Recreation Committee Minutes – January 2025

MINUTES OF THE LAIRD RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE LAIRD TOWNSHIP OFFICE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025

MEMBERS PRESENT: Noah Crozier Jo-Anne Entwistle Rhonda Crozier Suzanne Evoy Justine Lamming Donna Bos

REGRETS

Shawn Evoy Matt Frolick

The meeting was called to order by Suzanne Evoy, Acting Chairperson.

ON MOTION (No. R1-25) Moved by Jo-Anne Entwistle, seconded by Donna Bos “That the committee approves the Main Recreation Committee Agenda of February 3, 2025 as presented.” CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. R2-25) Moved by Noah Crozier, seconded by Justine “That the committee approved the Main Recreation Committee Minutes of December 17, 2024 as presented.” CARRIED

1. 1. G. W. Evoy Rink The rink is being used a lot by many kids.
2. 2. Laird Hall: The hall does not require a water system at this time.

The doors are in need of being replaced.

1. 3. Bar River Hall Just about completed. Women’s Institute to donate a new freezer to the hall. Pub Night in the planning.

ON MOTION (No. R3-25) Moved by Jo-Anne Entwistle, seconded by Justine Lamming “That the committee approves the accounts for December 2024 in the amount of $68.142.69 as presented.” CARRIED

Business Arising from Minutes:

ON MOTION (No. R4-25) Moved by Donna Bos, Seconded by Noah Crozier “That the committee appoints Matt Frolick as Chair of the Recreation Committee and Suzanne Evoy as Co-Chair for the 2025 year.” CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. R5-25) Moved by Justine Lamming, Seconded by Noah Crozier “That the committee approves of the 2025 Recreation Budget in the amount of $28,800.00 as discussed.” CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. R6-25) Moved by Donna Bos, Seconded by Noah Crozier “That the committee approves of participating in the running an Easter Event in conjunction with the North Shore Agricultural Society and provide the facility, advertising and volunteers as discussed.” CARRIED

Suzanne Evoy reported that the Winter Carnival had an ok turnout but they could have had more kids. The weather was bright and cold.

Jo-Anne Entwistle reported that the library box located near the mailboxes on Neebish Road West is buried in snow. It needs to be dug out and moved this summer.

New Business:

ON MOTION (No. R7-25) Moved by Jo-Anne Entwistle, Seconded by Noah Crozier “That the committee approves of purchasing Pumpkin Seeds and Sunflower Seeds to hand out in preparation for the Pumpkin Fest and to purchase them every year moving forward.” CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. R8-25) Moved by Jo-Anne Entwistle, Seconded by Justine Lamming “That the committee accepts the Memo from the Clerk regarding Rental Agreements.” CARRIED

The secretary advised that the Council passed a motion to reimburse their costs to anyone who does the Food Handler Course online.

ON MOTION (No. R9-25) Moved by Donna Bos, Seconded by Noah Crozier “That the committee approves of applying through the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a grant to cover the Capital Improvement Costs for the Laird Hall in 2025.” CARRIED

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00p.m. at the Laird

Township Boardroom.

ON MOTION (No. R10-25) Moved by Donna Bos, seconded by Jo-Anne Entwistle “That the February 3, 2025 meeting by adjourned.” CARRIED

CHAIRPERSON: ________________________________

SECRETARY: _________________________________