This page is the accessible web version of the Finns’ Bay Wharf Committee meeting minutes of September 30, 2026.
Attendance
- Present:
- Todd Rydall (Chair), Jo-Anne Entwistle (Recording Secretary), Brad Shewfelt, Lee Ranta, Carol Ranta, Karolina Dick
- Regrets:
- Donna Connolly, John Hooper
1. Call to Order/Review the Agenda
Motion #18-26: Moved by Carol 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 September 30, 2026.”
Carried.
2. Minutes of June 24, 2026
Motion #19-26: Moved by Lee Ranta, Seconded by Brad Shewfelt.
“That the committee approves the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-Committee minutes of June 24, 2026 as presented.”
Carried.
3. Delegations and Presentations
None.
4. Business Arising from the Minutes
1) Update by Todd Rydall
- Handicap outhouse: handicap outhouse is now nailed shut to avoid use. A large amount of stone has been moved by the Road Department in preparation for the handicap outhouse placement. Road Department will contact Todd when the hole will be dug and the outhouse put in place.
- Flag pole and flag: flag replaced due to holes in flag.
- Widening of gazebo door and construction of ramp: hoping it will be done soon.
- Left gate and large rocks moved: Someone removed the left gate and moved the large rocks. The Road Department reinstalled the gate and rocks.
2) Meet and Greet, Sunday August 23, 2026
Approximately 45 people attended this year. There were a number of different people from the event two years ago. It was suggested that the Meet and Greet be held annually. Some new activities such as washer toss, corn hole and horseshoes could be included. A corn boil along with the hot dogs was discussed.
Motion #20-26: Moved by Lee Ranta, Seconded by Carol Ranta.
“That the Wharf Committee continue to host the Meet and Greet but rather than biannually it will be an annual event.”
Carried.
6. New Business
Five Year Plan for the Finns’ Bay Wharf Commencing 2027
- Year 1 (2027): Annual Meet and Greet, fill in gaps between the wharf steel wall and grass with clay based topsoil, brush hog the parking lots and put a stone berm to cover concrete.
- Year 2 (2028): Annual Meet and Greet, three benches, set of steps at the front gazebo door, open up access to the beach.
- Year 3 (2029): further expand beach, three more benches.
- Year 4 (2030): 24′ x 36′ gazebo and concrete pad.
- Year 5 (2031): power in gazebo and property maintenance.
Motion #21-26: Moved by Carol Ranta, Seconded by Karolina Dick.
“That the Finns’ Bay Wharf 5 Year Plan composed on September 30, 2026 and commencing in 2027 be accepted as developed.”
Carried.
7. Correspondence
None.
8. Questions and Concerns
None.
9. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 6:00 PM. Location: Laird Township Office.
Adjournment
Motion #22-26: Moved by Lee Ranta, Seconded by Karolina Dick.
“That the September 30, 2026 meeting be adjourned and the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-committee will meet again on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 6:00 PM at the Laird Township Office.”
Carried.
Chair: Todd Rydall
Recording Secretary: Jo-Anne Entwistle
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