The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Recreation Committee Minutes – May 30, 2023

MINUTES OF THE LAIRD RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE LAIRD TOWNSHIP OFFICE ON TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023

MEMBERS PRESENT: Donna Bos Suzanne Evoy Matt Frolick Rhonda Crozier Jo-Anne Entwistle Brenda Aelick

REGRETS:

Shawn Evoy

The meeting was called to order by Matt Frolick, Chairperson.

ON MOTION (No. R17-23) Moved by Donna Bos seconded by Suzanne Evoy “That the committee approves the Main Recreation Committee Agenda of May 30, 2023 as presented.” CARRIED

ON MOTION (No. R18-23) Moved by Suzanne Evoy seconded by Donna Bos “That the committee approves the Main Recreation Committee Minutes of April 25, 2023 as presented.” CARRIED

Committee Reports:

  1. 1. G. W. Evoy Rink
  • some cleanup was done by volunteers
  1. 2. Bar River Hall
  • draft tender is in the works
  1. 3. Laird Hall
  • committee is selling coffee, tea & muffins at the Sylvan Circle rental
  • the committee passed a policy not to rent out their tables and equipment
  1. 4. Laird Fairgrounds
  • purchased 40 hp. tractor along with a finishing mower and a zero- turn tractor
  • 40 hp. tractor and finishing mower broke down and are being repaired
  • the announcer’s booth should be completed by June 11/23
  1. 5. Finns’ Bay Wharf
  • a public meeting was held on May 17th to petition the public for future ideas and approx. 40 people attended -a survey is being collected for input
  1. 6. Pumpkin Point Park
  • meeting June 1st
  1. 7. Heritage Committee
  • meeting June 8th

ON MOTION (No. R19-23) Moved by JoAnne Entwistle, seconded by Brenda Aelick “That the recreation committee approves the accounts for April 2023 in the amount of $3,713.70.” CARRIED

Business Arising out of the Minutes:

It was determined that the drain line from the Fairgrounds Gazebo across the driveway to the holding tank appears to still be connected. The tank needs to be pumped out and further investigation is required.

The secretary reported that council passed a motion to hire Brooklyn Kavanagh and Emma Whitely for the Summer Program, Riston McBride for the caretaker helper and Jacob Kluding for Heritage.

The committee discussed the Appreciation BBQ and determined it will be changed from Sunday, June 4 to Sunday June 11 at the Laird Hall.

Giant pumpkin seeds and large and small sunflower seeds can be picked up for free at the Laird Township office. The Pumpkin Fest will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Laird Fairgrounds and volunteers are needed.

The secretary has said she would contact Tom Lapish to see if he would be interested in building library boxes.

New Business:

Brenda Aelick is hosting Dog Trick Classes at the Laird Hall.

The committee discussed providing Garden/Produce Boxes and would like it budgeted for next year.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Laird Township

Boardroom.

ON MOTION (No. R20-23) Moved by Brenda Aelick, seconded by Suzanne Evoy “That the May 30, 2023 meeting be adjourned.” CARRIED

CHAIRPERSON: ________________________________

SECRETARY: __________________________________