Committees

The Municipality of Amherstburg currently has 9 Committees of Council. These committees are comprised of volunteers, who provide advice to Council on specifically mandated areas of interest. These committees contribute to the development of policies, programs and initiatives that enhance quality throughout Amherstburg. These committees do however meet certain criteria. A Committee of Council is defined by the following criteria:

Council passed a resolution stating that a group of individuals will be acting as a Committee of Council
The committee is accountable to Council for all of its actions and activities
The finances are directed and approved by Council
One or more Council members are appointed to sit on the committee

To serve on a committee an individual must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the Municipality of Amherstburg.

Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee

Responsible for promoting accessibility for persons with disabilities.

4 Positions
Bill Wark
Kathleen Hay
Silvanna Parks
Anne Garrod
Deputy Mayor Bailey - Council Representative

Staff Resource: Deputy Clerk

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with an option to re-apoint for an additional two years.

Committee of Adjustment

Responsible for Minor Variances and Severance Applications.

5 Lay Members
Alex Smith
Donald Shaw
David Cozens
Josh Mailloux
Sherry Ducedre

Staff Resource: Planning Co-ordinator, 519-736-5408.

Term: January 2007 to December 2010.

Essex County Agricultural Liaison Committee

Council Representative: Councillor Robert Pillon

Co-An Park Board

Council Appointments: Councillor Robert Pillon

1 Position
Murray Sellars

Staff Resource: Secretary of Co-An Park Board

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with option to re-appoint for an addition two years.

Dog Pound Committee

Council Appointments:
Councillor Rosa White

Drainage Court of Revision

Council Representatives:
Councillor Rosa White
Councillor Rick Fryer
Councillor John Sutton (Alternate)

Committee of the Environment

Responsible for environmental issues in the Town.

Council Representative: Deputy Mayor Robert Bailey

5 Lay Positions
Gerry Waldron
Dennis Armstrong
Dave McGregor
Allan Parks
John McDonald

Staff Resource: Manager of Development Services, Jackie Hubbs
519-736-5408.

Essex Power Board of Directors

Council Representative: Councillor Robert Bailey

1 Lay Position
Jack Paling

Essex Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors (ERCA)

Council Apointments: Councillor Rick Fryer

1 Position
Anthony Leardi

Term: January 2007 to December 2010, the full term of Council.

FENCE VIEWERS

3 Lay Members
Chris Drew
Philip Laframboise
Murray Sellars

Staff Resource: Deputy Clerk

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with option to re-appoint for an addition two years.

Heritage Committee

Responsible for Heritage Conservation.

Council Appointments: Councillor John Sutton

6 Positions
Gord Zimmerman
John Burkhart
John F. McDonald
Terry Hall
Chad Barette

Staff Resource: Manager of Development Services 519-736-0012.

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with option to re-apoint for an additional two years.

LIVESTOCK EVALUATOR

1 Position
Murray Sellars

Staff Resource: Deputy Clerk

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with option to re-appoint for an addition two years.

Community Spirit Committee

Responsible for organizing special events and festivals in the community.

Council Appointments: Councillor Rosa White

4 Lay Members
Eleanor Renaud
Kathy Glover
Debby Pajot
Bill Wark

Staff Resource: Facilitator, Special Events & Tourism, 519-730-1309

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with option to re-appoint for an addition two years.

Parks Committee

Responsible for beautification of parks and town property.

Councillor Appointments: Councillor Rosa White

4 Lay Members
Dante Pagliaroli
George Beckett
Whit Tucker
Paulette Drouillard
Cathy Bishop, Alternate

Staff Resource: Superintendent Parks & Roads, 519-736-3664

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with an option to re-appoint for an additional two years.

Amherstburg Police Services Board

Council Representatives: Mayor Wayne Hurst, Councillor John Sutton

1 Lay Member
Joe Levack

Staff Resource: Amherstburg Police Services 519-736-8559

Term: January 2007 to December 2010.

Recreation Committee

Responsible for promotion of sports and recreation in the town.

Council Representatives: Councillor Robert Pillon, Councillor John Sutton, Councillor Rick Fryer (alternate)

6 Lay Members
Dinno Gobbo
Kenneth Grant
Max Lau (Villa Nova Representative)
Sharon Kawai
Jennifer Grant (alternate)
Chuck Bondy
John Bondy (alternate)
Mark Renaud
Laruen Brush (General Amherst Representative)

Staff Resource: Manager of Recreation Services, 519-736-0012

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with an option to re-appoint for an additional 2 years.

Special Events Committee

Responsible for overseeing and promoting special events and festivals within the Town.

9 Positions
Dennis Sanson
Troy Loop
Jennifer Duquet
Sandra Riccio-Muglia
Barrie Brewin
Debbie Pajot
3 Vacancies

Staff Resource: H.R. Specialist, 519-736-0012

Term: January 2007 to December 2008 with option to re-appoint for an additional 2 years.

Traffic Committee

Council Representatives:

Tim Berthiaume
Antonio Marra
Dwayne Grondin

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, when required, at 1:00pm in the Town Hall Board Room.

Staff Resource: Drainage Superintendent / Public Works Inspector - 519-736-3664.