Boards and Committees

The Town of Grimsby has various Boards and Committees intended to provide a forum for public input so recommendations can be made to Council on issues within their defined areas of responsibility.  A list of the Standing and Advisory Committees with their respective member appointments for the 2022-2026 term of Council is below.

Standing Committees

Full Terms of Reference

Planning and Development Committee

This Committee oversees the activities of Planning, Development, Heritage, and Building, as well as any other matters that may require committee consideration. The Planning Open House and Statutory Meetings will continue with participation of all Members of Council. 

Committee Terms of Reference

• Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Baradziej, Ian Potter, Dave Drew

Corporate Services Committee

This Committee oversees Legal, Clerks, Human Resources, By-laws, IT, Fire Services and CAO matters. Due to the internal facing matters that will be discussed here, this Committee does not include members from the community. 

Committee Terms of Reference

• Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy

Finance Committee

This Committee oversees the activities of the Town’s Finance Department, including procurement, annual user fees, audits, claims, and any other matters that may require committee consideration. The Budget Committee of the Whole (full body of Council) will be responsible for the annual operating and capital budget exercise.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Korstanje, Anthony Scandinavo, Brian Hutchings, Bill Thomson

Public Works Committee

This Committee oversees the activities of the Town’s Operations Department (roads and water), Engineering, and the Town’s Asset Management Plan, as well as any other matters that may require Committee consideration.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor DiFlavio, Margo Smeenk, Paul Murphy, Mark Radey

Community Services Committee

This Committee oversees the activities of the Town’s Community Services Department and includes matters pertaining to parks, trails, open space, facilities, recreation, and culture.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Howe, Councillor DiFlavio, Councillor Charrois, Dylan Brethour, Lori Laird

Advisory Committees

Grimsby Economic Advisory Committees (GEDAC)

GEDAC advises Council on Economic Development matters and promoting Economic Development in the Town of Grimsby. The Committee recommends to Council ways and means by which to retain and recruit appropriate industrial, commercial, and other business enterprises to the Town and further explore critical areas such as tourism.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor Freake, Councillor Baradziej, Bill Ashburn, Rick Trigatti, Frank Commisso, Benjamin Purkiss

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers that provides Council with advice on identifying, conserving and promoting heritage within the Town of Grimsby. The Committee provides consultation under the Ontario Heritage Act with regards to property and district designation (Part IV and Part V designations); the Town Heritage Register; development applications involving heritage items; and establishing easements to protect heritage items.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor DiFlavio, Councillor Korstanje, Sara Nixon, Brian Riley, Amy Freeman

Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC)

The JAAC works to advise and assist the partner municipalities in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free municipality for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility), including persons with disabilities. This aim shall be achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs and services and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor Korstanje, Lisa Peso

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is comprised of five citizens appointed by Council to consider applications for minor variances to Zoning By-law 14-45, and applications for consent (land severance). The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body, similar to an informal court that operates under the Planning Act, the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, and various provincial regulations. The Committee operates independently from the Town Council.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Daniel Collins, Adam Mottershead, Kevin Antonides, Dylan Bailey, Fabia Billing

Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee

The Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee is solely dedicated and responsible to the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. Advisory Committee members are volunteers who ensure public representation and provide guidance and advice on the operations of the Gallery, the “collection”, and programs. Advisory Committee members contribute to the development of policy and participate in membership, fundraising and volunteer development.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor Howe, Clayton Letourneau, Fabia Billing, Lyn Gilbank, Theresa Cheverie

Grimsby Green Advisory Committee

The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is an environmental advisory body that will help promote the stewardship, preservation, conservation, protection and enhancement of the natural and built environment in the Town of Grimsby to build a vibrant, complete, and healthy community. The Committee supports and advocates for responsible environmental practices and conservation of resources.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Councillor Vardy, Councillor Baradziej, George Bodnar, Bob Friesen, Annette Gibbons, Bruce Mackenzie, Marilyn McCrea, Maureen Ricker

Age Friendly Advisory Committee

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee was established to provide recommendations to Council regarding a strategy and action plan to elevate the profile, level of leadership, and engagement of seniors in the community. Additionally, recommendations are made on how to facilitate active lifestyles for all seniors, optimize health and wellness services for seniors, and to improve access and utilization of various services and supports.

Committee Terms of Reference

• Mayor Jordan, Adrienne Brown, Olga McNeil, Ursula Pelissero, Leanne Wallace, Cairine Wilson

World Health Organization Age Friendly Checklist