Volunteers transformed the grounds of Dyment Recreation Hall in Melgund Township through a successful community garden and flower planting project.
Present
Pat D., Sean M., Terri B., Jamie B., Karen D. via video chat.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM by Chairperson Pat Daignault.
Approval of Minutes
Having no errors, the minutes of the Tuesday, May 18, 2026 meeting were approved. Moved by Sean and seconded by Pat.
There was one error in the minutes of the Special Meeting. The grass cutting tender reads $185.00 and it should be $180.00. Moved by Sean and seconded by Pat for approval.
Correspondence
Thank you to Norm Balla of B&M Delivery who has generously donated the porta potties at no charge for Canada Day. This saves between $350.00–$400.00.
Renew Construction came to take care of a few adjustments and some leftover cleanup.
An email was received from Michelle Robinson regarding the old deck being taken apart on May 30, 2026. It was deemed that the old deck was waste construction material and needed to be cleaned up so the grass could be cut.
Business Arising from the Minutes
The board attended Brenda Bell Law Office to sign paperwork for hall ownership and is waiting for receipt of the paperwork.
Work continues for Canada Day. Please come out and help. Tents go up Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be provided for helpers.
New Business
The board will contact B&M to see if a dumpster with plastic lids can be provided, as the lids seem to be getting heavier for some.
By-Law 09-2026 Grass Cutting By-Law. The tender was awarded to Sarah Fischer for $180.00 per cut. Moved by Sean M. and seconded by Pat D.
Sean moved, seconded by Pat, that the commercial coffee maker offered for $100.00 be purchased.
A donation of $250.00 was received from Unifor for Canada Day. Thank you to Unifor!
Garbage roster people were needed for July, August, and September. Coverage for the months has been filled.
A cemetery cleanup will take place before Canada Day. Anyone interested in helping, the cleanup will be Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00 AM. Please come out and pitch in.
Recreation Committee Update
Volunteers from Art Borups Corners and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture joined local residents to revitalize the Dyment Recreation Hall park and greenspace through a weekend of hands-on community work. Participants planted flowers, improved garden beds, prepared trees for planting, and installed hanging planters across the recreation complex, contributing to a broader effort to restore the area’s historic gardens and welcoming atmosphere.
The initiative, described as both a community cleanup and a living public art project, brought together artists, families, and gardening enthusiasts to collaboratively transform the shared outdoor space. Supported by the Local Services Board of Melgund Recreation Committee and community partners, the project focused not only on beautification but also on strengthening the recreation complex as a functional and inviting hub for gatherings and events.
This ongoing revitalization effort is helping prepare the grounds for upcoming community activities, including the annual Canada Day Festival on July 1, which will feature food, live music, and a marketplace of artists and vendors from across Northwestern Ontario. Organizers emphasized that projects like this rely on volunteer dedication, with each improvement contributing to a stronger, more vibrant community space for residents and visitors alike.
Visit the melgundrecreation.ca website for more information.
Art Borups Corners has donated the first of several apple trees grown from seed from the Jack Robinson apple tree. Art Borups Corners is also donating $125.00 to purchase soil and flowers for the community gardens and park rejuvenation.
CKDR will be contacted this week to arrange advertising.
Pat will do a dump run to get rid of the old exercise materials and old BBQ, as no one wants it.
We will have kids games this year for Canada Day.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s report for May 2026 was presented. It was moved by Sean, seconded by Pat, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Upcoming Events
Tent setup will take place June 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Cemetery cleanup will take place Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00 AM. Please bring a rake or a shovel.
Community Breakfast will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10:00–11:00 AM.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00–4:00 PM is coffee time at the hall. Stop in for a visit.
Next Meetings
The next LSB Meeting will be Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the hall.
The next MRAC Non-Profit meeting will follow the LSB Meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026 for anyone who wants to learn about the work being done in the community.
The MRAC Non-Profit also meets Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM for workshops, planning, and training.
Adjournment
It was moved by Sean, seconded by Pat, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:47 PM.
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