MINUTES
FINNS’ BAY WHARF COMMITTEE MEETING
June 24, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Finns’ Bay Wharf Gazebo
Present: Todd Rydall (Chair) Jo-Anne Entwistle (Recording Secretary), Brad Shewfelt, John Hooper, Lee Ranta, Carol Ranta, Karolina Dick.
Regrets: Donna Connolly
Guest Observer: Kirstie Pomaranski (daughter of Lee and Carol Ranta)
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CALL TO ORDER/REVIEW THE AGENDA
(ON MOTION # 14-26) Moved by Lee Ranta, Seconded by Karolina Dick
“That the meeting be called to order by Todd Rydall, chairperson, and that the committee approves the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-committee Agenda of June 24, 2026.”CARRIED
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MINUTES OF May 12, 2026
(ON MOTION #15-26) Moved by John Hooper, Seconded by Carol Ranta
“That the committee approves the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-Committee minutes of May 12, 2026 as presented”CARRIED
- DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS-None
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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
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Update by Todd Rydall on:
- handicap outhouse-almost completed, should be delivered next week
- flag pole and flag-up
- widening of gazebo door and construction of ramp-will be built and installed by John Ferguson in about one month
- entrance to the Wharf property sign and buoy-up, concern raised that a longer chain may be needed for the buoy, and that a tree needs to be trimmed as it is hampering full view of sign
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Meet and Greet-Sunday August 23, 2026-
(ON MOTION #16-26) Moved by Carol Ranta, Seconded by John Hooper
“That the Wharf Meet and Greet be held at the Wharf on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 PM. Weather permitting. There is no rain date. The BBQ will begin at 1:30.The Responsibilities include:
Todd Rydall-12 dozen hot dogs and buns, condiments, napkins, BBQ, table, bottled water, cooler for bottled water.
Jo-Anne Entwistle-2 sets of tongs, calibrated food thermometer, hand wash station which includes hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, container of potable water with tap, bucket for gray water, Algoma Health Unit Permit.
-request Laird Township staff post the Meet and Greet information in the Laird Township Newsletter.
John Hooper-fill potable water jug
Karolina Dick-3-4 bags of ice, First Aid Kit.
Brad Shewfelt-table and utility trailer
Lee Ranta-name tags, 3 signs, sign in sheet, pens and pencils, stickers.
Carol Ranta-purchase box of individual bags of potato chips. “CARRIED
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Update by Todd Rydall on:
- NEW BUSINESS-No New Business
- CORRESPONDENCE-None
- QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS-None
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September, 2026 at 6:00PM
Location: Finns’ Bay Wharf Gazebo-weather permitting, otherwise will be at Todd Rydall’s home
(On MOTION # 17-26) Moved by Lee Ranta, Seconded by Karolina Dick
“That the June 24, 2026 meeting be adjourned and the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-committee will meet again on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Finns’ Bay Wharf Gazebo, weather permitting otherwise it will be at Todd Rydall’s home.”
CARRIED
Chair-
(Todd Rydall)
Recording Secretary-
(Jo-Anne Entwistle)
