Finns’ Bay Wharf Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Laird Township Office
Attendance
Present
- Todd Rydall (Chair)
- Jo-Anne Entwistle (Recording Secretary)
- Brad Shewfelt
- Donna Connolly
- Lee Ranta (by phone)
- Carol Ranta (by phone)
- Karolina Dick
Regrets
- John Hooper
1. Call to Order / Review of Agenda
Motion #07-26
Moved by: Brad Shewfelt
Seconded by: Donna Connolly
That the meeting be called to order by Todd Rydall, Chairperson, and that the committee approves the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-Committee Agenda of May 6, 2026.
Result: Carried
2. Minutes of January 28, 2026
Motion #08-26
Moved by: Karolina Dick
Seconded by: Brad Shewfelt
That the committee approves the Finns’ Bay Wharf Sub-Committee minutes of January 28, 2026 as presented.
Result: Carried
3. Delegations and Presentations
None
4. Business Arising from the Minutes
4.1 Meet and Greet – August 23, 2026
Motion #09-26
Moved by: Jo-Anne Entwistle
Seconded by: Karolina Dick
That the planning for the Meet and Greet on August 23, 2026 be deferred to the June meeting.
Result: Carried
4.2 2026 Budget
Motion #10-26
Moved by: Brad Shewfelt
Seconded by: Donna Connolly
That the handicap-accessible outhouse be purchased for $3,050 plus tax. Additional costs include a stem toilet, a 36-inch grab bar, and a 42-inch grab bar. Installation will be completed by members of the Wharf Committee.
Result: Carried
Motion #11-26
Moved by: Donna Connolly
Seconded by: Karolina Dick
That Todd Rydall be designated to source and arrange installation of the flagpole, including flag and hardware.
Result: Carried
Motion #12-26
Moved by: Donna Connolly
Seconded by: Karolina Dick
That Todd Rydall source a contractor to widen the gazebo door and construct a ramp.
Result: Carried
6. New Business
No new business.
7. Correspondence
None
8. Questions and Concerns
None
9. Next Meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Finns’ Bay Wharf Gazebo
Adjournment
Motion #13-26
Moved by: Donna Connolly
Seconded by: Karolina Dick
That the May 6, 2026 meeting be adjourned and that the committee will meet again on June 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Finns’ Bay Wharf Gazebo.
Result: Carried
Signatures
Chair: ____________________________ (Todd Rydall)
Recording Secretary: ____________________________ (Jo-Anne Entwistle)