The Corporation of the Township of Laird
Heritage Committee Minutes – March 3, 2025
MINUTES OF THE LAIRD HERITAGE SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE LAIRD TOWNSHIP BOARDROOM ON MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
MEMBERS PRESENT: Shawn Evoy, Colleen Orr, Linda MacDonald, Justine Lamming
SECRETARY:
Jennifer Errington
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Shawn Evoy.
Routine Matters:
ON MOTION (No. 01-25) Moved by Linda MacDonald, seconded by Colleen Orr “That the Heritage sub-committee agenda of March 3, 2025 be approved.” CARRIED
ON MOTION (No. 02-25) Moved by Colleen Orr, seconded by Linda MacDonald “That the Heritage sub-committee minutes of March 13, 2024, be approved as presented.” CARRIED
Business Arising out of the Minutes:
- a) Museum Building Chairperson, Shawn Evoy, reported that the foundation drawings have finally been approved. This spring we can move forward with the foundation phase.
New Business: a) Hiring Summer Student i. Job Advertisement – Review ii. Interview process, would anyone like to assist staff with interviews?
- Justine Lamming volunteered to assist with interviews.
iii. Project for summer student – discussion.
- Discussed having summer student continue to copy/digitize documents as well as assist with setting up a “Laird Remembers” Facebook group.
Colleen Orr will reach out to Sylvia Stobie to get guidance/assistance to setting up the group. It was discussed that Sylvia would be the administrator and would require another administrator (staff or Heritage Committee member).
Five-year plan: a) Five-year plan – Discussion
- Museum Foundation
- Museum Frame and roofing
- Museum Interior
- Sidewalks to the road and Gazebo
- Building additions
- Building entrance
- Foundation for Knox Church
- Move Knox Church to Fairgrounds
- Plant Trees
- Finishes to building interiors and displays
ON MOTION (No. 03-25) Moved by Colleen Orr, seconded by Justine Lamming “That the Heritage sub-committee submits the updated Five-year Plan to Council for approval.” CARRIED
Budget:
Budget was discussed and the following figures were determined:
Operating Budget:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wages Benefits Church | $1,554.00 |
| Insurance Church | $2,201.00 |
| Materials, Power & Mileage Church | $ 309.00 |
| Heritage Wages Summer Employment | $2,884.00 |
| Grant Heritage Wages Summer Employment | $2,379.00 |
| Heritage Admin Salaries & Benefits | $1,030.00 |
| Insurance Contents | $1,925.00 |
| Museum Online | $100.00 |
Capital Budget:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Capital Heritage Museum Foundation at Fairgrounds | $15,000.00 (Reserved 2023 Budget) |
| Capital Heritage Museum Frame Building | $25,000.00 (Reserved 2024 Budget) |
| Capital Heritage Museum Insulation/Drywall | $15,000.00 |
ON MOTION (No. 04-25) Moved by Suzanne Evoy, seconded by Colleen Orr “That the budget for the Heritage Sub-Committee, as discussed, be submitted to Council for approval.” CARRIED
Meetings:
ON MOTION (No. 05-25) Moved by Linda MacDonald, seconded by Colleen Orr “That the next Heritage meeting to be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5 p.m. CARRIED
Adjourn Meeting:
ON MOTION (No. 06-25) Moved by Colleen Orr, seconded by Justine Lamming “That the March 3, 2025 meeting be adjourned at 5:51 p.m.” CARRIED
Chair – ___________________________ Shawn Evoy
Secretary – ___________________________ Jennifer Errington