The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Recreation Committee Minutes – September 27, 2022

MINUTES OF THE LAIRD RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE LAIRD TOWNSHIP ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Turco Donna Bos Matt Frolick Rhonda Crozier Brenda Aelick Shawn Evoy

REGRETS:

Susanne Evoy, Jo-Anne Entwistle Kathy Sutherland

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

ON MOTION (No. R30-22) Moved by Shawn Evoy, seconded by Donna Bos “That the minutes of August 30, 2022 be adopted, as circulated.” CARRIED

Committee Reports:

  1. 1. Bar River Hall
  • furnace needing repairs hopefully under warranty
  • grant on hold until after the election
  1. 2. Finns Bay Rd. Wharf
  • it was reported that there was no TP in the outhouse
  1. 3. G. W. Evoy Rink
  • backhoe to finish gravel and hopefully asphalt will be installed this year
  1. 4. Laird Fairgrounds
  • closing up for the season
  • vehicle storage is scheduled for Oct. 15/22 with fee increase
  1. 5. Heritage Committee
  • out house has been installed at the Knox Church

ON MOTION (No. R31-22) Moved by Shawn Evoy, seconded by Frank Turco “That the recreation committee approve of the accounts for July 2022 in the amount of $14,433.06 and August 2022 in the amount of $9007.14.” CARRIED

Business Arising out of the Minutes:

The committee discussed the Pumpkin Fest held Sept. 24, 2022. Thanks went out to:

  • Echo Bay Co-Op for prize donations towards the pumpkin carving and painting contest
  • Andy and Alf Roberts for the hours of impromptu hayrides
  • Chuck Siddall for the loan of the perfect scale to weigh the giant pumpkins
  • Miki, Tim, and Lucky Barthelmes for bringing chickens and manning the animal station
  • Shawn Evoy and Frank Turco for the loan of the BBQs and being our cooks for the day
  • Chuck Frenette for manning the gate and accepting the cash and food donations for Christmas Cheer.
  • Cheryl Frenette for donation of Pumpkin Pies for prizes at the Lawnmower Races
  • EchoBay Volunteer Fire Department for the display of the Fire Engine and all the freebies
  • Algoma Lawnmower Racing Association for an afternoon of exciting entertainment
  • Faye Crozier and Child Care Algoma for the HOURS face painting

The largest pumpkin went to Randy Booth weighing in at 207 pounds. The committee raised $832 to donate to Christmas Cheer along with a truckload of nonperishable food.

The next meeting will be held Tues. Oct. 25, 2022 at 7:00p.m.

ON MOTION (No. R32-22) Moved by Frank Turco “That the Sept. 27, 2022 meeting be adjourned.” CARRIED

CHAIRPERSON: ________________________________

SECRETARY: __________________________________