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Committee’s 2014-2018

Committees are established to assist Council and provide opportunities for community involvement and participation.  Committees are advisory in nature and function within their mandate and the procedural by-law.  Citizen representatives are appointed in a voluntary capacity to bring local knowledge, expertise and experience for specific areas of civic concern.

The Township of Pelee has members currently appointed for 9 committees for the term of Council.  Council is anticipating that the committees will play an enhanced role in defining the future of the Township and looks forward to a revitalized relationship between Council, committees and the citizens we all represent.

For more information on Committee members and mandates, please select the committee of interest from the menu below.

 

Pheasant Hunt Committee

The Pheasant Hunt Committee will recommend to Council changes and improvements to the hunts annually after consulting with residents, hunters and businesses in order to provide maximum benefit to all parties.  It is intended that the committee will focus on the long-term viability of the hunts. The committee does not operate the farm or supervise staff.

Committee Members

Sherry Smith

Council Representative: Darlene Wiper

Drainage Committee

The Drainage Committee will be asked to suggest plans for long-term capital and major maintenance programs in order improve stability and predictability to the drainage systems.

Committee Members

Grant Crawford

Sondi Ryersee

Bruno Friesen

Council Representative: Dave DeLellis

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee act as the voice of residents and property owners in receiving and analyzing transportation issues and bringing them forward to Council and/or the providers of transportation to and from the Island.

Committee Members

Gordon Pow

Bruno Friesen

Sondi Ryersee

Council Representative: Dave DeLellis

Committee of Adjustments

Authority is delegated by Council to the Committee of Adjustment to hear and decide on applications for the division of land (consent) and minor variance from the Township of Pelee Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

Committee Members

Marlene Pierce

Sherry Smith

Leanne Stollar

Gordon Pow

Council Representative: Dayne Malloch

Library Board

The Library Board will continue to prepare for the opening of the Pelee Island Library and will be responsible for library operations once it is open.

Committee Members

Vanessa Taylor

Lisa Rollo

Vicki Gardner

Sherry Smith

Council Representative: Darlene Wiper

Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental Advisory Roles and Responsibilities (EAC):

  • Advisory only: members of EAC provide advice to Council; Ministries and agencies will still continue to provide technical advice on the natural heritage features and areas.
  • Provide education and awareness (Best Practices for construction in or near water)
  • Provide support for the Township Official Plan 5 year review
  • Provide advice and assistance to Council; i.e. capital projects
  • Provide information on the Municipal Class EA process and how this process may relate to any project the Township may propose
  • Provide pre-application screening and meet with developers and landowners who intend to make development applications under the Planning Act
  • Review funding opportunities
  • Develop terms of reference for EAC

Committee Members

John Ambrose

Marlene Pierce

Sue Rice

Grant Crawford

Bruno Friesen

Council Representative: Dave DeLellis

Tourism Committee

The Tourism Committee will recommend to Council actions and expenditures aimed at improving the Pelee tourist experience and co-ordinate various tourism activities where appropriate. Anticipated activities will include visitor surveys, tourist-related signage and any related activities which will enhance tourism.

Committee Members

 

Shelley Seguin

Tom Scweiger

Dean Robillard

Anne Marie Fortner

Sherry Bondy

Council Representative: Aurella Moritz

Policing Committee

The Policing Committee co-ordinates with OPP to ensure appropriate response to policing issues on Pelee Island.

Committee Members

Gordon Pow

Bruno Friesen

Marlene Pierce

Council Representative: Dave DeLellis

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will make recommendations to Council on matters that will foster and enhance a strong and stable economy consistent with the attributes of a sustainable community. The Committee will liaise with existing businesses and facilitate the development of new enterprises through support and provision of opportunities for new economic development growth to enhance the quality of life and prosperity in the community and to meet the needs of the future.

Committee Members

Clayton Walls

Bruno Friesen

Danny Ricci

Municipal Advisor: Janice Hensel