LSB Minutes for December 15, 2026 - The Local Services Board of Melgund

The Local Services Board of Melgund met on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dyment Community Hall.

Present:
Pat Daignault (Chair), Karen Daignault, Jason Holyrod, Sean Merritt, Terri Bell, Jamie Bell, Norm Eady

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chairperson Pat Daignault.
Approval of Previous Minutes
With no errors or omissions noted, a motion to approve the minutes of the Monday, November 17, 2025 meeting was moved by Pat and seconded by Sean.
Carried.
Correspondence
• Email from NWMO announcing the location of the Centre of Expertise
• Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant deadline reminder
• Alterna Savings regulatory requirement form received; to be submitted to update changes
Business Arising from the Minutes
• Local Service Board message boards still require modifications to prevent freezing shut; locks also need to be installed.
• Community Potluck Christmas Supper scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Games Night was well attended. The next Games Night will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
New Business
• GoDaddy: Discussion held regarding renewal. It was decided to switch to a different hosting plan to reduce costs while maintaining current services. Jamie Bell was asked to set up the new GoDaddy plan.
• Recreation: General discussion on recreation programming. The board discussed forming a recreation committee and issuing an open call to encourage community interest and participation. The Ontario Seniors Grant program was also discussed.
• Insurance: Moved by Pat, seconded by Sean, to add the Province as a co-insurer on the insurance policy as required for funding. Carried.
• Insurance Review: The board will review the existing insurance policy in January 2026. Quotes have been requested from security firms for intrusion alarms, smoke alarms, CO₂ monitors, water sensors, and third-party monitoring.
• Ontario Seniors Grant: Moved by Norm, seconded by Pat, to authorize Jamie Bell to complete and submit the Ontario Seniors Grant application on behalf of the LSB. The grant is due this coming Friday. Carried.
• Credit Card: The board discussed applying for a credit card for LSB use. Alterna Savings will be contacted for more information.
• Visa Application: Moved by Norm, seconded by Pat Daignault, that the LSB Secretary apply for a Visa through Alterna Savings in the amount of $2,000.00. Terri Bell, Secretary-Treasurer, will be the cardholder. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report for November 2025 was presented.
Moved by Norm and seconded by Sean to accept the report as presented.
Carried.
Upcoming Events
• Community Potluck Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Next Games Night: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Appetizer Night)
Next Meeting
The next LSB meeting will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the hall.
Adjournment
Moved by Pat, seconded by Sean, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Carried.