The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Pumpkin Point Park Committee Minutes – October 30, 2024

MINUTES – FROM AGENDA PUMPKIN POINT PARK – TOWNSHIP OF LAIRD OCTOBER 30, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. LAIRD TOWNSHIP OFFICE

Present:

Todd Rydall Dick Beitz Kathy Sutherland Rhonda Crozier Vasco Dias

Regrets:

Shawna Deplonte

A. ACTION ITEMS

1. Consideration of Agenda

  1. a) Declaration of Conflict of Interest
  2. b) Modifications, Additions, Deletions

c) Approval of Agenda

#09-24 Moved by: Dick Beitz Seconded by: Vasco Dias “Be it resolved that the Pumpkin Point Park Committee hereby approves October 30, 2024, agenda as presented.” CARRIED

2. Routine Matters a) Approval of Minutes

#10-24 Moved by: Todd Rydall Seconded by: Rhonda Crozier “Be it resolved that the Pumpkin Point Park Committee hereby approves June 17, 2024, minutes as presented.” CARRIED

3. Delegations and Presentations

4. Staff and Committee Reports a) Caretaker

Vasco Dias reported that the chains on the swings need to be replaced. Some brushing needs to be done by the road dept. along with some tree limbing. The sand should come in the Spring and the changeroom needs a sign and solar lights. Also, a bear proof garbage can would be a good idea.

b) Main Recreation Committee Member

5. Business Arising out of the Minutes a) Budget 2024 & 2025

The Secretary Rhonda Crozier reported the 2024 Park Budget is under budget. It was discussed that Gazebo post still have to be completed. For 2025 budget, it was discussed

to include money for tree limbing.

b) Five Year Plan

The committee discussed updating the Five Year Plan.

6. New Business a) Meet & Greet

The committee discussed hosting a Meet and Greet in 2025. #11-24 Moved by: Kathy Sutherland Seconded by: Vasco Dias “Be it resolved that the Pumpkin Point Park Committee hereby approves of hosting a Meet and Greet in August 2025.” CARRIED

B. Information and Proposals

1. Communications and Correspondence

2. Committee Information

3. Committee Meetings

  1. a) Next Meeting set for the early of 2025

C. CLOSED MEETING D. RETURN TO OPEN MEETING E. ADJOURNMENT

#12-24 Moved by: Dick Beitz “Be it resolved that the Pumpkin Point Park Committee hereby be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.” CARRIED

Chair – ___________________________ Todd Rydall

Secretary –_________________________ Rhonda Crozier