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Posted 2010-05-18 15:47:18

Brechin Community Centre Board of Management members are appointed by Council to operate and maintain its 4 park areas.  The Board of Management meets on the 2nd Wednesday in each month in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.  Current Members include:

Bob Poyntz Chairperson    (705)484-2116 
Darleen CormierSecretary (705)484-1576 
Pam PoyntzTreasurer 

Committee of Adjustment  - pursuant to the Planning Act

A quasi-judicial body that has the authority to grant minor variances to municipal zoning bylaw and to grant land severances. 

Appointments

·        5 members appointed by Council from the public at large for the term of Council

·        one staff member 

Meetings are generally held at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday in each month at the Ramara Centre. Contact Deb McCabe at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information.


Community Policing Committee

To work with the police to identify and resolve social and criminal issues throughout the municipality.

Appointments

·        13 members from the public at large appointed by Council for the term of Council

·        2 Council members appointed annually

·        1 staff member

Meetings are generally held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Council Chambers. 


Court of Revision Committee

To hear appeals under the Municipal Act for municipal works which have been constructed under local improvements.

 Appointments

·        3 members from the public at large appointed by Council for the term of Council

Meetings are generally held once or twice a year, or as required, in the Council Chambers.  Contact Margaret Black at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information. 


Fence Viewers
– pursuant to the Provincial Line Fences Act

To oversee fence disputes between property owners 

Appointments

·        3 positions from the public at large appointed by Council for the term of Council

Meetings are generally held once a year or as required, in the Council Chambers. 

Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission

– pursuant to Bill Pr-111

To maintain and regulate the waterways and parklands within Lagoon City.

 Appointments

·        3 members from within the service area appointed by Council

·        1 member is appointed annually for a three year term

·        2 members of Council

·        1 staff member 

Meetings are generally held the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.  Contact Cathy Wainman at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information. 


Mara Medical Centre Board

Established to operate and maintain the Medical Centre in Brechin.

Appointments

·        2 Brechin & District Lions Club representatives

·        1 member from the public at large appointed by Council for the term of Council

·        2 Council members appointed annually

·        1 staff member Meetings are generally held 5 times a year.

Contact Cathy Wainman at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information.


Property Standards Committee – pursuant to the Building Code

Established to hear appeals from owners or occupants who are not satisfied with the terms of an order issued under the Township's Property Standards Bylaw. 

Appointments

·        3 members appointed by Council from the public at large for the term of Council

·        one staff member 

Meetings are generally held on an “as required” basis, usually once or twice a year. 


Ramara Public Library Board

Responsible for planning and policy decisions regarding the Township’s library services.

Appointments

·        6 members appointed by Council from the public at large for the term of Council

·        CEO for the Ramara Public Library

·        2 Council members appointed annually

 Meetings are generally held monthly at the Ramara Centre except during summer months.Contact Janet Banfield at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information. 


Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee

To make recommendations to General Committee on the implementation of the goals of the Recreation Master Plan; to coordinate the efforts of community groups providing recreation and leisure services; and to provide advice to the Recreation Coordinator on establishing programs.

Appointments (all are for the term of Council)

·        1 member from each Community Centre Board

·        1 member from the Ramara Public Library Board

·        1 member from the Trails Committee

·        1 member from the public at large appointed by Council

·        Culture and Recreation Services liaison Councillor

·        1 staff member 

Meetings are generally held at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Ramara Centre.  Contact Recreation Coordinator, Caroline Schiavone at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information. 

 

Trails Committee

The Ramara Trails Committee was formed out of community minded citizens who wished to pursue a Trail system along the old CN rail line in Atherley. Since their inception this dream has become a reality and 5 km of Trail have been developed in the Atherley/Rama Rd corridor. The Trail Committee continues to identify ways to improve the Trail and new trail opportunities within the Township.
Committee members have a strong minded interest in Trail development and environmental procedures and serve for the entire term of Council.The Committee meets at the call of the chair or when funding applications need to be reviewed.


Youth Committee

Mission Statement
The Ramara Youth Committee will seek to enrich the lives of the youth of Ramara Township by identifying important youth related issues by direct communication with Ramara youth and empowering youth to make positive changes for the future.
The Committee is made up of 3 adult and 3 youth members from Ramara Township who serve for the entire term of Council. Subcommittees will be formed to deal with event planning (ie dances) run by the Committee.
Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month at the Ramara Centre Boardroom @ 7:00 pm.

To contact a member of the Youth Committee please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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