Laird Hall Community Centre Committee Minutes – October 7, 2025

LAIRD HALL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Date: October 7, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Laird Township Hall

PRESENT: Cheryl Frenette, Dick Beitz, Wayne Junor, Faye Crozier, Heather Taylor, Linda Kiraly (Chair), Jo-Anne Entwistle(Recording Secretary),

CHAIR: Linda Kiraly

1. CALL TO ORDER/REVIEW AGENDA

(ON MOTION # 12-25) Moved by Heather Taylor, Seconded by Dick Beitz “That the meeting be called to order by Linda Kiraly, chairperson, and that the committee approve the Laird Hall Meeting Agenda of October 7, 2025.” CARRIED

1. 2. MINUTES OF May 6, 2025, (printed & circulated) (ON MOTION # 13-25) Moved by Wayne Junor, Seconded by Faye Crozier “That the committee approve the Laird Hall Sub-Committee minutes of May 6, 2025.” CARRIED

3.DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

1. 1) Items to offer on Market Place: The organ and encyclopedias were advertised on Marketplace. In spite of some interest, both items remain in the Laird Hall.

(ON MOTION # 14-25) Moved by Heather Taylor, Seconded by Cheryl Frenette “That Linda Kiraly reboot the ad on Marketplace for the organ and encyclopedias as well as inquire if Habitat for Humanity will take both of the items.” CARRIED

1. 2) Laird Hall Caretaker Report:

Hand wash Station-installed -a sign designating “Hand Was Only” will be posted above sink

Stoves-swapped with Laird Fairgrounds, to be in Laird Hall until further notice

Faucet-the kitchen sink faucet is leaking. Plumbers Plus quoted $284. for faucet and $98.-$150 for installation depending how much installation time is required. He will also reinforce underneath until there are new counter tops.

Outside Plug and Surge Protector-installed by Black Fox Electric

Double Doors-A recent group using the hall could not lock double doors on two occasions. The Laird Hall Caretaker requested a Laird Staff member to assist and the doors were locked. Laird Township Clerk has directed the Laird Hall Caretaker to contact Hollow Metal Doors to determine if the mechanism can be replaced or if there is a need for new doors.

Windows and Siding- a quote for the washing of the interior and exterior windows and power wash the siding has been received. The cost is $550. plus $100. for travel. This will be submitted to Laird Council for consideration in the Laird Hall 2026 budget

Furnace-Laird Hall Caretaker sought assistance to change the filter and routine maintenance. Dean Lamming was asked to service but was not the original installer. North Channel Heating and Cooling installed the furnace in 2020. Dean Lamming condemned the furnace due to a number of issues. Mr. Lamming has since repaired it and installed a new thermostat. A few more repairs and parts are needed to complete the furnace reparations.

(ON MOTION # 15-25) Moved by Heather Taylor, Seconded by Faye Crozier “That the Laird Hall Committee requests clarification on any warranty from North Channel Heating and Cooling regarding the Laird Hall furnace. The Laird Hall Committee recommends that Laird Township obtain a service plan for annual maintenance of the Laird Hall furnace.” CARRIED

3)Trillium Grant Application, Rural Enhancement Program Grant Application-Laird Hall was not successful in receiving the Trillium Grant. The time line was too short for Laird Staff to apply for the Rural Enhancement Grant. An application for the NOHFC grant is planned.

1. 4) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code Training-Everyone on the Laird Hall Committee has completed training.
2. 5) Sylvan Circle Coffee Break-The Coffee Break was successful raising $185. for future use at Laird Hall.
3. 6) Possibility of pickle ball at Laird Hall-Laird Council does not feel that either Laird Hall or Bar River Hall are suitable for pickle ball. Future plans at the Laird Fairgrounds include a pickle ball court.
4. 7) Resignation from Laird Hall Committee-Shawna Deplonty has resigned from the Laird Hall Committee.

5. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS:

Five Year Plan for the Laird Hall-commencing the year of 2026.

During discussion Heather Taylor volunteered to obtain quotes for the vent replacement and overhang roof. Jo-Anne Entwistle volunteered to obtain painting quotes. This is being done to more effectively and realistically formulate the 2026 Laird Hall Budget.

Year 1 (2026)-listed in order of priority:

double doors-investigate the repair or replacement acoustic tiles-remove, recover and reinstall paint- main hall, entrance way, kitchen and bathrooms interior and exterior windows and siding-wash -outside vent replacement and replace shingles with a new metal roof on overhang

Year 2 (2027)-replace island and new counter tops

Year 3 (2028)-strip floor, varnish and repaint lines, new flooring from man door to washrooms

Year 4 (2029)-upgrade washroom sinks and counter tops

Year 5 (2030) Finish year 1-4

(ON MOTION #16-25) Moved by Heather Taylor, Seconded by Dick Beitz “That the Laird Hall Committee Five Year Plan be accepted as presented commencing with Year One in 2026.” CARRIED

6. CORRESPONDENCE

7. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

1. 1) A concern was expressed that there is nowhere on the Laird Township Website to find a list of activities/events occurring at the Laird Hall. This concern will be brought to the attention of the Laird Township Staff.
2. 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Laird Hall

ADJOURNMENT

(ON MOTION #17-25) Moved by Dick Beitz, Seconded by Heather Taylor. ‘That the October 7, 2025 meeting be adjourned and the Laird Hall Committee will meet again on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Laird Hall.” CARRIED

Chair_________________________________ (Linda Kiraly)

Recording Secretary_________________________________ (Jo-Anne Entwistle)