Recreation Committee Minutes – March 31, 2026

MINUTES

LAIRD RECREATION COMMITTEE

March 31, 2026, at 7:00 pm

Laird Township Council Chambers

Present: Rhonda Crozier, Noah Crozier, Suzanne Evoy, JoAnne Entwistle and Justine Lamming

1. Call to Order

Acting Chair Suzanne Evoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

3. Agenda Approval

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Moved by: Jo-Anne Entwistle

Seconded by: Justine Lamming

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Recreation hereby approves the March 31, 2026 agenda with the addition of Ministry For Seniors and Accessibility 2026-27 Enhancing Access to Spaces Grant Application. Carried

4. Delegations and Presentations

5. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting

a. Recreation Meeting – January 27, 2026

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Moved by: Noah Crozier

Seconded by: JoAnne Entwistle

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Recreation approves Recreation Committee minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2026, as presented. Carried

6. Committee Reports

a. Bar River Hall – The pasta supper went well and there was too much food.

Pub Night is being planned for Friday, April 24 and Sat. April 25, 2026.

The committee is in favor of the Bar River Hall applying for the Enhancing Access to Spaces Grant.

7. Adoption of Accounts

a. Recreation accounts for January 2026

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Moved by: Justine Lamming

Seconded by: Noah Crozier

BE IT RESOLVED that the Recreation Committee approves the accounts for February 2026 in the amount of $8,988.91, as presented. Carried

8. Unfinished Business

The secretary reported that the Summer Program Camps have been filled up and that there has been no word on Summer Employment Funding.

9. New Business

a. Senior of the Year 2026

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Moved by: Noah Crozier

Seconded by: Justine Lamming

BE IT RESOLVED that the Recreation Committee approves JoAnne Entwistle as Senior of the Year for 2026. Carried

b. The secretary reported that the pumpkin and sunflower seeds for Earth Day are available to pick up for free at the office front counter.

10. Adjournment

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Moved by: JoAnne Entwistle

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Recreation Committee shall now adjourn the meeting and will meet again April 28, 2026. Carried

Acting Chair – (signature)

Suzanne Evoy

Secretary – (signature)

Rhonda Crozier