing campaign. He did acknowledge that the “Dine & Shine”
event did improve Lang’s profile in the culinary tourism circle and introduced the
Museum to a great number of new contacts in agriculture and culinary arts.
d. Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Agreements
Mrs. Graham advised that the County of Peterborough currently has agreements with
Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) for Lang Pioneer Village Lands,
Lang Grist Mill and the Shingle Mill. The County has leased the lands from ORCA for
a period of ninety-nine years and this commenced in June, 1966. The current
agreements expire December 31, 2009. Mrs. Graham is recommending that the
agreements be extended for another five year period, commencing January 1, 2010 to
December 31, 2014. She advised that the preamble changed in the “Lands” and “Lang
Grist Mill” agreements. This matter has been placed on the December 16, 2009 County
Council agenda.
Mrs. Graham advised that the Master Plan will be appended to the “Lands” agreement.
Mr. Corrigan stated that the reference to the County Master Plan should be Lang
Pioneer Village Master Plan.
Moved by: Ms. Adema
Seconded by: Mr. Gillespie
Be it resolved that the Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory
Committee recommend to County Council that the agreements between the Corporation
of the County of Peterborough and The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority for
Lang Pioneer Village Lands, Lang Grist Mill and the Shingle Mill be approved for
another five year term commencing January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014. Carried
e. Volunteer Newsletter – “The Lang Register”
Mr. Gillespie congratulated Mr. Corrigan on the volunteer newsletter advising it was
very well done and stated that the newsletter gets better each year. Mr. Corrigan stated
that the back page of the newsletter was being sent to all the sponsors. Mr. Corrigan
acknowledged Ms. Siblock for the extra hours worked and Ms. Brenda Mahaffey and
County staff who put the newsletter out in a timely fashion.
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Councillor Nelson mentioned that signage is still erected from the Plowing Match on
County Road #2 at Hastings and County Road #28 at Bailieboro and should be
removed and that the signage for Lang Pioneer Village should be enhanced.
14. Closed Session
There were no closed session items.
15. Rise from Closed Session With/Without a Report
16. Future Meeting Schedule
a. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – Lang Pioneer Village, MacKelvie
Room
b. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – Lang Pioneer Village, MacKelvie Room
c. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – Lang Pioneer Village, MacKelvie Room
d. April – No Meeting
e. Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – County Court House, Boardroom
f. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – County Court House, Boardroom
g. July - Lang Pioneer Village Advisory Committee Annual Field Trip – Exact
Location & Place TBD
h. August – No Meeting
i. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – Lang Pioneer Village, MacKelvie
Room
j. October – No Meeting
k. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. – County Court House, Boardroom
then Christmas Lunch to follow
17. Adjournment
Moved by: Mr. Gillespie
Seconded by: Ms. Adema
Be it resolved that the Lang Pioneer Village Museum Advisory
Committee meeting adjourn at 11:45 a.m. Carried
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Chair
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Lynn Fawn Deputy Clerk
