Committees of Council/Boards
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Contact: Shari Lang, Deputy Clerk
705-653-1900 ext. 248
shari.lang@trenthills.ca
Serve in an advisory capacity to increase public awareness of the Accessibility Plan. to identify, remove and prevent barriers for future and continued accessibility. The majority of the members of the Committee must be persons with disabilities.
Economic Development Committee
Contact: Lynn Phillips, Community Development Officer
705-653-1900 ext. 239
lynn.phillips@trenthills.ca
The mandate of the Committee is to foster, promote and support Economic Development initiatives at the direction of Council and the community. The goals and objectives are to stimulate business acquisition, retention and growth in the priority sectors of retail and commercial development, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and health and wellness.
Hastings Hydro Management Committee
Contact: Marg Montgomery, Clerk
705-653-1900 ext. 240
marg.montgomery@trenthills.ca
Serve as an advisory committee to review applications for the purpose of recommending to Council plans for the hydro reserve fund which is to be for the benefit of the ratepayers of the former Village of Hastings.
Hastings Downtown & Waterfront Improvement Advisory
Contact: Lynn Phillips, Community Development Officer
705-653-1900 ext. 239
lynn.phillips@trenthills.ca
An advisory commitee with respect to management of the Waterfront and Downtown Design Improvement Plan which would incorporate the current marina facilities and any future capital additions or improvements.
Agriculture and Rural Issues Committee
Contact: Jim Peters, Director of Planning
705-653-1900 ext. 234
jim.peters@trenthills.ca
The Rural Issues/Agricultural Advisory Committee is made up of the agricultural and farming sectors to advise Council on issues relating to farming and preservation and enhancement of the agricultural sector. The Committee deal with issues such as nutrient management, preservation of agricultural land and value added uses such as agri-tourism. They also advise Council on rural and agricultural issues at the provincial, federal and international level. The Committee also comments on applications for consent, minor variance, rezoning, etc. affecting lands in the rural and prime agricultural areas where they may have an impact on farming.
Trent Hills Heritage Advisory Committee
Contact: Jim Peters, Director of Planning
705-653-1900 ext. 234
jim.peters@trenthills.ca
The Heritage Committee works to provide and prepare the criteria for the evaluation of properties of architectural/historical value (or cultural heritage); to increase public awareness of heritage conservancy; prepare a yearly report of activities and to keep the register of historic properties up to date. The Committee advises and assists Council on all matters relating to buildings and areas of cultural heritage value and in regard to cultural heritage resources.
Warkworth Revitalization Advisory Committee
Contact: Neil Graham, Chair
705-653-1900 ext. 239
The Committee is responsble for identifying projects and providing community input and recommendations to Council regarding the upgrade and revitalization of the Village of Warkworth.
Line Fence Viewers
Contact: Marg Montgomery, Clerk
705-653-1900 ext. 240
marg.montgomery@trenthills.ca
Serve as arbitrators of disputes between the owners of adjacent properties regarding fences that mark the boundaries of teh properties.
Committee of Adjustment
Contact: Liz Mitchell, Planning Assistant
705-653-1900 ext. 224
liz.mitchell@trenthills.ca
The Committee of Adjustment meets monthly to discuss and approve or deny severance applications and minor variances.
Property Standards Appeal Committee
Contact: Marg Montgomery, Clerk
705-653-1900 ext. 240
marg.montgomery@trenthills.ca
The Property Standards Committee meets on an as-needed basis to hear appeals involving orders issued against an owner due to the standard or condition of a property.
Trent Hills Community Policing Committee (including the Campbellford/Seymour Community Policing, Warkworth Community Policing and Hastings Community Policing sub-committees)
Contact: Heather Bonsell
705-696-1992
hbonsell@hotmail.ca
This hard working group of volunteers working in conjunction with the local police detachment to make our community a safe place to live. They assist with the DARE program in schools, assist with traffic control at community functions, conduct fund raising events along with many other activities. There are three sub-committees, one located in each community ward.
Police Services Board
Contact: Shari Lang, Deputy Clerk
705-653-1900 ext. 248
shari.lang@trenthills.ca
The Police Services Board is a five member board consisting of (2) two Council Members, (1) one Community Representative and (2) two Provincially appointed Representatives. The Board meets as required and works with the Ontario Provincial Police in setting up policing priorities for the Municipality.
Public Library Board
Contact: Donna Wilson, Head Librarian
705-653-3611
trenthillslibrary@trenthills.ca
The Public Library Board is set in place in accordance with the Library Services Act that consists of three (3) Council members, four (4) appointed community representatives who set up policies and priorities for our three public libraries located in Campbellford, Hastings and Warkworth.
Hastings Civic Centre Advisory Committee
Contact: Marg Montgomery, Clerk
705-653-1900 ext. 240
marg.montgomery@trenthills.ca
Oversee the operations and rentals of the main hall of the Hastings Civic Centre.
Civic Awards Committee
Contact: Lynn Phillips, Community Development Officer
705-653-1900 ext. 239
lynn.phillips@trenthills.ca
Advise Council regarding the planning, promotion, evaluation and celebration of the Trent Hills Civic Awards ceremony.
Friends of the Trent Hills Cemetery
Contact: Shari Lang, Deputy Clerk
705-653-1900 ext. 248
shari.lang@trenthills.ca
Provide ongoing support for the enhancement and betterment of cemetery operations and explore opportunities to increase awareness, educate the public and promote beautification of the cemeteries.
