====== Camp meeting 2026-09-19 ======

**Attendees:**\\ 
Nadine, Michael, Kerri (Chair), Jose, Jimmy (Secretary)

===== Agenda =====

  * Review objectives of these meetings
  * Discuss old business
  * Discuss new business
  * Any other business

===== Notes =====

==== Old business ====
  * Love shack 
    * Ceiling work was started in July (moisture protection)
    * Nadine has varathaned all wood - but concerned it won't be enough
    * Michael+Nadine thinks the wood was purchased from a local mill
  * AC unit
    * The guy was a no-show. Nadine thinks waiting until spring might be better anyway - if there is a small freon leak, it will have emptied by spring and will have been a waste of money.
  * Propane
    * Nadine called a company in Fort Francis. A tank guy came but he couldn't do anything until the under-building pipework is completed.
    * Proposed system:
      * 500lb chubby upright tank
      * Location: selected by tank guy, but not known to us
      * Nadine would like to build a platform/footing for the tank
    * Dock
      * Flipped around early in the season - in good shape now. May need to pry it out deeper with the changing water levels
      * Legarries lent their jacks, but we actually should have some in the generator shed
      * Might need to replace a few boards 
    * Swim ladder
      * Question whether we should disconnect it for winter. Proposal is not to. 
    * Groundskeeping
      * Nadine and Karen doing their best to keep things in check
      * Nadine got the weedwhacker serviced but it's too big for her to use
      * Nadine would like to clear the back are again as it kept the bugs down
      * Request for Michael to cut down the "bonsai tree"
      * Need more kindling - there is an electric splitter //somewhere//.
    * Camp road
      * There was a road board meeting on September long weekend
      * Road gets plowed three times in winter, once in spring (only up to gravel pit).
      * Jane will talk to the plowing company to ask what it would cost to come to the top of the hill
      * Would need voting on by the board - and would likely happen winter 2027/28 if approved
    * Water
      * Needed to prime the pump a few times this summer
      * Al cleaned the tank out in spring
      * Leak at Grandpa's camp. Water turned off, and no issues at main camp since
    * Starlink
      * Reduced to 300GB/month package. Keeping within the limits
      * Will increase to unlimited when Kerri and Jim visit in September

==== New business ====

  * Solar
    * Status: charging quickly when sunny, but batteries are not holding their charge like they used to
    * Jose gave a presentation about solar options - slides to be shared.
    * Kerri mentioned trade off of in-Tool Room lithium meaning no need to build a new shed - so the cost of a more expensive system could be offset by not needed to build a new outbuilding
    * Jose brought up propane generator as backup option if we're already going to upgrade the propane system
    * Nadine thinks there is a recommended solar guy in the area that we should ask to inspect batteries for an expert opinion
    * Panel modernisation - it is possible to replace all the existing panels with just one set of modern panels 
    * Jose asks whether Grandpa has a view on keeping shed as-is versus splitting the electical. Michael and Nadine don't think he'll have a strong opinion.
  * Watercraft
    * Small motor maintenance
      * Anything needed?
    * Boat plugs - new plugs needed
    * Pontoon boat light replacement needed
  * Lots of wasp bug spray needed
  * Seasonal closing
    * Anything Kerri and Jim can help with whilst visiting in Sept/Oct?
      * Hunters will close things down
      * Nadine has found some toggles/grommets on Amazon for attaching the screens 

==== Other business ====

  * How do we plan to get the pontoon in and out of the water long term? How do we plan to do regular maintenance on it?
  * Nadine would like to rename the Love Shack to Ken's Office
  * Nadine would like to build a little motor shed behind Ken's Office 
  * Nadine dreams of a sauna
  * Nadine believes solar and propane should be the priorities
  * When is the next meeting?
    * Post-close. November

==== Action items ====
  * Ken's Office ceiling
    * Look up required size of brad nailer (Jim)
    * Look for nailer at Amelia St (Nadine)
  * Spring to do list
    * Get an AC guy out (Nadine)
  * Propane
    * Get pipes connected and new tank installed (Nadine)
    * Mini base for propane tank (Jim)
  * Maintenance
    * Find electric splitter (Michael)
    * Clear out bushes at the back (Michael)
    * Remove "bonsai tree" (Michael)
    * Purchase deck screen grommets (Nadine)
    * Find metal detector (Karen)
  * Solar / electric
    * Research propane generators (Jose)
    * Research battery disposal (Jose)
    * Research what the industry thinks about the proposed battery options for use in North Western Ontario (Jose, Michael)
  * Watercraft
    * Look into boat plug size/options (Jimmy)
    * Replace pontoon light (Nadine)
    * Design motor shed - Nadine to draw picture, Jim to draw up plans


Spring to do list:
  * Fix AC (Nadine)
  * Install propane - pipework and tank (Nadine)
  * Clear out bushes (MichaeL)
  * Remove "bonsai" tree (Michael)