Finns’ Bay Wharf Committee Minutes – June 25, 2025

MINUTES FINNS’ BAY WHARF COMMITTEE MEETING June 25, 2025 AT 6:00 PM LOCATION; Finns Bay Wharf Gazebo

Present: Todd Rydall (Chair) Jo-Anne Entwistle (Recording Secretary), Brad Shewfelt, Lee Ranta, John Hooper, Karolina Dick.

Guest: Carol Ranta

Regrets: Donna Connolly,

1. CALL TO ORDER/REVIEW THE AGENDA

(ON MOTION # 07-25) Moved by Brad Shewfelt Seconded by John Hooper “That the meeting be called to order by Todd Rydall, chairperson, and that the committee approves the Finns’ Bay Wharf Meeting Sub-committee Agenda of June 25, 2025” CARRIED

2. MINUTES OF February 19, 2025

(ON MOTION #08-25) Moved by John Hooper, Seconded by Lee Ranta “That the committee approves the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-Committee minutes of February 19, 2025, as amended” CARRIED

3. DELEGATION AND PRESENTATIOS

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

1. 1) Finns’ Bay Wharf 2025 Budget as approved by Laird Township Council- Todd Rydall reported that two loads of gravel are in driveway, the road crew will do the brushing, the entrance sign is in the planning stages. It is hoped that the final plan for the sign will be available for committee approval at the next Wharf Committee meeting.

-discussion regarding the accessibility of the outhouse and gazebo -concern raised that refitting the existing outhouse would be comparable in price to a new accessible outhouse and ramp -altering the gazebo would be an easier retrofit -the flag pole as well as the life ring and installation were not approved by Laird Township Council

(ON MOTION #09-25) Moved by Lee Ranta, Seconded by Brad Shewfelt ‘That the Finns Bay Wharf gazebo be made accessible by altering the west corner and installing a 36 inch door to match the existing entrance door and install a ramp.” CARRIED

(ON MOTION #10-25) Moved by John Hooper, Seconded by Karolina Dick “That the allotment that the Finns Bay Wharf had for gravel be cut back by one load and the funds be used to purchase and install the life ring.” CARRIED

5. NEW BUSINESS

1. 1) Resignation from the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-committee- Arla Luepkes

Carol Ranta has been attending the Wharf Committee meetings as an observer. A request to include her on the committee was proposed. (ON MOTION #11-25) Moved by John Hooper, Seconded by Brad Shewfelt “That the Finns Bay Wharf Committee requests Carol Ranta be added to the Finns Bay Wharf Committee membership.” CARRIED

1. 2) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code Training-all committee members are required to complete the training-those who have not yet completed are urged to do so either on line or to contact the Township Office Staff for a hard copy.
2. 3) Pumpkin Point Park Meet and Greet August 10, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM Hot dogs will be served. Jo-Anne Entwistle will provide information to Rhonda Crozier to assist with the organization of the Meet and Greet. Todd Rydall also requested that Jo-Anne Entwistle make the application to Algoma Public Health for the required food permit for this event.

6. CORRESPONDENCE

7. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

1. 1) Should the Wharf Committee consider moving slag from the back of the wharf to fill in the gap between the metal and the ground at the waters edge?
2. 2) The Finns Bay Wharf property is very well maintained. Appreciation to Vasco Dias and helper expressed.
3. 3) Five Year Plan to be updated at the next meeting.

8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00PM Location: Finns Bay Wharf gazebo

ADJOURNMENT

(On MOTION # 12 -25) Moved by John Hooper, Seconded by Karolina Dick “That the June 25, 2025 meeting be adjourned and the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-committee will meet again on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Finns Bay Wharf gazebo.” CARRIED

Chair-_____________________________ (Todd Rydall)

Recording Secretary-____________________________ (Jo-Anne Entwistle)